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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "haiku (seagull cries at dawn)"
A collection of Japanese poetry

33 total reviews 
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Gypsy, so very beautiful my sweet Queen of Haiku...this is just beautiful...seagulls cry at dawn, as I sip salty tears...I love your poem sweet girl....and a beautiful picture....love ya you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2017
    Thank you very much, sweetie pie, you are an awesome friend and reviewer. 3 poems in a row? you are a glutton for punishment... LOL

    Peace be with you,


    Gypsy Blue Rose
    Fanstory Haiku Teacher
    Haiku Society of American member
reply by l.raven on 11-Feb-2017
    and also with you my sweet friend...I may fall behind...but I do catch up...and it's keep of fun...I love reading the writings...you are always sooooo welcome...love ya Linda xxoo
Comment from ruzu27
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I enjoyed reading your excellent haiku with the great predawn atmosphere you paint, (seagull's cry and tear: sound and taste) and the spectacular artwork. Good satori line. Thank you for sharing with us.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words. Gypsy
Comment from Marykelly
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The imagery of a seagull shattering the silence at dawn is vivid and the word cry harmonizes with the speaker's tearful mood. The seagull's call can also be interpreted as a wake up call for whatever is causing the speaker distress.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
    Thank you you for the review review and kind words sweetie sweetie pie

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Very nice image.
-Good nature reference, concrete
imagery, and connection.
-Your descriptions are very good, Gypsy.
-They create the mood for the poem.
-Satori is also very good.
-Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
    Thank you you for the the review and kind words.
    Gypsy
reply by Pam (respa) on 10-Feb-2017
    You are welcome.
Comment from rspoet
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Hello Gypsy
This is a fine haiku
with excellent imagery in the seagull/tears
and excellent use of the sense of sound and taste
The em dash works well providing the separation
and the single word satori is very effective
A fine photograph and presentation enhances
Well done
RS

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review review and kind words.
    Gypsy
Comment from Pantygynt
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This is as fine an example of a first class satori line as one could expect to see. That single, three syllable word, "affinity", says it all. But then we should expect perfection from the haiky queen herself.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017
    Thank you, Jim. I appreciate your kind words. I am hardly a queen of haiku but it is nice to hear you say it.

    gypsy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A serene scene, calming and ambient. Few words but great feeling in your poem, a very enjoyable read, best wishes Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017
    thank you, dolly
Comment from Joan E.
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Thank you for sharing your inspiration for this haiku in your notes. I admired your artwork selection that helped to establish the mood and your use of alliteration that intensified it. I hope you sleep better tonight! Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017
    JOan, thank you for your kind reviews, you are always so nice to me. Thank you!

    gypsy
Comment from Sis Cat
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This haiku, Gypsy, relaxes me like a walk along the beach. Your words, image, and sound effects capture the predawn mood at the sea. I love how you found an affinity between a salty ocean and salty tears.

Thank you for sharing your haiku for Mary and Douglas' 19th wedding anniversary.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017
    Thank you for for the the review and kind words, sweetie pie.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from lyenochka
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Lovely setting of empathy. A single bird call in morning can evoke such feelings. The next line show the expression of sadness in the tears and the final line shows a connection carrying the emotions of a kindred spirit.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie sweetie pie.
    Gypsy hugs