Comment from Treischel

Excellent

An excellent haiku with alliteration of S, and a spooky graveyard sensation that creeps up your spine and sets your hair on end. Good blend off picture and verse,

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2014

Thanks so much, Mr. 'T', and I'm really pleased that you liked it. i realize it is a bit different where haiku is concerned, and I am studying the craft of writing short, Japanese styled poetry very diligently to improve.

Thanks so much again, my friend.

~DK~

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

In few words, you create a supernatural feel to your words and a clear image of the moon is created. The reader feels like she is in the graveyard with the moon up in the sky.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thank you very much, mermaids. that's exactly the feeling I was going for. I appreciate the kind comments.

~DK~

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

A spooky, dark haiku-ish style poem done in 5-7-5 format. Beautifully illustrated and presented. A satisfying read and I like the creepy, other worldly flavor of this poem...

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thanks you very much, Donya Quijote. I appreciate your thoughts and am grateful for the review.

~DK~

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Great artwork and your haiku perfectly partners it. Moonbeams streaming onto crumbling gravestones. The image is in our heads with your descriptions.Great read,

valda

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thanks so much, Pearl. I'm really glad to know that you enjoyed it.

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

Good word pictures painted in your Haiku, there is nothing more desolate I think than an unkempt graveyard in the moonlight.

Patrick

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thank you, Patrick. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me on this poem.

I have one I frequently visit near my home, just to sit and think for a while. It's so quiet and peaceful there, with graves in excess of two-hundred years old. But, it is rather sad to see the frequent vandalism, grave defilement and such that goes on there too.

Thanks again.

~DK~

Comment from emrpoems

Exceptional

shifting moonbeams stream



twixt crumbling ancient headstones



spectral silhouettes


congrats on your win win.

Exceptional as usual
Stunning presentation and superior delivery

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thanks very much, emrpoems. I'm very honored by your exceptional rating and your complimentary review. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

Comment from skye

Excellent

shifting moonbeams stream
twixt crumbling ancient headstones
spectral silhouettes
Congratulations on a great win. Love this haiku about the moon and the graveyard.
Using the "s" sounds made it mystical and mysterious.
Well done.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Thanks a bunch, skye. Much appreciated!

~DK~

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

No wonder this was a winner, the poem flows so well, which to me is unusual in a short poem, I think the line 'Twixt crumbling ancient headstones' is brilliant.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Hey, I love love that word, "brilliant", when used in reference to something I've written, LOL.

Thanks for your complimentary review, Eric 1!

~DK~

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

Congratulations on your win.

I see you managed to sneak some of your spooky stuff into the traditional haiku format.

Great work.

Steve

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2014

Yeah, pretty sneaky, huh, Steve?

In reality, I meant it to convey a peacefulness and serenity, but I must admit, it is a bit on the spooky side. I just find old, ancient boneyards a nice, quiet place to sit and reflect, at times.

Thanks for taking the time to read and review it, Steve. I really appreciate it.

~DK~

Comment from Raphael Montonaro

Excellent

O Wow!...wow...wow...wow!!! Great free floating Haiku poem...Shows what an understanding you have for turning lines...keep going this is great!

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2014

Thank you very much for your complimentary review of my work, Raphael. It is greatly appreciated.