Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Very nice :-)

I really liked the final line - magnolia, lilacs and Honey Suckle, to me
are the flowers that if ever you have had them in your yard - the scent
will always remind you of home - or the time they surrounded
your home :-)

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thank you, Leineco, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly am grateful you took the time to read and share your kind words. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. I also love the scent of lilacs and Honeysuckle. Thank you!

Comment from persevere

Excellent

This magnolia with its spring sweetness is beautifully presented. However my pronunciation of magnolia gives me a total of 6 syllables in your first line.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

mag·no·lia ... According to Merriam-Webster dictionary! I did look it up before using it. I do understand people pronounce words different, but the syllable count is correct. Thank you, persevere, for you review and comments for my poem. Since the reason for 4 stars isn't correct, would you be so kind as to change the rating since you liked the poem? Thanks so much!

reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thank you, persevere.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Wonderful image and nice presentation.
-Format is good.
-Connection between lines one and two is good.
-Excellent imagery.
-You can see and smell the magnolia blossoms.
-Good use of alliteration.
-Satori line is very good.
-A strong entry for the contest.

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thank you, respa, for your great review and comments for my poem. I truly am grateful you took the time to read and share your kind words. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you!

reply by Pam (respa) on 15-May-2016

You are very welcome and I appreciate your positive comments. You have a good poem!

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

This is a fine entry for the contest
Exact syllables at 5-7-5
Excellent imagery with magnolia/spring air
Nice touch of alliteration
Very good third line reflective thought
Excellent art work to match poem
Very nicely done all around
Good luck in the contest

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your houghts for my poem, rspoet. Thank you for your kind review and comments, and I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for your kind best wishes for the contest.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Depends where you look for syllable confirmation!

Hi there,

I think you might want to take a look at your syllable count. The first line has six.
frag-rant = 2
mag-no-li-a = 4

As it stands it doesn't meet the competition criteria.
GMG

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

mag·no·lia ... According to Merriam-Webster dictionary! I did look it up before using it. I do understand people pronounce words different, but the syllable count is correct. Thank you, GMG, for you review and comments for my poem. Since the reason for 4 stars isn't correct, would you be so kind as to change the rating since you liked the poem? Thanks so much!

reply by giraffmang on 15-May-2016

I did check on three syllable counters myself who all gave it as four! LOL you would think it would be more consistent than it is.

Happy to regrade

reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thanks so much! I'm glad to have a reader check on the syllable count and tell me in their review before the contest so I can fix it when I'm wrong.

Comment from create4christ

Excellent

The Haiku is nice, though. I, too, remember magnolias all around me in my childhood home. I actually lived on Magnolia Street.
Good job!

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

mag·no·lia ... According to Merriam-Webster dictionary! I did look it up before using it. I do understand people pronounce words different, but the syllable count is correct. Thank you, create4christ, for you review and comments for my poem. Since the reason for 4 stars isn't correct, would you be so kind as to change the rating since you liked the poem? Thanks so much!

reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thank you, create4Christ.

Comment from Toneyear

Excellent

Wonderful topic, as live in the south and they are all over. Great 5-7-5 structure of a Haiku. Thank you for sharing this beautiful verse.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

Thank you, Toneyear, for this very kind review, and I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts for my poem. Thanks!

Comment from johnwilson

Excellent

This is a beautiful little piece that reminds me of the beauty that we sometimes take for granted. This is such a difficult poetry style for me and I appreciate with such a few words how you brought this emotion of beauty, springtime to my ears.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

Thank you so very much, John, for your great review and encouraging comments for my poem. I truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback. I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem. Thanks!

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

I love the artist you used and the picture but most of all this beautiful poem that has provided me and the readers with lovely imagery.

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reply by the author on 14-May-2016

Thanks for your review and comments for my poem, foxangie. I appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts.