Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I enjoyed this Haiku Lisa, those droplets save livelihoods and crops and life! We just don't realise the devastation of a drought unless we are personally affected, wise and clever words here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

Thanks Dolly. Coming from Australia, I am well acquainted with drought. It is such a tough thing to be so weather dependent.

Comment from Tootsie55

Excellent

This was a great read. You have convinced me I need to try Haiku myself. I loved the picture as well. I have not dared venture into these varied poem forms. Well done wish you well in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

I dare you, Tootsie! Go on, try writing a haiku.
Thank you for reviewing mine.

reply by Tootsie55 on 11-Apr-2019

Geoff here will give it ago 5-7- 5 correct?

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

That's right. And it is usually about nature, seasons etc.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Super job with this. I am not sure exactly if the last line has enough of that satori feel. But it starts with just natural event and ends with the dependency of mankind on nature. Best wishes in n the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

Thanks for your review. I tried to get a double meaning in at the end... that of the rain arriving, thus breaking the drought, but also that it has arrived too late and it has broken the farmer as he is now bankrupt.

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

Nice imagery. I've seen the rain bouncing like coins and I know what's it's like to be watching the rain clouds come and go without actually dropping any of their load.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

Yes, us Aussies are well acquainted with those conditions... the ground too hard for the rain (if it actually turns up) to soak in.
Thanks for your review, Judy. I appreciate it.

Comment from QC Poet

Excellent

Blessings and Prayers for the Bounty to Be Plentiful! Well thought out visual picturesque verses in accompanying Haiku format. Thank you for Sharing your Gifts and insight.

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

Thanks so much for your comments. Rain is so welcome in drought conditions. (like a review to a struggling writer!)

Comment from Sandra Montanino

Excellent

This is a beautiful visual for your poem. The poem is a sensitive piece reminding us that without rain, without the farmer, we would not last long. Very good poem and I hope you do well in the contest!

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 Comment Written 11-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019

Thanks for your kind review and good wishes Sandra.