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Comment from Brandon Clark
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So many good memories are from just hanging out around a fire and talking, joking, and just relaxing with others. This was a great way of showing that.

Thanks for sharing this,
Brandon

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hi Gypsy, your poem is filled with good sensory appeal. I especially liked:

warm memories
(memories ~ priceless)

Great photo choice. Excellent presentation. A pleasure to read. This poem made me smile. Well done. Xo. Margaret ~ LateBloomer

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.
Comment from leather
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Short and powerfully presented with the campfire image. By returning to the old camp spot, you can reignite memories. The pun is intended but fits so well with this senryu.
Thank you for writing.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and helpfull feedback.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by leather on 20-Feb-2023
    You're welcome.
Comment from royowen
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I love this Senryu with its lovely provocatively nostalgic wording. I never met either of my grandfathers, but I did meet my two grandmothers, and don't remember much of them. Beautifully written dear Gypsy, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    I'm with you, I only meet my grandmas

    Thank you very much, Roy, you are very kind and I appreciate you. Have a lovely weekend.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by royowen on 19-Feb-2023
    Well done
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Memories are always so much fun. Your poems help bring back those memories that otherwise would be long forgotten. Thank you for sharing your poems. You do us a great service.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    I'm with you, I only meet my grandmas

    Thank you very much, Barbara, you are very kind and I appreciate you. Have a lovely weekend.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Carlos' girl
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This is a wonderful poem. It conjures up warm memories just like the words said! I think of my grandpa and all kinds of happy memories...

Excellent work Gypsy!

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much for your time, exceptional six stars review, and helpfull feedback.

    Gypsy
reply by Carlos' girl on 18-Feb-2023
    It was a memorable poem.
Comment from JT traveller
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Fire, warm memories. Great utilisation of symbolism.

It is always hard to find something new to say to you Gypsy as each of your poems speak to me in a different way.


 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much, Jacqueline you are very kind and I appreciate you. Have a lovely weekend.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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Very beautiful artwork ti go with your poem. Between the words that you used and the picture. It made me feel warm and cozy like I was in front of a campfire. Well written poem and I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    Jacqueline
    Thank you very much, Jacqueline you are very kind and I appreciate you. Have a lovely weekend.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from jmdg1954
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Yes. I can feel the warmth and glow of the campfire obviously by the photos, but your words bring the warmth and love from the campfire memories.

Nicely done, my friend.
John

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    Thank you, John. (*÷*)

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Father Flaps
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Hi Gypsy,
I enjoyed your 4-8-4 Senryu. It caused me to remember so many campfires. But none with my grandfather. I wish!
But I was a Cub Master for 6 or 7 years back in the day. As well, I was a Lieutenant in the Christian Service Brigade. Many canoe trips down the Cains River here in New Brunswick. Seems I was always trying to dry my socks!
You share that you had some campfires with your grandfather. You're so lucky. I chopped wood by Gramp. He was an outdoorsman... loved to hunt and fish. I guess he always put food on the table during The Great Depression. I know my mother loved fried trout! But I never got to go fishing or hunting with him. However, he told me lots of stories as we piled wood.
When I hunted with my uncles, they always loved to stop at lunch time, and build a campfire... brew some tea, with pine and spruce needles floating about. I couldn't believe they preferred a proper dinner to hunting. But then, they did get to sit around a campfire with their Dad.
I especially like your adjective, "warm", which fit both the campfire and the memories. They meant a lot to you. I try to be a good grandfather now, at 72. I have three granddaughters. I'm blessed.
Nicely penned! Thanks for sharing. Brought back some fine memories!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
    Thank you, kimbob. (*÷*)
    It's fiction. I never met my grandfathers. I was close with my grandma. When I write poetry I don't know where my ideas come from. I don't question it.

    Writing haiku or senryu is all about creating a mental picture of a moment in time. I'm 64 and I have 2 beautiful granddaughters and a wonderful little grandson. They're the best. I'm blessed.

    Gypsy hugs