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Haiku (in black uniform)

5-7-5 poem

31 total reviews 
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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I loved reading your haiku. It is nicely written. I found your poem to be interesting, and thought provoking. Great contest entry. Good luck in the contest. I liked that your poem is simple, and yet very visual at the same time. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Jacquelyn. Your review on my haiku was much appreciated. ~DD
Comment from Wendy G
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Sometimes words alone are more powerful, as the reader is forced to do the thinking, and deducing. I like your Haiku, and find it thought-provoking and interesting. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Wendy. I appreciate your review on my haiku. ~DD
Comment from Thesis
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I like it. The silent ant army soldiers walking in line, I've seen many times. It's simple, but very visual, even without the picture. Good luck in the contest. It's a great entry.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Thesis. I appreciate you review on my haiku. Cheers ~DD
Comment from jessizero
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I think the choice not to include the picture was the right one. The mental image works well. You did a great job describing this. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Jess, thank you for taking the time to review my haiku :-) ~DD
Comment from royowen
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I must agree with about the artwork, although I would generally use, The haiku lends itself more to the artless decision. Very clever, and excellent entry in this contest, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Roy, for taking the time to review my haiku. This piece almost felt like an experiment as most of the reviewers wanted to see a photo. Perhaps the haiku contests should be without a photo and then we may see more creative and insightful entries ;-)
reply by royowen on 03-Mar-2023
    That?s a good plan
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Excellent entry for the Haiku Poetry Contest.

I you dont need a picture. Concrete images easy to visualize. i can imagine the working ants moving along.

Good syllables count and connection between lines.

Goodluck

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    GBR, thank you for taking the time to review my haiku. Very much appreciated. ~DD
Comment from Janet Foor
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You were right not to post a picture even if it was perfect for the poem. Never want to give away the "punch" or or in this case, the "satori" line.

Well done and good luck.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Janet, for your supportive review on my haiku. Yes, the satori punch line was best served with imagination ;-) Cheers ~DD
Comment from rjuselius
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This is a brilliant entry for the contest dear anonymous! I like the humor behind the poem. Very clever indeed.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings with hugs and kisses,
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Rebekka, for taking the time to review my haiku. Glad you enjoyed :-) ~DD
reply by rjuselius on 03-Mar-2023
    My pleasure entirely dear friend <3
Comment from Terry Broxson
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Let me address your note first, and you are absolutely right; there is not a need for a picture of this because you painted it in the reader's mind, and it will be different for each reader.

The haiku is flawless. Outstanding work. Terry.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
    Thank you, Terry. I very much appreciate your supportive review. I breathe a sigh of relief as many a reviewer seem to be lost without a picture attached to their post. Blessings to your. ~DD
Comment from dragonpoet
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HI DD,
I like the imagery and metaphor/pun in this haiku. Yes. these ant are quiet to us, but probably not to themselves. There are likely leaders telling the other ants what to do.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck in the contest.
Joan

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
    Joan, I appreciate you taking the time to review my haiku. Thank you ~DD
reply by dragonpoet on 03-Mar-2023
    You're welcome, DD.
    Joan