Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Carolyn, I love the look of snow as it fall... you can see so many different shapes...and they are beautiful...like cotton falling from the sky...diamonds in your hand...sparkles in your eyes...I love your poem...so pretty...and very nicely written...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2014

Thanks my dear friend, for the wonderful comments and the glowing sixer. Hope things are well with you . Love you much, Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 10-Nov-2014

you are always so welcome sweet girl...love you much back...xxoo

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think you've composed a very nice AhA haiku, Carolyn, with a nice twist in the tail with the contrasting last line, well done with this one, good luck in the comp. Blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Hi Roy and thanks for the encouragement. I don't know that much about the Japanese background, but I do enjoy writing Haiku. Only God can take a speck of dust and turn it into a lacy white diamond.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

lacy white diamonds
whirl sparkling to the earth
winters snow gems

Leaping lizard, kigo, concrete and mortar... All those poetic devices mean zilch to me. I just know what I can understand and enjoy. You nailed both for me.

I like the tie on from the lacy white diamonds as winters gems.

Can't wait for our first snow... Nicely done, john

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

We have had a couple of fires in the fireplace so far, but no snow as of yet. I always love it and then am happy to see it go. Thanks John for this fantastic, fun review and the sixer.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

You did a great job in writing "Understanding the "AHA' in your Haiku poem for the contest. I liked it very much. I liked reading your author notes too. Good job all the way around.

Kat

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Thanks Kat,
I am so glad you enjoyed the Haiku and as always appreciate your encouragement. :-) Carolyn

Comment from poetbear

Excellent

Great visual.
This is not my best genre to use unit is incredibly well done by you.
What a glorious annual read for all here.
Reads well and makes sense.An homage to one of Mother anature's daughter Winter.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

What a wonderful review you have given. I appreciate the enthusiastic encouragement. Thanks poetbear, :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

A good one, Carolyn. That is a lovely picture to go with your very nice Haiku. I like the title. Lacy White Diamonds! That is what they look like. :>D Miss Sally

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Miss Sally, thank you so much, :-) Carolyn

Comment from N.K. Wagner

Excellent

A nice tying in of lacy diamonds and snow gems, cleo. One nit: in the satori, "winters" should be an apostrophe s.
:) Nancy

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Thanks Nancy, I will fix that nit. Glad you liked the Haiku.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Benny Beeharry

Excellent

Hi Carolyn, how are you and your family.

I could the those pretty little snow flakes slowly descending and makes such a beauty.
Each of these words tell a story of its own and seems to be very real., just as we see them.
There is peace in there too .
Benny Beeharry

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Thanks Benny, I am glad you enjoyed the peaceful tone of the Haiku.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Love the scenery and it makes me cold just thinking about it. Good contest piece and never thought of snowflakes as diamonds , but I know there are no two alike. Best to you . Hope you win.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

I hope so too Ben. :-) I appreciate your fine comments and encouragement. :-) Carolyn

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

The gems of snowflakes or frozen water is a winter show that sparkles in the moonlight. There are wonder and awe for those who can find pleasure looking at them.
For those too busy even to find them, these gem's beauty is lost in the wilderness of the dark night. Smiles.
Great write and well expressed.
Good luck.
Cheerio, hugs and luv, bro Ritchie. :))

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2014

Hi there my dear friend,
I am overwhelmed to see you again, and now again. Thank you for the wonderful summary of the Haiku.
Hugs and love to you too, :-) Carolyn

reply by 9999pool on 11-Nov-2014

Welcome. Have a great day. Take care
Hugs and blessings, Ritchie. :))