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    Age of Aquarius

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    Cerulean Eruption

    5/7/5 Poem
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    General  Poetry

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    The Salmon Run

    5/7/4 Ekphrastic Haiku for the Haiku Club Event
    from 1 reviews.
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Gypsy Blue Rose: HAIKU SOURCES
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CLICK HERE TO READ Haiku Ten Tips
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CLICK HERE TO READ Haiku Society of America?Haiku Examples
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CLICK HERE TO READHaiku Society of America?Haiku Rules
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CLICK HERE TO READ Matsuo Basho Haiku Collection
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CLICK HERE TO READ Matsuo Basho History
Japanese Haiku lines may seem disconnected due to the Japanese to English translation. Matsuo Basho was one of the original haiku masters, considered to be the best haiku poet in the world.
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CLICK HERE TO READ why haiku can be less than 17 syllables
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CLICK HERE TO READ SEASON WORDS (Kigo) List
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FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations! #5 Ranked Poet of 2021.
    judiverse: Congratulations on your #5 ranking as poet. Thanks for your thoughtful reviews of contest entries. judi -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Stargazing With Dad finished first in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Open Country finished second in the contest "GOGYOHKA "


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: The Blue Billowy Dress finished second in the contest "Halloween Story"
    Hitcher: Congratulations my gifted friend : )) -
    Senyai: Congratulations, Gypsy! Lovely winner🎉 -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Destitute finished third in the contest "Cinquain Poetry"
    karenina: Congrats on being recognized! Great cinquain!

    Karenina -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Gypsy!
    diane -
    Senyai: Congratulations, Gypsy on your win! 🎉 -


Gypsy Blue Rose: I manage two fanstory clubs, the Haiku Club and the Japanese Poetry Club. If you are interested in learning and sharing what you know, go to SOCIAL in toolbar>>CLUBS>> and look for our clubs, then follow the prompts to join. Let me know if I can help.

JAPANESE POETRY CLUB MEMBERS
Hitcher
Tasha Saint-Louis
Trask
Zhen Xuan Liu
SHABAMO
Joanne Gill
Pantygynt
mrsmajor
siais
Senyai
Theodore McDowell
Donya Quijote
Katie Mae Dead
QC Poet
Brittany Benko
Andy Sea
jake cosmos aller
Saradyuti
Lisa Wharton
Kerry Robinson
Gracie seals
Ulla
eliz100
kahpot
damommy
juliaSjames
dovemarie
Sherry Asbury
Violet Pearl2
Jill McCauslin
Debra White
Leigha Winfrey
Gypsy Blue Rose
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HAIKU CLUB MEMBERS

Nancy s
Zhen Xuan Liu
Valerie Fish
C. Gale Burnett
Sanku
kadance Kenkade
Carmen Ducharme
Seshadri_Sreenivasan
Senyai
Jennifer Verkuilen
Katie Mae Dead
Brittany Benko
Andy Sea
jake cosmos aller
Theodore McDowell
eliz100
Kerry Robinson
fretless
Tate A. Davis
dovemarie
Bichon
miajaffri
Mark D. R.
Leigha Winfrey
Gert sherwood
Leann DS
Roshi A Morillon
Cindy Decker 2
Joanne Gill
rspoet
Ritasher
kahpot
thepoetess59
Jendawn
L.G. Noland
L. Kalere
AnnaLinda
Lisa Wharton
Chris Chambless
4theloveoftrees
QC Poet
greyson ernst
Miss Cookie Atkinson
Teri7
Mrs. KT
Debra White
robyn corum
Pantygynt
zanya
Wils
Ulla
damommy
juliaSjames
Julie Sandy
Gloria ....
Jannypan (Jan)
June Sargent
Gypsy Blue Rose



    Pewterpan: Hi Gypsy,
    I'm new to the club, just had our third child and haven't had time to submit any work yet but am excited to do so.
    My question is about capitalization - it's the choka style alike to haiku where no capitalization takes place. And maybe a word on punctuation as well - many thanks

    Trask -


Gypsy Blue Rose: "Blessed are the gypsies, poets, musicians, artists, writers, dreamers, wanderers, vagabonds, children, and misfits, for they teach us to see the world through beautiful eyes."

