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Winter's Tears

from daggers into tears

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Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Ginda,
This is a wonderfully written haiku that matches with the great photo you have taken. It is a good metaphor for icicles melting.
Congratulations of placing third in the contest,
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2024

reply by the author on 06-Feb-2024
    Thanks so much for your kind words and recognizing my 3rd place win. I appreciate your words.
reply by dragonpoet on 06-Feb-2024
    Don't mention it, Ginda.
    Joan
Comment from Annmuma
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This poem can be read with many interpretations. It always amazes me when someone can take photo, add some words and then reader can write the story they need hear. You have a talent! ann

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 24-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Ann. You have paid me a huge compliment because it's nice to hear that I have left room for the reader to fill in his or her own thoughts.
Comment from Carol Clark2
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Those are some huge icicles! Yes, they do seem to be daggers of ice. Nice photo, and your words describe the picture very well. I like your use of tears for the melting drops. Best wishes in the contest. Carol

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 23-Jan-2024
    We are finally thawing out here. Thanks, Carol, for reviewing.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Lovely photo Ginda and very descriptive - from daggers into tears - as the ice melts. Though I wouldn't want to live in such cold temperatures I love the look of it. Very nice presentation and good luck in the contest.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024
    Yes, this is some cold weather we are having. Thanks for reviewing and offering words of warmth.
Comment from lyenochka
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Those icicles really show how cold it is! I like how you show the progression of the thaw as the "sharp daggers" are "melting into tears." Hope this does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024
    On this cold, cold weekend, I appreciate your warm words. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from June Sargent
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Very cool imagery that makes this cold wave a bit more bearable. A scene we can all relate to, since most of the country is under a deep freeze! It should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Thank you, June. Stay warm and cozy this winter weekend that it seems everyone is experiencing.
Comment from Mintybee
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I like the movement and transformation in this haiku. The shift from daggers to tears highlights how unpredictable winter weather can be. I think this is a wonderful entry.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Mintybee, for your kind words accompanied by those shiny stars. I am so pleased that you liked my poem.
Comment from Sally Law
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Ginda is back! As lovely poem and view from your window in short verse poetry. Feeling it today! Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal xoxo's

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Sally. Yes, I am back after spending the last month preparing my book of poetry on PSP and Parkinson's for publication. I appreciate your warm words on this winter's day.
Comment from Wendy G
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Beautiful photo, and excellent words corresponding to the difficulties of winter, and also of life itself, with the daggers expressing life's sharp pain and assaults, resulting in tears. Well writte. Best wishes,
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
    Yes, my words were meant to illustrate both winter and life. I am so pleased that you liked it. Thank you.
Comment from Navada
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I really like your choice of imagery here as it reflects on the various states of ice and water. What a beautiful photo! Thanks for the share and good luck for the contest.

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
    Still snowing here so more winter tears to come. Thanks for reviewing.