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For Ukraine

A 5-7-5 senryu

10 total reviews 
Comment from jaded831
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

I feel pain and anguish throughout the poem. Your words touched my soul. We all lose people we love, and you expressed the feeling perfectly. Making it very relatable. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
    Thank you so very much for your exceptional comments and six stars, yes, there is too much war going on in the world, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
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An astonishing picture. Your poetry creates a strong feeling too. Quite a matched pair. Hope you do very well in the contest. Enjoy your week. Karen :-)

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
    Thank you for your wonderful comments, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 10-Apr-2024
    :-)
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
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This is very appropriate in honor of the Ukrainian people and the nation itself. The syllables were correct in the three lines and flow well, truthfully expressing concern and grief for such sorrows these people have endured: so much, like oceans of grief, yet able to be contained in the heart. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much, yes, it has gone on long enough
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 09-Apr-2024
    Welcome. Yes, ir has gone on long enough. I understand that some of the funds send from the USA, unsure of where they went.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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We must never stop remembering the evils being perpetrated in Ukraine. And this senryu skilfully uses a powerful image of "oceans of grief" to capture the atrocities of war in which so much innocence is lost now and for generations to come. Well done and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi
This is a nice senryu/ode to all the people lost in the Ukraine was and all the damage done to the country. The artwork is very moving as are the words
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest
Enjoy the rest of the day.
Joan

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much
reply by dragonpoet on 09-Apr-2024
    You are most kindly welcome.
    Joan
Comment from Mark Jackson
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This is good I still have been able to find out what the difference is between a haiku and a senryu. Which ever this is and why it is that thing it is a good one of it. If that makes sense. I have a confused mind.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much, and yes it does
Comment from Daylily
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It is not easy to learn about the terrible grief and destruction the Ukraine people continue to suffer, especially because they are the innocent party of the massive and ongoing aggression instigated by Russia. You have brought emotional attention to this injustice with your excellent posting. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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An excellent entry for the Senryu you writing prompt. This is a very emotionally-charged, strong poem. The artwork is fitting and adds to the sad subject matter. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much
Comment from SimianSavant
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An outstanding entry deserving of attention in this contest. I recommend upgrading the font to something more evocative. Not cursive, but something easily readable and with more font weight. Best of luck!

SS

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much
Comment from jessizero
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You got the syllable count right, and your poem was touching. I liked the picture of the eye crying blood. It really added to the feel of the poem. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 08-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much