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Rain and Stars
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Sudden summer rain soaks the garden before dusk— Cat licks early stars
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bUfFy fOoKsSs
Date: 5/27/2010 1:38:00 PM
EARLY STARS, MAKES U THINK! bUfFy
Jay Loveless
Date: 5/27/2010 11:23:00 AM
Theres so much the mind can find in those few words. ~Rain
Chris D. Aechtner
Date: 5/26/2010 8:38:00 PM
Thanks for answering that Ruben. So, people who don't capitalize Haiku, generally leave everything lowercase with Tanka too. Ok, what does it mean if I leave my Haiku lowercase, but enjoy my Tanka being capitalized? Heheh, maybe that can be answered....or discussed within the 'warzone' of the blogs lol. Chris.
Chris D. Aechtner
Date: 5/26/2010 7:48:00 PM
P.S--Not that rules really mean that much in the end, once everything is said and done....well unless there really is a heaven and hell! Doh! ;D
Chris D. Aechtner
Date: 5/26/2010 7:47:00 PM
Ruben I saw your last comment on 'Tom and Jerry....I was going to incorporate 'Th Th Th Th That's All Folks!" somehow lol. You seem to know about Haiku/Senryu--you know how people like to keep 'classic' Haiku without capitalization? I was wondering if you know if the same rule of thumb goes for Tanka as well, since I haven't researched this yet? Chris.
Sharon Tideswell
Date: 5/25/2010 10:45:00 AM
Your last line is superb and conjures up a great image, such a great twist to your haiku.
Elaine George
Date: 5/25/2010 9:53:00 AM
Vivid and extremly beautiful images painted in this Haiku, Ruben. lainie
Brian Strand
Date: 5/25/2010 12:33:00 AM
An excellent haiku.One for the favourites I think.Rgds Brian
Sue Mason
Date: 5/21/2010 8:34:00 PM
I'm thinking thats the drops left for the cat ... very unusual write here ... I like it ... wish I could see the stars ... LOL ... we've had so much rain here in Eugene, Oregon for 2 weeks and more next week ... groan ... enough of the rain dance already ... thank you so much for all your recent comments !! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Ruben!
Michael Jordan
Date: 5/21/2010 3:40:00 PM
Ruben, such has been the case here bro. Rain in the end of May? Rather odd as I recall. God Bless you Ruben, mj
Tobey Hill
Date: 5/21/2010 1:01:00 PM
missed that R key...wondeRful
Tobey Hill
Date: 5/21/2010 1:00:00 PM
wondeful work Ruben...TAH
Chris D. Aechtner
Date: 5/21/2010 11:12:00 AM
Did you enter this awesome Haiku in the 'Rain' contest a few days ago? Hmmm....I don't remember seeing it--I will just shut up what I was going to 'spew.' lol. Thanks for suggesting Narrative form on my Eden poem. I was considering it already but wasn't sure. It is a kind of dialogue poem that isn't listed I believe? Anyway, I changed it to Narrative. Thank you again my friend. Chris.
Gert W. Knop
Date: 5/21/2010 5:07:00 AM
Great job, Ruben with this Haiku in its pure form! A mi me gustan mucho tus palabra en èste Haiku, bien hecho!!! And thanks for your comments on my Haikus! I have changed it according to you suggestion and indeed it sounds much better. My Spanish is not so perfect, but it is a language perfect for poems....Gracias por tu correción! Have a nivce weekend...Tu amigo Gert
James Fraser
Date: 5/20/2010 11:23:00 AM
Ruben, you are the quiet genius of the Soup. Many of the writes i have read of yours have been pretty much exceptional. Ooo just to get five minutes inside your wonderful mind >> James
Linda-Marie SweetHeart
Date: 5/20/2010 9:33:00 AM
Luv that last line ..so unique.. if for the contest it was a dynamic entry... taking your advice and behaving ..as loveland is shining once again..so i HAVE to....with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Joyce Johnson
Date: 5/19/2010 7:14:00 PM
Thank you Reuben for your kind comments. Plaease don't be sad. My son died ten years ago and is always in my heart but he brought me so much happiness and I feel him close. You are very kind and your poem is lovely. I believe, like Carrie, it is as good as any of the winners.
Carrie Richards
Date: 5/19/2010 6:55:00 PM
You are a good samaritan, Ruben!! If not for you reminding me this morning, of adding the inspiration for my haiku...(which I had forgotten to do)...I would not be in the winner's circle! Twice now...you have been my editor/guardian angel !!!! I give you my thanks, and gratitude....you are very kind...and I still like this poem (out of all of them ) the best of the best....no lie...I mean it!! I would have picked it # 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 5/19/2010 5:00:00 PM
You've got me smiling with the last line in this one. What an interesting perspective. If this is for the contest, best wishes. Keep on writing. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/19/2010 4:58:00 PM
This is very cool! Love the middle line. Luv, Andrea
James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/19/2010 4:19:00 PM
line 3....leaps the way few do on the soup! fav!...fav!!! jimbo
Joseph Spence Sr
Date: 5/19/2010 12:09:00 PM
The cat must have smelled some of the BBQ sauce. This is an excellent haiku and it certainly has great imagery. Blessings, Joseph
Jessica Arteaga
Date: 5/19/2010 11:28:00 AM
o lovely, that such a lovely visual, I saw what you mean by cat drinks early stars for their reflection is in the puddle well done :D
Carol Sunshine Brown
Date: 5/19/2010 10:15:00 AM
Oh Ruben this is so beautiful. I would pick it as a winner. I wish you the best in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Love, Carol
Poet Destroyer A
Date: 5/19/2010 7:32:00 AM
well done, Ruben,..p.d.
Carrie Richards
Date: 5/19/2010 7:14:00 AM
OMG!!!! I love this sooo much!! The cat licking the stars!!! Dad gum it...I wish I could claim this brilliant line!!! :) You are too much!! LOVE IT!!
Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/19/2010 5:59:00 AM
Awesome image, Ruben. This must have been quite a delight to behold! Love, Carolyn
Charmaine Chircop
Date: 5/19/2010 2:18:00 AM
Very beautiful scenery,Ruben,indeed a gem..Charma
Margaret A Linton lassie
Date: 5/19/2010 12:25:00 AM
What a glorious scene you describe. Glad you saw it with a poet's eye. thank you for stopping by...regards margaret
binibining P.iNk
Date: 5/19/2010 12:21:00 AM
Super smiles as I read this, Ruben --that sure is one lucky cat, being able to taste stars! goes to my faves :) Maybe I can get one of those stars & wish for it to rain over here! Thanks btw for your comments on my acrostic :)
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