Comment from Galactia

Excellent

Hi

Perfect little haiku, perfect 5'7'5 syllable count, your have a kigo refference. I think your poem is great contender in the the contest.

GL
Regards
Tia

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thank you very much. All the best. Ulla:))

Comment from Bryana

Excellent

Yes my dear friend, we've had fires already. California had terrible fires thousands of acres and homes have burned.
Excellent Haiku, very well written.
I wish you good luck.

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Hola Bryana, I'm so sorry to hear that. So far none in this area, and we are crossing fingers. It's tinder dry. Un abrazo. Ulla:)))

Comment from way2gokevs

Excellent

Nice work and so implicit in its meaning.
Good luck hope you do well.
The dryness of parts of the world is a warning that things are not right with the planet, global warming is by all accounts on the rise.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
Kev

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks so much for the great review, and your good wishes. All the best. Ulla:))

Comment from Dr. Nad

Excellent

Haiku (flames soar spreading fast) Is a very well written and thought out haiku. Forest fires are so devastating and so permanent In their losses.This is an excellent entry for the haiku poetry contest, best of luck. You have a lovely picture that expresses the sentiment of your lovely poem. thanks for sharing. May God bless you!

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks ever so much. Very much appreciated. Glad you liked it. All the best. Ulla:))

reply by Dr. Nad on 29-May-2016

You are most welcome.
Embrace the love from above!

Comment from flylikeaneagle

Excellent

Congrats on all time best. I like the flames spreading and devour. The flames are eating fast and not caring that the trees took years to grown. Great job on this with an amazing photo. flylikeaneagle

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks so much for this great review. I'm glad you liked it. All the best. Ulla:)))

Comment from Lynn27

Excellent

This well-written poem you did wonderful job in painting the image I read. The words were powerful drew me. The photo was a great match.

Happy Writing,

Lynn

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks ever so much. All the best. Ulla:))

Comment from RPSaxena

Exceptional

Hello Ulla,
Marvelous piece of poetry in the form of 'Haiku' meeting the desired norms and transparently displaying its theme!
Wording is impressive and perfectly matching the theme.
Picture enhances the depth of poem.
Best of Luck!

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thank so much RP Saxena, I am so pleased that you like it, and the lovely six. It means so much to me as I'm so new to poetry, only trying out my hand. Thanks a lot for your support. All the best. Ulla:))

reply by RPSaxena on 29-May-2016

Hi Ulla,
You are a good poet as well. Keep it up!
With best wishes,
~RP

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Does anyone still doubt climate change?

Your haiku tells of an all too familiar story as the fire season approaches.
'devour' is very strong and I like the assonance of fast/path

Good luck.

Steve

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Hi Steve, no I don't doubt it for a minute.It's remarkable how the seasons have changed here. We've always had dry hot summers, but we have no winter rain anymore and it's very mild as well. In fact we sit outside having lunch everyday in January and February. It's just not right and we are in the mountains. All the best. Ulla:))

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

This is a very good entry for the contest
5-7-5 haiku with exact syllables
Excellent imagery in the flames/path
with good grammatical connection
Excellent reflective third line satori
Nice touch of alliteration
Excellent picture to match
Well done
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks very much for this great review. So appreciated. Glad you liked it. All the best. Ulla:))

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent haiku form that creates a clear picture of the arrival of summer. Your middle line "devour all within their path" is a line that is strong and connects the first and last line.

 Comment Written 28-May-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2016

Thank you so much. All the best. Ulla:))