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Love's embers

3/5/3 Senryu on Love

23 total reviews 
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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Hi Zanya - As I read this senryu, long before I saw you had won the contest, I loved it for its truthfullness. Congratulations - well done - warm regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
    A superb review - I like that word 'truthfulness' zanya
Comment from Bill Schott
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This 3-5-3 about love, Love's Embers, has the apt metaphor for love revealing that even when unattended, the fires of emotion do not go cold for a long time. Nice.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
    Great critique - thanks for reading zanya
Comment from mvbrooks
Exceptional
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Congratulations on your win. From the clear message and the simple--yet emotion-provoking words, this is a strong entry. One can imagine the soft warmth emanating from the embers and the memory of the strong fire that once burned. Well Done in a few words.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
    Thank you for this superb critique and the 6 beautiful stars zanya
Comment from Susanjohn
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ohhhhhi like this!!! love embers huh?? very clever! I enjoyed reading this!!! and you found the perfect picture too!!! Happy New year!!

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
    Great review -thanks for reading zanya
Comment from Janet Foor
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Congratulations! This is a beautiful senyu about love and I can see why it won the contest.
It also has a beautiful message in it's short amount of words.

Well done
Blessings and HNY
Janet

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    And thank you for these encouraging words and critique zanya
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 3-5-3 poem. A love go wrong cannot be forgotten over night
The heart still smoldering after the spark is gone.

Prosperous New Year to you and your family.

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    Thanks for a great review zanya
Comment from bertranclan
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This 3-5-3 senryu poem had me thinking, "Yep!" Because it is so true. I love how there is a little bit of rhyme between "long" and "gone." Though I have never written a senryu , I enjoyed reading yours.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    A most encouraging review - thank you indeed for reading zanya
Comment from robyn corum
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Oooohhh... I like this one, Mystery Poet. I was thinking how hard it was going to be to impress me with a 3/5/3 format. Yours was the first up and - pow! Great job! Good luck!

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    Wow this is indeed an accolade for this poem - thanks for reading zanya
Comment from WalkerMan
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There are two equally plausible interpretations for this pithy verse. First, a torrid short-term relationship can yield lingering fond memories. Second, in a truly loving long-term relationship, though the initial passion may cool over the years, a warm glow endures within each partner to sustain the couple into old age. Well done, and nicely illustrated.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    And thank you for reading and the critique zanya
reply by WalkerMan on 01-Jan-2017
    You are welcome, zanya. I like your post. -- Mike
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
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An excellent senryu contest entry! I really like the artwork chosen as in my thoughts and eyes brings together the absolute truth about and love! In 46+ years, I have only been in love once. She was my first true love and after six months, Beth passed away from ovarian cancer! Heart broken and crushed to never recover! I wish you great luck in this contest!!

I hope you have a very Happy New Year's,,,,,,,,,Jim

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2016


reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017
    And thank you for this accolade and for sharing your thoughts zanya