Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Hello Carolyn,

I'm fascinated by willows and their 'weeping', so this one really appealed to me.

Lovely!

Best wishes for the contest.

Until next time,

Sonali :)

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Hi there Sonali,
Thank you for your wonderful comments. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

The photo is lovely and the presentation as well. I know nothing significant about Haiku's. But this is cute. Personification of the weeping willow smiling. Nice!

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Your comments are appreciated Drew, Haiku is a lovely form and tells a simple story of nature. So glad you liked this one. :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

This is cute, Carolyn. I like it. It tickled me, too. teehee. I love weeping willows. I think they are really beautiful. Nice one. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Teehee right back, I am so happy it made you smile, I love WW's too. :) Carolyn

Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

Hi Girl,

I guess Im from the old school of poetry or I'm just ignorant
of different kinds of poetry, but I just don't understand
this Haiku type of poetry.

I'm sorry Corolyn, but I don't understand what you have written here, but anyway I gave you a 5 for the effort you put into it.

Your friend,
Jerry

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Haiku tells a short story in 17 syllables or less. In this one, the Willow, which typically weeps, smile as a little child tickles its branches. Does that help?
Thank you for the E for effort. Have a great day my friend,
:-) Carolyn

reply by GE Parson on 02-Aug-2014

Yes it does, I didn't think about the word "weeping" I was just thinking "willo tree"
thanks

Comment from evilynne

Excellent

Very willowy, good images. I am not good with syllables at all but it seems correct. The picture of the weeping willow is also lovely.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Thank you evilynne,
Haiku is actually easier than it seems. Thank you for you comments. Good luck, try one, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

What an unusual concept, for a weeping willow to smile! Seems that with this excellent entry, you may have nailed this contest. I truly suck at haiku, so I won't even try! Blessings...Judy

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2014

Thanks Judy,
I am sure you could do it....
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Carolyn I liked this one and found you used great descriptive words. Loved your last line. Creative post - I only think to check the rules - haiku from what I know which is not much I think doesn't use caps. For a contest it may make a difference.
Otherwise a great post and good luck.
Love
Maureen

Checks: Your caps??

"Haiku (Weeping Willow Smiles)" // haiku (weeping willow smiles)

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2014

Thanks for the heads up, I will surely change them right now. If I win I will attribute it to you as it will be my first. LOL
I have won prompts, etc. but never a committee choice, so I must be doing something 'un-right.
Love you Maureen and glad you enjoyed this one.
your friend, Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

That is one big weeping willow tree. The second line has me a bit perplexed, but hey, that's me. I thought it may have been ... Flowing branches tickling a small child... as the tree does the tickling. I'm a Yankee fan, what d'ya expect?

Always fun to read you Carolyn. John

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

I am glad it made you smile, you probably made the Weeping Willow smile too, even though it usually cries. In this case the kid tickles the tree. You Ole Yankee fan you... I don't think we are doing very well...I have been so busy I haven't been to a game this season.
Take care John, Love, Carolyn

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Carolyn;
I enjoyed reading this poem or haiku very much because of your imagination in using personification and not only showing that the weeping willow tickles by the boy And also
cries.
Your first two lines are interactive and possess a quality that is very descriptive and expressive throughout.
Your third line also is a great summary for adding up the feelings for your haiku. The picture also is very complementary to your poem.
Good luck in the contest and thank you very much for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the Lord be with you always.
Alex

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

Thanks Alex for this great review. :-) Carolyn

reply by krys123 on 04-Aug-2014

You are so sincerely welcome Carolyn.
Alex

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

What a beautiful weeping willow. I wish I could get one like to grow here on my place. This a good 5-7-5 I hope you win. Shalom to you.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2014

I would love to win Ben, we have a willow in our back yard. I love it, thank you so much for your comments. :-) Carolyn