Comment from Katiemae1977

Exceptional

I really like this one Gypsy. It really has the feel of what I think Japanese poetry should be. I'm glad you wrote about Basho. He deserves some attention on this site.
Well done!
Katherine

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2024

I used to write about Basho a lot. I hope some people are interested to find out more.

Gypsy 😊


Thank you very much for your excellent review.

Gypsy 😊

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This poem reminds us that traveling this journey of life we must take time to enjoy the small things in life. A dew drop on a blade of grass can reflect the gorgeous sunshine. Thank you for sharing this poem and the wonderful presentation.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Barbara

Gypsy 😊

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yes, everyone must know the poet Basho. I like that the traveler stops during his long journey to observe the dewdrops on the blades of grass and see the reflection of the sunrise.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Big Sister

❤️ Besitos y abrazos

MariVal😊

reply by lyenochka on 28-Aug-2024

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Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

i like the image of a sunrise in each morning dew drop...
a great gogyohka with smooth flow through the lines...

thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
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 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Shelley

Gypsy 😊

Comment from BOO ghost

Excellent

This poem is about Matsuo Basho (1644 â 1694); is the most famous Japanese poet. Basho is recognized as the greatest haiku master.

Yeah, his name rings a bell! Japan is a nice country to visit. I made a deployment to Japan for a six month stint. Loved Japan!
This is a five-line Japanese poetic form with no strict rules on syllable count but as brief as possible.

I also read that! This presentation is magnificent! You keep pumping out poems like sunflower seeds! You an endless Incubus! Lovely poem! A dandy. Really attractive to gaze upon, no doubt!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, boo

Gypsy 😊

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

This was a very cool poem. I liked the imagery of someone looking into the wet grass, them a thousand sunrises are revealed in the tiny drops of dew. It was like rediscovering the world. Beautifully written. Gretchen

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2024

Thank you very much, Gretchen

Gypsy 😊

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Now THAT is a contemplative soul!! Yikes! He makes all the rest of us seem so shallow by comparison, does he not?

Another beautiful presentation to complement your intriguing words. Xo

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

I love Matsuo Basho, the father of haiku. He had an interesting life.

Thank you very much, Rachelle

Gypsy 😊