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haiku (plush hydrangea)

haiku contest entry

13 total reviews 
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello Val Crisson
I hope you do well in the haiku contest. Smile to how say--
Garden's pink cloud.
What got my attention the picture of the beautiful dark pink hydrangea . I never saw a pink one only blue.
Gert

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    I have a yard full of pink ones, and I do love them. Thank you so much for the lovely review. Val
reply by Gert sherwood on 18-Oct-2019
    You are so welcome Val Crisson
    Gert
Comment from Tanvi Pauddar
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Very nice choice of words, and I loved it a lot. I could read it over and over. Very interesting, too. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2019
    Thank you for this lovely review. So glad you could "read it over and over" - haiku should do that .
Comment from kahpot
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What a beautiful Haiku and presentation, it does look like a pink cloud, very well presented an excellent poem, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
    Thank you
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice image and
presentation, Val.
-You have written a
good haiku with a
proper syllable count and form.
-The description of the hydrangea
paints a vivid word picture.
-The satori line is very
good, and creates a good 'aha' moment.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
    Thank you for understanding haiku and the review.
reply by Pam (respa) on 03-Jul-2019
    You are quite welcome. I appreciate the reply.
Comment from tfawcus
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I'm glad you haven't tried to constrain this in the straitjacket of the 5-7-5 format - an artificial restriction that only approximates the intention of the Japanese form. Your description brings a vivid picture to mind that is not dependent on the image accompanying it. One of the more enjoyable entries to the is contest that I have read. I wish you luck with it.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
    Thank you, I believe you have reviewed me before and we have the same feeling about haiku. I have been so saddened at what haiku has become on this site, but it makes me happy to hear someone out "there" gets it.
Comment from Cindy Warren
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Who doesn't love hydrangeas? If I could have a real garden I'd have millions of them. I'm not an expert on haiku but I thought this was really sweet. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    Thank you for the lovely review
Comment from Cybertron1986
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Gorgeous wordplay. I love the comaparison of qualities that involve the sky and nature. Both beautiful and appropriate subjects that your haiku brings to life with a lively, vivid presentation of words and picture. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
    Thank you for this wonderful review. It was much appreciated.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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This is a great haiku contest entry, Val. I enjoyed reading it. Your well-chosen words paint a great picture for readers. The picture included in a nice pairing, too. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jun-2019
    thank you for the review
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I enjoyed this nature Haiku, I love all flowers and this fluffy hydrangea is a vibrant pink, a beautiful presentation here and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jun-2019
    Thank you
Comment from Mark D. R.
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delightful verse for your posting in this contest entry

colors and illustration complement nicely your Haiku verse

best of luck in the future voting

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 23-Jun-2019
    Thank you for this lovely review.