Mystery!
This happened to me for a week straight!12 total reviews
Comment from adewpearl
good assonance in sight/vine/sign
your poem is in good 5/7/5 form
good consonance of V sounds in evidence/vine
I can imagine how frustrating that would be - glad you figured it out eventually :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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good assonance in sight/vine/sign
your poem is in good 5/7/5 form
good consonance of V sounds in evidence/vine
I can imagine how frustrating that would be - glad you figured it out eventually :-) Brooke
Comment Written 31-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2013
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Well, I was glad to figure out the problem on the first day, hense redness and a few newly forming blisters, but no major break outs. There are those times you have to laugh when the answer of why comes to you in a round about way.
I enjoyed this review with the compliments and thank you for them.
Comment from Jean Lutz
You have captured so much of Native American reasoning in this piece, Mike. They may not have had the book learning knowledge, but they sure possessed an inner wisdom. Often they applied that to the name of something. When Indians first settled in my area, or so local legends go, they had never seen the trailing Spanish moss that hangs from the trees. They named the town where I now live Ponchatoula -- long flowing hair. I love how your "itching man" looked on the vine and knew it was to blame although he didn't know words for it.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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You have captured so much of Native American reasoning in this piece, Mike. They may not have had the book learning knowledge, but they sure possessed an inner wisdom. Often they applied that to the name of something. When Indians first settled in my area, or so local legends go, they had never seen the trailing Spanish moss that hangs from the trees. They named the town where I now live Ponchatoula -- long flowing hair. I love how your "itching man" looked on the vine and knew it was to blame although he didn't know words for it.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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The Native American had a name for me to, "Old Man Coyote," the ever present fool, and no matter how much I researched and studied, nature always made me feel like him! Then again, you don't get wisdom without a sense of humor.
Wow! I loved this review, you information which I dug, as well the generous rating! Many thanks, I miss my writing, but they mind is always working on it. With love, Mike
Comment from EMB
Okay, I really don't get it, Mike, but I'm not going to pretend that I'm a nature nut either. LOL I had to read the first line three times before I realized that it didn't read "itching man powder." LOL
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Okay, I really don't get it, Mike, but I'm not going to pretend that I'm a nature nut either. LOL I had to read the first line three times before I realized that it didn't read "itching man powder." LOL
Comment Written 28-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2013
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Actually itching powder is made form another plant I encountered called the stinging nettle. It leaves a rash for twenty minutes like you were whipped. LOL I enjoyed this review and thank you for it. Mike
Comment from Matthew M.
When I first read the poem, I was trying so hard to figure out its meaning. I was thinking it was some kind of metaphysical experience. However, it wasn't until I read the notes that it became super clear. Now I can't read it without knowing exactly what it was about.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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When I first read the poem, I was trying so hard to figure out its meaning. I was thinking it was some kind of metaphysical experience. However, it wasn't until I read the notes that it became super clear. Now I can't read it without knowing exactly what it was about.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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I thank you for your compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Mike,
You have written a fabulous senryu and after reading your notes it makes perfect sense. Thank heavens I have never encountered poison ivy and as much we walked the hills and valleys it is a miracle. Your descriptive words are excellent. Hope this never happens to you again! Well done, chey
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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Hi Mike,
You have written a fabulous senryu and after reading your notes it makes perfect sense. Thank heavens I have never encountered poison ivy and as much we walked the hills and valleys it is a miracle. Your descriptive words are excellent. Hope this never happens to you again! Well done, chey
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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LOL! I think out west it is called poison Oak because of the shape of the leaves. The only one that every nailed me good was poison Sumac, yet there are other varieties you can make a good tea out of that tastes like pink lemonade.
Totally enjoyed this review and missed you too. It's been crazy busy for me. Thank you ! Mike
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You are welcome and it is nice to hear from you, chey
Comment from Righteous Riter
This photo is very interesting. The syllable count is correct as the criteria is met for the 5-7-5. The message makes sense as this piece is short, sweet and to the point.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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This photo is very interesting. The syllable count is correct as the criteria is met for the 5-7-5. The message makes sense as this piece is short, sweet and to the point.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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I thank you for your compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from Indie Skreet
a good little haiku, but not for the masses - for those who are into nature I would think, for the meaning would be lost without the author's notes. The best Haiku's should sit alone. best Indie
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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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a good little haiku, but not for the masses - for those who are into nature I would think, for the meaning would be lost without the author's notes. The best Haiku's should sit alone. best Indie
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Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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LOL, I think the masses would get it more as they don't know how to recognize poison ivy or how to deal with it very well. so the sap stays on their skin and they just get itchy, blotchy worse as they scratch and spread the sap. I enjoyed this review and thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
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poison ivy? It has nothing on me ;) best to you Mike , Indie
Comment from fastdigits
A piece of life in the outdoors
written in poetic and with a bit
of whimsical, tongue-in-cheek
approach as to something that
has befallen all of us.
Well done
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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A piece of life in the outdoors
written in poetic and with a bit
of whimsical, tongue-in-cheek
approach as to something that
has befallen all of us.
Well done
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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I love the review and thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
Comment from dragonpoet
Nice haiku. With the first two lines it almost sounds like a detective who can't find the evidence which is what you were trying to find the poison ivy.
The notes helped with figuring out the vine part. I think the picture kind of looks like a person who has scratched out his face.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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Nice haiku. With the first two lines it almost sounds like a detective who can't find the evidence which is what you were trying to find the poison ivy.
The notes helped with figuring out the vine part. I think the picture kind of looks like a person who has scratched out his face.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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LOL! It does and would have loved to have a leaflet's three border abound it, or that hairy vine. Perhaps I will eventually do my own art. I enjoyed the review and thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
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No problem, Mike.
Joan
Comment from Walu Feral
hahahaha! Well done my friend! Sorry to laugh but up where I live we have stinging trees and as a gardener I have felt them several times. Cheers Fez.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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hahahaha! Well done my friend! Sorry to laugh but up where I live we have stinging trees and as a gardener I have felt them several times. Cheers Fez.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2013
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Hey, that's what this poem is here for, a good laugh and I needed one to. I do wonder if you would tell a new comer about the stinging tree he is about to place his hand upon. I remember a dire warning about a stinging tree in a WWII Pacific war movie and they said they might run at the enemy for a little relief!
The only stinging plant we have is the stinging nettle. I had a friend go though his racist/curiosity phase and though I warned him he yelled at the top of his lungs, "I'm super N.." He flew up on a log and then slipped, tumbling down the hill of stinging nettles. Who wouldn't laugh as it look like he was lashed all over with a whip. But twenty minutes later at least the pain was gone, but for the next hour he requested I stop looking at him and laughing.
Loved this review of identification and thank you for it. Mike
