Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi MariVal,
So this one's going to retard my description... no reference to painting an image through words this time... you've beaten me to it!

I can read magic through several lenses of thought and interpretation within the rich palette of colour and emotion.

The afterthought replaying a moment created by the art of love. In turn creating the 'fine' brush strokes, colour palette and form to give life through image... and when one thinks about it... all art is pure and magic. Just as your intent, intending it to be.

Stunning presentation, clever composition, sound construction... beautiful!

With our thoughts we create...
memories that blossom.

Kind regards,
James.

 Comment Written 18-May-2023

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reply by the author on 18-May-2023

Thank you, James. :) I agree with you. Creative art expression and art creation is divine, and divinity is love in its purest form. We are God's masterpiece. You get me.

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and kind feedback.

Gypsy super hugs

reply by Jumbo J on 18-May-2023

I believe we 'get' each other, well, as much as people who have never met face-to-face can that is....Smile((((((((.

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Gypsy, good descriptive writing. Of special note:

my mind still in business with you
(Good sensory appeal)

Great photo choice. Soulful writing. A pleasure to read. Xo. M

 Comment Written 16-May-2023

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reply by the author on 17-May-2023

Thank you very much, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Mike Stevens

Excellent

Another fine poem, Gypsy---funny how we view everthing through the lens of sex----maybe Fraud was correct--well, except for the wanting secretely to bag Momma!

 Comment Written 16-May-2023

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reply by the author on 17-May-2023

Thank you very much, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from aryr

Excellent

A great tanka, Gypsy. The picture showed that the painting was wet and reminded one of the reminder of one. It further showed that the life of that one is what is important. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 16-May-2023

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reply by the author on 17-May-2023

Thank you very much, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem. Blessed be.

Gypsy hugs

reply by aryr on 17-May-2023

Most welcome, Gypsy.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

As I read this poem, I thought about the artwork. You're so great presenting a complete package, then my mind went to you publishing a book of your poetry. Have you ever thought of that? You should. You're that good. I would buy it.

 Comment Written 16-May-2023

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reply by the author on 17-May-2023

Yes, I published a couple of books but I did it when I lived alone and I had the time. Now I live with my daughter and grandson. Eventually, I will publish my Tanka Book and the One Thousand Cranes. For the tanka book I will have to give it a proper title.

Thank you very much, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

"This Tanka Chapter entitled, "Paradise"
Was well written Rich in Theme and Imagery.
A little hard to read but still beautifully written rich in semen imagery as I previously stated.
Thanks for sharing this and have a great Evening.
Doctor Ricky

 Comment Written 15-May-2023

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reply by the author on 16-May-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

omg that is a totally awesome picture!!
love the rays blurring the plants!

excellent tanka with great imagery and smooth flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 15-May-2023

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reply by the author on 15-May-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

The last line puts completely different context for a poem. We are seeing the beauty of a sunrise in an artist's painting but inspiration that's really in the artist's mind is being with his beloved.

 Comment Written 15-May-2023

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reply by the author on 15-May-2023

Yes, that artist was a bit distracted lol

Thank you very much, big sister. It's always good to hear from you.

Love,
Marival

Comment from Charles W. Johnson

Excellent

Excellent imagery and metaphor. Particularly enjoyed how well the "blending and smudging of wet paint" conveys the feel and mood of intimacy. Well done.
-Chuck

 Comment Written 15-May-2023

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reply by the author on 15-May-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs