Comment from Realist101

Exceptional

Hi there Dean...lovely poem! Your satori is perfect. I can only dream of writing haiku like this! :) Star shine ... moon glow. NO noise above, lol! Takes us right into the scene. You rule!

Best wishes...s 

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017

Thanks so much for reading and for the generous six stars as well, Susan.
I sincerely appreciate it and I'm very glad you enjoyed my haiku.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
~Dean :)

Comment from Abby Wilson-hand

Excellent

I LOVE IT , BUT THEN AGAIN I LOVE EVERYTHING
YOU WRITE AND AGAIN OUT OF SIXES DAMN THEY
DON;T GIVE ME ENOUGH TO GIVE

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Your kind comments and the fact that you read my poetry at all is reward enough for me, Abby.
Thanks so much again and have a lovely weekend.
~Dean :)

reply by Abby Wilson-hand on 04-Aug-2017

AND YOU AS WELL MY FRIEND

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I always enjoy these beautiful, descriptive, Haiku poems coupled with wonderful pictures. The best views from the two main means of presentation. Great job. :-)

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks, Ric.

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Beautiful presentation, that picture could have been taken right here from the beach on lake Taupo for we are surrounded by mountains. Very nice haiku mate!!

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks for reading.

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

This is well written my friend and indeed very beautiful I would like to join this club just have to catch up first well done my friend regards Jill

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

It's free to join and open to everyone, Jill. If selected you'll also have your haiku published in our second anthology at no cost to you.
We'd all love to have you there.
We published the Haiku Anthology: Book One at the beginning of this summer. It looks fantastic!
Here's the link if you're interested:
Haiku Anthology: Book One

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Cheers, Dean;
-this haiku reads like a lullaby with the soft and sensuous "S" sounding alliteration slowly rocks the reader into a blissful peacefulness.
-Demonstratively descriptive imagery and format of the connected first two lines create an imagery of the stars shining on a shimmering sea and most likely, and probably at moonlight.
-The satori "warm reflection" which I would've put an "s" at the end of the "warm reflection(s)" but it works both ways. I like how you used the soft sounding "W" and "R" sounding words are and alliteration in themselves.
-. You definitely recognized and used the kigo as either "sandy shores" or "stars shine". That's a tough one for me as I would toss it up even with "shimmering seas". I have to look it up, to be sure.
-Love the presentation and the picture is it also gives a calming effect.
-Thanks for sharing and take care and have a good one, Dean.
Alex

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks, Alex.
I appreciate your R&R.
Have a lovely weekend.

reply by krys123 on 04-Aug-2017

You are welcome, Dean, and you have a wonderful weekend also.
Alex

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Why did this make me want to say "warm reception" as I finished it? Something about cliches being bust open I suppose. The more one considers this statement the deeper the seas get. i imagin the kigo here is the summer warmth of the sea.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks, Jim.
I appreciate your R&R.
Have a lovely weekend.

Comment from rosehill (Wendy)

Excellent

Nice use of alliteration and the ah-ha is wonderful. All those suns reflected in the ocean and the warm memories of a starlit night wrapped up in one little phrase. Well done Dean. - Wendy

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks, Wendy. I'm glad you enjoyed my haiku.
Take care...
~Dean

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Good morning, Dean

Virtual six.

You're simply amazing. You always use the perfect picture to match the poem's image(s) and message. Enjoyed.

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Hey, thanks again, Ray.
Much obliged.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written haiku about the soft sands on the beaches at night when the moon and stars light reflects shimmering on the dark water of the ocean. A romantic scene for lovers.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2017

Thanks, Sandra.
I appreciate your R&R.
Have a lovely weekend.