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haiku (eerie mist lingers)

Contest entry

28 total reviews 
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
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The mist in the valley and the screech of the owl both are eerie. I was not sure what your seasonal reference is, but I see that "owl" is considered a reference to winter. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Thank you, Jeanie, for your review and comments for my haiku. Also, mist is a season word for autumn. Thank you for spending a few moments to read and share your thoughts. I appreciate your good luck wish, too.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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Very good. Covered all the elements needed for a perfect haiku. Well constructed and wish you success for the competition

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Thank you, Sandra, for taking the time to read and write a review for my haiku. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your good luck wish in the contest. Thanks for sharing your comments.
Comment from Amy Greta
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Beautifully haunting! There is no need for a picture, as your short, yet vivid poem creates an image all on its own. Eerie mist lingering, gives a mysterious feel as if someone (or something) is stalking you. The owl is the perfect animal to put in this spooky setting, and then having it SCREECH, not simply howl, is chilling and startling! I love it,
~Amy

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    What a great review for my haiku, Amy. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I'm delighted you enjoyed the imagery of the poem, and thank you for your kind comments.
Comment from Zue65
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You followed perfectly the rules of the writing prompt. I am really amazed at the creative spirit of the poets in this site. It is really difficult for me to be boxed by the words of the prompt and craft something out of a definite and fixed set of words. But the author was successful in doing so. I enjoyed the haiku.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    I'm delighted you enjoyed the haiku, nassus, and thank you for taking the time to read, review, and share your kind words. I truly appreciate your comments.
Comment from ellie6
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I like how you convey mist in the hills, it's atmospheric. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't the last line be five syllables? I could see the mist and hear the owl. Very good,

In answer to your reply, I stand corrected.It seems that the traditional haiku form has been superceded. I grant you your other star.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Hello Ellie. No, you're wrong. The contest directions require 17 OR LESS syllables with three lines of short-long-short syllable counts...and this haiku meets the requirements. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed the imagery. Re the four stars because you thought it wasn't meeting the requirements, or do you feel it needs improvement?
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2015
    Thank you very much.
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello If you intended to give me an eerie feeling you did it.

One thing the background of your haiku hides the title of your writing
Change the color of the font) or the color of the background.

Gert

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Thank you for your review and comments, Gert. I strictly use the new FS format, and the title reads fine. You must still be using classic. I'm sorry you can't see the title, but with haiku, the title is always the first line of the poem. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
reply by Gert sherwood on 27-Jun-2015


    You are welcome
    Yes I use classic. Like the set up.
    Thank you for letting me know the first line of a haiku is in the title.

    Gert
Comment from fossilhunter
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There is great imagery in this poem which is a pleasure. I am not usually impressed with a haiku. Yours is spot on! I would have given you a 6, but I didn't have any left. Kudos

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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Thank you for this wonderful review for my haiku, fossilhunter! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the imagery and your kind words are truly worth more than an extra star. Thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
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Hi,

_ Nice imagery in your verbiage.
_ Formatting color makes one think of the fog, mist, etc.
_ Good entry. Good luck.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*;*)


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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2015
    Thank you for this great review and for taking the time to read and share your thoughts for my haiku, Jax. I'm pleased you enjoyed the imagery, and thank you for your good luck wish in the voting booth.