Comment from GARY MACLEAN

Excellent

Weeping skies tied with raining, good analogy. The selected photo really adds to your poem. And nothing enhances sleep like a "soft" rain.

Nicely said.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2022

Thank you for such a nice review. :)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the. Write a Nature 5-7-5 writing prompt contest.

Good syllables count and connection between lines with great presentation (love the gif picture) and imagery. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid" --.Atticus

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022

Thank you for this nice review. :)

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This nature 5-7-5, Waterworks, has the right setup and acknowledges all the energy flow from the heavens and through life.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022

Thanks for reading, I truly appreciate it. :)

Comment from JLR

Excellent

How very delightful is the union of your photo of a rushing creek to illustrate the perfectly executed Japanese Haiku as you reflect on rains falling from the night sky that sometimes ravage mother nature earth. Success in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022

Thanks so much, I really appreciate this terrific review. :)

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Beautiful, what an excellent 5-7-5 poem, it is wonderful when the rains come when we are sleeping and we can wake to see what nature has given us, very well written and best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2022

Thank you for this great review, I really do enjoy the rain. :)

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

You have a lovely picture that goes well with your poem of nature as it is raining. There is nothing that makes sleep more pleasant than a rainy night, as long as it doesn't rain too much. Best of luck in the nature haiku contest.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2022

Thank you, I appreciate this nice review. I agree about the rain, especially the smell. Have a good night. :)

Comment from JoannaN

Excellent

River flowing, soft rain falling down the sky - this is truly soothing. I love the sound of rain. Thank you for sharing a peaceful, warm haiku with us :)

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022

Thank you this great review and for your kind words. :)

Comment from Fleedleflump

Excellent

I love that nature carries on carrying on, regardless of us, getting its busywork done while we slumber. You reflect this beautifully here, and I also like the connection between the rushing river and the rain feeding it.

Mike

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022

Thank you for this great review. :)

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

This is an excellent 5-7-5 poem for the nature contest
with very good imagery of the rain, river and stars.
Nice personification with the "weeps".
Well done.
Best wishes in the contest.
Robert

 Comment Written 12-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022

Thanks so much for this nice review. :)

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

I see in the contest it first asks for a 5-7-5 poem, then in smaller letters asks for a haiku. Most entry poems are not haikus, in which rhyming is not a feature. However, this presentation is lovely and will probably feature on the podium as most readers prefer rhyming, which you have skilfully provided. Also, the gif is very appealing.

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 Comment Written 12-Jun-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2022

Thank you, I actually prefer rhyming poetry so its hard for me not to rhyme. I appreciate this nice review. :)