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Haiku (cardinal's contrast)

The hope found knowing spring is coming

44 total reviews 
Comment from barleygirl
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This is a beautifully simple poem with a perfect image & the ending shows us the metaphor for life. The idea of cardinal red against winter white is very nicely drawn in your words. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Thank you so very much, I really appreciate your kind words and sweet review.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from The Boy Whodunnit!
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This is great, I like the way it is presented and the picture too.
Good well chosen words and they fit the structure very well.
I like the first line and the alliteration, it helps emphasise the words, which I think is needed in a poem like this.
BW

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    :) Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate the time you took to provide such a thoughtful review.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
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Beautiful haiku you have written here. The picture and coloring used is very complementary to the poem. Good alliteration used in the first line. Very well done!

Kind regards

Sarah

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Sarah,
    Thank you so very much for the generous and beautiful six stars!! I truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and very kind words.
    Smiles
    Teresa :)
Comment from Righteous Riter
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cardinals contrast
against winter's artic storm
give hope for springtime
Good complimentary photo. The syllable count is spot on. Good alliteration with cardinal's/contrast. Clear message that is short and simple.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    :) I always appreciate your wonderful feedback, thank you so much!
    Smiles,
    Teresa
Comment from closetpoetjester
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What a lovely little red splotch on the barren white landscape this little feathered creature is. A definite sign spring is near and I liked the way you captured the onslaught of winter and it's residual effect and the clever introduction of the new season by way of the sighting of this tiny red bird. How wonderful you also captured this delightful photo to enhance this write. Well penned and presented.
Cheers P

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, I truly appreciate your kind words and review. Seasons are truly my favorite to write about and ponder, whether in nature, life or love.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from Jackarrie
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cardinal's contrast
against winter's arctic storm
gives hope for springtime

You have captured the bird well both in the photo and also in your 5-7-5 poem. All syllables correct. Good luck in the contest. Mary

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Mary,
    Thank you for your very kind review and feedback! I appreciate your time and thoughtfulness very much.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from tony bronk
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I wish that, that was a sign of spring for us in Wisconsin. We've had Cardinals all winter long. I hope that your lovely Haiku rings true for you. Excellent write.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Indeed we are all hoping for spring, a nice long spring...summer not so much, lol.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from Visheshta Dahiya
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a lovely poem..!!!!
a great selection and use of apt words.
the picture complements your poem.
best wishes
Visheshta

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    You are so sweet, thank you so very much for the wonderful feedback and kind review.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
reply by Visheshta Dahiya on 07-Mar-2014
    welcome :)
    and thanks for the compliments
Comment from w.j.debi
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Hoping for Spring and grasping at any sign that it is coming. This is a beautiful winter setting in the picture. Hopefully, it melts soon! Wonderful haiku offering hope. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Indeed we are all hoping for spring, a nice long spring...summer not so much, lol.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)
Comment from Glasstruth
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Great picture. Just love cardinals. They're so beautiful. Really nice alliteration in the first line, and ending it on a positive note is the way to do it. Well done! Les

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
    Les,
    Thank you so much, I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback and this wonderfully kind review.
    Smiles,
    Teresa :)