Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Love the congruence of these two images:

'scattering light rays'
'...gray wispy smoke signals...'

Fascinating. This is an excellent Tanka, and I wish you good luck with it in the contest, BG.

:) Bev

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Bev. I appreciate your review and kind comments. Take care! 8-)

reply by Writingfundimension on 30-Oct-2014

You're very welcome, BG! :)

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi, Karen.
What a super poem that captured the beauty of the morning sunrise, such a tranquil time of day. The picture you took is beautiful and really reflects so well the words expressed in your poem.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Thanks, Rosalyne. It was a breath-taking moment on top of the mountain. Also breath-taking climbing the mountain but well worth the effort. lol

reply by Rosalyne on 30-Oct-2014

Hi, Karen.
Good for you to conquer such a feat! There is no greater feeling than being active outdoors.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

A beautiful thought: "send gray wispy smoke signals of peace to the human heart" love it! For a tanka this is just fantastic. Well crafted. Good luck with the contest. Les

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Les, thanks so much for your review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Les, thanks so much for your review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Les, thanks so much for your review and kind comments. 8-)

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

"Morning sun hides face
behind a curtain of fire
scattering light rays
send gray wispy smoke signals
of peace to the human heart"
this is a beautiful piece of poetic art! i love the imagery, it is actually quite breath-taking.
thank you for sharing! and sorry for my lazy review!
good luck in the contest!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Rebekka, thanks so much for your review and dont consider it lazy. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Rebekka, thanks so much for your review and dont consider it lazy. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Rebekka, thanks so much for your review and dont consider it lazy. 8-)

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

The dawning of a new day holds many promises; some good, some bad. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Thanks for your thoughtful review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by c_lucas on 29-Oct-2014

You're welcome, BG. Charlie

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Thanks for your thoughtful review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Thanks for your thoughtful review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by c_lucas on 29-Oct-2014

You're welcome, BG. Charlie

reply by c_lucas on 29-Oct-2014

You're welcome, Boxer Girl. Charlie

Comment from Emily George

Excellent

What better reward to greet you on anew early morning hike. Truly amazing and your haiku did it justice.
Smoke signals of peace to the human heart. That is beautiful. I think that will be my little Mantra for this afternoon.
Good luck with contest

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Emily, thank you for your review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Emily, thank you for your review and kind comments. 8-)

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014

Emily, thank you for your review and kind comments. 8-)

Comment from Ninap2

Excellent

You are so right. I think about this all the time. Nature is trying to send us a message - our peace is right under our nose...nature's beauty is proof enough that God's alive eh? Thanks for inspiring with this piece. -Nina

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for reviewing. How can people even doubt God when experiencing nature? So true. 8-)

Comment from krys123

Exceptional

Karen;
the combination between the picture and your very well composed poem is truly deserving of a six or even higher.
The imagery is really demonstratively descriptive as well as exquisitely expressive especially on your description of the sunrise. The picture that you have taken was done very well and you probably will know I did hear from you authors notes that it did not give it justice. That is usually the case when one sees it for real.
Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2014

Alex, thanks so much for the high rating and kind comments for my tanka poem. It made me smile from ear to ear. 8-)

reply by krys123 on 29-Oct-2014

You are so sincerely welcome Karen

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This is a stunning contest entry BG! The imagery is inspiring and paints a vividly lovely picture for the reader. I wish you all the best in the judging and thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2014

Thanks so much. It was a great hiking experience. 8-)

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

boxergirl, a beautiful sunrise does indeed bring
us peace and comfort. I love sunrises and sunsets.
Good luck in the tanka poetry contest.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2014

Thanks Judy. I appreciate your review and kind comments. 8-)