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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

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A collection of Japanese poetry

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Comment from robyn corum
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This is so much fun, Gypsy! I really liked this haiku. It's fun and smart and so enjoyable! Clever, clever, clever! I really saw the imagery in this one! Yay!

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    Thank you, Robyn :) you are very sweet. *red face*

    Gypsy hugs

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Comment from Grasshopper2
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Hi Gypsy,
First, this is another excxellent visual presentation. The photo, the font, all of the colors are genuinely attractive. Second, your haiku syllable counts of 3 3 4 adhere to the traditional format of short/long/short
haiku form. At just 10 syllables, it is well within the limits of seventeen syllables, or less, which the haiku form needs.

Your first two lines display a clear grammatical connection and reveal detailed imagery in the present tense. The haiku is a current observation of a moment in time captured in nature. You show discipline with good choices of words and with a total word count of 8, you display excellent use in word economy.

Your kigo (seasonal reference) of an owlet is in the Japanese Kigo Dictionary online. Your satori is a brief summarization of the phrase which comes in the two earlier lines before it. This is an exceptionally well-written haiku.

Blessings,
Grasshopper2

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    Thank you, young grasshopper, your excellent and detailed review is an honor when it comes from you.

    Gypsy Sensei
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reply by Grasshopper2 on 18-Jan-2017
    You B D Best. (-: smile. LOL. My heart soars when writing haiku.
Comment from judiverse
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The image of clear water drifting downstream certainly goes with Aquarius. Aquarius is my sign, but I don't pay much attention to astrology. "Go with the flow" is great conclusion. You can interpret it as not being controversial, but going the way of peace and understanding. I certainly remember the song, although I never saw the musical. Very interesting. judi

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    thank you, Judi :)

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reply by judiverse on 18-Jan-2017
    You're welcome. Fantastic artwork there. It makes reviewing worthwhile! judi
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
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Happy Birthday to Michael! Being and Aquarian I can appreciate both the gifts and drawbacks inherent in the traits of the water bearing sign. Nice haiku and thank you for sharing.

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    Thank you, Monica, I am grateful for your excellent review.

    Gypsy Sensei
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Comment from winnona
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a well-written haiku. The words flowed well creating the running stream imagery. You have chosen beautiful artwork to complete the piece with. very well done.

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    thank you
Comment from Douglas Paul
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I wish I had a 6 left for this one, my friend. I think this one should be strongly considered for the book. I love your satori. This is really good

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    thank you, Douglas, :) my friend Michael is having a birthday on Thursday. I love him. He is one of the nicest fanstorian I know and he is a fellow hippie :)

    Gypsy
Comment from Sasha
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Very nice work with this haiku. The first two lines connect perfectly and the satori made me think immediately of Mike. Beautiful and artistic presentation too. I liked this one very much.

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    Thank you, my friend,
    gypsy
Comment from Sis Cat
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Another good one, Gypsy. I find that as I read more of these, I learn more and enhance my haiku aesthetics. Once again, simplicity drives your floating narrative. Using minimal words, your first two lines are well interconnected. I love your use of one verb at the beginning of line two. Your satori made me want to relax and drift away, going with the flow. Thank you for sharing.

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    Aesthetics is a huge force behind haiku composition. Japanese culture places great value on aesthetic principles. I just read a book by Kenneth Yasuda, ''the Japanese haiku, he mentioned the same thing. He also mentioned that haiku is an intuitive art form. I find that fascinating.

    Thank you for reading, Andre,

    Hello, excellent review! Thank you, my friend. May joy and serenity fill your day. :)

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Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
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Now this is a simple haiku I can relate to. Imagery of the stream drifting lazely by and your aaaahhhh of go with the flow. Nice visual we can relate to.

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017
    I am happy you can relate to my haiku, that is the point of this tiny poem form. :) Thank you, Barb,
    Hello, excellent review! Thank you, my friend. May joy and serenity fill your day. :)

    gypsy buddha hugs

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