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A 'Sanford-style tanka - A PICTURE PROMPT' Contest sponsored by Suzette Richards

A 'Sanford-style tanka - A PICTURE PROMPT' Contest sponsored by Suzette Richards. ~ Placed 1st

a summer storm


a summer storm
dazzles with a splash 
of inspiration
a pluviophile’s
sudden epiphany

stormtanka

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FJ Thomas

Date: 7/22/2025 10:11:00 AM

Just wanted to reread. It can be quite the muse for me :) Calming and peaceful, yet invigorating and powerful. Hello Paul :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/5/2025 11:49:00 AM

Dear Paul, as a rain lover, I relish the beauty, peace and gray mood of a rainy day.. and the poignant creative mood it can so easily inspire. Your poetic artistry and intellect shines in this dazzling piece. Beautiful brevity, as always, my inspiring friend. Congratulations for your 1st place success in Suzette's contest. I appreciate your wonderful presence, and I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 3/2/2025 10:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your first placing dear Paul on thsi brilliant piece. I must admit though I am not a pluviophile lol, though it is most welcome when needed. You must have noticed that I havent been on FB for a while now. Weirdly they suspended my acct saying I hadnt followed guidelines on Instragram. What a joke, seeing that I havent posted anything on Instragram for over 2 years. I can only assume my acct has been hacked, in which case I am not at all eager to have it reopened. Hope you and your family are doing well? Take care now. Love and Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2025 1:58:00 PM

Thank you dear Maria for reaching out through Soup. FB has been playing me up as well, accusing me of spam, breaking rules, etc. and then deleting my posts. I always try to plead my case, but nothing comes out of it. I hope things will turn out positively for you. Fingers crossed! Love & Hugs coming your way, my friend. // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/25/2025 8:34:00 AM

Congratylatobs Paul. Love this plus your use ot the Pluviophiile and you imafe, Pangie

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2025 1:48:00 PM

Thank you Pangie, and pls excuse the late reply; time is never on my side! Take care my friend. //paul

FJ Thomas

Date: 2/24/2025 10:23:00 PM

There are few things that electrify my very being like a storm... it is as if I crave it. Hello my friend ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2025 1:38:00 PM

Hi Flo :) Thank you for stopping by. We don't cross paths that often, but I can assure you that you are not forgotten :) Best regards // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 2/17/2025 4:24:00 PM

Paul ….. enveloping one in your powerful evocative words is one of your many gifts . Thank you for enveloping me !! I have missed you . Congratulations on your first place win . Love and blessed health , Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2025 1:12:00 PM

Thank you for this lovely visit, Susan; your comments and congrats are truly appreciated....you too have been missed; life has been hectic and full of mixed surprises. I hope all is well in your part of the wood :) ~ Warm regards, hugs and blessing my dear friend // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/7/2025 8:47:00 PM

You penned a very creative Tanka. It deserves a first place win. I've missed you and wanted to see what you were up to, say hi. I pray you have been well and kind to yourself. Hugs ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2025 1:23:00 PM

Thank you for this lovely surprise, CayCay! Your presence on Soup had been missed these past couple of years, though even I have been taking short breaks now & again! Life has been sweet/sour, but I'm not grumbling :) Take care & Hugs, my friend // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/25/2025 1:14:00 AM

Brilliant! As is everything you write. Congrats on your placement and thanks for your visit.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2025 3:43:00 PM

Thank you dear Eileen; you are too kind! Warm regards // paul

Craig Cornish

Date: 1/21/2025 6:09:00 AM

You're truly a master of the short form Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2025 3:42:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and generosity, Craig. Best regards // paul

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 1/18/2025 11:23:00 PM

Summer storm spiritual moment of clarity and inspiration.Like the poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2025 2:51:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Akham; your visit and comments are appreciated. // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/16/2025 9:40:00 AM

' a summer storm dazzles with a splash of inspiration. ' Yes it does, in so many wonderful ways. I love everything about the rain, and you've painted such a beautiful scene with your words. I'm looking forward to some warmer weather, and the moment when, rain falls in my world. Congratulations on your win, my dear sweet friend. Sending smiles and hugs your way. :) Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2025 2:44:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely, pleasant feedback, Brandy. I hope that by now your wishes for warmth & rain have come true. We've been experiencing both in Malta. ~ Regards & Hugs my dear friend // paul

Suzette Richards

Date: 1/11/2025 11:59:00 PM

I feel compelled to comment: I have used the word 'pluvial' in my sonnet 'Autumn' (not posted here on PS), and as an example of a perfect rhyme in one of my articles. I am rather fond of rain, therefore this poem resonated with me, Paul. Thanks for a lovely entry for the challenge.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/13/2025 5:28:00 AM

I appreciate your personal contribution to my poem, Suzette. Thank you for liking and placing it high. ~ All the best for 2025! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/8/2025 1:17:00 PM

Congrats. I really like this one , Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2025 2:53:00 PM

Thank you Andrea; pleased to be sharing the podium with you :) Goodnight

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/8/2025 1:14:00 PM

wonderful poem, paul, and thanks for increasing my vocabulary - i had to look it up, too...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2025 2:57:00 PM

Thank you for liking...and for your honesty, Ilene :) I love the rain, as long as it's not causing any damage! ~ Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/8/2025 8:13:00 AM

- Excellent ... Congratulations on your win, Paul :) - hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2025 3:07:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise :) hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/8/2025 7:48:00 AM

Like Tom I was scratching my head until I looked it up lol, I like a bit of rain but In moderation. Hope your new year is off to a good start Paul. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2025 9:42:00 PM

Sorry to hear that Paul, I hope you are soon on the road to recovery. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2025 3:22:00 PM

Thank you for your pleasant visit, Tom. The last week of the old year and the 1st week if the new year both joined forces...and gifted me with Conjunctivitis!! // paul