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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "haiku (white lotus flower)"
A collection of Japanese poetry

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Comment from l.raven
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OMG Gypsy, Queen of Haiku... this is just beautiful...you come out with the most beautiful Haiku poems...I love the wording...and the picture is stunning sweet girl...so nicely written...love ya Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
    luv ya too, sweetie pie, how are you doing? And your mom? I hope all is well. I've been super busy but it's all good. LoL

    I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you!!!


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reply by l.raven on 14-Jan-2017
    she is doing much better...if her memory would come back...she would be doing great...been kind of busy myself...but hope to slow down here soon...big love ta ya...take care...xxoo Linda
Comment from krys123
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Hello, Gypsy;
-All that is required for haiku is an exemplary of this poem. Everything that contains in this haiku is a reflection of an excellent representation of what I haiku should be.
-The contextual theme or I should say the conceptual theme represents to me the serenity and tranquility of nature compared to that of human nature and the behavioral aspects of purity. This is found to be in the Lotus flower as it should be in the human soul.
-Thank you for sharing, gypsy, and take care and have a good one.
Alex

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2017


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Comment from Margaret Snowdon
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this is a simply lovely haiku -

the choice of words and the presentation most
impressive and colourful.

Margaret

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Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
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Yet another well executed haiku. The imagery is vivid and the satori a unique observation of the overall scene. Nicely done and thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
    Thank you, Monica :)

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Comment from brenda bickers
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Hi GBR,
white is the colour for purity and innocence so the white lotus flower is just perfect and the beauty of a geisha girl just mirrors that. the two compliment each other perfectly.
I like this one.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
    Yes! you are right. thank you!

    gypsy sensei
Comment from Lu Saluna
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Very beautiful. White is is typically known for purity and honesty in many cultures. Buddhism has a deep reverence for the white lotus flower. Such a wonderful haiku, your first two lines capture the essence of the white lotus and your satori is "humble perfection"
The pink lotus is my favourite
Hugs, Lu

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2017


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    Yes, I was thinking of buddha when I wrote this haiku.

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Comment from sandy montgomery
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This is really well done. I like to read your haiku. They are works of art. This was a great satori. Thank you for sharing your work.

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Comment from Joan E.
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I like the concept of "humble perfection" and appreciated your addition of Buddha's quote plus the "serene splendor" of the geisha in the image. Buddha hugs back at you- Joan

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2017
    LoL I like Joan Buddha hugs the best! Thank you, sweetie pie. Your insightful feedback always makes me feel happy and it's very helpful to know what resonated with you in my haiku.:)

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reply by Joan E. on 13-Jan-2017
    It is my pleasure to respond to your splendid work. More haiku hugs- Joan
Comment from Douglas Paul
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Awesome overall presentation. Strong imagery in your first 2 lines that would stand without the picture. A good aha moment in the satoru with layered meaning. Well done - wish I had a 6 left for this one

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2017
    Your kind words are precious, no need for sixes. :)

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Comment from Sasha
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I really like this one. The lotus has always been my favorite flower. I like the 'blank canvas' description of it too. Beautiful Haiku and with your usual superb artistic presentation. I still have a lot to learn, but with every post you and Dean write, I find I am learning a lot.

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