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Of Hearts and Heartaches

Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "When You Left"
Poems about falling in or out of love.

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Comment from poetwatch
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That is what happens when love walks out the door leaving only the remembrance and fragrance of a loving flower. This is a good entry for the 5-7-5 writing contest. Good luck on the contest and your love life. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018
    Thank you poetwatch for the excellent rating and kind words. I am deeply humbled.
Comment from donette1914
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wow there is so much truth to this, a hole in a heart when someone leaves.
it was an honor to read your talented work
thank you for sharing
this is well penned
I hope for the best in the contest
I like the artwork

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
    Thank you again for another excellent rating and kind words. Once more I am truly humbled.
Comment from Merajul
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Very good poem . I liked the word selection and the message it is giving . Very elegant.

5-7-5 conditions met , makes it a strong entry to the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
    I am most grateful for the excellent rating and your very kind comments.
Comment from LynnetteOK
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A well written expression of love and loss. Is it better to have loved and lost or to have never loved at all? I think the answer to that depends on how long it's been since the loss.
Best of luck in the contest,
LynnetteOK

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
    Thank you LynnetteOK for the excellent rating and I much appreciate the kind comments.
Comment from Debbie Pope
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What a sad poem. She left, but he still calls her "my love." How touching. And he is clearly heartbroken in a way that will not mend.
Why does life have to be that way?
You did an excellent job with your 17 syllables.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
    Thank you so very much Debbie Pope for the excellent rating and your kind review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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This is a nice pairing of words +m picture, Mystery Author. Good job on the syllable count as required in your 575 poem about heartache. Best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
    Thank you so much for the excellent rating and kind comments. I appreciate them a great deal.
Comment from Dean Kuch
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So, this could conceivably be classified as senryu, which is basically just human haiku without the references to nature or a kigo, or seasonal word.
Isn't that about right, Anonymous Poet?
Haiku avoids punctuation like commas, but some can be used as kireji, or cutting words.
Capitalization isn't used either, save for proper nouns, like the name of a person, place or thing.
Good luck with your entry.
~Dean

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
    Thank you so much for the excellent rating and kind words. Yes, I do suppose it could be considered senryu, though I have seen punctuation used in haiku in Writer's Digest magazine.
reply by Dean Kuch on 23-Aug-2018
    Along with a kigo and satori as well, no doubt.
    You're welcome.
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Comment from KyColonel Randal
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Thank you for sharing. Technically not a haiku, but I have forgotten the term for such a poem focused on the human condition...starts with an "s". This does have the correct syllables for the contest you have entered, and the picture is a lovely choice. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
    Thank you for the excellent rating and kind words. I believe the word you're looking for is senryu.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice artwork and presentation.
-Syllable count is good.
-Effective use of one
continuous thought.
-You show the effect of
this person having left you.
- The alliteration emphasizes
the impact of this situation.
-Good luck in the contest.


 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
    Thank you so very much for the excellent rating and the kind comments. Much appreciated.
Comment from Sally Law
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This is a beautiful poem, simple and sweet. Well done. I hope love heals your heart once again. The flower was breathtaking! Did you photograph it?
Kindest regards,
Sally

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
    Thank you for the excellent rating and the kind comments. I wish I had photographed but I actually borrowed it from fanart review. It was under heart in my particular search.
reply by Sally Law on 23-Aug-2018
    You are welcome!