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Senryu (a way out of Austria)

A family escapes an occupied country in WW2

57 total reviews 
Comment from mauial
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I love your senryu. The Hills are alive sang Julie Andrews. Love your poem about that movie classic, The Sound Of Music. Inwish they would make more wholesome movies like that.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you so much for your beautiful review. Yes, the Sound of Music was one of the great classics, very wholesome and also of a quality rarely seen today, even without the special effects technology we now have at our disposal. It is so uplifting, and available to inspire the imaginations of future generations as well. May God bless you and give you a very Merry Christmas.
Comment from Boogienights
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I love this movie and you explain it well. The sound of music is one of my favorite musicals, it has great songs, intrigue and suspense and a happy ending. Best of luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Boogie nights, for your excellent review and for the five stars. The Sound of Music is one of my favorites, too, for all the reasons you mentioned, and more. Merry Christmas to you, and may God bless you and keep you and your loved ones safe.
Comment from LyndaS
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Jeepers, how old is this film? lol "How do you solve a problem like Maria?" Great job with the 5-7-5 and a great pic to go along for the presentation. This should do well in the booth. Good luck to you and have a great holiday. Lynda

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Lynda, for your great review. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Have a blessed Christmas and may God keep you and your loved ones safe.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written haiku movie review about the very popular movie sound of music which is my most favorite musical of all time. We still sing the songs from time to time.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Sandra, for your excellent review of my poem. Yes, the movie is quite memorable and stirring. Have a blessed Christmas.
Comment from rspoet
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You've written an excellent 5-7-5 poem for the contest
with very good description.
I assume it's about the Sound of Music and Julie Andrews,
but you might want to mention the movie's name in the notes,
dedication or title for those who haven't seen it.
Great picture choice.
Best wishes.
Robert

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you, Robert, for your excellent review of my poem. I'm glad you like the picture. I think you're the second person who would like me to name the movie, but so far no one has failed to recognize it. Maybe I will put something in the Notes, after the contest is over. I am always afraid to change anything in a post while voting is in progress -- I am never sure if it's against the rules. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Nice image and
presentation.
-The syllable count is good.
-You capture the essence
of the movie very well.
-You have the characters,
the singing, and even
"the hills that are alive!"
-Well done; good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you, Pam, for your excellent and very thoughtful review. I appreciate the five stars and your comments. May God bless you and your family and keep you safe at Christmas and throughout the New Year.
reply by Pam (respa) on 25-Dec-2020
    You are very welcome, and I appreciate your reply. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year!
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
    Thank you :-)
reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Dec-2020
    You are welcome:)
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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nice re-telling of the classic musical the sound of music firmly set in place I can recall the music and the story through this short senryu version

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you, Jake, for this great review, and for the five stars. I'm glad you could recognize the movie through my presentation here. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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The Sound of Music is an amazing movie with a serious story behind it, a period in history where there were few escapes from the Nazi evil that spread, and this joyous movie painted a much brighter picture, much enjoyed, very clever, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Dolly, for your excellent and lovely review. I agree, I wish more people would have escaped the terrible evil the Nazis brought to many peacefully dwelling people during that time -- and how different history might have been, if the vast majority had been as conscientious as the von Trapps, resisting acquiescence to their hateful ideology. Yes, the movie is full of love and beauty. A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and yours!
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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Beautifully written Haiku which gladdens the heart as it brings back memories of the great movie 'Sound Of Music'. You have expressed the spirit in a few words. Good Luck in the contest. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you so much, Seshradi, for your excellent and lovely review, and for the five stars. I appreciate your thoughtful comments, also. Thanks so much, and Merry Christmas to you, too!
Comment from Eternal Muse
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Oh, my God, I wish I had a six for it. This is my favorite movie of all times, and you've captured it in just lines. Stunning imagery, visuals and artistic presentation with the artwork.

This will do very well in the contest; you got my vote.

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2020
    Thank you very much, Eternal Muse, for your fantastic review of my poem. I really appreciate your encouragement, enthusiasm, and all of your thoughtful comments. God bless you.