b l o s s o m • t i m e (Japanese beauty)

HAIKU … for a change of pace.

Author's Note

Critical reviews are always appreciated.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
Now this something Iv'e not tried; (Haiku) To present the picture you have intended is really neat! I love the way you have honored Japanese culture of the season here.
Delicate says so much in the first line and then in the second line I found the phrase "meandering gentle hosts to feel like the breeze carrying the fragrance and the people being blessed by all the beauty also blessed by the fragrance.
thanks so much for the great inspiration in both form and style.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Kathy🌻
Thank you so warmly for reading me.
Nothing graciously pleases anymore deeply and warmly than the wonderful caress of your interpretations, and this humble little poem seems so elegant in the glow of your voice.

As thankful as I am for the beauty dancing in your words, I am even more-so for your thanks … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard : )

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
Different feelings expressed through a form understandable within a culture and we get to enjoy it as well. I loved it. You are a motivated writer and a model of inspiration to someone like me.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

You are too sweet. : )

[Renée]

A change of pace is it.. I see a delicate haiku

[Richard🖌]

Bless you, Dear Renée, for gifting my humble poems two reads and lovely, delicate reviews today.read moreBless you, Dear Renée, for gifting my humble poems two reads and lovely, delicate reviews today.
Warmest, most grateful hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Willard Wells]

I envisioned Cherry Blossom time in D.C.. I have never been there in person for the blooming, but have seen many beautiful pictures. Your piece brought that visual back to me. Very nice. thanks,

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, that was quick, Willard … thanks! : )

I, too, had the Springtime cherry blossoms of Washington in my mind's-eye when penning this one, and how wonderfully encouraging you found favor in this humble little effort … you are so sincerely welcome, My Friend! ⁓ Richard

[Richard🖌]

I had in mind, too, the beautifully bountiful cherry blossom festivals throughout Japan.

[Willard Wells]

Ah yes. and from this piece I sent you a request on "Rose".

[Richard🖌]

Without delay! —>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Richard Guimond]

simple as its subject petals deserve viewers when they fall

[Richard🖌]

A beautiful sentiment of imagery, Richard … thank you! ⁓ Richard

[jeannemarie coulter]

fine haiku comparing strange yet similar images

[Richard🖌]

Thank you for the most gracious compliment, Jeanne Marie.
"Strange", I wonder in what way?read moreThank you for the most gracious compliment, Jeanne Marie.
"Strange", I wonder in what way?

Blessings to you! ⁓ Richard

[Roland Petrov]

A delicate and gentle haiku presented gently and delicately. Sorry, nothing to be critical about. It's lovely.

[Richard🖌]

Gee,
I really am behind in my comments and acknowledgments, Roland!
Sorry for the tardiness, but I am more than smiling from your blessings of praise and enjoyment of this humble little piece … thank you, My Friend! ⁓ Richard

[Nerf]

Such a well presented Haiku which unfolds the fragile beauty that all walks of nature prove home to

[Richard🖌]

So entreating and gratifying, your lovely sentiments in review of this glimpse at Nature in word's imagery, Nerf.
You're tops … thank you! ⁓ Richard

[ANTO]

I really like the whole ensemble - the picture almost wraps around the words (I can just imagine the kinds of artworks you would create with a more expressive text entering interface than the one WC offers)

Meandering is a great word for that graceful fall and I like the use of 'cheri-shed' - cleverly included.
Divine.

[Richard🖌]

How on earth could I have missed this amazingly beautiful and praising appreciation of yours for this wee poem? Shame on me! : )

Roland, I thank you ever-so gratefully for every one of these encouraging and inspiring words you've gifted me … many blessings to you, My Fine Friend! ⁓ Richard