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Comment from tempeste
Ciao Gypsy Blue Rose!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on haiku.
I only stated writing in July 2018 , seven months after the passing of my father ..
I found myself alone and for some odd reason I started thinking in rhyme.
I was never good with words and I'm by nature a listener.
Haiku is just a format for one like me.
I love the challenge
to formulate a thought in only 17 syllables or less is something that excites me.
I also appreciate when you give thumbs up to something I have written.
You don't offer empty comments .... your words have meaning and encourage.
Ciao!
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Ciao Gypsy Blue Rose!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on haiku.
I only stated writing in July 2018 , seven months after the passing of my father ..
I found myself alone and for some odd reason I started thinking in rhyme.
I was never good with words and I'm by nature a listener.
Haiku is just a format for one like me.
I love the challenge
to formulate a thought in only 17 syllables or less is something that excites me.
I also appreciate when you give thumbs up to something I have written.
You don't offer empty comments .... your words have meaning and encourage.
Ciao!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
physiotherapy visit
on the way home
the colours of clouds
Hi Gypsy, I found your prose very interesting and informative. You don't do anything by halves, which is very helpful to us all, thank you so much. Also I think we can always learn from each other, Giddy
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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physiotherapy visit
on the way home
the colours of clouds
Hi Gypsy, I found your prose very interesting and informative. You don't do anything by halves, which is very helpful to us all, thank you so much. Also I think we can always learn from each other, Giddy
Comment Written 14-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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I agree. We continue to learn all your life and from each other.
Thank you very much for your exceptional review and six stars! You are very kind.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from aryr
Wow, this was amazing, Gypsy. I truly would like to learn more about Haiku Rules and will start by clicking on your extensive list. Then I will ask my questions. I have book marked this so I will have a reference point, thank you so much for answering Tom's question. Blessed be n hugs!
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Wow, this was amazing, Gypsy. I truly would like to learn more about Haiku Rules and will start by clicking on your extensive list. Then I will ask my questions. I have book marked this so I will have a reference point, thank you so much for answering Tom's question. Blessed be n hugs!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Aryr. I'm honored that you saved it in your library. Blessed be.
Gypsy hugs
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Not a problem, Gypsy, blessed be n hugs.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is an informative post Gypsy. I don't know whether I will ever dare post a true haiku, I tend to go for simple 5-7-5s these days, but in secret it's not the same story haha! (I don't manage to post anywhere near the amount of stuff I produce). Do you know what I miss? Those MOBs you used to champion - I still have my artwork of a red river handy... and remember fondly when we were writing about covid.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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This is an informative post Gypsy. I don't know whether I will ever dare post a true haiku, I tend to go for simple 5-7-5s these days, but in secret it's not the same story haha! (I don't manage to post anywhere near the amount of stuff I produce). Do you know what I miss? Those MOBs you used to champion - I still have my artwork of a red river handy... and remember fondly when we were writing about covid.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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What's MOB?
5/7/5 poems are great, it's just not haiku... But close :). I challenge you to write one. You may send it to me before you post it and I will give you my honest feedback.
Thank you very much, Katherine. I appreciate your time and review. Blessings.
Gypsy hugs
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Sorry, mind slipped MAB (multi author book)
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Oh, you are right, I haven't done any multi author because running two clubs take all my time... And my grandson :)
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Gypsy, I love when a question is asked, the person answers in detail, and you gave us (FS) a in-depth answer and illustrated the quiet beauty of haiku. Well done, well state. Great prose. Keep the blue waters of haiku flowing. Sincerely, LateBloomer ~ Margaret
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Hello Gypsy, I love when a question is asked, the person answers in detail, and you gave us (FS) a in-depth answer and illustrated the quiet beauty of haiku. Well done, well state. Great prose. Keep the blue waters of haiku flowing. Sincerely, LateBloomer ~ Margaret
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Margaret. I appreciate your time and review. Blessings.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from dragonpoet
Gypsy,
This is a wonderful mix of historical and educational facts of the haiku. I have trouble with the satori part of the haiku. With the or less part of the haiku definition can a lune about nature having a satori be called a haiku?
Joan
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Gypsy,
This is a wonderful mix of historical and educational facts of the haiku. I have trouble with the satori part of the haiku. With the or less part of the haiku definition can a lune about nature having a satori be called a haiku?
Joan
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Yes! A lune can be a 3/5/3 haiku but you have to meet the other rules. Thank you very much, Joan. I appreciate your time and review. Blessings.
Gypsy hugs
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Thanks for the answer and you are most kindly welcome, Gypsy.
Joan
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine and informative write, Gypsy--I hadn't heard of this style of poetry, but then I only started writing when life bashed in my head and I had To slow down. I find haiku's a challenge to tell a story with few words
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Another fine and informative write, Gypsy--I hadn't heard of this style of poetry, but then I only started writing when life bashed in my head and I had To slow down. I find haiku's a challenge to tell a story with few words
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from robyn corum
M,
A lovely bit of information - about yourself AND haiku. There is soooo much that could be said! *smile* You did a marvelous job of summing things up and sharing some wonderful golden nuggets without rambling and heading into long rabbit holes and going into detail about so many different things. I imagine this may have been just enough to intrigue many people and maybe make them curious enough to explore more. Nice job!
It might even be a good idea to do another of these from time to time? Just little lessons on different aspects of the form? Just a thought. You do this very well! Thanks so much!
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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M,
A lovely bit of information - about yourself AND haiku. There is soooo much that could be said! *smile* You did a marvelous job of summing things up and sharing some wonderful golden nuggets without rambling and heading into long rabbit holes and going into detail about so many different things. I imagine this may have been just enough to intrigue many people and maybe make them curious enough to explore more. Nice job!
It might even be a good idea to do another of these from time to time? Just little lessons on different aspects of the form? Just a thought. You do this very well! Thanks so much!
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Robyn. You are right, there is so much to write about haiku. I focus on the things I like best and I feel are the basic foundation. I can do another about Senryu, or modern haiku ... Other forms. :)
Your opinion means a lot to me. Take care, my friend.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from juliaSjames
This is an excellent essay, Gypsy..The form is not to everyone's liking. But it will always resonate with some. I don't venerate Japanese culture or society, especially after visiting Japan. Yet the aspects you mention in your write appeal to me. For me haiku is satisfying. Writing it feeds my soul.
Thank you for sharing your talent so generously on this site.
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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This is an excellent essay, Gypsy..The form is not to everyone's liking. But it will always resonate with some. I don't venerate Japanese culture or society, especially after visiting Japan. Yet the aspects you mention in your write appeal to me. For me haiku is satisfying. Writing it feeds my soul.
Thank you for sharing your talent so generously on this site.
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Julia. Some day I would like to hear the things you don't like about Japan. I guess the same can be said about other countries too.
Thank you very much for your feedback and kind review.
Gypsy hugs
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Patronizing attitude to women
Racism
Cultural snobbery
Rigid attitude to time
Hunting dolphins
And yes most of these issues are global. But because Japan is a small ethnically homogeneous country, the effects of these flaws is magnified
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Wow, that's a lot. :(
Comment from Mark D. R.
Gypsy,
You do have a talent in composing Haiku. I enjoy reading the variety of Japanese poetry you post on FanStory. While I don't review every one, I do appreciate your talent and your reviews of my own posts.
Thanks for writing about your poetry story/essay.
Mark
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Gypsy,
You do have a talent in composing Haiku. I enjoy reading the variety of Japanese poetry you post on FanStory. While I don't review every one, I do appreciate your talent and your reviews of my own posts.
Thanks for writing about your poetry story/essay.
Mark
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Gypsy hugs