Comment from LoannaLois

Exceptional

This is one of my favorites, so far. Back when I was working on a split masters, I did a long piece on Robert Frost. I sent it to him as a Christmas gift. He sent me back: some early notes which ended up in Amherst College Library's "Notes by Robert Frost on his life and early writings"
They sent me a copy which I wish you could see!
So, this particular Haiku
Is wonderful and special to me!!!

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Wow, I would really love to see that, Lois. That's pretty special.
Thanks so much for reading my poem, and for the six stars as well.
I deeply appreciate your comments as well as your time.
I'm very glad you enjoyed this.
Take care, and have a fantastic week.
~Dean :}

Comment from jusylee72

Exceptional

Echos of a soul. You got me on that one. That is what we all hope happens to us in the future, that people read our works and understand themselves and others better. I couldn't resist giving you another six because when ever a writing make me cry I have to. Now quit taking all my sixes. Judy

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thanks so much for reading my poem, Judy, and for the six stars as well.
I deeply appreciate your comments as well as your time.
I'm very glad you enjoyed this.
Take care, and have a fantastic week.
~Dean

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Dean,

This is a wonderful tribute to Robert Frost. (Are you saying he was long-winded? lol) He's one of my absolute favorites. I loved your expert use of W alliteration and consonance of S. Every word you used was the perfect choice.
You found a fantastic picture for illustration. Bravo!

Thank you for sharing!

Kim

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Haha, no, Kim, not at all., LOL.
Thank you for reading my haiku.
I do appreciate your feedback.
~Dean :)

Comment from Lu Saluna

Excellent

"frosty branches whine" - I like this first line, the sound the trees make when they are cold and covered in snow and ice.
"whist sparse branches whisper" - the whistling sound of the wind through the branches brings back many memories
"echoes of a soul" - trees are old souls, and the sounds they make no matter the season are wonderful
Very nice haiku

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you for reading my haiku, Lura
I do appreciate your feedback.
~Dean :)

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I really like this one. Love the alliteration of the whines and whispers of winter. Perfect satori. Great addition to this book.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you for reading my haiku, Smurph.
I do appreciate your feedback.
~Dean :)

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Oooooo, great line. "Sparse branches whisper."

You're quite good at the haiku form as you are with everything you write.

Frost and Robert Service are my favorite poets. I don't many people who read Services works.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you for reading my haiku, Yvonne.
I do appreciate your feedback.
~Dean :)

Comment from rama devi

Exceptional

What a great tribute, Dean. Superb imagery, phonetics, thematic tone and word economy. An atmospheric work! Love the alliteration of W and consonance of S and P as well as assonance. Bravo. Lovely to read aloud. Well presented too.


This gave me goose bumps!

Impressed!

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Hello, rd. I hope all is well with you.
Robert frost is probably my favorite poet, besides old EA Poe, of course.
He was quite a character too.
Thank you very much for the in-depth breakdown and stellar review of my haiku
As always, I deeply appreciate your time and positive comments.
Best wishes, and have a wonderful week.
~Dean :-)))

reply by rama devi on 20-Mar-2017

Ah yes, Frost is a favorite of mine, too. Thanks for your gracious response, as always! have a glorious week. Lots of warm smiles, rd

Comment from Sis Cat

Exceptional

Whew! Your post made it in time to receive my last six star review of the week.

This is a great haiku and tribute to Robert Frost. Effective W alliteration and winter kigo. A compelling contrast between whining wind and whispering branches. Between the two we hear the echoes of Frost's soul.

A brilliant submission to the Haiku Club Challenge Book. Thank you for sharing your haiku and honoring this notable poet.

I promoted our renga to the top ten. I have not read the reviews yet except yours as I am writing reviews to promote it higher. It's hard work, but worth it. Thanks again.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017

I'm very grateful to you for taking the time to read and comment on my haiku, Andre.
I deeply appreciate your very generous rating and your wonderful comments.
Robert Frost has always been one of my favorite poets of all time.
Enjoy your weekend.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Not heard of him before Dean, but you have prompted me to find out more! Love the play on words in your Haiku, love Dolly. X

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

Really?
Wow, I thought every well-read poet had heard of Robert Frost.
Well, thanks for reading just the same, Dolly.
Take care,
~Dean

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 20-Mar-2017

Whoops! I'd better look him up then! He he he x x x

Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson

Excellent

Terrific Haiku Dean. I was wondering, I thought we were on chapter 14
Did I miss anything? I'll get into chat later for answer.
~Kerry~

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2017

Thanks for the review, Kerry.
it is appreciated.
take care,
~Dean