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autumn rainstorm

Haiku (speckled leaves glisten)

15 total reviews 
Comment from Marietta Geckos
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Loved this - especially the last line - the words "droplets soother" created great imager of a thirst being quenched. Well done and great art selection too~

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2022

reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
    Marietta,

    Thank you for your kind words for this poem. I take no credit for the image but my go-to illustrations are always from FanArtists. They often provide inspirational images that complement my short style poetry.

    Mark
Comment from BermyBye50
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Mark,

This is an exceptional Haiku. You've composed an awe-inspiring write describing the magic and simplicity of Autumn. Well done.

All the best,

Eugene

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 01-Sep-2022
    Eugene,

    THANK YOU! My guess is this is your first review of my portfolio. My niche is composing 5-7-5s. Longer verses are not within my poetry wheelhouse. Even if I am a fan, I rarely review long poems. pleased you like this autumn one.

    BTW ? My go-to artwork choice is FanArt.
Comment from Marienkiefer
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This is an invigorating poem. I love autumn, and what I love about this haiku is the regenerative elements and revitalization of nature that you convey through image and emotive words...In this small space of a poem.

Your writing shines. Well done, Mark.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Mari,

    Thank you for your enthusiasm for my poetry. Your review about this post is more than I had thought about when I wrote it - so pleased it had that meaning for you. Of course, my small space is typically 5-7-5 (-;

    Mark
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Good syllables count and connection between lines. I like the presentation and imagery. The satori is okay. Well done.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason". --Novalis

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thanks for your stars Gypsy. Always pleased with your reviews.

    Mark
Comment from Sugarray77
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A fine and skilled write, Mark. I love the presentation, font and earthy feel of this verse. With the choice of the word "soothe" you soften the feel and allow us to feel the flow of water and absorption. Well done.

Melissa

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Melissa,

    The Earth desperately needs that soothing balm to alleviate our drought situation. As always, pleased with your response to my short poem style.

    Mark
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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I like the use of the word "soothe" here. Our earth is burning to the ground and your choice of a word that goes beyond wet to one that implies healing is appreciated.

Good image also:-)

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thanks Pam,

    Yes, our Earth needs a soothing balm to help with this drought. My illustrations are mainly from FanArt - lots of good choices!

    Thanks for your review and stars. My poetry style is only short verses, typically 5-7-5.

    Mark
Comment from karenina
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The perfect photo for your excellent haiku, Mark! I'm ready for those autumn rainstorms
The crisp smell of a new season ushering in relief from this endless summer heat!

Karenina

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Karenina,

    I am willing to still hold on for our summer weather. Honestly, this poem started as a summer storm, but when searching an appropriate illustration on FanArt, I found this great photo and changed it to an autumn scene.

    Thanks, as always, for being in my corner with my short poem style.

    Mark
reply by karenina on 20-Aug-2022
    Fan club prez, reporting for duty!

    ;)
Comment from royowen
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This is an excellent post Mark, there's genuinely something about the autumn that signals and heralds the winter and its fallow ways that cause the hibernation of nature, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
    Roy,

    Honestly, my initial thinking/wording was Summer rainstorms, but I adapted it to Fall when I went searching for an illustration on FanArt.

    Thanks for your support and blessings.

    Mark
reply by royowen on 18-Aug-2022
    Great adjustment
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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You have made excellent use of your seventeen syllables to describe an appealing autumn scene--the colorful leaves shining with rain droplets
as the thirsty earth enjoys a drink.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
    Janice,

    A toast to your nice review! Pleased you liked this poem.

    Mark
Comment from Sally Law
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I see you're still thriving and growing in your gift. A beautiful Haiku in honor of Autumn. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for your writing day,
Sal :))

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 18-Aug-2022
    Thanks Sal! I hope to continue to please you with my short form writing.

    Mark
reply by Sally Law on 21-Aug-2022
    No worries there! :))