Comment from pharp

Exceptional

Jan,

First of all congratulations on your win "First Place," Hurray for you my friend. I am out of town celebrating my husband's birthday with my two sons and thought I would check in to see how all is going. This is a beautifully penned 5-7-5 poem and deserves 1st place. Exceptional job my friend. Sending a "BIG HUG" your way.
Blessings...................Portia

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2016

Thank you, Portia, for your review & awesome comments. Much appreciated. Jan

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Very well worded and covered the aspects of the season well. That evil winter is just waiting to horn in-haha. Best of luck with your beautiful entry.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you for your time reading & reviewing my poem. Jan

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Hi Jan

a very nice entry into the autumn 5-7-5 contest, The photo you chose is a beautiful one with all the warm colors of the fall. I wish you the best of luck Mary

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you, Mary, for your kind words & great review. Much appreciated. Jan

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Jan girl, You must know that I love haiku and other short poetry so whenever I see a contest I always vote. Of course, you know... LOL

Let's see ...
presentation= awesome!!!! what a beautiful painting!
syllable count= 5/7/5 good job! This is an important part in this contest.
senses= sight and touch, you even went beyond with enlightenment. This 5/7/5 is a haiku as well. Good job!
suggestion= none, you did an outstanding job, I am proud of you. :)

good job and good luck, sweetie pie.

gypsy

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Gypsy,

Your are so kind to drop in to read/review/comment on my poem. I love your review. You are a special friend. Thank you for everything. Jan

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 22-Sep-2016

You are welcome sweetie pie, I took a little break and decided to stop by. You are in second place! That is awesome. Good luck!

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A beautiful and very effective portrayal of Autumn's presence and its 'gifts'- 'vivid hues' - and its purpose 'winter incubates'.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thank you, Zanya, for the great review & comments. Much appreciated. Jan

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

There is indeed a Master's touch in the vivid colourings of an autumn landscape and I liked the was you led from Autumn into the incubation of winter. That describes the idea of dormancy rather well.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thank you, Tony, for reading & reviewing my poem. Much appreciated. Jan

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This one is worth calling a haiku. Yes of course it is a sound 5-7-5 but it has all the attributes of a good haiku as well. Once you have the grammatical sentence and the nature and the kigo, seasonal thing, the whole thing rests on the surprise element of tha final satori line and this is a stunner. Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thank you, Jim, for your time reading & reviewing my poem & for the awesome comments. Jan

Comment from oliver818

Excellent

I enjoyed your short little poem, it's got a certain pleasant feel to it. Thanks for sharing this and good luck with the contest. Have a great day

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thank you for your kind comments & great rating. Both are appreciated. Jan

Comment from MelB

Excellent

Hi Jan, very good description and imagery in this 5-7-5 poem. Excellent syllable count and a wonderful picture to compliment.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Mel,

Thank you for taking time to read & review my poem. Jan

reply by MelB on 22-Sep-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Everyone's writing about autumn. It's too rapidly getting to be that time of year. Wish we would have lovely colors around here like those in the picture. Nice flow for this. You make the most of Master's by capitalizing. It could be a reference to God or to a master artist. Clever thinking there. You do get in that reminder that winter's coming. Best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2016

Thank you, Judi, for the awesome review. Much appreciated. What few leaves we have her will blow off the trees or the color will last only a few days. I LOVE Fall. Jan

reply by judiverse on 22-Sep-2016

You're very welcome. Fall is coming. judi