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I wake to the smell of homebrewed coffee and fresh toasted bread. Then, her missing scent suddenly strikes home… The recurring dream. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Tableau Poetry Contest Hosted by Joseph May Placed 2nd 20th March 2021 The Tableau poetry form was created by Emily Romano. It consists of one or more verses, each having six lines. Each line should have five syllables.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/20/2024 5:49:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. Hi. I turned to this entry at random do to the title because it is cold everywhere. Contest aside because your entry stands on its own but congratulations of a marvelous placement. I found your entry beautiful with reflection and emotion. All poetic elements are attached. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. It was an honor turning to your page. Happy New. Have a wonderful morning. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2024 7:43:00 AM

Good morning Lisa. I often imitate you by clicking on random poems, though usually it's the title that piques my curiosity. Thank you for stopping by with pleasant and insightful comments. ~ I wish you a lovely blessed weekend // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 4/9/2021 12:18:00 PM

boy, such a powerful write in so few lines

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:56:00 AM

Glad you liked it, Jack. Best regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/5/2021 6:16:00 PM

Hello Paul ... tells so much in so few lines that are written as a tableau - well done Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:57:00 AM

Thank you, Lindsay. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/5/2021 2:23:00 PM

This little gem is so moving and impactful Paul. Congratulations on your deserving win. I hope you had a beautiful Easter. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:21:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and Easter wishes, Connie (even if I'm reading this somewhat late in the day ~ still trying to catch up...had a lot on my plate lately). Regards & Blessings // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/5/2021 11:58:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul. Poignant and touching! You have incredible mastery of creating powerful images with a few strokes. Best wishes ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:26:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, Mala; your insightful feedback is appreciated. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/4/2021 11:11:00 AM

A sad but significant write, still dreamy and sleepy the aroma wafts your way until fully awake when reality sets in. Well penned my friend and congrats on your win. Warm regard,s hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:32:00 AM

You are seeing the poem the way it formed in my mind, Jenny! Thank you for reading and for the congrats, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/30/2021 8:06:00 PM

Dear Paul, you wield incredible power with a few strokes of your poignant pen. Potent emotional imagery squeezes my heart in the most eloquent way. I'm always amazed at the impactful nature of your brevity. I see congratulations are in order and rightly so. Warmest wishes and hugs, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. It so happens that I am also amazed....at the delightful way in which you comment on people's work (mine included). I hope you are keeping well, my friend. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/27/2021 9:41:00 PM

Wow! So very sentimental and touching. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/11/2021 8:33:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda. A pleasure to have you visiting; hope you are keeping well. ~ Best regards // paul

David Mohn

Date: 3/26/2021 3:57:00 PM

I love this Paul...has a powerfully poignant feel. Congratulations :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, David. All the best // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/26/2021 2:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a "Wonderful" write, picture and meal you have here. Have a blessed day/weekend...............

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Hope you too are enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/26/2021 1:36:00 PM

Hi Paul, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a great day and weekend:-)Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Alexis :) In fact I have just replied (belatedly) to your lovely comments. Have a lovely weekend, my friend. // paul

Joseph May

Date: 3/26/2021 1:17:00 PM

Very nicely done Paul, Congrats on your win..

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 2:03:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Pleased to be on your winners' list. The Plateau form can be very inspiring. Looking forward to a repeat :) Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/26/2021 11:31:00 AM

Jolted from a dream so perfectly expressed Paul - "her missing scent" is such a powerful picture of dream versus reality. Congratulations on your win! Hope you are well.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Sam. Some dreams strike home more than reality! Best regards and stay safe! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/26/2021 9:24:00 AM

oh, this is so special, Paul. I really like how you did your tableau. Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 2:12:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I've had little time for writing lately, but somehow managed to squeeze in this one! Regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 3/25/2021 9:42:00 PM

Waking to the reality that she's no longer there. A dreadful feeling. Great poem, Paul. Saved to my favorites to read again. Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 8:38:00 AM

Thank you, Angela; both your feedback and the fav are much appreciated. Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/24/2021 8:40:00 PM

Paul, Know those smells so well. Though the cold can be hard to dispel. The coffee and toast; life lived. In dream, her scent; life missed. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:18:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Richard. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/24/2021 11:51:00 AM

Nice penning Paul, lovely thoughts putting one think of a coffee and cake! Take care, blessings,Gordon

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:07:00 AM

Thank you, Gordon. Regards & Blessings being sent your way. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/23/2021 6:10:00 PM

Truly great effect given in such a short piece my friend. Certainly made me hungry. I am going to eat a slice of chocolate cake now after reading that and seeing that delicious pic. God bless..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 11:01:00 AM

Excuse my late reply, Robert. Catching up is no joke, as you well know! I hope I'm not the cause of excessive cholesterol, my friend :) ~ Take care & Best regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/23/2021 11:27:00 AM

My pleasure Paul. Thanks for your thoughtful comment on my “Fresh Paint” Poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 1:59:00 PM

It was MY pleasure, too, Richard :) Have a nice & productive weekend. // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/23/2021 9:41:00 AM

WoW! Paul, You described the photo and so much more. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 3/26/2021 1:58:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I'm still savouring your 'solitude' offering! Your muse had a field day :) ~ Warm regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/22/2021 8:58:00 PM

Deep and touching, Paul, very well written, you are a master at short forms:)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2021 8:03:00 AM

You are too kind, Jo...thank you!! Regards & blessings // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/22/2021 6:39:00 AM

Oooh, this is impactful. You used your five lines with great effect.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2021 8:02:00 AM

Pleased you liked it, Richard. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/21/2021 2:48:00 AM

Well done Paul. This is filled with unexpressed emotion. A super write. 4Thanks for sharing. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2021 7:47:00 AM

Thank you for your feedback and the 'like', Judy. I appreciate your visit, considering you are still nursing a bad leg! ~ Regards & Blessings // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/20/2021 6:53:00 PM

A lovely write, Paul! I enjoyed reading it. Blessings, Kim M

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2021 7:39:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Lovely to have you stopping by. Hope you are keeping well. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/20/2021 2:25:00 PM

Such vivid imagery Paul, the twist at the end is sad:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2021 7:23:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. As you can see I answer a few comments every day; time is never on my side! Hope you are all keeping well. Hugs // paul