Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Dean, this is just a lovely haiku. I'm so glad you didn't let your disappointment keep you from getting back on the saddle. This should do very well in the contest. Warm regards, Bev

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, Bev, and I'm trying not to. I'm one who doesn't like anything getting the best of me.

I appreciate the kind words of encouragement and review. We'll just see if anyone actually votes.

reply by Writingfundimension on 25-Jun-2014

You're welcome, Dean. I admire your determination. :)

reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Dean, this river haiku for the prompt has great alliteration and all the rules have been followed. Good luck to you:)
Teresa

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thank you, Teresa.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Now, this is a picture described that everyone can enjoy seeing. The joys of nature at its finest. Thanks for another of your outstanding poems. :-)

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, Ric. Glad you liked it.

Comment from faragon

Excellent

This is a very nice haiku. I like the picture you chose although that was not really needed as the words you wrote portrayed the scene very well. Good job!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, faragon. Glad you liked it.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

I like the alliteration of resplendent rivers. And what is more resplendent or representative of lush wilderness teeming with life than two starlings at play? Good Haiku.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, rb. Glad you liked it.

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This is simply stunning and is sure to be a top contender if not the winner. It deserves all of the recognition it has received as it is a delightful reading experience. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks a bunch, Monica. Glad you liked it.

Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

Hi Brother Dean,
You are getting real good with these three liners.
It makes one have to read over a couple times to get the gist of the message.

Congratulation on the recognition awards!

Your Buddy
Jerry

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, Jerry. I don't know how good I'm getting, my track record in these contests is atrocious. But, I still keep trying, for some reason.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Beautiful picture from the deer, near the river too. You stuck to all the requirements. I like it and best wishes for the prompt.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks,robina1978. Glad you liked it. Have a great evening.

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

Satisfies all the requirements of the prompt
Excellent use of alliteration
created vivid imagery
Best of luck in the contest

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2014

Thanks, emrpoems. I'll need it.

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Beautiful artwork and word presentation, Dean, though I expect that of you. :-)

I always prefer multi-syllable apt words in these short forms, rather than 'wasted', 'a/the/and' etc.

I've never heard the term 'whitetail' connected to young deer, but that's probably because I'm a sheltered Brit. :-)

Excellent!

Good luck and best wishes, Ray

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2014

Thanks, Ray, I appreciate it. Whitetail deer are pretty common here in these parts. Really, they're scattered all across the US, in various states. Have you ever seen the Vietnam movie, The Deer Hunter, starring Meryl Streep, Robert de Nero and Chistopher Walken? if you have, then you recall the large buck de Nero shoots in the mountains? That's a whitetail deer.

reply by Domino 2 on 24-Jun-2014

Thanks for the info, Dean, and I have seen that brilliant film.

Mind you, I have trouble 'recalling' what I had for breakfast. :-)

Cheers, Ray