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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

Viewing comments for Chapter 39 "Haiku (Valentine's bouquets)"
A collection of Japanese poetry

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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Yes, ma'am, I couldn't agree more, what a waste. Of course it's terrible to waste the flowers, but the real sadness to me is that everyone doesn't have a sweetheart to share them with on Valentine's Day. Thanks for sharing. :-)

 Comment Written 22-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    You got it. Thank you for the review.
    Gypsy
Comment from Father Flaps
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Hi Gypsy
"...an awful waste of space", isn't it? That's a line from the 1997 movie "Contact", starring Jodie Foster.
https://youtu.be/L5BdLVRg7Lo
Your poem about leftover Valentine flowers reminded me of this. Who wants these flowers after the celebrated day? You can't get it back. Missed opportunity.
As for space, look how many years it's been since we landed on the moon. A waste.
Thanks for sharing.
cheers
Kimbob

 Comment Written 22-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Thank you :)
Comment from Rasmine
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Yes! I see a lot after Valentine's and now there are lily's --beautiful. I can't give them a home because they are dangerous to cats. Now I see loads or orchids. There are so many that I won't even bother to buy one. Kameo has enough problems.

Hope this finds you well. Did you start ghost hunting yet? :P

 Comment Written 22-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    My laptop died so I bought a new one and I'm waiting for the package. I can't start my horror story until I get it. ....sigh... and you?

    Thank you for the review.

    Gypsy
reply by Rasmine on 22-May-2017
    I'm going to submit Southington Stabber and Flower Power. Maybe I would write a horror/ghost story if there is a contest.
    TC
reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Dean has a contest, you should join. He won't be in it. I can't remember the name. Check his profile page. You would have a good chance.
reply by Rasmine on 22-May-2017
    He should be in it! Just kidding when I said I wouldn't join a contest he is in. I'll enter it, but I love reading his stuff. I can't wait to read yours too!
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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Hi Gypsy. This is a great haiku and I really loved it. Waste is a pet hate on mine and it breaks my heart to see the waste from shops of all sorts, especially produce and flowers. Well done, it's a terrific Satori, Giddy

 Comment Written 22-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words. I really appreciate the six stars.

    Gypsy
Comment from Joan E.
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Thank you for capturing the moment in this tiny haiku and adding your accurate judgement in the satori line. Here's to a productive new week- Joan, back from Cuba

 Comment Written 22-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Welcome back! Thank you for the review and kind words.
    Gypsy
reply by Joan E. on 23-May-2017
    I very much appreciate your welcoming me back home. Take good care of yourself. Hugs- Joan
Comment from Dean Kuch
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Yes, it certainly is a waste, and for a couple of reasons.
Reason number one: It's a shame that living flowers had to be plucked, cut and arranged to create a beautiful display, only left to die then be discarded in the trash, when they could have remained living.
Reason number two: It's too bad there isn't enough romance and love in the world so that these flowers could have been put to good use.
Very minimalist, Teach, but this really doesn't need a picture.
Your well chosen words painted the picture quite vividly on their own.
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 Comment Written 21-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Thank you, darlin, I always treasure your reviews and you got the meaning I intended. :)

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Dean Kuch on 22-May-2017
    It's always a pleasure, dear Gypsy.
    Great as always!
    ~Dean ;)
Comment from Hitcher
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You know why they are left over friend? because they are insanely priced just for valentines day, which is a bit of a rip off. I normally take Moana out for a good romantic meal, just the two of us. Nice little Haiku friend. Got your renga response...Nice! I'm on it : )

 Comment Written 21-May-2017


reply by the author on 22-May-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words.
    I can't wait to see what you will write... this is so much fun. :)
Comment from Thomas Bowling
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Wow. They must have been there for a long time. Another of your excellent example of Haiku. I reviewed a poem by Siscat today and told him how much I liked your writing.

 Comment Written 21-May-2017


reply by the author on 21-May-2017
    Thank you very much for the review and kind words, my friend. Sis Cat was an excellent student.

    Gypsy
Comment from DR DIP
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I suppose there is a whole lot of wastage in the florist profession. A bit like a bakery. Everyone only wants fresh bread and I suppose that is the same with flowers hey.
thanks for sharing

dip

 Comment Written 21-May-2017


reply by the author on 21-May-2017
    Thank you
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hi Gypsy long time no see
Good haiku what a sad vision all the bouquets not only Valentines day
Curious what influenced to write this haiku
Smiles
Gert

 Comment Written 21-May-2017


reply by the author on 21-May-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie pie.
    Gypsy
reply by Gert sherwood on 22-May-2017
    smiles
    Gert