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Get Well, Brooke!

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Writing for Brooke

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Comment from sgalletti
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Hi Janny! What a wonderful opportunity Yeltel has provided us to, once again, send good wishes to Brooke, this time via a haiku, my favorite form of poetry. When I review haiku, I am particularly looking for a vivid concrete image in the two connecting lines and a second concrete image in the "satori" line that provides the reader with the opportunity to ponder and reach their own AHA (as opposed to the poet providing it through their own summary). We are somewhat limited in this contest as we are required to use the word "dandelion" in the poem. You've used the technique of metaphor well in your poem and I like the idea of dandelions being drops of sunshine. Best of luck in this contest. Sue

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015
    Thank you so much for the review and in depth comments. I appreciate everything you stated. I also know that you are an accomplished author, so this review is even more special.
Comment from l.raven
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HI Janny, yes they are...and like I just told someone...they were always a weed to me...through Brooke I now see them as a flower...so very nicely written

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015
    WOW! I am overwhelmed by your rating of 6 for my tiny haiku. The dandelion is still a weed when in my lawn, but maybe not when way out in the fields. Thanks so much. Jan
reply by l.raven on 03-Jun-2015
    I am with you...I laughed with Brooke about this...but I let her win because my granddaughter loves them...LOL...I fight with them every year...and you are so very welcome...Luff Linda xoox
Comment from pharp
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You have indeed met all the requirements as outlined for this prompt. Beautiful artwork selected. You did an excellent job in penning this Haiku, I love the message, beautiful flowers from heaven above. Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest. Blessings Portia

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015
    You are so kind. I enjoy hearing from you. Thank you for reviewing my haiku.
Comment from justafan
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Well done :) The pic is lovely and the contest outlines are fulfilled. This is a hard format for me so all I can tell you is that I loved it!

Always justafan,
Missy

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015
    Thank you so much for your time reviewing. It took me a long time to learn, and I still get haiku wrong. You should try it. Jan
Comment from Jackarrie
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This is a very good entry into the contest Dandelion haiku, you kept to the syllable count and your image is just fablous,
Goodluck in the contest. Mary

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your support.
Comment from emkoutny
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Nice job on your contest entry. I wrote one for this also. I like your picture too. I thought the last line had to be five syllables, but I guess not. Good luck!

 Comment Written 31-May-2015


reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    Thank you so much. I appreciate your time so much.
Comment from Eternal Muse
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This is a great haiku with terrific imagery, masterful artistic presentation and a great photo. I love your satori line in its spiritual undertones.

The problem with this one, it doesn't follow short/long/short format mandated by the contest requirements.

fields of dandelions - 6 syllables
are drops of sunshine - 5 syllables
Heaven sent - 4 syllables

short/long/short means that the middle line has to be the longest. In your poem your first line is the longest. What you have is long/short/short format.

This will be disqualified unless fixed.

suggestion:

fields of dandelions [6 syllables]

are drops of yellow sunshine [7 syllables]

Heaven sent [4 syllables]

17 syllables total

This is just an example, you can choose your own unique wording.

Love, Y.







 Comment Written 31-May-2015


reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    Thank you so much. I will revise now.
reply by Eternal Muse on 31-May-2015
    Sounds great. I will revise the rating.
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    much appreciated
Comment from Jean Lutz
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Your words alone paint a picture of a field of glory. Perfect reminder of a certain dew pearl. Best to you with this entry in a contest rapidly filling.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015


reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    Thank you so much. I really appreciate your time reading/reviewing/commenting on my haiku. Jan
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
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This meets all of the haiku requirements beautifully. The imagery is concrete and the satori closes it out nicely for the reader. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015


reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    Thank you for your kind comments and great rating. I appreciate both.
Comment from judiverse
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This is lovely, and best of luck to you in the contest. Your words are beautifully chosen. Your syllable count meets the requirements of 17 syllables or less. Great comparison of the dandelions to drops of sunshine. They are heaven sent. judi

 Comment Written 31-May-2015


reply by the author on 31-May-2015
    Thank you kindly.