Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Your art and writing go together so well. I'm happy that both have worked as therapy for self expression and therapy. I guess our work is therapy for all of us. Nicely worded haiku. Marilyn

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016

Thank you, Marilyn, you are very kind.
gypsy

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your personal story and the backstory for this quite artful haiku. Your artwork selection is mesmerizing, and I enjoyed your description of the scene and focus on the cremation. Your alliteration of "s's" added to the intensity of the message. Here's to the continued use of art as the language of your soul! Big hugs- Joan

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016

Thank you, Joan, you are very kind.
gypsy

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Gypsy, I was raised around art...my mother...we had her artwork in every room...it was beautiful...I can just picture myself sitting by that fire...and I can see why you feel the way you do about the picture...I love your poem sweet girl...and love the picture...love ya you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2016

Thank you, Linda, you are very kind. I love you.
gypsy

reply by l.raven on 07-Sep-2016

your do welcome Gypsy...you are a sweetheart...always...love to ya you...Linda xxoo

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

I almost got the interpretation. I thought the wolf had killed an Indian. Brave is a clue that it's a soldier however. The repetition of the s sound gives a haunting feel. Even if I did misinterpret a little, blame fairy tales that give wolves a bad rap. :-)

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016

Hahaha, thank you sweetie pie.
Gypsy

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

A fine haiku accompanied by Native American flute, rushing waters, and the sound of distant thunder. You paint a mood and a picture. Your haiku causes ones spirit to soar. Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016

Thank you very much for the review and kind words, My friend.
Gypsy

Comment from Alex Rosel

Excellent

A lovely Haiku. The one thing that detracted from it was the accompanying acoustics - personally, I prefer not to be distracted by tunes, songs and sound effects, but that's just a personal pet peeve of mine that I realise many disagree with. I particularly like the brave ashes line. Good luck with the competition.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

thank you, Alex, you are very kind.
gypsy

Comment from Dean Kuch

Exceptional

Of course I agree with everything you've stated here from the personal viewpoint of using art and haiku.
There is a National haiku competition going on in Japan, the very place where haiku poetry got its origins, as you well know, and artwork is being used in that competition.
Only those who are ignorant of the complete history behind haiku would dare make such a claim.

Now, as for your haiku, it is perfect, and it has a definite American Indian allure about it which I found extremely unique.

Best wishes to you in the contest, Gypsy.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thanks Dean

I know you understand this better than anyone else and your review means a lot to me.

I love you, my friend. Have a good day, sweetie pie.

Thank you for the six 😁st🔛🔙🔙stars

Gypsy

reply by Dean Kuch on 05-Sep-2016

You know you're always welcome, dear Gypsy.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday.
Good luck in the contest...
~Dean ;)

reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, Darlin', yes, my children made my birthday very especial. Thank you, Dean :)

I just read your haiku. I doubt I will win first place but I would be happy if I won second to yours.

reply by Dean Kuch on 05-Sep-2016

I'm really happy to hear that you had an awesome day, Gypsy.
As for our respective haiku go, not to mention all of the other fine entries, we'll just have to wait and see.😊

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Good alliteration in spirit soars and cypress/cry. The music was great with this. Nice satori. Overall great presentation.

teresa

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thanks teresa😂

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

That's funny. When I read this poem, that was the exact scene I pictured! YAY, me! *smile*

Gypsy,
I have no idea why you are saying the things you are, but obviously something or someone prompted it. Don't let strangers steal your joy. Build a bridge -- and kick them off -- and then get over it. *smile*

I enjoyed!

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

😃You know me well. You are right sweetie pie. I love you. I hope you are having an awesome day. Thank you for the awesome review
😁😃😊🔙Gypsy

reply by robyn corum on 05-Sep-2016

Thanks, Gypsy! You, too!

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I like the image.
-I appreciate your author notes,
and your dedication to art.
-I like the subject and theme of your haiku,
as well as the imagery.
-It reminds me of our Native Americans,
and their belief in the spirit as it 'soars' beyond.
-You have met all the requirements of a haiku.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you for the review and kind words.
Gypsy

reply by Pam (respa) on 05-Sep-2016

You are welcome.