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haiku (dark mysteries)

haiku contest

15 total reviews 
Comment from Erika Seshadri
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Hello, I enjoyed reading your haiku. It's amazing now much someone can convey in just a few words. The entire presentation of this poem is wonderful, with the photograph and font choices.

Take care,
Erika

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
    Thank you once again, for the lovely review. I will try to visit your site, but really on and off of this site a bit.
Comment from Sally Law
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Beautifully penned Haiku, Val. with an aura do dark mystery. A little spooky too.

Congratulations on your ribbon. Well deserved!

Sending you my best today as always
Sally :))

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
    Thank you, Sally, I am glad you liked it.
Comment from jp88
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Very nice Haiku. Evokes a strong sense of forboding, and I'd be interested in it continuing (though I know that's not the point). I would agree with you, it's a 4/6/4, but it flows very well still.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
    Thank you so much for this insightful review.
Comment from Mark D. R.
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Val,

I really favor the Haiku format. Of course, I strive for the classical version, which is difficult to achieve. Maybe you are familiar with the free site: theHaikuFoundation.org. Often their Haiku poems are less than your 4-6-4 (-;

So your imagery is spot on - both in artwork and verse. Your last line is deliciously ominous.

Mark

P.S. Not quite sure you intended to include so much blank space below your text. If your choice, then OK.

IMHO ... a larger font will improve its visibility to other FS reviewers.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
    Thank you for this fabulous review, and the very interesting tip. I am horrible at font on this site, and usually screw up the whole entry.
reply by Mark D. R. on 19-Jul-2022
    Val,

    Toggle the advance editor mode at bottom left corner of text box. There you can choose various options for your text, including font size. Just highlight what you want to change and then click on the attribute - voila!

    Mark
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
    No "viola" for me. I am hopeless 😞
Comment from the13thpoet
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Hello Val a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I liked your Haiku entry good job on the execution I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great day.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
    Thank you for the lovely review.
Comment from Jay Squires
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There is a Chinese feel about this poem. I mean in the ancient Chinese tradition of the I Ching, Book of Changes, especially with the sense of forboding with the last line: best left alone. This is good! It should do well.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Once again, thank you for this great review.
Comment from Raul1
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good job! Thank you for sharing! Good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
    Thank you
reply by Raul1 on 16-Jul-2022
    You're welcome! :)
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hi Val, well done haiku. I especially liked:

lurk in heavy gray fod
(Good imagery)

Well chosen photo. A pleasure to read. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer


 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
    Thank you
Comment from royowen
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This reminded.me of my 5 year old grandson who is afraid to venture into darkened places, despite having many superhero dolls he loves, beautifully written Val, and excellent haiku, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
    What a wonderful review. Many of us were scared of the dark as children. Deep night is still not my favorite time of day.
reply by royowen on 13-Jul-2022
    It is indeed
Comment from Irish Rain
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I love that picture!
And especially love this eerie haiku!
A wonderful entry in this contest,
I also agree with the sentiment.
Good luck,
blessings...

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
    Thank you, I wanted it to be really creepy
reply by Irish Rain on 12-Jul-2022
    It is!!! I loved it!!