Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Gypsy,

Another was to look at your poem is switching it around:

through thick and thin
branches and twigs
endure winter

Do like your accompanying artwork for this presentation.

Mark

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

It is lovely and concise........................................... Haiku cuts out all the fluff.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
You are the zen master at this. ******************
We all learn from you.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Karen

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you, Karen

Gypsy

Comment from aryr

Excellent

What a superior haiku, Gypsy. It told of the hardship of the branch and the twig, of the winter that often wears the bearer down. This was special, this bears the stress of winter. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Blessed be.

Gypsy

reply by aryr on 06-Sep-2023

Most welcome, Gypsy.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I am positive the branch and the twig worked together to help each other survive the winter. I can't imagine any different. Much like we should work together to help each other. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with us.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

cool haiku!

only suggestion i have is maybe do "branch and twig" to match "thick and thin"? eh just a thought...

good imagery and nice flow
thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

This was a beautiful poem. Made me think about how we see seasons. We see a tree as dead during winter. No leaves, no buds, just skeletal branches. But it's resting, waiting to bloom with warmer weather. Hibernating. This was beautifully written. Gretchen

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I like our word play of "thick and thin" as the branch is thick and the twig is thin and both endure the hardships (thick and thin) of winter and help each other survive.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Shirley let me know and I changed it. (*÷*)

Thank you big sister. I wish you have a wonderful day.

Love

Marival

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Gypsy, I like your poem. Of special note:

through thick and thin
(It's the yin and yang of Winter)

Great photo choice. A pleasure to read. This poem made me smile.
Xo. M

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words

Gypsy

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

What an interesting image and presentation. Haiku appears to be very popular on this site. Thanks for your notes. Very informative and you obviously are well skilled with the style. Please take care and keep on writing.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

I have worked hard for years to promote haiku in this site. I taught here for a while and I manage a haiku club. Of course it's not all because of me.

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Beautifully penned and illustrated modern haiku poem, Gypsy. You've given me a lesson on modern haiku poetry too. A powerful satori of the branch and twig's plight.

Sending you my best today as always.
Sally

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023

Thank you very much, Sally, for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy