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Comment from Sharon Davis
Your haiku painted a vivid picture not only visual, but one that brought the smell of peach blossoms to the forefront as I read your work. Nicely written and presented.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Your haiku painted a vivid picture not only visual, but one that brought the smell of peach blossoms to the forefront as I read your work. Nicely written and presented.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2021
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Hello Sharon :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it...
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The aroma was oozing from your words here Debra, those blossoms are delightful and brings a fine scene of spring, much enjoyed, a fine presentation, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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The aroma was oozing from your words here Debra, those blossoms are delightful and brings a fine scene of spring, much enjoyed, a fine presentation, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Dolly, for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it :) Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Lovely image and
presentation, Debra.
-Notes are appreciated.
-You live in Delaware?
I grew up there; I will send
you a message.
-A well written haiku with
effective nature and
seasonal imagery.
-A good topic, too.
-A very good satori line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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-Lovely image and
presentation, Debra.
-Notes are appreciated.
-You live in Delaware?
I grew up there; I will send
you a message.
-A well written haiku with
effective nature and
seasonal imagery.
-A good topic, too.
-A very good satori line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Hello Pam :)
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
I live in the UK, not in Delaware! What's more, I never even saw a peach tree, let alone smelled it's blossom!! I just did some research ;)
I bet it's a lovely place to live though...
Sending you my best wishes for a great day.
Debra :)
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You are welcome. I saw that it said you were from the UK, which I didn't know, but was really surprised to see Delaware. I lived in the middle of the state, and one of my classmate's family had apple and peach orchards. Their peaches were the best.
Comment from Sugarray77
This Haiku is beautifully written Debra and certainly reflects the requirement of a seasonal reference. Those peach blossoms look luscious. Well done and good luck in the contest!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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This Haiku is beautifully written Debra and certainly reflects the requirement of a seasonal reference. Those peach blossoms look luscious. Well done and good luck in the contest!!
Melissa
Comment Written 24-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Melissa, for your lovely feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem. Beautiful
Presentation background colour and font. Very nicely done. Beautiful
Photo as well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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This is a beautifully written poem. Beautiful
Presentation background colour and font. Very nicely done. Beautiful
Photo as well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, Joanne and good luck wishes. I appreciate both.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment from Janice Canerdy
You have made excellent use of your sixteen syllables in this lovely spring haiku, which speaks of the early proof that the much-anticipated season is indeed here.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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You have made excellent use of your sixteen syllables in this lovely spring haiku, which speaks of the early proof that the much-anticipated season is indeed here.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Hello Janice :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from lyenochka
Very cool to arouse the sense of smell with your haiku! I've only had pear and cherry trees so I don't know what peach blossoms smell like. (Pear blossoms are not pleasant smelling. lol!) But since Delaware has adopted the peach blossom as its state flower, I understand your poem better. Best wishes in the contest!!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Very cool to arouse the sense of smell with your haiku! I've only had pear and cherry trees so I don't know what peach blossoms smell like. (Pear blossoms are not pleasant smelling. lol!) But since Delaware has adopted the peach blossom as its state flower, I understand your poem better. Best wishes in the contest!!
Comment Written 23-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Hello Helen :)
Thank you for your great feedback.
I never even saw a peach tree, let alone smelled it's blossom!! I just did some research ;)
I love cherry trees, the blossom is so pretty... We have recently planted a pear tree and an apple tree in our garden - thanks for the heads-up about the unpleasant pear-blossom scent LOL
Best wishes as always, Debra :)
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They are still beautiful. I don't want to tell you what I think it smells like. But here's one guy's thoughts:
https://www.al.com/life/2021/03/why-do-bradford-pear-trees-smell-likethat.html
Even the ornamental pear trees have a distinctive smell. I guess they want to attract more than honeybees to pollinate - they're call any and all insects!!
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Rotten fish eggs?! Really?! Yuck!
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Well, the Asian pear trees I had weren't that bad.
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Thank goodness!
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My husband calls the smell "fecund." I'll let you imagine that smell. Lol. I don't think it'd make it as a perfume name.
Comment from Gloria ....
Terrific haiku, Debra. It truly is a potpourri of scents and sights when the fruit trees are in bloom once more.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee with this gem . :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Terrific haiku, Debra. It truly is a potpourri of scents and sights when the fruit trees are in bloom once more.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee with this gem . :)
Gloria
Comment Written 23-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much, Gloria, for your lovely feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from Stephen Force
I like the aromatic image of peach blossoms permeating the Delaware spring, I don't know if the syllable count meets the contest strict syllabic criteria, I would have said "first peaches... or with first peach... " just to make it 5-7-5, It is still a very nice poem good luck with the contest I think you can still edit it before the deadline. either way nice poem.
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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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I like the aromatic image of peach blossoms permeating the Delaware spring, I don't know if the syllable count meets the contest strict syllabic criteria, I would have said "first peaches... or with first peach... " just to make it 5-7-5, It is still a very nice poem good luck with the contest I think you can still edit it before the deadline. either way nice poem.
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Hello Stephen :)
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback and for your concern over the syllable count. I appreciate you giving me the heads-up!
I checked the rules for the contest and this is what they say:
For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. A popular format is to have the first line contains five (5) syllables, the second line seven (7) syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables but a strict syllable count is not required.
I think my entry should meet the criteria as is, but again, thank you for alerting me!
Best wishes, Debra :)
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My bad, Good luck with your entry
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No worries at all! I appreciated your intervention :)
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Heads up--even though your haiku is valid per se--the contest requires 5-7-5--how about honeyed peach blossoms?
Lovely and elegant, evocative of spring!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Heads up--even though your haiku is valid per se--the contest requires 5-7-5--how about honeyed peach blossoms?
Lovely and elegant, evocative of spring!
Comment Written 23-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2021
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Hi Liz :)
Thank you for feedback and for your concern over the syllable count. I appreciate you giving me the heads-up!
I checked the rules for the contest and this is what they say:
For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. A popular format is to have the first line contains five (5) syllables, the second line seven (7) syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables but a strict syllable count is not required.
I think my entry should meet the criteria as is, but again, thank you for alerting me!
Best wishes, Debra :)
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Sorry--I missed the fine print!