Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hi, my friend. This is a fine 5-7-5. I like the background sounds too. You have a wonderful satori for this one. I see it is not a contest entry, however it would have been a good one.

Bravo! Bob

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, sweetie pie. I appreciate your kind review.
Gypsy

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hello Gypsy;
-at first I tried to figure out what the satori was metaphorically referring to with the rest of the writing and the congruency in the grammatical connection of the first two lines imagery and theme. Then I figured that the words "battlefield orchids" is actually a conundrum of short where you have both a rugged exterior with a soft and tender in the inner characteristic of kindness. This in turn made me realize the extent of your writing haiku that the woman is very tender inside and watch to receive the same you know her exterior may have, as a metaphor, "bronze armor".
-Very well written I think an excellent picture to show both the beauty of this woman hollering the picture I don't see the "bronze armor" of her exterior and I must take into account that she has one.
-Thanks for sharing and take care and have a good one.
Alex

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, sweetie pie. I appreciate your kind review.
Gypsy

The woman is a soldier that stopped to smell the beautiful flower. Metaphorically, is about people who are hurt and build an armor to stop other people getting too close to her or him. But sentient beings need affection. It's important to hold on to our humanity in time of war or in life. That is my interpretation but people are coming up with all kinds of interpretations and they are all fine.

Gypsy

reply by krys123 on 03-Sep-2016

Isn't that always something Gypsy that some of the weirdest interpretations come out of a sometimes simple poem? Anyway I enjoyed it a lot when you're good at doing haikus. Take care and have a good one my friend.
Alex

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi GBR,
I really like this haiku. Even the mightiest and strongest of man needs to feel tenderness and love. This picture and poem along with the music makes your statement very clear.
A lovely poem. Hun.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, sweetie pie. I appreciate your kind review.
Gypsy

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

One can be a warrior or a soldier and still maintain a modicum of humanity and compassion. If that is lost, for whatever reasons, it is then we become less than human and more inhumane. In a combatant or battle situation it can also get you killed, however. A delicate balance must be maintained.

Lovely haiku, MariVal. Very emotive, true to form, and the music really helps to set the overall mood.

Very nicely done...
~Dean

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, Dean Darlin',

A good friend once told me, if you can't think of what type of music to use, use flute. You can't go wrong. He was right. LoL

I was thinking of my boyfriend when I wrote this haiku because he is a marine veteran and he has seen his share of battles. I know he's a very strong and resilient man but he also has a gentle spirit and a good heart.

We all need loving kindness. Don't we? Even warrior women and men.

Thank you, darlin'

reply by Dean Kuch on 02-Sep-2016

Yes, we certainly do.
You're more than welcome, M'lady...

Comment from djsaxon

Excellent

Hi Gypsy. Gorgeous image that totally supports the beautiful text. Succinct and thought provoking. haiku is a form that I aspire to but I don't think my pen is quite ready. Cheers - DJ

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, DJ, it's always good to see you around this parts. I am passionate about haiku. It's my kind of poetry.

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

i like this haiku, it is highly creative in content and presentation.the image i beautiful and the music has an appropriate haunting sound, WEll done, Mary

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, Mary, you are very kind. I love haiku, it's my favorite poetic form. I am grateful for your review. :)

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Aren't we all vulnerable under the armour we show to the world, I'm endeavouring to become more openly vulnerable, but it's a battle, dear Gypsy girl, great haiku, you're haiku's are on an upward spiral, well done. Blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, Ray!

You are very kind and it's always good to hear from you. I'm deeply thankful for the excellent review.

reply by royowen on 02-Sep-2016

Most welcome

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Very very beautiful. Had to read a couple of times to get the full force of it and it was so well done.
The picture compliments it so well.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you Barb :)

You are very kind and it's always good to hear from you. I'm deeply thankful for the excellent review.

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

Even warriors yearn for love in when spring comes. The scent of orchids reminds them of the need for a gentle touch.
Nice contrast between fierce war-like strength and yielding gentleness.

Lovely picture, Gypsy.
Nice 'b' consonance.

:) e

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, Ellen sweetie pie,

You are very kind and it's always good to hear from you. I'm deeply thankful for the excellent review.

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is well done, Gypsy. I love the artwork> Good connection in the first 2 lines and a strong satori. I didn't realize orchids have a season as I think of them being grown indoors, but now I know, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you, Debbie,

You are very kind and it's always good to hear from you. I'm deeply thankful for the excellent review.