April

Another downpour
Pelting on the metal roof
Raps in crescendo ~
Incessant the reminder
Lest her nagging slips my mind

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Tankacrostic Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
      Placed 1st
© 1st April 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 4/24/2023 10:15:00 AM
Looking at this one again and loving it.
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2023 6:02:00 AM
Thank you for a second visit, Andrea :) Best regards // paul
Date: 4/23/2023 8:23:00 PM
LOL! Wow!
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2023 6:01:00 AM
I love that 'wow', Kim :) Thank you. // paul
Date: 4/23/2023 12:00:00 PM
Superb! Personification that gives April a dual presence - both natural + human. Top notch. Cheers Brian
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2023 1:27:00 PM
Thank you, Brian...your comments are much appreciated. Regards // paul
Date: 4/22/2023 12:37:00 PM
Wow! Paul, You did a great job with this contest challenge. Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a nice day and weekend;-) Alexis
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2023 3:59:00 AM
What a coincidence, Alexis!! A while ago I read and commented on your latest poem and my initial reaction was also a "Wow"! Thank you for your lovely comments and congrats, my friend. May you too have an enjoyable weekend. // paul
Date: 4/19/2023 10:25:00 PM
A belated congratulation on your 1st place win, Paul.
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2023 3:21:00 AM
Thank you, Suzette. All visits, including yours, are truly appreciated :) Regards // paul
Date: 4/17/2023 5:04:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Paul! A fun read of this Tanka Acrostic poem. Have a great week, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2023 5:21:00 AM
I'm pleased that you found these few lines to your liking, Bill...thank you and have a nice day. Regards // paul
Date: 4/13/2023 7:50:00 AM
lol i like this, always good to see a different take on a theme - congrats on your joint 1st place in the contest! :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2023 5:11:00 AM
Thank you, Charlotte; it is a pleasure to share the top podium with you :) Best regards // paul
Date: 4/10/2023 8:20:00 AM
LOL - cute and imaginative. Congratulations on your win! :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2023 5:05:00 AM
Thank you for the congrats and delightful comments, Linda. Have a lovely day! // paul
Date: 4/9/2023 12:18:00 PM
- Congratulations, Paul on a humorous and unique winning poem - hugs
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Date: 4/19/2023 4:50:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Anne-Lise....thank you and have a lovely day Hugs // paul
Date: 4/9/2023 8:08:00 AM
Wonderful imagery , sound and emotions at play dear Paul ! Your magical mind at work here ! Big congratulations on your win . Hugs and blessings, Susan :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2023 3:24:00 AM
Thank you for the lovely feedback and congrats, dear Susan. Warm regards, hugs and blessings being sent your way, my friend! // paul
Date: 4/8/2023 9:21:00 PM
"Lest her nagging slips my mind" - Very beautiful acrostic. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/19/2023 2:18:00 AM
Thank you fort reading and commenting, Christuraj. Regards // paul
Date: 4/8/2023 1:50:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful "APRIL" write. "Happy Easter" with blessings...................
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Date: 4/19/2023 1:18:00 AM
Thank you, Paula. I hope you had an enjoyable Easter; I spent mine in Italy. ~ Regards & blessings // paul
Date: 4/8/2023 10:57:00 AM
If i could put a top of the top, this one is it. i absolutely loved this, paul. Congrats for first place.
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Date: 4/11/2023 11:49:00 AM
What a pleasant surprise after coming back from holiday! This year my family & I spent our Easter in Rome....hectic but very enjoyable! Thank you for the top placement and awesome comments, Andrea. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 4/3/2023 6:55:00 AM
This is funny and clever, Paul. That last line cracked me uo. LOL A joy to read today my friend:)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2023 7:47:00 AM
Glad I managed to elicit a smile/laugh, Danny :) Thank you for your pleasant comments. Regards, my friend. // paul
Date: 4/2/2023 11:42:00 AM
Great twist in the last two lines. Such a fun poem to read. It made me smile. Awesome contest entry
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2023 2:23:00 PM
Thank you, Rhoda. Sometimes poetic license gives me a hand, and I must stress that the 'nagging' lady does not refer to anyone in particular :) Regards // paul
Date: 4/2/2023 6:09:00 AM
Good Morning Paul. Hello. It was an honor turning to your page seeing and reading such a fine poetic entry that has voice and tone attached. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent and execution. Truly. Enjoy the morning and day. Blessings to you and April too. (smile)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2023 2:10:00 PM
Hi Lisa! I like the new avatar :) The honour is mine to have you stopping by with such lovely comments, my friend. May you enjoy the week ahead. Warm regards & blessings // paul
Date: 4/2/2023 4:32:00 AM
Good writing, and mysterious about "her" ( nature, rain, even that special her). Yes, happy Easter & awe, wonder, uniqueness of His resurrection. The only "founder" of faiths -- who rose up from the grave! Hallelujah
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Date: 4/2/2023 12:32:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting in your own unique way, Anil. Happy Easter & Blessings to you too, my friend. // paul
Date: 4/2/2023 2:23:00 AM
Great metaphor in this lovely rain poem, Paul:)
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Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2023 2:59:00 AM
Thank you, Jo, for this lovely Sunday visit. Have a blessed day, my friend. Regards // paul
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