Haiku Sensei

Like spring, friendship warms.
A haiku challenge flies forth.
Two poets find joy.

Written for the May 2020 Pairing Contest. Full details can also be found here.

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Sephocolys

Sephocolys #1 · May 7th, 2020 · 1 · ·

That is some beautiful poetry you've got there, I hope it gets on the popular list! Even if it doesn't, I'll let you know here and now, that you are an amazing poet.

Impossible Numbers

Impossible Numbers #2 · May 7th, 2020 · 1 · ·

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Ha, that's definitely not a compliment I hear every day. While I myself am not predicting a big turnout (it isn't the usual kind of fic I write, among other factors), nevertheless I'm grateful! Thank you for your kind words.

Nailah

Nailah #3 · May 7th, 2020 · 2 · ·

Very unique pair of ponies, with a very unique way of telling a story. Beautiful.

Impossible Numbers

Impossible Numbers #4 · May 7th, 2020 · 1 · ·

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Thank you for a lovely comment. Always a pleasure to read what others think.

It still surprises me how much of this came to my mind fully formed. Once I made the initial connection between one's eastern poetry and the other's eastern-styled origins, the story's direction (how to write it, what to write about, and so on) seemed amazingly obvious from there.

It's not often that happens, but given what a pain writing can be, it's always welcome when it does!

Trump

Trump #5 · May 7th, 2020 · 1 · ·

Beautiful! Inspired! Thoughtful!

Art de Triomphe

Art de Triomphe #6 · May 8th, 2020 · 3 · ·

Brilliant. Have never seen a story that is entirely poetic. And the marked difference between Kettle Corn's writing and MIstmane's is very impressive. Not sure about the other entries in the contest, but this should receive high marks.

Impossible Numbers

Impossible Numbers #7 · May 8th, 2020 · · ·

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Three magic words. I love it!

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Not sure about the other entries in the contest, but this should receive high marks.

Ah, one can hope, but my sixth sense tells me there'll be some stiff competition as the month goes by.

And the marked difference between Kettle Corn's writing and MIstmane's is very impressive.

Thanks! Mistmane's side gave me the most trouble, since I was trying to portray someone who'd be a more advanced poet than an enthusiastic child like Kettle Corn. I also aimed to have their styles blend a bit near the end, with Mistmane relaxing her approach enough to be more forthcoming, while Kettle Corn pushes herself to be more inventive.

And, of course, thank you both very much for the comments. After a bit of a hiatus on my part, it's a very encouraging gift!

CoffeeMinion

CoffeeMinion #8 · May 9th, 2020 · 1 · ·

This is quite beautiful. Not at all what I would expect to find in ponyfic, but then it’s always had room for surprises, just as with the show itself. And it’s exciting to see late-season characters being lavished with this kind of development.

Also:

Saké to me

That one got me laugh-in.

Impossible Numbers

Impossible Numbers #9 · May 9th, 2020 · 1 · ·

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That's one reason why I took part in the Time Action Glory Challenge: given what creativity this fandom's pulled off, it's a shame to see it also leave stones unturned, especially for characters in later seasons. Both of these characters here have been languishing for a long time already.

Impossible Numbers

Impossible Numbers #10 · May 10th, 2020 · 1 · ·

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Thank you, sweet critic!
Your praise is inspiration
To keep writing more.

Goodness, haikus are addictive, aren't they? I'll need an intervention soon. Yes, I wanted to keep the story as focused as possible, partly as a challenge, and not least because a whole story written in poems can wear out its welcome. Thank you once again for a generous comment!