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A Cardinal

a red cardinal

flies down on the silent grave - 

the time for closure


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For the contest of Tania Kitchin
19th January, 2021
Placed 3rd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2021

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April 12, 2024 at 8:09 AM

Hello Paul. Good Morning. This is powerful vivid and more. I believe in cardinals and their existence and their purpose of blessings etc. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent and for share the blessing of the red male cardinal. Have a wonderful day and weekend. Peace and Blessings always (smile)

April 14, 2024 at 1:27 AM

Your encouraging comments are truly appreciated, Lisa...thank you and have a blessed Sunday. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

February 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Your a beautiful haiku fills the heart with hope Paul. Congratulations on your win! A fave! Blessings xxoo

February 21, 2021 at 3:25 AM

Thank you on all counts, Connie. Your lovely comments are appreciated, my friend. Hugs // paul

February 8, 2021 at 5:26 PM

I do so truly love this fine haiku. As it sings and the cardinal is my favorite bird--with its red plumage and great beauty. God bless.... A fav...

February 15, 2021 at 5:45 AM

Thank you, Robert. Always pleased to have you stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

February 4, 2021 at 12:54 AM

Great haiku Paul, hope not a permanent closure. Stay Safe. Harry

February 4, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Thank you, Harry. All the best my friend. // paul

February 3, 2021 at 9:09 PM

I just want to congratulate you on your win, Paul. Amazing :)

February 4, 2021 at 2:56 PM

You are too kind, Akkina...thank you. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

January 31, 2021 at 11:51 AM

If he is a good Catholic he may be visited upon by two Cardinals. ;0)

February 4, 2021 at 2:58 PM

If he's Maltese he'll probably be Catholic (whether practicing or not)!! Thank you for your pleasant visit, Richard. // paul

January 26, 2021 at 12:38 PM

oh, love this clever one, Paul

February 4, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Thank you, Jack. Excuse the late reply...I'm always playing 'catching up'! Regards // paul

January 24, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Hi Paul, What a well written haiku with imagery and flow. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

February 6, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments and congrats, Alexis. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 24, 2021 at 2:02 PM

wow, this one is REALLY good. Congrats on your win, Paul.

February 6, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Your words are as welcome as a cardinal's visit :) Regards // paul

January 24, 2021 at 3:41 AM

Creative way to go with this winner. Congrats. Sara

January 24, 2021 at 11:55 AM

Thank you, Sara. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

January 23, 2021 at 12:55 PM

Dropping back with many congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

January 24, 2021 at 10:28 AM

Thank you, Jan. Regards to all. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 23, 2021 at 11:40 AM

- Congratulations on your winning haiku, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

January 24, 2021 at 11:56 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Congratulations being also sent your way :) Hugs // paul

Paula Goldsmith

January 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love the red birds. A wonderful write and picture. Have a blessed day.................

January 24, 2021 at 12:35 PM

Thank you, Paula. Regards & blessings to you, too. // paul

January 23, 2021 at 2:21 AM

Such a good Haiku, Paul, showing them as a symbol of a lost loved one, Congratulations on your placement.

January 24, 2021 at 10:31 AM

Thank you for the comments & congrats, Jenna. Best regards // paul

January 22, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Paul, I was a pleased to read your Haiku with great imagery and flow . Congratulations on your winning write. Hugs Eve

January 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Thank you, Eve. I enjoyed your winning entry, too :) Hugs // paul

Linda Alice Fowler

January 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Congratulations on the win Paul! Linda

January 24, 2021 at 12:36 PM

Thank you, Linda. Pleased to have you next to me on the podium :) Regards // paul

January 22, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your beautiful haiku!

January 24, 2021 at 12:37 PM

Thank you, Tania. You had several lovely entries to choose from! Regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

January 22, 2021 at 12:25 PM

Beautiful words, Paul :)

January 24, 2021 at 12:37 PM

Thank you, Angela. All the best // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

January 22, 2021 at 11:33 AM

This bird landing on a tomb stone is unbelievable and it almost looks as if the bird is saying a prayer or giving its blessing and in so doing, shows the time is here for closure. Superb write!Warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jenny.

January 24, 2021 at 12:54 PM

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Jenny. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Warm regards & hugs // paul

January 21, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Beautiful

January 24, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Thank you, David. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 21, 2021 at 2:54 AM

- I've never seen this bird ... but beautiful - Excellent haiku, Paul :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

January 21, 2021 at 1:07 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. I enjoyed your choice of birds. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

January 20, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Picture perfect Poem perfect Absolutely beautiful

January 21, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Thank you so much, Akkina! Congrats for your PM gift! :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 20, 2021 at 2:48 PM

this is magnifico, Paul!!! Love those red and blue birds she has us writing about!

January 21, 2021 at 12:54 PM

Thank you, Andrea; we learn more as we go along..:) Regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh

January 20, 2021 at 6:02 AM

Lovely... a blessing . God bless you dear friend

January 20, 2021 at 12:16 PM

Thank you, Gina. Regards & Blessings // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Hello Paul the Cardinal is a beautiful bird with a red comb. Their song is beautifullu sang. regards Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu

January 21, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Hello Paul, we have these birds in Canada. Regards Darlene

January 20, 2021 at 12:11 PM

I agree with you, Darlene...indeed, very beautiful. Thank you for visiting. Regards // paul

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