Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

I can recall you mentioning this writer before in a previous Haiku. I am
learning that a 2-4-2 is also a haiku. He would be proud of this one. I
especially smiled over the word "blissfool." All the best in the contest. -Bill

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2016

Thank you for the review and kind words, my friend.
*gypsy hugs*

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Gypsy, very clever my friend...and very well thought of...love your poem....and the picture...perfect...good luck in the contest...love ya sweetie...I'm behind again...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2016

I know the feeling it seems like I'm always behind. Luv ya darlin'
*gypsy hugs*

reply by l.raven on 09-Jun-2016

love ya too...and I am always behind...LOL...big hugs to you sweet girl...xxoo Linda

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello Gypsy Blue Rose, In eight syllable your poem gives a fun tribute to Basho. I think that he would like the humor.
Very good. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my haiku. You are very kind and professional with your review.

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

What an original and funny 2-4-2 this is, Gypsy. I like it. Who is Matsuo Basho, anyway? Good luck in the contest, my friend. I would say after reading so many of these that yours stands out and could win.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you, Bob :) Matsuo Basho is the father of haiku, considered the best haikuist in history.
You are always supportive and encouraging to me and I am grateful

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hi Gypsy;
-I really liked what you have done in this 2/4/2 syllabic format and how you worded
blissfool that was quite imaginative and very inventive.
-I wish I knew of Basho but my intelligent's is not all that referenced.
-Thank you for sharing and posting and may the Lord be with you always an especially good luck in the contest Gypsy.
Alex

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Hello, Alex, Matsuo Basho is the best haikuist in history, considered to be the father of haiku.
You are always supportive and encouraging to me and I am grateful

reply by krys123 on 08-Jun-2016

Hi Gypsy, thanks for the information and you are so very welcome.
Alex

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, *Gypsy*

= Well written and presented.
= Who is this guy??

(*<*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-Down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ... Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Hello, Jax, Matsuo Basho is the best haikuist in history and considered to be the father of haiku. He lived in the 17th century.
Thank you for the review. :)

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Gypsy
I like your thought about the writer Basho
of how you brought hos is thoughts of how he could as you sais( blissfool) a reader with his sad and glad thoughts.

I love his quotes and here s one that impressed me-

. "In the end, without skill or talent, I've given myself over entirely to poetry. Po Chu-i labored at it until he nearly burst. Tu Fu starved rather than abandon it. Neither my intelligence nor my writing is comparable to such men. Nevertheless, in the end, we ALL live in phantom huts." ~ Matsuo BashÅ?

Gert

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you, Gert! What a beautiful quote by Basho. I didn't know you were a fan of his work too. You never cease to amaze me.
You are always supportive and encouraging to me and I am grateful

reply by Gert sherwood on 07-Jun-2016

You are welcome Gypsy
Gert

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Hahahaha...don't let Basho ever hear you say that, dear Gypsy. You're very lucky if he doesn't crawl from the grave (providing that he's not been cremated, of course??) and come back to haunt you, heh-heh.

Seriously, Basho was, and still is, one of the haiku greats.

This is a great entry in the two-four-two contest. In fact, that are a LOT of great entries in this particular contest.
Oh, woe is me ...

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

What? You cruel soul, you! Lots of great entries? I thought mine was especial, damn you! LoL just kidding.

I did think mine was unique, how many others turned their 2/4/2 into haiku? It was not easy, let me tell you.

I appreciate your infuriating review, Dean. I owe you one.

ps. I called, Basho this morning and he said it was okay to make a mockery of his name. By the way, he said to tell you that everyone in the ''beyond'' send you their best regards. Heh heh heh heh ...

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

An excellent entry for the 2-4-2 contest
Basho is somewhere smiling
Too bad he isn't a judge in the contest
contrasting contradictions
Good satori line
great art work to match
Nicely done
Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Thank you very much :) I appreciate your graceful review. *gypsy hugs*

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hola Gitana, eso si gue me ha gustado. Is it an ode to Basho, a great Haiku writer? Wonderful play on words. Muy buen suerte con ese poema. Un abrazo y un besito de tu amiga Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2016

Hola, Guapa,
Si, Basho es el maestro de haiku y el mejor en la historia de el haiku.

Thank yuo so much, Ulla, you are very sweet and encouraging. Luv ya.