Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

This is a beautiful haiku, Gypsy.
I see in this flower not only grief, but love and hope that one day the tears will cease and be replaced by memories and the hope that one day they will be united again.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much :)

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Comment from aryr

Excellent

What a beautiful haiku, Gypsy. The Japanese quince flowers known for there dark green leaves and deep red flowers. Your words carry through that they are indeed a flower of the cemetery. I am sure Sandra and her family are grieving and definitely deserves our prayers. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Aryr. I appreciate the excellent review and kind words. (*<>*)

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reply by aryr on 15-Nov-2023

You are very welcome, Gypsy.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this poem in honor of Sandra and her family. I'm sure Sandra and her family can feel the love and prayer support from her FanStory family. We are a praying community.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Barbara.

I appreciate the excellent five stars review and kind words.

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Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

wonderful words of goodbye for now, but see you again someday...

nice imagery and smooth flow
cool pics and colour scheme

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Shelley.

I appreciate the excellent five stars review and kind words.

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Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Gypsy,

A new genre - death Haiku!

Nicely penned with appropriate artwork and color scheme.

Like the snow idea combined with the bright red color.

Mark

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, Mark.

I appreciate the excellent five stars review and kind words.

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Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I wish I could do poetry. I am just so in awe of your talent. This was a wonderful and emotional poem. Great imagery and such a reverent feeling to this. Gretchen

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

I wish I could write like you... such mastery.

Thank you very much, Gretchen.

I appreciate the excellent five stars review and kind words.

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Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Thank you for grieving with us, MariVal. I didn't know that quince flowers were used in cemeteries. I always seemed like a happy spring flower and Red is usually means something good.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

I did a lot of research. There's a Japanese quince too so i thought that would be good for haiku. I had a specific image in my mind of red petals on the snow. They do grow in winter too.

I'm happy to contribute. I don't know her but she is part of our community and I feel bad for her. I can't imagine losing my younger brother 💔

Thank you, big sister.

Love

Marival

reply by lyenochka on 15-Nov-2023

💖💖The picture reminded me of the hanafuda card picture but the one I was thinking of was a plum blossom.

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Does hanafuda grow in winter?

reply by lyenochka on 15-Nov-2023

Hanafuda is a card game. The suit are the monthly seasons and some of them are flowers. I thought you already knew the Japanese card game. It's fun but hard to explain.

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

I don't know everything about Japanese culture, I wish would. I concentrate on poetry.

Love you ♥️

reply by lyenochka on 16-Nov-2023

It was the Portuguese who brought card playing and gambling to Japan. When the emperor heard about it, he outlawed card games so the Japanese made their own card game - hanafuda.

Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi MariVal,
a beautifully crafted Haiku... the coloured contrast leaves a vivid impression.

Such a loving-caring gesture for our dear Sandra. I only saw yesterday that Ian had transitioned. He was a brave man who made a difficult choice. I hope I get to read everything written for Sandra and Ian... she is a special lady and I'm sure she'll love what you've given with an unconditional love.

With our thoughts we create...
the comfort of love.

Warmest regards,
James.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much, James. I don't know Sandra but she is part of our community and I feel awful... poor lady. I don't know anything about his death.

Con mucho cariņo,

Marival
"Allow nature's peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees." - John Muir

Comment from Mario PIERRE

Excellent

Beautifully written, meaningful and appropriate for the circumstance. It's been a shock to all of us, and it's hard when one loses a younger sibling. I know a bit about this as it hit close to home. Thank you for supporting in such a beautiful and tender way, a FS friend.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

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Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a lovely haiku poem for Sandra after the death of her brother. And you created a poignant picture of the blood red quince flowers in the snow. Beautifully descriptive presentation gypsy.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

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