Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

What a superb personified expression of nature. Oftentimes the weather, terrain, atmosphere etc is described as mother nature, an all encompassing, loving and overbearing form. However, we forget that she is too has her own for emotional condition, dangerous when she is angered.
Well done

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2016

Thank you for your kind review.
Cynthia1

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I admired the impressionistic artwork you selected and your personification of nature in this 5-7-5. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Joan, for your kind comments and best wishes.
Cynthia1

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Are your notes really true, Cynthia, as if so, I've been conned all these years. LOL.

With respect, without the title, I wouldn't know you were referring to nature, so maybe first line, something like, 'frustrated nature,'

Very original and enjoyable read, with excellent personification.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray xx

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you, Domino. I appreciate your suggestion and your good wishes.
Cfynthia1

Comment from NJK62

Excellent

I liked this poem. You use the form effectively together with the extended metaphor of the capricious dresser to convey the effects of the changes of season. A fine poem that deserves to do well in the competition. I wish you well. Nigel.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you for your positive review and for your good wishes.
Cynthia1

reply by NJK62 on 31-Jul-2016

Pleasure. Nigel.

Comment from create4christ

Excellent

You have chosen a beautiful illustration to go with your 5-7-5 NATURE POEM. Good luck with your contest entry. Your few well-chosen words /syllables describe this picture nicely.

Thank you for sharing. ..Penny

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you for your positive comments and the fine rating. I appreciate your time and thoughts.
Cynthia1

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

A lovely 5/7/5 poem personifying nature. I live in The mountains of western North Carolina and vain lady nature certainly changes her garments here several times a day.

Excellent work and good luck in the contest.

Blessings.
Janet

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and the 6 star rating! I am so honored that you would read my poem and give it such high marks. Yes, I,too, live near the mountains and feel so blessed to be able to enjoy the changing seasons. Thank you, again for this honor.
Cynthia1

Comment from EricBrady

Excellent

Great 5-7-5 form and syllable count. The topic of nature personified as a woman only intensifies her ever changing sensual beauty.Great job. Best wishes with the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Eric, for the fine review.
Cynthia1

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

A wonderful brief poem. The arrangement with the artwork is creative and your words are expressive. Thanks for sharing this piece.

Wishing you all the best--
Bill

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you, Bill. I appreciate your review and your kind wishes.
Cynthia1

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Creates a lot of personal imagery of the character of a person, in so many different ways. One wonders if the link to a character is to real life.
Love the image and the sentiment attached.
Good luck with the competition.
My best.
RGstar

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you. No, I really had no one particular in mind. I just enjoy the changing seasons. There is beauty in each one.
Cynthia1

Comment from RodG

Excellent

A delightful personification of Nature in but 17 syllables.
Easy to visualize her dress shopping and "casting garments aside" after but trying them on. Traditionalists will scream that your haiku lacks a satori, but I like the use of enjambment to describe her in one sentence clearly and concisely.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you, Rod, for the great review. This poem was not really fashioned as a haiku in its truest sense. I was just following the format for the contest. I want to learn much more about writing a true haiku; I have always loved them. They say so much with few words. Thank you again for taking the time to read and review my work.
Cynthia1