"May your pockets be heavy, your heart be light, and may good luck pursue you each morning and night." --old gypsy blessings


Gypsy Blue Rose: "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." --mother Teresa
    Carlos' girl: This is a wonderful quote. She was a tremendous force for the power of love. Thank you for sharing. -
    Senyai: I had forgotten her great quote! Glad you shared this :)) -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Strawberry Supermoon finished third in the contest "Four Line Poem"
    Mrs. KT: Beautiful, Gypsy!
    Congratulations!

    Diane -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Coneflowers finished second in the contest "3-6-9 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Deer Herd finished third in the contest "20 Word Poem"


Gypsy Blue Rose: JAPANESE POETRY CLUB. Join us if you want to learn how to write Japanese Poetry or share what you know. We have a new challenge every Saturday. We will learn to write Tanka, Senryu, Sedoka, Katauta, and Haibun. If you have ANY questions, please send a message to me, Gypsy Blue Rose. Just click on the CLUBS link and look for the Japanese Poetry Club.******
    Sherry Asbury: I am sending this to see if I am even close to sedoka...

    Rain keeps us inside
    darkening the day with clouds
    darkening our spirits too

    Rain has freshened air
    making the garden smell sweet
    washing the sun in yellow
    -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Yes, it's a wonderful sedoka. Sorry, I don't check my profile page often. -


Gypsy Blue Rose: HAIKU CLUB=Join us if you want to learn how to write haiku or share what you know. We have a new challenge every Monday. If you would like to join the club click here and select HAIKU CLUB. I teach haiku and I love to help. If you would like to send me your haiku or senryu before you post it, I will give you constructive honest feedback. If you have ANY questions, please send a message to me, Gypsy Blue Rose.

HAIKU CLUB MEMBERS

Roshi A Morillon
Cindy Decker 2
Joanne Gill
rspoet
Ritasher
kahpot
thepoetess59
Jendawn
L.G. Noland
L. Kalere
AnnaLinda
Lisa Wharton
Chris Chambless
4theloveoftrees
QC Poet
greyson ernst
Miss Cookie Atkinson
Teri7
Mrs. KT
Debra White
robyn corum
Pantygynt
zanya
Wils
Ulla
damommy
juliaSjames
Julie Sandy
Gloria ....
Jannypan (Jan)
June Sargent
Gypsy Blue Rose


Gypsy Blue Rose: "Blessed are the weird people:
poets, misfits, writers
mystics, painters, troubadours
for they teach us to see the world through different eyes." ~Jacob Norby


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Outhouse finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Window to her Soul finished first in the contest "Senryu"
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Thank you, Helen. Sorry I didn't thank you before. I don't check my profile page that much. :)

    gypsy hugs -


Gypsy Blue Rose: This week's Challenge: Write a late winter haiku Example: first blades of grass/
push through melting snow/life finds a way
You can use your own picture. Please, let me know if you have any questions.

If you would like to join the club click here and select HAIKU CLUB. If you have any questions, please contact me.



HAIKU CLUB MEMBERS

4theloveoftrees
QC Poet
greyson ernst
Miss Cookie Atkinson
Teri7
Mrs. KT
Debra White
robyn corum
Pantygynt
zanya
Wils
Ulla
damommy
juliaSjames
Julie Sandy
Gloria ....
Jannypan (Jan)
June Sargent
Gypsy Blue Rose


Thank you very much for your review and your valuable time,

Gypsy



Gypsy Blue Rose: A new challenge due March 1st: Write a haiku using your senses.

HAIKU CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT== Join us if you want to learn how to write haiku, share what you know, or just for fun. We have a new challenge every Monday. Topic challenges will be: Haiku form, Haiku seasons (kigo), Haiku juxtaposition line (satori), Haiku focus on five senses, classic haiku vs contemporary haiku, etc.. If you would like to join the club click here and select HAIKU CLUB.
If you have ANY questions, please send a message to Gypsy Blue Rose

HAIKU CLUB MEMBERS

Miss Cookie Atkinson
Teri7
Mrs. KT
Debra White
robyn corum
Pantygynt
zanya
Wils
Ulla
damommy
juliaSjames
Julie Sandy
Gloria ....
Jannypan (Jan)
June Sargent
Gypsy Blue Rose


Gypsy Blue Rose: HAIKU CLUB== Join us if you want to learn how to write haiku, share what you know, or just for fun. We have a new challenge every Monday. Topic challenges will be: Haiku form, Haiku seasons (kigo), Haiku juxtaposition line (satori), Haiku focus on five senses, classic haiku vs contemporary haiku, etc.. If you would like to join the club click here and select HAIKU CLUB.

