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Beneath the shade of pinnate leaves I catch a glimpse, a swirling haze... an agile penché – a dash of graceful pirouettes. Then like a flash, with a glissade the whirling wind exits the stage. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Syllable count: 8-8-6-6-8-8 Prompt word: "Flash" A Hexastich It Contest Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Placed 1st ©26th May, 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/13/2020 4:47:00 PM

Perfect title for a perfect poem ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2020 9:11:00 AM

Many thanks, Angela. Yours too is a perfect comment:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 10/29/2020 12:56:00 PM

love this dynamic write, my friend - so glad to see it was a winner

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2020 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/30/2020 6:08:00 AM

Well done my friend. I remember as a kid, I once saw a whirlwind and decided I would jump in. It was fun until I got dirt in my eyes. LOL I learned pretty quick, not a smart thing to do. Hoping you are well and congratulations on the winning write.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/30/2020 7:29:00 AM

I'm laughing, Danny, cos I too got dirt in my eyes for being daring and presumptuous! Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 8/6/2020 12:51:00 AM

Short and sweet! Congrats Paul. Love it and the watercolor illustration too.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2020 2:15:00 PM

Thank you, Carole. I was lucky to find a visual which fitted well with the words! Best regards, my friend. // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 6/10/2020 1:01:00 PM

Excellent Paul and love the pic. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2020 5:05:00 PM

Thank you lots, Judy. Blessings to you too. // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/4/2020 6:13:00 PM

Congratulations Paul This is a brilliant write, Panagiota xoxo Kudos

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thank yous o much, Panagiota. May you have a lovely weekend // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 6/3/2020 8:49:00 PM

Wonderful write Paul, wow first place in Nette's contest? Well, that is truly a great win, worthy of all the accolades this will garner! I did have to look up penche though lol!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 8:34:00 AM

Thank you, John. Unless people are associated with ballet, certain words/phrases will sound just like Chinese (or French) :) Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 6/1/2020 4:48:00 AM

I can see why this beauty got 1st place. Congratulations Paul. You deserve the highest honour my sweet friend....Maria Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2020 4:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maria! A pleasure to have you visiting from so far away:) Your lovely comments and congrats are truly appreciated, my dear friend. Regards & Hugs // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 6/1/2020 1:22:00 AM

Just beautiful ... as if I was watching a video sans recording ...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2020 4:33:00 PM

Thank you Probir. Best regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/31/2020 8:09:00 PM

Absolutely wonderful imagery and very creative painting my friend. Love the syllable count form. Perfect ending too.. A fav- a true gem...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2020 4:10:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Pleased that you enjoyed. Best regards // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/31/2020 5:52:00 AM

Sometimes it goes pass sailing in the wind...Love the imagery...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2020 3:04:00 PM

Pleased you enjoyed, Arturo; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/30/2020 12:31:00 PM

absolutely delightful imagery Paul - you danced to the top spot with this gem:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:24:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Somehow Nette's contests always bring out the best in me:) Hugs // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/30/2020 12:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. enjoy your win and day..........

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:16:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. I certainly will make the most of this win:) Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/30/2020 11:09:00 AM

I love the extraordinary imagery you have used here Paul. It adds pearls of beauty to your already gorgeous words. Congratulations on your win :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:14:00 PM

Your lovely complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, Aditi...thank you. Best regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/30/2020 11:04:00 AM

goodness paul.. the assonance of this, the rhythm of your poem is one astounding dance!... congrats on your 1st place slot in my contest... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:13:00 PM

Thank so much, Nette; your lovely reaction, insightful comments and top placement have made my day! Your contests never fail to inspire. Hugs // paul

David Mohn

Date: 5/30/2020 10:56:00 AM

congratulations Paul...this is marvelous :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:00:00 PM

Thank you, David. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/30/2020 3:40:00 AM

Back with congratulations

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 7:56:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. I still have to see the winning list. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/30/2020 2:20:00 AM

Great job, Paul. Heartfelt wishes for a win. This is a FAV for me Panagiota Best wishes.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thank you Panagiota. Both your lovely comments and the fav are appreciated. Have a nice day! ~ Best regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 5/30/2020 12:55:00 AM

Well lookie here! I showed up to read some of your lovely poetry...and I'm enjoying every minute. Your writing is wonderful.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 8:02:00 AM

Hi good day to you, Rhoda! It's lovely to see you back on Soup. Thank you for reading, liking and commenting. Hope you have a lovely and rewarding weekend. ~ Regards // paul

John Watt

Date: 5/30/2020 12:54:00 AM

Excellent imagery of the wind, Paul. I enjoyed all the ballet references. Congratulations on your #1 win ~ John

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 9:13:00 AM

Your feedback and congrats are truly appreciated, John. Best regards // paul

Jenish Somadas

Date: 5/29/2020 11:15:00 PM

Wow..Poetry at its best..Beauty is your chosen words, which is creating magical emotions in readers hearts..Congrats Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 9:12:00 AM

Thank you for a most lovely reaction to my poem, Jenish...and for the congrats. ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/29/2020 11:08:00 AM

Your penche, your pirouettes, your glissade make for a poetic flash dance extraordinaire! What a swirling agile whirl wind! Well penned dear friend, Warm regards and hugs Paul, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2020 3:21:00 PM

Thank you, Jenny. We have a ballerina in the family, so those ballet movements have become part of the household vocabulary:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/29/2020 9:11:00 AM

Very well written, loved the swirling haze:)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2020 2:30:00 PM

Thank you, Jo. Hope my poem didn't make you all dizzy:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/28/2020 6:22:00 PM

Lovely write, Paul, good luck in the contest. I think Nette pick a few hard words to use. Hug Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I forgot what other words Nette provided; my eyes fell on the first one and it straight away tempted my imagination:) Take care & Hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/28/2020 4:30:00 PM

I love this, Paul! I can imagine the lovely dance of nature. Your poem is my favorite entry that I've read for this contest and I am sending it to my faves...xx Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2020 5:59:00 PM

Thank you for the very lovely complimentary remarks and the fav, Rhonda....very much appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul