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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

Viewing comments for Chapter 30 "haiku (where lilies blossom)"
A collection of Japanese poetry

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Comment from Poetic Friend
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Okay, I like the lilacs, but the locusts, well not so much. However, you painted beautiful imagery for both.

I love the phrase rest stop (for the locust, I presume). Great poem. Gypsy.

 Comment Written 08-May-2017


reply by the author on 08-May-2017
    Thank you, my friend :)
Comment from Ulla
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Hola Guapa, I came in late to this, but I wanted to comment on it as it is a wonderful haiku. Sowell thought trough and presented. How does it go with the multi-author book? Un besito, Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 01-May-2017


reply by the author on 01-May-2017
    Hola, bonita, we finished the anthology and I closed the multi-author book. We are taking a month off and then starting a new anthology book and multi-author book.

    Thank you, honey :)

    Gypsy
Comment from Joan E.
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Thank you for sharing another lovely, woodcut print. I admired your use of alliteration and the "rest stop" notion in the haiku. Big cheers and happy Sunday- Joan

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
    Thank you, honey, you are always so positive and helpful. I really appreciate it.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Lindagail Hall
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Lilies were my grandmammas favourite scent I was reminded of this when I was reading this charming delicate write. Thanks for that as I miss her so much. Have a great Sunday.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
    Thank you, honey. I really appreciate it.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Marykelly
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The lilies in this case are water lilies that play a remarkable role in the ecosystem of lakes and ponds. In such a short poem you have indicated their importance in the natural world.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    thank you, my friend :) have a lovely weekend.

    Gypsy
Comment from Mark Schardine
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Lilies and locusts present a stark contrast, between cultivated beauty, and hordes of insects we cannot control. This moment of repose makes us wonder what will happen next.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie.
Comment from robyn corum
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Gypsy,

This was a lovely haiku and I could see the scene you portray really well. I can see those locusts in the foreground of the scene with the lilies blooming in the background. Must be an arduous trip for them to need a rest! *smile*

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie pie.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from padumachitta
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hello. a good haiku and timely.
I like th art with this. I admit I find it hard to say much about haiku...I either like em or I don't. i liked this one cause well...locusts have such a bad name and it was nice to think of them in beauty

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie pie.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from boxergirl
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Hey Gypsy,
Love your haiku about where lilys blossoms and the locusts take a break at the shallow spring...perfect rest stop. Good one, my friend.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words. Thank you for the six stars, sweetie pie.
    Gypsy
Comment from Hitcher
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It is a great haiku Gypsy, you paint a beautiful picture of these winged creatures taking a well earned break by the Lillie pond before they continue on their journey. Nice!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2017


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words.
    Gypsy