Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

DD, this is a stellar write for the Haiku... your choice of winter and the starkness of the wolf in the photo is a perfect combination. Very dramatic and a wonderful response to this prompt.

Melissa

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you, Melissa. I appreciate your encouraging review. ~DD

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Excellent original haiku and outstanding word economy as well as phonics with the consonance and alliteration of S and a fine counterpoint of consonant T. Sounds good read aloud. the assonance of E sounds great too. Fine presentation as well. This is a strong entry! Good intensity in tone. Good luck.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you so much, RD. I always appreciate your thorough and thoughtful reviews. Hope you are well :-). ~DDx

reply by rama devi on 08-Oct-2019

Thanks. Yes. Hope the same for you. I'm not very active here these days. ;-))

Comment from Alex Rosel

Excellent

This Haiku reflects the natural harshness of Winter in the guise of the "misty breath" most readers will likely be able to relate to. The image you've chosen illustrates it well.

A nice presentation {smiles}.

Wishing you the best of luck with the contest judging committee {smiles}.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Alex Rosel - Thank you for your encouraging review and contest wishes. Both are very much appreciated. ~DD

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Hauntingly good, dear DD, and a fine offering for the contest. Your well-chosen illustration highlights your fine work and entry for the contest. Sending you my best today and for the upcoming contest.
Sally xo

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you, Sally. I always appreciate your supportive reviews. Warm hugs to you. ~DDxx

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Your selected illustration is a great complement to your contest entry short verse. Your wolf-like animal breathes into the winter air. One just feels that intensity.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you, Mark, for taking the time to review my short verse. Your comments are much appreciated. ~DD

Comment from Susan X Smith

Excellent

This poem is a powerful Haiku. Your words are well chosen and it meets the Haiku form requirements. The picture was an excellent choice to complement it although you might have selected the picture first.

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you, Susan. Your review is much appreciated. No, I always write first and search for a picture that hopefully reflects what was in my mind and is then transferred into words. Thank you for your comments. ~DD

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written haiku and the strong forces it holds to bring cold, winds and snow to make us shiver and sit closer to the chimney fire to keep us warm and cozy.

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2019

Thank you, Sandra, for your supportive review on my short 5-7-5. ~DD