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2024 Gypsy's Haiku

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Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi MariVal,
This is a great mix of words and artwork. It seems ekphrastic.
The boat is beautiful but seems lonely.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congrats on finishing third in the contest
Have a great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 13-Mar-2024
    Thank you very much, Joan.

    Gypsy hugs 🤗
reply by dragonpoet on 14-Mar-2024
    You are most kindly welcome, MariVal
    Joan
Comment from mrsmajor
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Hi, Gypsy
I like how the moonlight takes the place of the water, and floods the empty boat...I enjoyed this, the picture is just stunning...All the Best!

Warmly,
Victoria

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024
    Thank you, Victoria 😊

    gypsy
reply by mrsmajor on 11-Mar-2024
    You're most welcome, it was my pleasure!

    Victoria
reply by mrsmajor on 19-Mar-2024
    You're very welcome, it was my pleasure!

    Victoria
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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This short Haiku is like the Zen Haiku. It's peaceful, beautiful and very profound. I like the usage of the word "flood" to describe the beautiful moonlight.

Well done.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much, Lisa

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from GWHARGIS
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Love how you take an empty boat and flood it with light. The boat becoming the vessel keeping the moonlight. Beautiful imagery and calming. Thank you for sharing. Gretchen

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much, Gretchen.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Baltimore Born
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This is a very nice poem. The poem reads and flows well. Your 2-4-2 syllable count is good for this contest. Good complimentary picture, it really accentuates the poem. Nice job.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much, Baltimore.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from lyenochka
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That is quite the contrast! The boat is empty but it is full of moonlight. Great choice of the word "flooded" as it conjures up the water imagery of where we think a boat should be. Hope this does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much, big sister.

    Love,

    Marival
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I am wondering if this empty boat is a metaphor for an empty body or soul. I know beautiful moonlight could fill both with hope and beauty. Thank you for sharing this beautiful presentation with us.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Good metaphor :) it can also be an empty boat by the moonlight. The phrase 'flooded with moonlight light is a zen concept that everything is connected in nature and human nature.

    Thank you very much, I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
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This is a good play on words, very clever! :) An excellent poem for the challenge. I enjoyed reviewing this, and your full and interesting Author Note. Thank you for sharing this!

Best wishes,

Alexan :) xx

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much for your excellent review. Have a wonderful day.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from shelley kaye
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cool zen haiku!
the flooding emptiness versus the moonlight...
great imagery and smooth flow of words

thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest
shelley :)

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you very much, Shelley. May you have a wonderful day.

    Gypsy hugs