Senryu (when feeling low)
Senryu 5-7-7 format28 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
I love bright colours and I love sunflowers .
There is a whole row on display in a garden where I walk.
They are bright coloured like the sun and just looking at them makes me smile and fills my heart with joy.
And that beautiful blue feathered bird perched on the sunflower gives weight to your conclusive statement :
" ... I get a new perspective "
birds having the luck to be able to fly definitely get a different perspective of matters.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
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I love bright colours and I love sunflowers .
There is a whole row on display in a garden where I walk.
They are bright coloured like the sun and just looking at them makes me smile and fills my heart with joy.
And that beautiful blue feathered bird perched on the sunflower gives weight to your conclusive statement :
" ... I get a new perspective "
birds having the luck to be able to fly definitely get a different perspective of matters.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019
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Hello tempeste!! I hope you are enjoying a good day. Thank you very much for the lovely review. I am delighted you liked the sunflower. I adore sunflowers and the birds too. Hugs!!
Melissa
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Great idea -- yes, those happy places and big glasses of iced tea are awesome, aren't they?! ;) A beautiful Senryu, Melissa, with a reminder for us all! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
*Sorry behind on reviews...just getting home from my youngest's 2-day college orientation (and of course travel time!) plus prep for same's wisdom teeth removal early Monday....can you say 'no time on computer'....LOL!
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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Great idea -- yes, those happy places and big glasses of iced tea are awesome, aren't they?! ;) A beautiful Senryu, Melissa, with a reminder for us all! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
*Sorry behind on reviews...just getting home from my youngest's 2-day college orientation (and of course travel time!) plus prep for same's wisdom teeth removal early Monday....can you say 'no time on computer'....LOL!
Comment Written 12-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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Thanks so much, Yvette. Stay safe with all the things you have to do. I appreciate you taking the time to review this one.
Melissa
Comment from CD Richards
I presume this is a simple truth you have found works for you. I think it is also great advice. Coincidentally, the poem I chose to include first in my (only, so far) book is about my happy place (one I imagined for it, not one I regularly visit lol).
I'm rambling, so I will just say I enjoyed very much, well done.
Craig
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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I presume this is a simple truth you have found works for you. I think it is also great advice. Coincidentally, the poem I chose to include first in my (only, so far) book is about my happy place (one I imagined for it, not one I regularly visit lol).
I'm rambling, so I will just say I enjoyed very much, well done.
Craig
Comment Written 12-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
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Hey Craig. Thank you for the review. I would love to read your poem about your happy place. I think we all need one in our lives.. it makes us stronger. I am glad you enjoyed it!!
Melissa
Comment from BeasPeas
This is excellent, Melissa. I firmly believe that we are responsible for our own happiness. You've delivered an upbeat truism in your poem. Image to accompany is perfect for your theme. Marilyn
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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This is excellent, Melissa. I firmly believe that we are responsible for our own happiness. You've delivered an upbeat truism in your poem. Image to accompany is perfect for your theme. Marilyn
Comment Written 11-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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Thank you Marilyn. I always feel like going to my happy place is the first step in getting over something, or dealing with a problem. I appreciate the review.
Melissa
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Agreed. We all need a happy place.
Comment from dragonpoet
It seems your happy place is in a garden or among nature. Such bright colors in the flower and the bird. I think this is the best place to gain
perspective.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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It seems your happy place is in a garden or among nature. Such bright colors in the flower and the bird. I think this is the best place to gain
perspective.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 11-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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Hi Joan. Yes, I love nature and being in the garden. I am so glad you liked this one.
Melissa
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I love nature too. That I did.
Joan
Comment from Heather Knight
That's great advice. And it seems the little bird in the picture is doing just that.
It's the first time I see an indigo bunting. He's gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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That's great advice. And it seems the little bird in the picture is doing just that.
It's the first time I see an indigo bunting. He's gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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Hi Maria. Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed this one.
Melissa
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Melissa, first off - the picture is fantastic. Nature and all its beauty captured right there. This is a poem that offers some good advice. A happy place is important to get back an even keel. Well done on this enjoyable read. ~DD
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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Melissa, first off - the picture is fantastic. Nature and all its beauty captured right there. This is a poem that offers some good advice. A happy place is important to get back an even keel. Well done on this enjoyable read. ~DD
Comment Written 11-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
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Thank you very much, DD. I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
Melissa
Comment from Gloria ....
Sunflowers most definitely do have that effect until they get to be 10 feet tall and it's hard to look into their bright shiny faces.
A most uplifting senryu, Melissa. A change of perspective can make all the difference in the world.
Gloria
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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Sunflowers most definitely do have that effect until they get to be 10 feet tall and it's hard to look into their bright shiny faces.
A most uplifting senryu, Melissa. A change of perspective can make all the difference in the world.
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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Thank you, Gloria, for your sweet review. Yes, they do have shiny faces that really cheer me up. Glad you liked it.
Melissa
Comment from Irish Rain
That bird is GORGEOUS.
Wish we had those here.
I love this senryu. I go to my
'happy place' too, my kitchen table.
My kitchen always 'centers me.'
Loved this,
Blessings...
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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That bird is GORGEOUS.
Wish we had those here.
I love this senryu. I go to my
'happy place' too, my kitchen table.
My kitchen always 'centers me.'
Loved this,
Blessings...
Comment Written 10-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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Hello Judy. We do have Indigo Buntings in Virginia. We are on their migratory path. Hope you get to see one. Thanks for the review... glad you liked it.
Melissa
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Wow...I wish they'd migrate my way...I put out birdfood, keep my birdbath filled, I've been here 35 years and have never seen one!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your did a great job, Melissa, with your senryu. I enjoyed reading it. Your syllables & topic are correct for tis style. I believe nature has a calming, relaxing way about it that can help soothe troubles. Thanks for sharing. I like the image included, too. Jan
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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Your did a great job, Melissa, with your senryu. I enjoyed reading it. Your syllables & topic are correct for tis style. I believe nature has a calming, relaxing way about it that can help soothe troubles. Thanks for sharing. I like the image included, too. Jan
Comment Written 10-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
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Hi Jan. I am delighted that you liked this verse. The sunflowers and the blue bird just cheer me up.. I hope they cheer you too. Thank you.
Melissa
