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lavender

haiku

81 total reviews 
Comment from Dean Kuch
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Haha, oh, this is just too good, Janet.
If this isn't a contender for top prize I'd be really surprised.
Not only is it a well composed haiku with two grammatically connected lines in one and two, a "kigo", or seasonal implication of spring and summer with the blooming of the lovely lavender, but the double entendre in the satori line is pure genius and a work of art.
Now, why didn't I think of this, heh-heh?
Best wishes to you in the final judging.
~Dean

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you Dean for your encouraging and generous sixth star review. I always love to hear from you and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. You are so kind. It's also great to read a review from someone who knows haiku and its requirements.
    It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
reply by Dean Kuch on 16-Apr-2019
    You're very welcome as always, Janet. :)
Comment from Boogienights
Excellent
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A great play on words. I love the smell of lavender and it does have therapeutic qualities. I also would love to go to Italy and take it all in. This is a wonderful contest entry and the color fits of course. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your encouraging and thoughtful review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from Dawn Munro
Excellent
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Your witty little poem is flawless, but then I know to expect nothing less from you. The kigo is implied, the kire leads wonderfully to your clever satori. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your encouraging and thoughtful review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from Janilou
Excellent
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Now that is one beautiful, creative and clever piece of writing. I think you have a fantastic chance of winning with this one. The accompanying artwork is also perfect.
Obviously there are no errors. Well done!
A gorgeous haiku.
All the best,
Jan

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you Jan for your encouraging and thoughtful review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from WryWriter
Excellent
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I can smell the lavender! LOL! The emphatic line made me smile. Beautiful artwork choice for this theme. I'd love to have some wild lavender growing in my yard. Good job on this one!

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your encouraging and thoughtful review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from judiverse
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This is lovely. The artwork and color are excellent for playing up the lavender flowers. Your third line is lively with a clever pun. A Roma therapy. I like that. Best of luck in the Haiku poetry contest. judi

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you Judi or your encouraging and thoughtful review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
reply by judiverse on 16-Apr-2019
    You're very welcome. Good luck to you! judi
Comment from papa55mike
Excellent
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This poem has a little purple in it. Ah, to be in Rome when the Lavender blooms. The closest I'll get will be an Iris in the front yard. This is very well-written.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. I love my purple iris which are starting to bloom. I've never been able to get lavender to bloom for me.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from Ross E Silke
Excellent
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This is very calming and effective. A beautiful presentation and the poem is structured well. It is original and I like the pun "a Roma therapy." The purples work nicely together and so does the clear picture. It incorporates many of the sense. A very intriguing and clever poem with much value.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you Ross for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.
    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from QC Poet
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Love the use of the last line's separation and incorporation. I can almost smell the lavender fragrance in this poetic submissions read. Greatly appreciated. Thank you for Sharing your Gifts and insight in this Haiku.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your encouraging and generous sixth star review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write and to remember those lavender fields.

    Blessings
    Janet
Comment from dragonpoet
Excellent
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This is a beautiful picture of lavender which goes with the haiku well. I think the pun in the last line is a good touch with a Roma (from Rome)
and aroma therapy.

Good luck and keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
    Thank you Joan for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it.
    Blessings
    Janet
reply by dragonpoet on 16-Apr-2019
    You are very welcome, Janet
    ~Joan