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2017 JAPANESE POETRY

Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "haibun ( great egret )"
A collection of Japanese poetry

19 total reviews 
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
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Hi Gypsy Thanks so much or explaining Haibun and how it combines with Haiku which you have excelled with in this work.Lovely artwork also Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
    Thank you, honey, I wish all reviewers were as kind and helpful as you. :)

    Gypsy
Comment from Joan E.
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Thank you for adding another wonderful artwork and helpful notes. I enjoyed your showcasing the mysterious heron in this ensemble along with the poet who identifies with it. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
    Thank you, honey, you are the best!

    Gypsy
Comment from Douglas Paul
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I wanted to wait until today to review this so I could give you 6 in appreciation for your friendship and support. Your are very knd and loving and it means a lot to me. I really enjoyed this one, my friend, and I really appreciate it.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words. Your opinion means a lot to me.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Unspoken94
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He really is a great guy to know. I share in your
appreciation of him. I too like his alter-ego, and
often give the badger a higher score!
Your haiku at the end, though, was a real winner. -bill

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words, Bill.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from winnona
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A well-written piece. I liked the combination of story and poem and thought very well done. /while the first part sets the stage for the poem they compliment each other or could stand alone separately without the other.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the review and kind words sweetie pie.

    Gypsy
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Beautiful artwork.
-Nice that you dedicated it to Douglas,
a great guy.
-Haibun is done very well; you manage
to get in a lot of vivid detail about him,
and Badger.
-The haiku is also done well.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
    Thank you, Pam, I appreciate that you took the time to read me.

    Gypsy
reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Feb-2017
    You are welcome, Gypsy.
Comment from Sasha
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I must admit I am not familiar with the work of Douglas Paul. That aside, I loved your prose which was beautifully written and your haiku peeked my interest in reading some of his work. Very nice work with this and thanks for sharing it with us.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the excellent review, sweetie pie :) You are very kind and generous.

    Gypsy
Comment from robyn corum
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HAHAHA! This is a super haibun about our Fearless Leader, DP. AND his sidekick, the Poetic Badger. Together, they make a force to be reckoned with, eh? Fun!

Note:

It's 'alter ego'. Thanks!

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
    Thank you for the excellent review, sweetie pie :) You are very kind and generous. I will change the spag, thank you :)

    Gypsy
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Gypsy You asked if I can --
tell what season of the year?
is it about nature or human nature? how is the presentation?
is it brief? meaningful? how does it make you feel? brings any memories?

I read you prose about Dogulas as human 'nature' and your
haiku about nature
Yes both were brief and clear

Yes, it brings memories

In the Summers here in Vermont on the lake where spend we spend many days
Stan and I have viewed this scene

Here we are at the lake
taking a restful break.

we hear a loon's call
we see a blue heron sitting tall
sinking into lily pads ~
we are, glad

we took a welcoming break
with solitude on a peaceful lake.

Yes I wrote the above poem

Gert






 Comment Written 25-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
    Thank you for sharing your poem and thoughts about my haibun. Your review is detailed, helpful, and very generous.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from MizKat
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Hi Gypsy,

What you have written was very interesting and I enjoyed reading it.
I will continue to read all of your work that you are posting. You do
such a good job in writing it. Thanks for sharing it with everyone.

Kat

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2017


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
    Thank you very much, Kat :)

    gypsy
reply by MizKat on 25-Feb-2017
    You are very welcome Gypsy. It was
    nice to read. Kat