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Autumn Joys

A beautiful season

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Comment from jim vecchio
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That's an authentic and well-done haiku as far as I am concerned. Please try your hand at more poetry. I murder the various forms, but the only way to master it is to keep writing, writing, writing.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for the kind review.
reply by jim vecchio on 19-Sep-2024
    THANKS FOR YOUR VERY GOOD HAIKU.
Comment from Teri7
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My friend, you did a beautiful job with this 5-7-5 poem. You used great descriptive words and absolutely beautiful imagery from the artwork you chose. Never say never my friend! love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from shelley kaye
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"I has 17 syllables" -- typo in notes? LOL!

a haiku is nature in 1-4 lines of 17 syllables OR LESS with two interconnecting lines and a satori (aha moment) written in present tense like a "snapshot in time"...

autumn breeze blows
stunning rich hues to adorn trees---
snuggle weather temps

anyway, thought i'd pop over and check this out - for your first haiku, it is really good! and the pic is awesome!

great imagery in this!
thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    I'm not sure it has an aha moment, unless snuggling can be aha, maybe with the right person. LOL Thank you for being kind.
reply by shelley kaye on 18-Sep-2024
    yea, it's a good aha moment - it goes along with the breeze... yet says more...
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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breezes blow - get rid of the "s"
One too many syllables in the last line

Don't worry about this - poetry gets better the more you write it. Just like prose.

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Hmmm, thought I had that last line. I'll work on it. Thank you. I decided after the 's' of breeze, I'm down to 17 syllables, right?
reply by Pam Lonsdale on 18-Sep-2024
    I thought it had to be 5/7/5, but I didn't read the prompt. Helen or Karenina would know.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    It isn't part of a contest. I don't do contest. I just wrote it, because of encouragement.
Comment from BethShelby
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This is good poetry. There is no reason you shouldn't write poetry. I think that last line has 6 syllables instead of five, if this is a 5-7-5 poem. However, I think haikus can have more than five in the last line. Also wouldn't 'breezes blow' or 'breeze blows'?

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    I'll keep working on it. Thank you.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Good for you for writing a poem.
-Very nice artwork and presentation.
-Very good nature and seasonal imagery
with the autumn breeze and trees.
-I like the image "stunning rich hues."
-A very good closing line that creates an 'aha' moment.
-A good job!!!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Thank you for the encouragement.
reply by Pam (respa) on 18-Sep-2024
    You are welcome.
Comment from royowen
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I'm sorry I couldn't resist it Barbara, the last line on a haiku requires an aha moment, called a satori, but the 5/7/5 doesn't require that touch, but well done, blessings Roy
Suggestion : Autumn breezes blow(s) 2: trees adorned with bright garments, great weather predicted.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Poetry isn't my thing. I figured snugs are aha, right? LOL Just teasing. I am not a poet, and don't pretend to be.
Comment from lyenochka
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I'm so glad that Aussie talked you into writing a poem! Yes, Autumn is a cozy time with the cooler weather and the stunning trees!

Some suggestions:
Autumn breezes blows (blow)
Trees adorn stunning rich hues (maybe: stunning rich hues adorn trees) Adorn is a transitive verb
Snuggly weather promised (6 syllables - maybe snuggly temps?

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    LOl I gave it my best shot. Thank you for the help. I do appreciate it.
Comment from Jacob1395
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I love this time of year, although at the moment we seem to be having a mini heatwave in the UK which is quite pleasant. I'm actually looking forward to the darker nights. An excellent piece Barbara.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Begin Again
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Your chosen illustration of fall leaves is outstanding, Barbara. It's three-d! I don't know the rules either but I love what you wrote. Three cheers and a well done!
Smiles, Carol

should the s be off either breezes or blows?

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    I fixed it. LOL Thank you for the kindness.