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long turbulent nights galloping horses roam the prairies of my mind - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: The Troika Sponsor: John Lawless © 2nd January 2017

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/21/2017 3:48:00 PM

Ohh Paul, such eloquent and elegant imagery of graceful dark bodies with flying manes, tails with sounds of hooves rhythmic, like heartbeats, galloping thru the veils of darkness towards the morning light.. Sleepless nights are never fun but your captivating Haiku makes it sound so beautiful and it enchants my imagination my friend.. Beautifully done!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2017 4:13:00 PM

Eloquence and grace are to be found in your awesome comments, Susan...a poem in themselves! Thank you. Fortunately I do not usually suffer from restless nights, but I have been a victim a few times. ~ Warm regards & good night (here it's 11.13 pm) // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 2/24/2017 5:08:00 PM

I love this..your words so well understood for a restless mind..beautiful writing..a fave :-) blessings, lynn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2017 7:01:00 AM

Thank you, Lynn; both the spot on comments and the fave are appreciated :) Warm regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 2/7/2017 8:48:00 AM

Wonderful Paul, such elegance in the last 2 lines. Hoping this finds you well, warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2017 12:21:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Laura. Pleased to have you stopping by. Warm regards // paul

Deborah Burch

Date: 1/5/2017 10:12:00 PM

I can hear the thunder of the herds!! ;) Well done Paul!! Thanks for your visit. Always good to hear from you. Big Hugggs. Deb

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2017 12:56:00 PM

Just imagine hearing that 'thunder' all night long!!Thank you for a pleasant visit, Deborah:) Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/5/2017 11:57:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Paul - Beautiful in words and pictures - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2017 12:30:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Hugs // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/3/2017 3:52:00 PM

You described my sometimes restless mind w/such accuracy, Paul. An excellent tristich. Hmmm, may have to try this form. Very Yoda-like. Gallop on w/your mighty steed of a pen, my friend. Happy New Year. Love and best wishes to you.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2017 3:59:00 PM

Hi Freddie! I was not sure whether this poem qualifies as a haiku, so I preferred to call it a tristich. Glad you found excellence in it! A happy and blessed new year to you, too, my friend. Regards // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 1/3/2017 2:37:00 PM

I have no idea what a troika is, and I'm personally no good at Haiku...but hooves in the title drew me in, and I am not disappointed! This is beautiful and pure like horses themselves:)...of course I love pix!! Happy New Year:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2017 3:42:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Chris! I know that you like animals, especially horses, so I understand why you succumbed to temptation:) So pleased to see you back in action...have a most happy and blessed new year!! Regards // paul

Chris Green

Date: 1/3/2017 9:34:00 AM

Really nice Paul. Sometimes there is no other way to calm those thoughts stampedes except to write them out.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2017 3:29:00 PM

Unfortunately some sleepless nights are uncontrollable! I am sure that there are many who can relate to such an inconvenience. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/3/2017 6:25:00 AM

Have those nights occasionally..LOL..Thanks for stopping by..This reads like a winner to me...Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2017 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Sara; lovely to have you stopping by:) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/3/2017 3:10:00 AM

Sadly true sometimes, beautifully expressed, Paul:) have a blessed year ahead:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2017 3:18:00 PM

So glad you like it, Jo:) Thank you. May you too have a happy and blessed new year! Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/2/2017 8:16:00 PM

That's usually about the time I reach for a sleeping pill:) Wonderful imagery, Paul. Happy New Year, sir.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 3:24:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel. ~ Happy New Year to you, too! Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/2/2017 8:10:00 PM

I love the phrase "prairies of my mind". Splendid Haiku, Paul. Good luck in the contest, and happy new year!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:53:00 PM

I love your complimentary comments, Agnes :) Thank you! May the new year bring you all that your heart wishes for, including lots of inspiration! Regards // paul

Doug Vinson

Date: 1/2/2017 7:36:00 PM

Admirable scope, Paul. : )

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:44:00 PM

Thank you, Doug. I wonder if there is any Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve left in that bottle :) Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/2/2017 6:29:00 PM

love it! this deserves a top spot in the contest, paul...(too bad i'm not judging!)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:31:00 PM

I'll put you on the judging panel anytime, Ilene :) Thank you for the faith you show in this 3 liner! Regards // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 1/2/2017 5:08:00 PM

Fantastic Paul...definitely has hooves

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, Tim; glad you enjoyed! Regards // paul

John Fleming

Date: 1/2/2017 4:48:00 PM

Not bad, Paul...In fact - Pretty damned good! All the very best...And good luck in the contest. :) john

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:14:00 PM

Enjoyed your pleasant visit, John...thank you :) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2017 4:44:00 PM

Very descriptive - I think John will love this one Paul! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2017 2:13:00 PM

Hi Jan...I offer you a warm welcome, being my first visitor:) Thank you for reading and liking! Hugs // paul