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Japanese Souls

Haiku... OR Senryu?

7 total reviews 
Comment from emrpoems
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evil holds hostage
ransom demand to honor
cricket is loudest
The perfect syllable count for the 5-7-5 form
Hope this come to an end in the very near future

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    I do to, but I wised they never were kidnaped in the first place. I thank you very much for the comments and this review. Mike
Comment from Dawny53
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I love your poem, I commend you for writing it, but even more I appreciate your authors notes, and I think your idea is a good one. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    To be honest, I wished my idea wasn't a good one, but I see no other way. Thank you so much for your compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from acerisestory
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Yours is a well written senryu, I believe, Mike.

I hope Japan does not pay the ransom. It's just an encouragement for them to continue to capture innocent people and demand even more ransoms. Your thoughtfully chosen words make for a good write.

Take care. Alana

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    The problem is they would do it regardless, but when you pay the ransom, it just encourages them that much more. I thank you for your compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from dmt1967
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You are right my friend, evil does hold hostages and cowards as well. This is a well thought out little poem which is direct and to the point. It is very well said. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    I thank you very much for the comments, compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from rjuselius
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"evil holds hostage
ransom demand to honor
cricket is loudest"
this is a fine social commentary on an issue concerning today. and today's world!
thank you for sharing this important piece!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    Wow! I really appreciate this review and thank you for the compliments. It really cheered me up! Mike
Comment from TAB_that's me
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A price can't be put on a life or on freedom but I don't believe in doing what Isis asks either as they will just kidnap more and more. Good little poem.
Teresa

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    Exactly! I thank you very much for this review. Mike
Comment from adewpearl
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Your poem is in good 5/7/5 syllable count - since it is more a thought/opinion/observation than it is a poem with concrete imagery, I wouldn't call it a haiku or a senryu, just a 5/7/5
Brooke

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015
    I had the biggest blast putting that in the description as I was hoping those that consider the poem wonder if it is nature (of bad men) or something philosophically or spirituality base. I am wondering what is going on in Japan as you can no longer directly the Emperor who is a poet, or even the Prime Minister. What I filled out seemed more Atari like in design.

    I thank you very much for your comments and review. Mike