Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

This sounds like how the elusive arms of love are sometimes with many encounters with bumpy roads. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020

Thank you so much, Jeffrey. I so appreciate it. I'm glad you liked it. Ulla:)))

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

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by Ulla

Hello, Ulla,

Thank you very much for adding another beautiful chapter to our renga book. You did a great job in juxtapositioning the haiku after the previous couplet and guiding the topic onto another road.

I have been working on the author notes to make them more comprehensive and adding the previous chapters. Would you mind changing your author notes? If you want to leave it the way it is okay.

Hugs,

Gypsy
.........................if you would like to add a chapter, please, copy and paste these notes to your author notes.........................

*If you need help posting a chapter, please contact Gypsy Blue Rose*

Renga is a Japanese collaborative poetry form in which poets write alternating verses of 5-7-5 stanzas and 7-7 couplets wich are linked in succession by multiple poets until we reach 184 verses.

From the renga book chapter your in, click on the ADD CHAPTER icon.

If the last poem is a 5/7/5 haiku, write a 7/7 couplet, if the last poem is a 7/7 couplet write a 5/7/5 haiku. Write about the same theme but don't repeating words.

You post your poem as usual but it will be part of the book. you can edit it and add a picture if you like. A copy will go to your portfolio and you keep your reviews.

*If you need help, please contact Gypsy Blue Rose*

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Renga so far...

Chapter one by Gypsy Blue Rose

pigeon plum flowers
bend but not break in the storm
at Indian Key
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Chapter two by June Sargent

storm clouds flee as new day dawns
berries ripen and birds wait
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Chapter three by Pam (respa)

colorful songbirds
gather for spring's ripe berries
bountiful harvest
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Chapter four by Mrs KT

Winged frenzy ignites orchard;
Garnet gems pecked to their death
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Chapter five by Gloria

funeral procession
seed boats drift to a footbridge--
the orchard withdraws
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Chapter six by June Sargent

willow sways in summer breeze
while secret lovers giggle
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Chapter seven by Bill Schott

as lovers linger
red ocean brings back berries
the wine washes in
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Chapter eight by Lyenochka

sun sweetened grapes become wine
divining truth from love's lips
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Chapter nine by Ulla

love grows and ripens
while nature multiplies its
palette of colours.
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Chapter ten by Ameen

Autumn's tones enveloped me
in a warm rainbow landscape
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Chapter eleven by Margaret Bernar

Tender sacrifice
renders one fragile and strong -
Love's unique nature
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Chapter twelve by Zanya

Twilight tints evening skyline
Cooler breezes ripple shore
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Chapter thirteen by June Sargent

wrapped in silken robes
of gold, autumn bids farewell -
first breath of winter
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Chapter fourteen by Dolly

Earth's freeze grips with snowy ice,
to calm, with peaceful silence.
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Chapter fifteen by Rama Devi

blanketed by snow
leaf-whispers enter deep sleep
hushed serenity
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Chapter sixteen by Gypsy Blue Rose

cold whirlwind whistles over
Mount Fuji's peaks and valleys
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Chapter seventeen by Royowen

Kaleidoscopic
dust gathers the frosted light,
panoramic gems.
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Chapter eighteen by Marjon Van Bruggen

winds from the south bring yellow
Sahara desert sand skies
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Chapter nineteen by June Sargent

prickly pear cactus
caressed by warm summer breeze
crimson heart opens
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Chapter twenty by Gypsy Blue Rose

south wind susurrous whispers
of tumbleweed rustling sounds
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Chapter twenty one by Gypsy Blue Rose

farmer prays for rain
for drought-stricken olive trees
resilient souls
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Chapter twenty two by DeboraDyess

Rainbow's sharp, dazzling colors
sitting atop sun-struck clouds

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Chapter twenty three by June. Sargent

lighthouse shines through fog
guiding boat 'round jagged rocks -
wives cook hot chowder
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Chapter twenty-four by Lucy de Welles
Hearty alimentation
Strengthens love for hearth and home
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Chapter twenty-five by Ulla

yet, the bumpy roads
stretch away in the distance
love is but a dream

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020

Thank you so much, Marival, and please do forgive my late answer. This week has been a little unusual for me. Buut I should be back to normal again. Ulla:)))

Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

Love can be a very bumpy, hilly road with a lot of twists in between. Your poem is well-written. Your great word-choice, description paints a vivid picture in the reader's mind. It's a great addition to the book. Your artwork is beautiful, perfect for the poem.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020

Thank you so much, Misty. I so appreciate your lovely review. Thanks a lot, again. Ulla:)))

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

A beautiful addition to the poetry book, dear Ulla. I love the artwork and it accompanied your poem so nicely. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for your writing endeavors,
Sal xoxo

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 Comment Written 24-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020

Awe thanks a lot, Sally. I so appreciate your lovely review. I need to slow down, so I can afford promoting. Sigh. I get carried away.Ulla Xxx

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

The great things about these books is us reviewers get the privilege of reading the poems that go into the book. I enjoyed reading this poem and enjoyed the artwork. Thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 24-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2020

Thank you so much, Barbara. I so appreciate your review. Ulla:)))