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2024 Japanese Poetry

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Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this club entry with us. I can honestly say that when I sit by a creek or anywhere and silently reflect on my previous husband, it's not sadness. It's gratitude that I got out of that situation alive. I enjoyed reading and your presentation was excellent.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, Barbara.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from shelley kaye
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i kept wanting to add 'the' before creek...
sitting by the creek of tears
but that could be just me, too lol

a great jisei poem of haunting memories...
nice imagery and cool pics and colours
thank you for sharing
shelley :)


 Comment Written 22-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, Shelley.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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Very cool, indeed. A requiem can be for a deceased relationship every bit as for a deceased person. Well done, with such an intense and hauntingly beautiful graphic to spotlight the well-chosen words. Perfection! xxoxo

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, Rachelle.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Rachelle Allen on 22-Jul-2024
    Always my pleasure.
Comment from GWHARGIS
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The empty promises that seem to be a backdrop for this, whisper like the water. Some visits bring peace, while others only stir up pain and reopen old wounds. This poem was beautiful as it told a story of incomplete love. Gretchen

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, Gretchen.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from RJ Heritage
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Although I do not quite know all the phrasing of this poetry form, I do understand the aspects of flow and connectivity in the written word. This does an excellent job of both. I also like the imagery that the picture brings in complementing the overall delivery.
Well done.
RJ

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, RJ. I appreciate your exceptional six stars review and kind words.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by RJ Heritage on 22-Jul-2024
    Your welcome
    RJ
reply by RJ Heritage on 22-Jul-2024
    My pleasure
    RJ
Comment from Neonewman
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This has my mind in a whirlwind. Did she kill him or her, did they kill themselves, or is she dead? What an intriguing piece you have crafted, Gypsy.
God bless,
Steve

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    the man died but it could be the end of a relationship

    Thank you very much, Steve.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Neonewman on 23-Jul-2024
    Yeah! definitely.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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A dark and poignant verse primarily about death and the "last walk" of the past. But, simultaneously, of nature's transience and empathy in its own song of a requiem chant. Beautifully presented. Thanks for sharing. Debbie

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Thank you very much, Debbie.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from lyenochka
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I like that that water sings a "requiem" as it seems that the relationship is over or the loved one is dead. At any rate, places of water always bring some solace and comfort.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Yes, he could be dead or the relationship may have come to the end.

    Thank you very much, big sister. You got it right, as always 😊❤️❤️

    love
    marival