Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I always read The Emperor's New Clothes to my first graders. They always giggled when I did. After the story, I'd ask questions to guide their thinking as what the Emperor's problem was and the people who watched. They eventually got the message. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2024

I liked the story when I was little and thought it was funny but interesting.

Thank you very much, Barbara.

Gypsy 😊

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

AHHAHAHAHA!!! loved this haibun!
great descriptive imagery
and the love letters were a nice touch
interesting, funny, with good flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Thank you very much, Shelley 😊
Gypsy

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

How could I resist your Hans Andersen tale. And how apt for this fake masquerader! A wonderful combination of prose and poetry. I should know, but sadly don't, what the Art of the Deal is. Thanks for sharing, Gypsy. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

The Art of The Deal is trump's book ...I think it's the only one. He didn't write it, he has the attention spand of a toddler, he had it written for him.

Thank you very much 💓 😊

Gypsy

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I'm with you Gypsy B. Rose. I'm not going back either. I like your Haibun. I didn't know for sure you lived in the Us but after reading this I have assume you did. The story of Emperor's New Clothes describes him perfectly. He does seem to be aware he is without clothes. His Maga supporters have to make him feel special.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

I agree with you. I am Spanish and American. I moved to California at 16 years old. Now I live in Los Angeles

Thank you very much, Beth 😊

Gypsy

Comment from Mark D. R.

Exceptional

Gypsy,

I am totally in agreement with you for this Haibun post. Not quite sure that the majority of the FS community will agree with you - their loss, not ours!

Do like how you weaved in so many of Trump's traits. Regret that you did not include anything about his outlandish hair or complexion LOL

The Art of the Deal reference is perfect!

Mark

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

I had to draw the 'orange' and I tried to make it look like trump but it was hard. lol Thank you very much for the exceptional six stars review and kind words.

Gypsy😊

reply by Mark D. R. on 02-Sep-2024

oops, now I see it!

at first glance I missed it - good artwork!

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This haibun, The Emperor's New Clothes, has the proper formatting and reassigns the focus of the story to the present wanna-be-again leader who is the tool for our enemies.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Yes, you are right.

Thank you very much,

Gypsy😊

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol! You did a great job with your political commentary. How fun that you that you alluded to the Hans Christian Anderson's famous story and made it applicable to today's politics!

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

LoL yes, I had fun with this one. I loved Hans Christian Anderson stories. Some were very scary. It's so silly... the story, not trump.

I am happy you like it. Thank you, Big Sister

Love 😘😊😁
MariVal