If you have ANY questions, please send a message to Gypsy Blue Rose

HAIKU CLUB MEMBERS

Debra White
Robyn Corum
Pantygynt
zanya
Wils
Ulla
Damommy
JuliaSjames
Julie Sandy
Gloria ....
Jannypan (Jan)
June Sargent
Gypsy Blue Rose
    Mrs. KT: I just joined as well! :) -


Gypsy Blue Rose: I created a Haiku Club. I hope you will consider joining the fun.

HAIKU CLUB --FIRST CHALLENGE:

Write a Spring haiku with 17 syllables OR LESS, in a short/long/short form. The first two lines must be connected grammatically. The third line (satori) is a juxtaposition of two images or ideas separated by a dash. Avoid capital letters and punctuation. Keep it as succinct as possible. All verbs in the present tense. You may use a picture. If you need help or if you have questions, please contact Gypsy Blue Rose. Example: little ladybug/balances on a green leaf--elegant grace
Due: Feb 15th. 7 days left.
    damommy: Looking forward to it. Thanks for the example. -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Love In The Age of Covid finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Love Poem"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: A Murder of Crows finished second in the contest "Haikuish Tercet"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations! Amber and Rust Leaves won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry "
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Gypsy!
    So beautiful! -
    zanya: Congrats ! Zanya -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Gypsy! I'm thrilled that this exceptional poem received the blue ribbon. Hugs.
    -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your contest win. Lovely work. judi -
    Cynthia Adams1: Congratulations on your richly deserved win for Amber and Rust Leaves.--Cynthia -
    sammielwf: Top honors for a top writer. Congratulations Gypsy Blue Rose.
    Sammielwf -
    Ulla: Felicidades mi amiga! Gran exito! Un besito. Ulla:))) -
    Eternal Muse: Congratulations! That is a brilliant poem. Your talent shines through. -
    Spangle: A wonderful accomplishment! -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Orange Koi finished third in the contest "3-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Elusive Poems finished second in the contest "Writer's Block 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Bedroom With a View finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Stone Angel finished first in the contest "Senryu Poetry"
    sammielwf: Congratulations Gypsy Blue Rose,
    Slugs everywhere are cheering their romantic moment in the sun,
    Sammielwf -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Atticus finished second in the contest "Senryu You!"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: On a Withered Branch finished second in the contest "Classic Haiku"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Dawn at Silver Lake finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    Stephen Force: Congrats, Gypsy Dawn at Silver Lake was an excellent entry Steve -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: The Raven finished second in the contest "A Nod to Poe"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Mutated Virus finished second in the contest "Halloween Horror Haiku"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Long Fallen Crisp Leaves finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: The Hair Clip finished first in the contest "Senryu Poetry"
    Mark D. R.: Nice going Gypsy. In reviewing voting candidates,I had thought that this was your Senryu contest entry. It is typical of your writing. Congrats on the win.

    Mark -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Gypsy!! 🌷🎈🎉 -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations! September 2020 Recognized Writer!
    MissMerri: Congratulations Gypsy. A great honor. -
    Tina Crute: Congratulations! I know it must feel good to have your work rewarded like this. I wish you all the best in the future too!
    Tina -
    zanya: Hearties congrats Gypsy- richly deserved. Zanya -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your great achievement. judiverse -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Gypsy!
    So very well-deserved!

    diane -
    ameen786: Gypsy my friend, happy for you, congratulations! -
    rspoet: Congratulations Gypsy,
    Well deserved.
    -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Gypsy, on this high FanStory honor! -
    lightink: Congratulations, Dear! I'm so happy for you! -
    royowen: Congratulations Gypsy, you deserve it -
    mermaids: Congrats, Lady. You certainly deserve it. I just added a poem to your book. I hope it is correct. -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Thank you very much, you all, you are very kind, Aj McCall, Tina Crute, Zanya, Julia S. James, Judiverse, Mrs. KT, Ameen, Robert RS Poet, Damommy, Indiana Irish, Jyoti, Jannypan Jan, Roy royowen, Mermaids, -
    CrystieCookie999: Congratulations on the writer of the month recognition! Felicidades. -
    Spangle: A truly wonderful accomplishment...congratulations! -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Gypsy. This honor is well deserved. You have done a lot to motivate us with your creativity.
    Enjoy your day! -
    Dolly'sPoems: Congratulations, well deserved, love Dolly x -
    karenina: Can't think of anyone more deserving! Your dedication to poetry is evident in every post. --Karenina -
    robyn corum:
    Gypsy,

