Comments : Tragic Loss ( senryu )

  • 12 years ago

    by Jenni

    I like this Haiku as it captures the essence of the moment well, but I'd still recommend you to chose another title, which doesn't repeat itself during the poem. That's just my opinion though, other than that, well done :)

  • 12 years ago

    by Decayed

    I have always wanted to write about this topic, WELLLL DONE!

    I kind of agree with Jenni !!

  • 12 years ago

    by Lioness

    This is such a powerful haiku because a lot of people will be able to relate to it (which saddens me even more)

    My cousin has had a few miscarriages which is terrible, but I have a friend who has had to deliver two stillborn babies and that is two more than anyone should have in their lifetime. Losing children really breaks my heart however they are lost.

    You have done well with this one.

    x

  • 12 years ago

    by Hannah Lizette

    My mother had a few miscarriages before she had my brother and me. I don't even want to imagine the grief. I know the details from reading your other poem and it still completely breaks my heart. I've thought about it a few times since I've read it and I just hope I never have to experience that kind of pain. It worries me since my mother had such trouble conceiving. :/ Ugh, I'm rambling... sorry. Anyway, you wrote a powerful haiku that is overflowing with emotion.

  • This would be one of the most unbearable situations especially if the person who was suffering already has had difficult with falling pregnant.

    Personally, I think this poem is emotionally lacking. HERE ME OUT!
    It's not your writing AT ALL - there is plenty of evidence I can draw upon to back this up.
    I think it may be the style choice (Haiku). I think that for such a tender subject, so few words and critically chosen to fit the syllable count, has reaped it of some of its intended emotion.
    ^^ Perhaps I could be wrong, simply because I haven't been through this kind of situation, that I don't know the kind of emotional impact that could be drawn.

    Perhaps, once again, it could also be that you have written it as such that you seem emotionally detached. That really could be it. If so, very clever.

    Your word choice is fine; it conveys the message you intend.

    Fantastic title; really conveys the message whilst not giving too much away either. Perfect.

    5/5 *

    * It's not your writing that has me in a tizzy here, more the style I believe. So still a perfect rating.