Comment from papa55mike

Excellent

Your poems are always a feast for the eyes and sometimes you can smell the words. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing!

Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful day.

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Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Oh, boy. What a time to be out of sixes. This was so beautiful. The idea of your ashes being part of life that goes on after you. Or to be mixed in with abundant life. This was one of my favorites, Gypsy. Virtual six all the way. Gretchen

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2023

Yes, 'be mixed with abundant of life or being part of life... either one works. I like the 'be mixed with abundant of life' phrase better. It's a zen concept... there is no 'start and no end of life' life continues, we just change form. We are all part of nature. When I die I want my ashes scattered over the sea, back to Mother Earth. Like a cloud has no beginning and no end, it's water that evaporates and becomes a cloud, then it becomes rain, then it becomes sea or lakes, then it evaporates and becomes a cloud again ... and so it goes in a life cycle. A zen monk named, Matsuo Basho, created the first haiku in the 17th century. I love haiku, to me is the most beautiful poetic form.

Thank you for taking the time to read and review my poem. You are right :) thank you for the kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from Wendyanne

Excellent

This is, as always, a very well written piece of poetry in haiku style. I enjoyed the message you have conveyed and made the reader contemplate where to have her ashes spread. "Gliding over fertile fields", Good alliteration too

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Wendy. :)

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Comment from RodG

Excellent

I can easily hear the Speaker declaring where he wants his ashes strewn--in the wind over fertile fields. He could easily be a farmer who has spent his whole life planting and harvesting and witnessing the "changes" in his fields. This haiku has a very tranquil mood which I enjoyed, Gypsy.
Rod

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Rod. :)

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Comment from Navada

Excellent

This work is a thing of beauty. Each word has been chosen with such care and the visuals which accompany the text are simply stunning. The juxtaposition of ashes and fertility struck me here, as did the image of the poppy which, for me, called to mind the regeneration of farmers' fields after the immense tragedy of the WW1 battlefields. Thanks so much for the share.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Navada. :)

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Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are just beautiful and state how scattering ashes can relate to nature. I pondered on these words and never thought about scattering one's ashes. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with the words of this poem.
Hi Gypsy, hope you are doing well - have a great day!....Maria

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Maria. :)

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Comment from aryr

Excellent

What a spectacular haiku, Gypsy. This wonderful haiku showed that there were deceptive winds that changed ad lib. Very well done and enjoyed immensely. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Aryr. :) blessed be.

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reply by aryr on 06-Nov-2023

You are most welcome, Gypsy.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

We've had our beloved yellow Labrador's ashes since 2004. They have a special place in the bedroom for her. The reason. We've never figured out where to scatter them. Thank you for sharing this beautiful presentation.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Barbara :) aw... that is the perfect place for your labrador.

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Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

Since my absence, I've missed reading your work. I refuse to think about scattering your ashes-they deserve a huge monument where only the most eloquent of poets are laid to rest. Both on a concrete and symbolic level, your words are great words!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Jim. :)

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reply by jim vecchio on 06-Nov-2023

I missed those gypsy hugs!

reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

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Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

the colour of the third line could be second and the third line: green (for fertile ground)
eh just an observation between the picture and the haiku

wonderful imagery and smooth flow of gentle words

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Shelley. :)

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