    I'm so excited. This is highly appropriate and well deserved. You have been a strong leader here for quite a while. Congrats!! -
    Ulla: Marival, how pleased I am for you. I know how you must feel. Overwhelmed and so pleased at the same time. It's so well deserved. Un abrazo y un besito de tu amiga Ulla xxx -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions to the FS community. -
    To Write Is To Live: Congratulations on being selected as the September 2020 Recognized Writer, Gypsy!
    Have a great weekend! -
    jenintorre: Hey congratulations Gypsy, that is a great accolade and so well deserved. Love Jen. X -
    Manh C Dang: Congratulations, Gypsy! This is a very well-deserved honor! Thank you also for teaching me how to write better Haiku, Senryu, etc. by your poems and comments! -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Field of Red Poppies finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Thank you very much, Helen. You are very kind.

    hugs,
    gypsy -
    lightink: I'm so happy for you, Dear! Congratulations! -
    Mrs. KT: Just beautiful, Gypsy!
    Congratulations!

    diane

    -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations. I enjoyed this beautifully composed, vivid poem.
    -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Sweet Innocent Child finished third in the contest "5-7-5"
    To Write Is To Live: Congratulations on "Sweet Innocent Child" finishing 3rd in the "5-7-5" Contest! -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Thank you very much, to write is to live, I'm sorry, I don't check my profile page very often. -


Gypsy Blue Rose: "It takes a person with a real heart to make beauty out of the stuff that makes us weep."- Clive Barker


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Baby Panda finished third in the contest "2-10-2"


Gypsy Blue Rose: ...."Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

-Dylan Thomas


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Beating Heart Quivers finished second in the contest "Bye Bye Blackbird"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: After The Cool Rain finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    judiverse: Congratulations on your winning entry. judiverse -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Rainy Nights finished first in the contest "3-7-5"


Gypsy Blue Rose: "Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home." -Matsuo Basho


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Kamikaze Tree finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry "
    Puzzle: Omg !!! Congrats on your win! This is so awesome! I loved that poem btw! -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: "....Rage, rage against the dying of the light...."

    Dylan Thomas -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: As The Day Winds Down finished first in the contest "Haiku Poem"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: It's a Wondrous World finished first in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Total Darkness finished third in the contest "The Dark"
    Lu Saluna: https://oi36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/LuFoster/Animated%20Emoticons/Congrats/Congratulations-Applause3_zps3yqbiqah.gif
    Good for you, Gypsy, you earned it! -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: The Joker finished first in the contest "5-7-5 movie review "
    judiverse: Congrats on winning the 5-7-5 movie review contest. judiverse -
    Wils: A well deserved win -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: 5/7/5 (exotic blue rose) finished second in the contest "5-7-5 flower"
    Dean Kuch:
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    Ohhhh!
    I'm so-o-o-o-o-o excited I think I need to go pee-pee!
    Congratulations, darlin'... -
    YNWA: A brilliant poem, congratulations on your placing. -
    Dean Kuch: photo happy-birthday-blooming-white-orchid-card-animated-gif1_zpsdxejyfkb.gif
    Hope your day is a special one, MariVal.
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    krys123: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND CONGRATULATION
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    Alex -


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: haiku (at the beach) finished third in the contest "Haiku challenge"


Gypsy Blue Rose: HAIKU 101 CLASS in July
We will go over haiku rules and composition and how to review haiku. We also cover the difference between traditional and contemporary haiku.

Thank you,

Gypsy Blue Rose
Haiku Society of America member
published author

Please let me know if you have any questions


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: Pirates of the Caribbean finished third in the contest "Haiku Movie Review"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: haibun (moving means) finished first in the contest "Haibun Contest"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: haiku (old woman nods off) finished first in the contest "Sunset Haiku"


FanStory wrote to Gypsy Blue Rose: 1/6/1 (such) finished first in the contest "1-6-1 poem"