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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

birdhaiku

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/12/2024 8:09:00 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)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2024 1:27:00 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/16/2021 12:59:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2021 3:25:00 AM

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

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/8/2021 5:26:00 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...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2021 5:45:00 AM

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

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/4/2021 12:54:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2021 2:46:00 PM

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

Akkina Downing

Date: 2/3/2021 9:09:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2021 2:56:00 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/31/2021 11:51:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2021 2:58:00 PM

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

Jack Horne

Date: 1/26/2021 12:38:00 PM

oh, love this clever one, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2021 3:03:00 PM

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

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/24/2021 2:05:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/6/2021 1:56:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2021 2:02:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/6/2021 1:55:00 PM

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

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/24/2021 3:41:00 AM

Creative way to go with this winner. Congrats. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 11:55:00 AM

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

Jan Allison

Date: 1/23/2021 12:55:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 10:28:00 AM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2021 11:40:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 11:56:00 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/23/2021 11:31:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 12:35:00 PM

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

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/23/2021 2:21:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 10:31:00 AM

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

Eve Roper

Date: 1/22/2021 7:29:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 10:30:00 AM

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

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/22/2021 5:30:00 PM

Congratulations on the win Paul! Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 12:36:00 PM

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

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/22/2021 4:10:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 12:37:00 PM

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

Angela Crabtree

Date: 1/22/2021 12:25:00 PM

Beautiful words, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 12:37:00 PM

Thank you, Angela. All the best // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/22/2021 11:33:00 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.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2021 12:54:00 PM

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