tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post3286233139191060440..comments2024-03-28T12:59:41.910-04:00Comments on NeverEnding Story: Butterfly Dream: First Ballet Haiku by Karen O’LearyChen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐http://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-28783731814588146212014-09-21T17:16:52.393-04:002014-09-21T17:16:52.393-04:00Dear Nila,
Thank you so much. Your friendship an...Dear Nila,<br /><br />Thank you so much. Your friendship and encouragement are great blessings in my life. <br /><br />Love,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-64480068860797239462014-09-20T17:06:43.253-04:002014-09-20T17:06:43.253-04:00What a truly beautiful Haiku. I can feel the magi...What a truly beautiful Haiku. I can feel the magic coming through. Thank you for publishing this lovely poem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750463468809887332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-23032231108657175552014-09-19T14:14:48.176-04:002014-09-19T14:14:48.176-04:00Dear Dave,
Thank you so much for your lovely comm...Dear Dave,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you consider submitting for this project. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-68349689564596748792014-09-19T14:13:22.513-04:002014-09-19T14:13:22.513-04:00From David Austin--
Congrats, Karen, I love Haiku...From David Austin--<br /><br />Congrats, Karen, I love Haiku and yours is quite outstanding. Love, DaveKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-47211257654184142102014-09-19T13:43:50.246-04:002014-09-19T13:43:50.246-04:00Dear Connie,
Thank you so much for your kind word...Dear Connie,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate the time Chen-ou took to translate my poem into Chinese. What an honor, one that I am humbled by and grateful for. I appreciate all the support and encouragement you give me.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-18613614868327432542014-09-19T13:40:46.344-04:002014-09-19T13:40:46.344-04:00Dear Gert,
Thank you so much for your kind words....Dear Gert,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. I wish I could read Chinese too. What a honor to have Chen-ou provide the translations of my poem. Hope you consider submitting for this project.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-60323286052782581292014-09-19T13:38:44.500-04:002014-09-19T13:38:44.500-04:00Dear Chen-ou,
Thank you so much for publishing my...Dear Chen-ou,<br /><br />Thank you so much for publishing my poem. I encourage others to submit for this wonderful project. It is an honor to be a part of it.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-15148994989354736102014-09-19T10:55:32.872-04:002014-09-19T10:55:32.872-04:00Great Karen, and a lovely haiku!
I wished I coul...Great Karen, and a lovely haiku! <br /><br />I wished I could read it in Chinese!!!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />GertGert W. Knophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420219568684549692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-62278668740287609252014-09-19T08:32:45.223-04:002014-09-19T08:32:45.223-04:00Karen, Jack, Maralee, Maurice, Sara, Charlene, Pet...Karen, Jack, Maralee, Maurice, Sara, Charlene, Peter, and Connie:<br /><br />Many thanks for visiting my site and sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />Haiku are easy to write, but challenging to write well.<br /><br />Because of the focus on the senses writing haiku can help to sharpen your observation skills.<br /><br />Here is the link to the submission guidelines, http://neverendingstoryhaikutanka.blogspot.ca/2014/01/2014-butterfly-dream-call-for-haiku.html <br /><br />Look forward to reading your haiku <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Chen-ouChen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐https://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-89120922696585594322014-09-19T08:02:38.301-04:002014-09-19T08:02:38.301-04:00How lovely this is Karen. It is wonderful to have ...How lovely this is Karen. It is wonderful to have it translated into Chinese so more poetry lovers may enjoy its beauty. Congratulations and I hope to enjoy more!<br />Blessings, ConnieLotus2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/07648958980069198851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-83981711900667907332014-09-18T16:20:45.607-04:002014-09-18T16:20:45.607-04:00Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for your lovely com...Dear Peter,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely comments my friend. I thought it was such an honor that Chen-ou went through all the work of translating my poem. I am so grateful to him and to you, Peter, for all the support you give me.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-91053118934678246512014-09-18T16:18:08.360-04:002014-09-18T16:18:08.360-04:00Dear Charlene,
