Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

I doubt many here on Fan story would notice the photo was not Lillies. Looks more like wheat stalks or grain of another source. Anyway, I see nothing wrong to your salute to Poem month.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thank you very much for taking time to read and review, Ben.

:) Bev

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh Bev, what a clever and very beautiful little poem - the kigo is implied of course, and the satori is wonderful, but there's a problem with the satori - "resurrection" is spelled with one "c".

There is also a perfect pivot line, or kire, but what is lacking is that second 'concrete' image. (*I do hope I'm not wrong! LOL*) "Lily" is perfect, but there are supposed to be two concrete images, grammatically connected in haiku... "Resurrection" is a concept.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Dawn, thanks for your informative review. I appreciate the 'lesson.' When I look back on the classes I took, I do not recall the requirement of a second concrete image. I do know the poem should flow from line to line, which I believe this one does. Hmm... I'll have to research what you're referring to.

I appreciate it!

:) Bev

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Excellent artwork that complements your tiny poem extremely well. I noticed that there were no lilies in the artwork, but it is a lovely painting. You have all the ingredients of a Haiku.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks for taking time to read and review, Ine. I appreciate it.

:) Bev

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Spell check on resurrection. Now that is short and to the point. I am a rank amateur on the wonders of Haiku, but this seems fine to me. Excellent.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks for the spelling correction. L. I appreciate your review.

:) Bev

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem even if they are not lilies the artwork is still lovely.
I love the flow of your poem
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, Cookie. I appreciate you taking time to read and review. :)

reply by misscookie on 02-Apr-2016

Your very welcome, have a nice week end.
Cookie

Comment from NJK62

Excellent

I liked this short haiku as it had a resonance. The words 'furled', 'poised' and 'promised' create a sense of anticipation which is satisfied in the word resurrection (you might want to correct the spelling?). Some good writing here. Nigel.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Hi, Nigel

Thanks for your very kind review. I've changed that spelling error - how embarrassing for such a short post! That always happens when I make editing changes after the original post.

Anyway, I appreciate it.

Bev

reply by NJK62 on 02-Apr-2016

Happens to us all! Nigel.

reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks, Nigel. :)

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

It's so enjoyable to be reading a haiku from you, Bev. Your picture may not show lilies, but I love the little fairies peaking around the flowers. I think you need to fix a typo in resurrection as there is an extra "c".
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, Karyn. I love the fairies too. I've changed the typo - wish I'd seen it sooner because I will now have a dozen people telling me the same thing (hehehe). Embarrassing in such a short format, but always happens when I change a post from the original. In this case, it was suggested my font wasn't appropriate. Sigh...

Hope all is well with you. Great to hear from you.

:) Bev

Comment from Writeling

Excellent

Hi, An accomplished poem in the haiku format, with an image which fits the text perfectly. I shall look for more of your work. With best wishes, Writeling

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Hi Writeling. Thank you very much for taking time to read and review my poem so generously.

:) Bev

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Good imagery in this. The lilies, before they are open fully, do look some what like a furled flag. I imagine that you have in mind that kind of lily that is called the Resurrection Lily - so aptly named as it is often the first to emerge from the ashes after a wildfire.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Thanks so much, T. I was contemplating an Easter lily at my time in chapel recently. So, you are right on target about the type referred to here.

I really appreciate your kind review.

:) Bev

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

While they may not be lilies, Bev, they look close enough. Looks like forest sprites hiding behind cattails to me, LOL.
Great "L" sounds in your first line.
Same for line two with "P"...
"resurrection" kind of sums it all up nicely. Living things die in winter, hibernate, or lie dormant, and are resurrected in the Spring. It's an endless cycle (or we'd better hope so!).

Nice...
~Dean

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016

Hi, Dean

Thanks for the gracious review. I often 'work' with nature spirits, in that I invite and encourage them to help out with my gardens. So, the picture was perfect to me as they certainly do support all of creation.

Appreciate it, buddy!

:) Bev