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2025 Japanese Poetry

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Comment from Jumbo J
Exceptional
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Hi MariVal,
I love a well written haiban... there is something very special in combining the form of poetry and prose... especially when done this well.

I know of the movie... wow, it was so long ago now and has probably just as much controversy in its telling today, as it did then.

I must say I had mixed feeling back when I first viewed the movie... and well, didn't really expect its ending.

But all that aside, I love the way you wove your Haiku's into this story... it is and was seamless on all accounts.

With our thoughts we create...
the wonders of connectivity.

Always in my thoughts and prayers my dearest friend!

Kindest regards,
James.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
    It's so good to hear from you. I'm happy you like this one. Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and kind words 😊

    I hope you and Jade had a wonderful valentine's day. I'm watching Atticus while mom and dad went on a date. I love spending time with my little man so it's a win win situation πŸ’™ ☺️

    Besitos y abrazos, amigo mio.

    MariVal
    "The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." -  Atticus
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Wow!!! How did I miss this story? No clue but I surely did. I enjoyed reading this Haibun. I'm going to have to look these two up. Thank you for introducing them to me.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much, Barbara

    Gypsy 😊
Comment from Mike Stevens
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Another fine poem, Gypsy......don't think I've seen the movie, although I had heard of it. Sounds uplifting, to be sure, which is probably why I haven't seen it!

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much, Mike

    Gypsy 😊
Comment from RJ Heritage
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Your combination of Haiku and prose works well here. It shows how so- called odd things do fit well sometimes. It is a fictional story, but I have seen such relationships work well in my own extended family members lives. It is a beautiful thing when you live life where the importance is on love, tryst and honesty.
RJ

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much, RJ

    Gypsy 😊
reply by RJ Heritage on 14-Feb-2025
    You're welcome
    RJ
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
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Wow. How interesting, thought provoking, and well written. I think I'll try to see the movie soon. I don't think I've ever seen it. Seems like a classic tragedy. I love you presentation and song link too. Very well done!

Alexan 😊

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from shelley kaye
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cool haibun about the movie
(never seen it - or heard of it lol
but seems interesting)
smooth flow through the description
and the 3 haiku
a good strong message with nice imagery
no spag or typos

thank you for sharing
shelley :)


 Comment Written 13-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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What an intriguing story! I've never heard of Harold and Maude but enjoyed this haibun form combining poetry with prose, even if it did have a sad ending for Harold, at least. No errors noted. Thank you, MariVal. Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much 😊

    Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
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I loved that quirky movie! It's rather dark but the terrible mother that Harold had made us feel sorry for him. And the acting was great. My favorite scene was how he gets rid of all the dates that his mother sets him up with.
Great summary of the movie in your haibun poem!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
    Thank you very much 😊 Big Sister. I want to watch it again. I only remember parts of it. It's a classic. Ruth Gorden was such a beautiful and talented actress.

    Thank you very much, Big Sister.

    Love

    Marival ❀️

    Gypsy