Comment from Dean Kuch

Exceptional

Now THIS is an excellent haiku, Karyn.
Good word economy in utilizing a 5/7/3 syllable count.
Vivid concrete imagery demonstrated, as well as a distinct grammatical connection, between lines one and two.
Your haiku is written in present tense, as required by haiku--a moment captured in nature, frozen in time.
Your seasonal reference, or "kigo", is migrating birds (wataridori, all autumn), at least according to William Higginson's 500 Word Kigo database.
Your two word satori is a brilliant observation; a true'Ah-ha!' moment haiku is so well known for.
Bravo, Karyn.
Here is my first six stars of the week.
~Dean

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thanks so much, Dean, for your awesome review, generous rating, and kind words for my vine haiku. I appreciate your response, and thanks for mentioning you enjoyed the satori. I found hummingbird as a spring kigo in one of my lists. Thanks.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

reply by Dean Kuch on 09-Apr-2017

My pleasure as always, Karyn.
~Dean :-)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

Hello, my friend,

Beautiful presentation :)

hummingbirds gatherat trumpet vine's flowered cups nectar bar= excellent satori, surprising and insightful. Good job!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, Gypsy Blue Rose, for your very kind review, generous rating, and for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your mentioning the presentation and the satori. Thamk you.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson

Excellent

I loved the Haiku, I love those flowers, Hummingbirds come every year, there late, it been cold, I suppose their taking the leisurely flight lol. ~Kerry~

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, Kerry, for your kind review and comments for my vine haiku. I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and I appreciate your kind response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

reply by Kerry Foley Robinson on 10-Apr-2017

Your very welcome

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

An excellent haiku, with a very "traditional" feel. I hope they don't have to produce ID to be served at this bar. The picture you've chosen complements your poem perfectly. Well done, thanks for sharing. Craig

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, Craig, for your kind review and comments for my vine haiku. I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and I appreciate your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

Nothing goes together better than a hummingbird and the flower on a trumpet vine. Hummingbirds are such interesting birds and so fun to watch. Your poem perfectly captures the relationship between bird and flower. Awesome...

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, Donya, for your kind review and comments for my vine haiku. I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and I appreciate your mentioning you liked the satori. Thanks for your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

When I see IndianaIrish beside A poem, I know I can expect thought, intelligence, wit and caring.

This was no different, Karyn. A hummingbird is a poem of itself. I've seen hummingbirds at trumpet flowers and could easily believe they were created for each other.

I loved this haiku, Karyn.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Well, you sure know how to make a lady haikuist blush, Mr Jay! Thank you so much for your kind words for my vine haiku, and I'm delighted you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

With or without the artwork your haiku paints a lovely picture of hummingbirds gathering for a party at the bar. Makes us anxious for summer! Well done. I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, June, for your kind review and comments for my vine haiku. I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and I appreciate your encouraging response.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Lovely. Love the satori--nectar bar! Love how it subtly rhymes, though formal haiku usually does not permit rhyme. This has great word economy, fine phonetics, good form--and what a beautiful presentation! Enjoyed. Superb assonance of U and consonance of R.



Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you, rd, for your great review for my vine haiku. I appreciate your kind comments, I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and thanks for mentioning you liked the satori.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

reply by rama devi on 09-Apr-2017

Thanks for your gracious and enthusiastic response, dear Karyn. Big hugs, rd

Comment from nuthead

Excellent

Aw cool! Love the metaphor used here, the trumpet flower glasses filled with nectar / bar! Nice picture / painting. Hummingbirds flitting in and out for a shot or two during a busy day. :)

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2017

Thank you for your great review for my vine haiku, Shirley. I appreciate your kind comments, I'm delighted you enjoyed the poem, and thanks for mentioning you liked the metaphor.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

I have actually seem humming birds feeding while on my honeymoon (many moons ago) in the Caribbean on the little island of Tobago, which I must confess was an amazing thing to behold. Another quality Haiku Kar, you captured the moment beautifully : )

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017

Thanks for your great review and kind comments for my vine haiku, Hitch. I always appreciate your reviews, and I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)