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Haiku (ghosts magically) - see notes

2019 frigid weather creates ghost apple

18 total reviews 
Comment from Helena Frances
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What a great picture - I plan to read about the phenomenon,
It certainly is a wonderful visual for your verse.
Fun,, clever, and full of wonder:)
Good choice not to use in pies :)

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    Thanks Helena for your generous comments and rating. I asked for rhubarb in lieu of the apple LOL

    Mark
Comment from QC Poet
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Nice story content with the concept here.
Love the picture you included with your posting or inspiration photo.
Nicely constructed,
Thank you for sharing this poem.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    THANK YOU for your remarks on this Haiku! Your comments are really appreciated. Pleased that it brought a smile to you.

    Mark
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice image and presentation, Mark.
-Notes are appreciated.
-The syllable count is good.
-The imagery is effective,
and a good aha moment
in the satori line.
-Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    Pam,

    Glad you liked all, especially my satori.

    I am working on (improving) my Haiku style, so your feedback is important to me.

    Mark
reply by Pam (respa) on 14-Feb-2019
    You are very welcome, Mark.
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Mark, this reminds me of the picture I took this morning...
The entire tree was covered with ice....it was so magical....
Love your poem...and love your beautiful picture...very nicely written....love Linda. xxoo

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    Linda,

    Thanks for your lovely review. I appreciate your review of my FS posting.

    Mark
reply by l.raven on 14-Feb-2019
    your so welcome Mark...love xxoo
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
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Hello there, Mark, that's an incredible phenomenon, Wow, they're like crystal apples.
So crazy cool. Most definitely not for pie. lol Very nice Haiku, my friend. ~Kerry

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Great that you like my 'ghost apple' Haiku Kerry! Your extra stars are super fantastic!

    I agree it is crazy cool.

    Mark
reply by Kerry Foley Robinson on 13-Feb-2019
    It is very cool. Nice one.
Comment from BeasPeas
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What an interesting thing. I will surely look that up on line. Great photo and well written. Ghost apples! Now my curiosity is aroused to find out more about this. Marilyn

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Good for you and me Marilyn!

    I was unaware of this 'ghost apple' until I read about it a few days ago online. There were various pictures (and online articles) to choose from. You apparently liked my selection. I liked the idea of creating an image via my Haiku for the same.

    Mark
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written haiku and a very interesting icy ghost story about the ghostly ice apple that appeared in the apple tree over night in extremely cold conditions.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Sandra,

    Your remarks give me a warm feeling. Your stars are just an extra topping.

    Mark
Comment from Miss Sherry
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This is so cool (pun intended). I have seen these pictures before, but your sweet verse really makes it special. No apple pies from this for sure. You are very clever and I really like this very much.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Hi WPS!

    Very pleased you enjoyed this 'cool' Haiku offering. Your remarks are especially warm to my writing style.

    Mark
Comment from lyenochka
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What a cool phenomenon! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the link to the story, too. There seems to be a lot of magic to be enjoyed in winter. No, they wouldn't be good for pies. Lol.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
    Winter is often magical with a hot chocolate and warm just baked cookies or cake.

    True, but I like apple pies (some are frozen in the freezer).

    This ghost apple story has a lot of media legs.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
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I saw this icy-apple phenomenon on the news. Your words describe it beautifully. Love the use of the word choices, "ghost magically" and your decision to have them not be for hot pies is brilliant.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
    Cindy,

    Glad you liked my verse. Your rating is ?grately? appreciated for the pie prep. LOL

    Mark