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Given By: bluemoon
Critique Date:08/10/2009

Critique:I'm not sure if this was edited slightly since my last comment, but my comments didn't make sense anymore so I've re-visited them. It's a lovely write, very atmospheric, I can almost feel the emptiness echoing. It makes me imagine a nymph-like character; her loss and heartache ringing out over lakes and mountains. Great last line.


Grade:Excellent


Replies:
Main CritiquePosted by: kuirq on 02/06/2008 02:25 AM
Thank you for the suggestion, Bluemoon! I really appreciate it, but the haiku was inspired by the mythological Echo, whose unrequited love for Narcissus caused her to pine away, her voice all that was left behind. It's wonderful to know though that readers have a different take on it as well. Thanks again :). Post #109


RE: Main CritiqueReplied by: bluemoon on 04/07/2008 07:44 PM

Sorry, showing my ignorance. I've never really studied mythology although I now you've pointed it out I do know of Echo and Narcissus. It great though that your haiku still has meaning without the knowledge of mythology.

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RE: RE: Main CritiqueReplied by: kuirq on 04/08/2008 11:45 AM

I guess the universality of Echo's myth lent itself to the haiku. No worries Bluemoon, sometimes we forget is all.  Thanks for your reply and comments!

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Main CritiquePosted by: kuirq on 08/10/2009 12:33 PM

Hmm, I think I might have edited it slightly, which particular line I can't say right now, I think it's the last. Forgive my brain, it went out for a moment ;). I think I should make it a habit of putting the old version (or part of it) in the brief description, just so readers (and me!) don't get confused with the comments (especially to the replies since they can't be edited). Thank you for bringing this back up and taking the time to do some re-visiting and editing your comments.  I really appreciate it, Sharon :D. Have a nice day!

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