What a kind and supportive friend ...Dear Charlene,<br /><br />What a kind and supportive friend you are to me. Thank you for your lovely words. Writing is the gift that keeps on giving. Best wishes with all your endeavors.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-48304213296573261322014-09-18T16:11:02.506-04:002014-09-18T16:11:02.506-04:00Is there no end to you talents Karen just wonderfu...Is there no end to you talents Karen just wonderful. I think it is such a good idea. I love anything chinese. well done. best wishes. Pete..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620390975047718855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-5492020543949080162014-09-18T16:07:47.945-04:002014-09-18T16:07:47.945-04:00Congratulations Karen for being published on Chen-...Congratulations Karen for being published on Chen-ou's site. The poem is so lovely, and has special meaning for me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent here for us to enjoy.<br />Love, CharleneCharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059682223719672751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-82458897590198963902014-09-18T15:46:01.532-04:002014-09-18T15:46:01.532-04:00Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for stopping by and ...Dear Sara,<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by and taking time to comment. I hope you will continue to visit Chen-ou's beautiful site.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-30835791689628918152014-09-18T15:44:04.033-04:002014-09-18T15:44:04.033-04:00Dear Maurice,
Thank you so much for your kind wor...Dear Maurice,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing encouragement my friend. I feel so blessed to be a part of Chen-ou's Butterfly Dream project. <br /><br />Warm regards,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-67708403426932997282014-09-18T15:14:28.277-04:002014-09-18T15:14:28.277-04:00Ahh!! It is pretty in Chinese as well..SaraAhh!! It is pretty in Chinese as well..SaraSara Kendrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734785248608529629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-46734016916549464182014-09-18T14:08:46.995-04:002014-09-18T14:08:46.995-04:00Congratulations Karen. This is a special accompli...Congratulations Karen. This is a special accomplishment that could not happen to a more deserving person. You deserve it. Continued blessings! -MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-82733555624190182312014-09-18T13:40:26.762-04:002014-09-18T13:40:26.762-04:00Dear Maralee,
Thank you for your kind words. Yes...Dear Maralee,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. Yes, haiku are challenging to write. I agree, Chen-ou's website is beautiful. I am glad to hear you will be checking it out again.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-27091003109814329942014-09-18T13:36:50.157-04:002014-09-18T13:36:50.157-04:00Thank you, Maralee Gerke, for the following--
Kar...Thank you, Maralee Gerke, for the following--<br /><br />Karen your haiku is lovely. I try but this form of poetry is hard to hold on to. It is like a dream when one appears that is totally what you wanted it to be. Nice website too. I will be checking it again. Love MaraleeKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-54523904557415121102014-09-18T13:35:40.242-04:002014-09-18T13:35:40.242-04:00Dear Jack,
Thank you so much for your kind words ...Dear Jack,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support my friend. What a blessing you are.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-84844234823896411602014-09-18T13:18:18.114-04:002014-09-18T13:18:18.114-04:00What a beautiful haiku, my friend, love from Jack ...What a beautiful haiku, my friend, love from Jack xJack Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282885887172857346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-65218436396846656452014-09-18T12:01:00.841-04:002014-09-18T12:01:00.841-04:00Dear Chen-ou,
Thank you for publishing my haiku w...Dear Chen-ou,<br /><br />Thank you for publishing my haiku with the translations. Your analysis is a gift. I appreciate the time you spent putting this all together. This project and unique exposure you are giving the writers is remarkable. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786207835641480928.post-74907912395296729572014-09-18T07:56:27.970-04:002014-09-18T07:56:27.970-04:00Karen's haiku is made up of two parts: Ls 1&am...Karen's haiku is made up of two parts: Ls 1&2 contain the evocative image of a fluttering butterfly, followed by a short statement,"her first ballet." Juxtaposition, which occurs between the nature part of the haiku and the statement about human activity, offers insight into the ballet performance. A simile is subtly and successfully established in Karen's well-crafted haiku.Chen-ou Liu, 劉鎮歐https://www.blogger.com/profile/06235248170011255532noreply@blogger.com