a visit to Thoreau's Walden Pond
Thank-you haiku (Thank you Walden Pond)12 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
Ciao poet, you have your first vote!
I remember you wrote about Walden Pond before but I needed to refresh my mind ..
Henry David Thoreau naturalist lived for two years in a cabin he built in the wilderness living off the land ( growing his own veggies) and the resource it offered.
I am convinced it must have been a great cleansing experience of the soul. .. there is much to learn from Mother Nature .. the day we started to live in cement jungles is the day we started to die inside.
Thank you for introducing this Naturalist to me.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2021
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Ciao poet, you have your first vote!
I remember you wrote about Walden Pond before but I needed to refresh my mind ..
Henry David Thoreau naturalist lived for two years in a cabin he built in the wilderness living off the land ( growing his own veggies) and the resource it offered.
I am convinced it must have been a great cleansing experience of the soul. .. there is much to learn from Mother Nature .. the day we started to live in cement jungles is the day we started to die inside.
Thank you for introducing this Naturalist to me.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2021
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Tempeste,
Thoreau had some baggage. His ideas and philosophy had its flaws. But he lived in a time where his experiment made sense to many.
Do always appreciate your support for my poems and your votes. As you may or may not know, it was my contest idea. I am hopeful that with all the entry slots filled that FanStory might sponsor a future contest along my idea.
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I think it was a great idea and hope it will become a recurring contest theme like the one for films, trees , flowers .
It?s late here must go back to sleep. Buonanotte Marco! ( biggrin)
Keep safe!
Comment from karenina
Even if this were not one of my favorite places on earth to visit. Even if I did not love Thoreau's "Walden"--even after I'd read that he was quite the hypocrite and frequented town much more than one would think, when reading his transcendentalist writing back in eleventh grade. I'd still vote for this one. It's clever, it's witty, it's original...and ya know what? I love walking in the woods!
Karenina
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2021
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Even if this were not one of my favorite places on earth to visit. Even if I did not love Thoreau's "Walden"--even after I'd read that he was quite the hypocrite and frequented town much more than one would think, when reading his transcendentalist writing back in eleventh grade. I'd still vote for this one. It's clever, it's witty, it's original...and ya know what? I love walking in the woods!
Karenina
Comment Written 01-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2021
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Karen ins,
Wow, what a positive review you gave me.
I have never visited Walden Pond, but like you visited Thoreau in high school. Walking in the woods on a crisp autumn day is a spectacular feeling. The tree colors paint those surroundings.
Thoreau like other famous historical and literature had baggage!
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So true! Authors are human and seldom live up to their legend...
I do love Walden Pond though...I went metal detecting there and found a very old soup spoon...
Maybe Thoreau's!?
K
Comment from jaded831
Mother Nature is so inspirational. Walden's pond is a thing of beauty and you honor the place with your beautiful words. I have never been there and your picture allowed me to see its wonder.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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Mother Nature is so inspirational. Walden's pond is a thing of beauty and you honor the place with your beautiful words. I have never been there and your picture allowed me to see its wonder.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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Hi Jaded!
THANKS for your nice review. I have not visited, but I am aware of the backstory.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice photo
and presentation.
-I have been to
Walden Pond, and it
was very inspiring.
-You wrote a very good
thank you, and I like
the transcendental reference
and gaining new insights.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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-Very nice photo
and presentation.
-I have been to
Walden Pond, and it
was very inspiring.
-You wrote a very good
thank you, and I like
the transcendental reference
and gaining new insights.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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Thanks Pam for your review. I have not been to Walden Pond but know of the backstory.
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You are welcome and thanks for sharing.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These parks infuse us with inspiration and your visit has encouraged you to create a fine Haiku for the contest here, much enjoyed and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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These parks infuse us with inspiration and your visit has encouraged you to create a fine Haiku for the contest here, much enjoyed and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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Thanks Dolly! I only imagine that visit, but am aware of the backstory.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
This looks like a beautiful and calm place to visit.
The photo used is stunning. I like that this short
piece allowed me to have a transcendental visit.
I would never have seen this place otherwise.
Thank you :-)x
Slight typo - Thank(space)y(o)u haiku (Thank you Walden Pond)
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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This looks like a beautiful and calm place to visit.
The photo used is stunning. I like that this short
piece allowed me to have a transcendental visit.
I would never have seen this place otherwise.
Thank you :-)x
Slight typo - Thank(space)y(o)u haiku (Thank you Walden Pond)
Comment Written 29-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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I edited but actuality I wanted to use "thank-yu haiku" LOL Regardless, so pleased with your review and comments about my overall presentation.
Comment from Mary Shifman
I have read a lot of Thoreau's work but I have never been to Walden's Pond. It sounds as if you enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed the poem and the clever signature. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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I have read a lot of Thoreau's work but I have never been to Walden's Pond. It sounds as if you enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed the poem and the clever signature. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2021
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Mary,
I too have never been, but apparently Walker has. LOL THANKS for your good wishes.
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You are so welcome.
Comment from prettybluebirds
What a beautiful place. It reminds me of a lot of places here in Michigan. I can see where a visit to this spot would give a person inspiration. Your writing is clear and concise with perfect artwork to compliment what you wrote. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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What a beautiful place. It reminds me of a lot of places here in Michigan. I can see where a visit to this spot would give a person inspiration. Your writing is clear and concise with perfect artwork to compliment what you wrote. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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These scenes are duplicated across our great country. I favor the fall colors in my northeastern part. THANKS for your review of my contest entry.
Comment from royowen
It looks so very calm there with the impeccable image giving it that double take on the artwork that gives a brightness to the otherwise grey overcast day. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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It looks so very calm there with the impeccable image giving it that double take on the artwork that gives a brightness to the otherwise grey overcast day. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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Thanks Roy,
Glad you like my overall presentation for this contest entry.
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Bless you
Comment from Sherry Asbury
I always wondered what Walden Pond looked like - thank you for using this picture. Your clever words bring depth to this as a presentation worthy of the competition. Your closing salutation is great.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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I always wondered what Walden Pond looked like - thank you for using this picture. Your clever words bring depth to this as a presentation worthy of the competition. Your closing salutation is great.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2021
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Sherry,
So pleased you liked my overall presentation and recognition of my bonus closing salutation!
