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Orange Koi

3/7/5 poem for contest

15 total reviews 
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Stunning climax--startling choice of AFAR--then comes the devastating punch! Effective contrast with depiction of calm nature scene--single orange koi--vivid imagery!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much for your review and kind words.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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What a contrast between the calm pond and the nuclear detonation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. I like the serenity of the lady riding the koi and the dragon flies around. They look very peaceful yet it was short lived.

Well done.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much for your review and kind words
Comment from Anne Johnston
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Well done. I like the suggestion that even when destruction was going on, the fish swam peacefully in the pond. Even in dark times, there is always a place of safety and peace.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much for your review and kind words
reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Dec-2020
    You are welcome
reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Dec-2020
    You are welcome
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
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What a powerful image of this delicate flower inside her sanctuary juxtaposed to the violence outside. This is inspired. You build an entire world in just a few words. Stunning.

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 Comment Written 02-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Shauna, you are very kind. I appreciate your review and comments.
Comment from mermaids
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Your words have an impact on the reader. A friend has a koi pond and they are so beautiful. The image of the mushroom cloud is haunting. Excellent theme and 5-7-5 form.

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 Comment Written 02-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, you are very kind. I appreciate your review and comments.