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A Gargoyle Tanka

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water spurting from a gargoyle spout… I am drawn to the gurgling of a baby in his mother’s arms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - © 20th January 2020 [Published in Cattails Spring/April issue 2020 p. 86] Editor’s choice: The hinge of the poem by Paul Callus is a homophony - gargoyle and gurgle. The similar sound reveals a distinction between a hideous gargoyle and an innocent baby, but the baby if it cries - spouts water - can also look like a gargoyle. However, this is circumvented by the mother’s care so the poem begins in the ugly but ends in Madonna-like serenity and centres on the implied but absent fountain - of tears or of life and love. Sonam Chhoki - - - - - - - - - -

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/15/2020 10:13:00 AM

I really like the way you have brought together a gargoyle with a baby. Very creative! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2020 11:02:00 AM

Thank you, once again Angela. I appreciate your visits and support. I've been enjoying your poems, too. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 5/7/2020 2:16:00 PM

I really love gargoyles & enjoyed this immensely, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2020 4:41:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking my friend. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/5/2020 9:19:00 PM

Your artistry shines in the pleasing depths of this beautiful piece, Paul. Your consummate talent knows no bounds! I enjoyed the Editor's note and I applaud you for being published. What a joy! :)) Congratulations, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2020 5:02:00 PM

Thank you on all counts dear Susan. Your visits and encouraging comments are truly appreciated. Warm regards & Hugs // paul.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/5/2020 9:14:00 AM

Excellent Paul. Many congrats on a job well done. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 5/5/2020 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, Judy. Blessings to you, too. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/3/2020 2:08:00 PM

I really like this. And wow, big congrats on it being published.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 4:21:00 PM

Thank you on both counts, Andrea. Always a pleasure to witness your reaction! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/29/2020 11:45:00 PM

Like the poem, Paul. Congratulations on it being published.. Hugs eve

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 4:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve. Hope you are keeping well and safe :) Hugs // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/29/2020 5:25:00 PM

An interesting write that was so well done Paul... I like the way in which you view things with an open mind in order to see it's innocence and beauty. This world needs more people like you, my friend!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 4:30:00 PM

You are too generous dear Kelly. Thank you for the lovely feedback and continued support. ~ Regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 4/29/2020 4:51:00 AM

Congrats Paul Callus! It is a wonderful poem, background, and your achievement. shalom, shalom Apostle of poetry. Anil Deo

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 4:19:00 PM

Your complimentary words are most welcome, Anil...thank you! Peace be with you. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/27/2020 11:48:00 AM

Wow! Glad to have read the footnote. This is so deep... and beautiful. I'm so proud of you for getting published.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 4:11:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend. At least the time I have been putting in to master these short Japanese forms is starting to bear fruit. Hugs & Goodnight [ps...still have to read your mail]

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/27/2020 2:08:00 AM

We tend to think of babies as little angels ... but one mustn't disregard their gargoyle nature, too! A quite unique tanka (and a big congratulations on being published ... that is always exciting!)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 2:36:00 PM

Thank you, Timothy; as usual your meaningful honest feedback is truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2020 7:56:00 PM

I immediately made the connection you expressed in your note but certainly could never explain it nearly as well as So am. I see why this was published. Kudos Paul! This Tanka is splendid! xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 5/2/2020 1:46:00 PM

Thank you for your generosity, Connie. Tanka has become one of my fav poetry forms. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/25/2020 11:44:00 AM

Congratulations my dear friend - so happy and proud of your poem being published. a worthy honor for a worthy and talented poet. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2020 11:44:00 AM

Thank you, Jenny; you are too kind:) ~Warm regards & hugs // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 4/24/2020 3:55:00 PM

Well done my friend. Great pic. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 5/2/2020 1:41:00 PM

Thank you dear Judy. Regards & Blessings // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/24/2020 3:36:00 PM

Congrats Paul--kudos for publication of your poem and the splendid note the editor wrote. Your talent shines.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/2/2020 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. Your lovely comments are appreciated. Regards // paul