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A 5/7/5 death in Nature

8 total reviews 
Comment from BeasPeas
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This is an excellent 5-7-5. The forces of nature can alter our lives and terrain dramatically. The image is perfect for your poem. Great job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
    Hi Marilyn Thanks so much yes it can be dramatic and so quick. Cheers Christine
Comment from samantha0930
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I'm left confused, since the last line is left unfinished and with mistakes? I'm not really sure what's up with the last line, but it's a shame, since it started out interesting, but then the last line leaves you confused and disappointed.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi samantha0930 Thank you for your review . I am also confused at your querie re the last line as the meaning of Fait accompli is : 'an action which is completed before those affected by it are in no position to reverse or query it'. Therefore in this case the uprooted trees will start to die straight away once their roots are exposed leading to death of the tree. I hope clariies my thoughts in this scenario . Cheers
reply by samantha0930 on 02-Mar-2018
    I'm guessing that's Latin then? I was super confused because it looked like it was supposed to say "fate accomplished" but with a misspelling and an unfinished word. It would help if you said what it meant in your notes, because I would have no idea without you explaining it.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi thanks for your suggestion to include it in authors notes I will do this and apologise for assuming everyone knows this term, it is a French Phrase widely used in English language
    cheers Christine
Comment from Beck Fenton
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I love the art with the haiku you wrote! The exposed tree roots evoke a sad feeling for me. I love nature and this destruction of trees by nature reminds me of just how powerful winds can be. Good luck with the contest!

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Beck, athank you for ypur review and yes I saw some urroted trees yesterday and they gave me the inspiration for this poem. The sound of strong wind is always disconcerting for natue Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Beck, athank you for ypur review and yes I saw some urroted trees yesterday and they gave me the inspiration for this poem. The sound of strong wind is always disconcerting for natue Cheers Christine
Comment from Debbie Pope
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Now that is a good 5-7-5 entry for death in nature. I really like the words "life forces exposed." So absolutely perfect for that photo. The entire 17 syllables shows creativity and thoughtful word choice. Excellent job. Good luck.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Debbie, Thank you for your review and kind words Iam pleased you could see my thought processes Cheers for ypur good luck Christine
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Debbie, Thank you for your review and kind words Iam pleased you could see my thought processes Cheers for ypur good luck Christine
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This speaks a fait accompli in Nature; high winds cause such death in Nature; well worded, well done. Thank you for sharing this with us. Good luck with the contest. WRITE, INSPIRE MAN CHANGE. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Alcreator Litt Dear, Thanks for reading my poem for this contest. Nature can be cruel at times and many a tree has falllen in stormy weather. Something a bit different to write about Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2018
    Hi Alcreator Litt Dear, Thanks for reading my poem for this contest. Nature can be cruel at times and many a tree has falllen in stormy weather. Something a bit different to write about Cheers Christine
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a great entry for the contest and we have high winds here causing chaos and destroying our beautiful palms. Your poem says so much in so few words, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2018

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2018
    Hi Dolly.. Yes the winds can get very rough and leave havoc and destruction in their path and the trees once uprooted die. Thanks for your review have a calm day LOL Cheers Christine
Comment from Katie Solis
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Good job on your haiku, it fits the five seven five requirements well. I also liked your use of the words fairly accompli. Good luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2018
    Hi Kate Thank you for your review and good luck wishes Cheers
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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I think this is a good entry for the 5-7-5 Death in Nature writing prompt.
Your sad tale is too true and well told in your few well chosen words.
Good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018

reply by the author on 01-Mar-2018
    Hi Sharon Many thanks for reading and reviewing and sending a gook luck for my entry Cheers