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CSP: A Collection of Poems

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A collection of poetry

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Comment from Counting Carrots
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I love haiku, and this one was fantastic! Im way jealous of you having seen what you describe in action!

Well done. I'm really enjoying your poetry today :)

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2009

Comment from Joan E.
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You followed the haiku form faithfully and created a strong satori and simultaneously captured this extraordinary event. I have experienced this breaching in Hawaii and it is truly magnificent--thanks for helping me relive the memories. Great picture, colors and title.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2009
    Joan, thank you for sharing your memories! Isn't it grand?! I appreciate your lovely review and compliments. With regards, Sue
Comment from Roisin
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A wonderful haiku and even more beautiful as it's borne from real experience. You've used beautiful descriptive words to tell a wonderful story.

Warm regards.

Roisin

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2009
    Roisin, thank you for your lovely review and compliments. It was, indeed, an unforgettable sight! With regards, Sue
Comment from mslyla216
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This is a marvelous haiku. Lucky you, to have actually witnessed a whale breach the water. Even if it were not true, this beautiful haiku remains serene and lovely all by itself. mslyla

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Thank you very much for your generous review and comments. It's all true. And I'll never get the image out of my mind! With regards, Sue
Comment from Minglement
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Ah! You're talking this beach girl's language. Beautifully written haiku. Perfect syllable count, all lines with the proper relationship, and you paint a lovely picture, even without the beautiful photo.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Minglement, isn't the ocean the best place in the world! I miss it terribly. I lived in Australia for many years and lived the beach life a lot. And we'd go out to sea. Thanks very much for your great review and compliments on his haiku! :-)) Sue
Comment from Poetic Friend
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Wow, what a sight to see! Too bad you did not get a photograph (or is this a photograph). Well, you captured the moment with your well-written poem.

Stunning!


 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    The photo is permanently embedded in my brain. One of the top highlights of my life. Cannot be explained. Thank you very much for your great review! :-)) Sue
Comment from joan marie
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This is one of the things I want to do before I leave this earth, see a whale. One in it's natural habitat. Loved this one. joan marie

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009

Comment from Judian James
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I hate reviewing short pieces because the editor expects more from the reviewer than the writer actually wrote! This is a great little piece and how exciting for you Sue!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Yes, what I do is ramble on just as you did for fill! LOL!!! Had to share it. It was spectacular! Thanks for your review, Jude. :-)) Sue
reply by Judian James on 11-Jan-2009
    Review my latest, will you please?? "My Story"
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Of course I will! Was going to wait for a couple of hours to start reading. Lots in the in-box! I look forward to it!
Comment from Hitcher
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I have seen the same whale my friend, while watching dolphins off the northern coast here in NZ 18 months ago he did the same thing, he's such a show off isn't He! We followed him for awhile and got some great photo's, I'd never seen one before so it definitely took my breath away. Loved the Haiku of course, very nice!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Yes, it takes your breath away!! I will never forget that rare moment. Love those precious dolphins, too! Thanks for review, friend. :-))
Comment from Curt Mongold
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I love it! To me, it has it all. Pacific ocean as kigo, mood and setting in the second line, the cutting and satori in the ending all make for a beautiful haiku.
My hat is off to you cuz!
Curt

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2009


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2009
    Finally, a piece that you're not going to be crabby about! HA!! I have completely satisfied my Cousin! I do respect your reviews on haiku, though. YOU have it DOWN! Yo!