All Comments on 'Tickle Spot'

is what I am talking about. Love the whole thing. Beauty, art and wonderment. Your a sly one ya know. Your wording is perfect here ~!!

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I think these illustrated poems with flowers will make a great set... I like what your doing (~_~)visually stimulating as well as little light verses.

If you wish to share these works (as I think many might enjoy them), you may benefit from a variety of honest, aimed to be supportive opinions.

IMHt he photos should never be cut off, at least far as the main theme is concerned. How would you feel if you got a photo with your ear cut off?

Another point: If you wish to create something that goes beyond a 'coffee table' book, the words which accompany the photo, should IMHO contribute more than mere commentary on the photo. In this submission, you provide gentle, nicely worded commentary. Nothing wrong with that, but there is no synergistic impact between words and picture. The language does add a NEW layer of meaning which has not existed already, before you added one word to the photo. In contrast, in the series of the wedding flowers, you did create such added layer of meaning, by turning the flowers into a metaphor to different aspects of the marriage (that is, after reading the text).

My advice: challenge yourself with the latter type of metaphoric language to accompany photos which share the inquisitive and intimate qualities of your previous photos.

Mentioned in New Poems Reviews

The image is okay, but the words are what really detracts from this illustrated piece. And that's a real problem since words are half of what makes an illustrated poem.

Thank you for your comments, each one constructive.

I’ve heard what you’ve said anon; KOLKLORE, thank you for your considerate wording. I’m flattered that you visit each poem and teach me a thing or two. That aside, this is one in a series of illustrated haikus. As such I must stick with the ‘beat’ to the count of 5, 7, 5 which also entails exacting into the right spot of the image. I too regret having to snip my lovely flower…

Thank you also for the New Poems Review mention.

Vibrant life of flower so reminiscent of the newness of life or purpose. Beautiful Photo.

Nice soft sensual haiku with a photo to pull you in.

giving sustenance to beauty. TK U MLJ LV NV