Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Just in time. The blossoms are coming early this spring. In Florida it is strawberry season already. Strawberries are early this year. We didn't have any winter. Straight from summer to summer.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Wow, must be nice, Tom.
Thanks for reading.
~Dean

Comment from Mark Valentine

Excellent

I was sure you made up zenful until I read your author's notes. What a great word - almost seems like it was made especially for a satori. It seems like Spring has come early to Chicago this year - that could just be Mother Nature playing with us, but nonetheless, the weather and poems like this have got me dreaming of baseball and gardens. I love the image of the bare branches being brushed - as if they're gently being awakened- -what a great image of impending spring.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Yep, that was the gist, Mark. I'd hoped to imply a little erotica and feelings of ecstasy as well what with the "brushing" and play on the phrase, "sinful pleasures".
Thanks very much for reading and commenting.
~Dean

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Spring breezes bringing euphoric pleasure is very intense and makes me excited to see Spring work it's magic, just like your poem did on my day, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

That's nice to know, Dolly.
Thanks for your wonderful review.
~Dean :)

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A zenful haiku Dean. Beautiful alliteration, music and picture to enhance this delightful piece. Wonderful play on words. I enjoyed reading this haiku this morning. I can feel that spring is in the air.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Thanks, Janet. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your review.
~Dean :-)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Being a meditator, I DO identify with your zenful pleasures. Even the smallest event in nature can provide one of these moments. Good job with this. Tranquil haiku and well illustrated. Marilyn

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Thanks for reading and commenting, Marilyn.
I'm really glad you liked this.
Have a zenful day (as opposed to "sinful" which is an entirely different thing, lol).
~Dean :-)

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Oh Dean - this is such a lovely haiku. Good use of alliteration in abundance with the letter B. Your lines one and two interconnect perfectly and your line three is a very good satori. Lovely picture and such a gentle haiku from you - your heart is softening, LOL. Good addition to the book. Warm regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

If my heart is softening, then it is writing and reading all of this haiku that has done me in, Dorothy, LOL.
Thanks for your review.
Have a zenful day (as opposed to "sinful" which is a different thing entirely, heh-heh...)
~Dean

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

HAHAHAHA! Oh, Dean, I love this! Let's vote right now! *smile* You have my vote, mister. This is so smart and fun! It looks like it's done perfectly to me! Loved it!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

LOL, thanks, Robyn.
I'm really grateful for the enthusiastic response.
I'm glad ya' liked my haiku.
Thanks a bunch for your review.
Have a zenful day (as opposed to "sinful" which is a different thing entirely, heh-heh...)

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

Ahhhh, a peaceful start to my day. Thank you for that, Dean!! The music is lovely, the picture Spring fun invoking, and the words delightful.

Hugs,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Thanks for reading, Rhonda.
I'm glad you enjoyed this.

Comment from Mark Schardine

Excellent

You present a pleasant image of the winds of early spring and then commentary to invite us outdoors. Thank you for these words, and a definition of zen, an often misunderstood word.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Thanks very much for reading, Mark.
I'm really glad you enjoyed this.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Dean, this is a beauty. It does give me that zen like feel even with the first line. A wonderful Haiku, expertly penned. I really loved the feel of line two...like the breeze itself when read aloud.
Thanks for sharing.
m

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017

Thanks very much for reading, Maureen.
I'm really glad you enjoyed this.
Be well...