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haiku (currents carry ice)

5/7/5 nature haiku

118 total reviews 
Comment from Plotosaurus
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Another good poem. You have a particular talent for the haiku form. I think it is because you must choose each word so carefully. Well done.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2009
    Thank you, my friend - this review got buried, so I must apologize for this much-delayed reply. I'm trying so hard to dig out from under! Brooke :-)
Comment from cheyennewy
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Hi Brooke...somehow I missed this haiku. Congrats on winning first place..the poem certainly deserved that. Well done....blessings....chey

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Chey - so glad you like the haiku - it was a lovely win since many of the entries were excellent poems, which always makes for a better contest :-) Brooke
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
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Hello Brooke and I am sorry I missed this one. It seems the readers could see the masterful work you presented. Congratulations for the win on this piece. Great work! Loyd

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Loyd - I appreciate your congratulations and your kind review :-) Brooke
reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 12-Nov-2009
    My pleasure and I'm happy for you. Loyd
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
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this is a very good haiku very descriptive enhanced by the art work a worthy contest winner well done sorry for late review had computer problem regards Fuller

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Fuller. Glad your computer is up and working now!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Joyce L.
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Brooke, While reading your poem and looking at the picture, I couldn't help but think that my creek doesn't look that awesome. LOL This was enjoyable to read.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Our creeks around here don't either - I guess the Southwest grows em big! Thanks, Linda. Brooke :-)
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Sorry, I meant Joyce!!!! :-)
reply by Joyce L. on 11-Nov-2009
    No problem. LOL
Comment from MsRefusenik
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(out of "6's") A well-deserved win. Delightfully refreshing complementary artwork to accompany excellent haiku. Was this the FanStory members contest that you won? Congratulations in any event. It is a wonderful haiku and deserves all the honors and more.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Maryellen. This was a member prompt, not the site contest. That one still has not been announced. Brooke :-)
Comment from jmyron
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Congratulations again! This is the best haiku of yours that I've seen so far. Good syllable count, great story line, and a killer satori. Write on.

John

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thanks so much, John, for this wonderfully generous and complimentary review!!! I am quite honored as I know how much you care about this poetic form :-) Brooke
Comment from kintesiegel
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congratualations on winning the poetry contest. i always like reading your poems and hearing your views on nature. youare a good observer of the small things. surprised a bit to see the personification of nature in this poem.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you for your kind comments and congratulations - I love personification even if it is not used in the most traditional haiku. I write "modern" haiku - meaning I hate the traditional rules! LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from elainec4
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adewpearl,
This is a lovely haiku. Your words and the artwork are perfect for one another. Which came first??? "Warmth breaks winter's clutch" is a great satori. Good luck in the contest. elaine

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Elaine :-) In this case I knew I wanted to write about ice on a river/creek, so I went looking for a pic and then finished the poem after I had the illustration :-) I won this contest against some truly wonderful haiku. Brooke :-)
Comment from Lisha L
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Well done! This is a well written haiku. At first I was thinking currant like the fruit but that was my own mistake. The iamgery your paint goes well with the amazing photo you found.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2009

reply by the author on 11-Nov-2009
    Thank you, Lisha. Glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke