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haiku (fragrant magnolia)

Spring 5-7-5

59 total reviews 
Comment from mountainwriter49
Exceptional
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HI, Kar,

I don't know how I missed this lovely haiku. I love this most Southern Haiku about the South's most known flower, the magnolia.

The fragrance of the magnolia is strong, yet sweet, and recognizable among all other tree flowers. It does indeed bespeak the old home place in the Southern attitudes.

Your haiku is well penned, capturing an observable moment in time. The satori is perfect.

The haiku is emotive and creates a feeling of wholesomeness within the reader's mind.

Well penned,

Ray

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2016

reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016
    I'm glad you found this haiku, PM. I had a magnolia tree outside my bedroom window when we moved to Valparaiso, and the fragrance was one I never experienced before in Buffalo. I became addicted and wished they lasted longer. I especially loved it right after a rain.

    Thank you for your response and giving such a bright star to the poem.
    Smiles,
    Kar :-)
Comment from William Ross
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very good, and congrats on winning the prompt with this great piece on spring haiku. it does have the whiff of spring. good going, have a great day

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Bill, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly appreciate your kind congratulations.
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from frogbook
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A refreshing little slice of the south. One could almost enjoy the fragrance. A fine little gem with a lot said in theses few words. Thanks for the trip.

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Frogbook, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly appreciate your kind feedback.
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
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Hi there indianairish

I love this 5-7-5 and wonder if you intended it to ring with nostalgia which rhymes nearly with magnolia. That's what popped into my head as I read this anyway. Thanks for sharing this! R

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Raoul, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly appreciate your kind comments, and so glad you enjoyed the poem.
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from DR DIP
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Great author's notes accompanying your 5-7-5 writing prompt beautiful photograph
associated with your poem. Thankyou for sharing

dip

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Dip, for your great review and comments for my poem. I'm glad you enjoyed the photo and notes..
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from kiwisteveh
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I share your memories of magnolias as something representing home. The house where I first lived had a huge magnolia out the front. I believe the tree is still standing, although the old house has now gone.

Your pretty 5-7-5 deserves the accolades. Congratulations on your win.

Steve

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Steve, for your great review and sharing your memories of a magnolia tree at your home.. I truly appreciate your kind congratulations.
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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The magnolias certainly do fill the air with a sweet fragrance that reminds any southerner of home.

Good job with the prompt. The picture is awesome. Good job on the syllable count, too. Good use of alliteration.

Best wishes in the contest. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

reply by the author on 17-May-2016
    Thank you, Janny, for your great review and comments for my poem. I'm glad you enjoyed the verse and photograph.
    Smiles,
    Indy :-)
Comment from Kaydoe
Exceptional
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This is a lovely 5-7-5 poem about spring. It is nicely descriptive and great imagery.
One could imagine from the smell of the magnolia, bring memories of home as they grew in ones yard. Great contest entry!

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

reply by the author on 15-May-2016
    Oh, thank yo so very much for this awesome rating for my poem, Kaydoe. Thank you for your wonderful review, kind comments,mand I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.,I'm pleased you enjoyed the imagery of the poem. Thank you!
Comment from sage17611
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Nicely written 5-7-5 poem, nicely displayed with the picture. The flow is good, good use of syllables. Your poem should do well in the contest, good luck.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

reply by the author on 15-May-2016
    Thank you for your very kind review for my poem, sage. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, and thanks for your good luck wish. Thanks!
Comment from harmony13
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Excellent Poem! The first two lines of this poem flow and connect well. The last line puts the poem all together. The artwork is perfect and compliments the theme and words of this poem. Thank you for the author's notes.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

reply by the author on 15-May-2016
    Thank you, harmony, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly am grateful you took the time to read and share your kind words. I'm delighted you enjoyed it, and thanks for mentioning the beautiful artwork by cleo85 from FanArt.
    Thank you!