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A Hiku Haiku

clinging

to fond memories -

an orphan girl

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A Brian Strand
Hiku Contest
           Placed 1st
Posted 20th February 2022

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Sara Kendrick

May 1, 2022 at 4:52 AM

Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sad that this exists and a pity that it has and does happen. Thank God that my parents chose to adopt me. Sara

Paul Callus

May 1, 2022 at 10:04 AM

Manu times adoptive parents are a blessing in disguise, Sara. Glad your personal experience has been a positive one. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

April 22, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Paul this is so powerful. These short poems are suppose to invoke one's imagination and image, and this sure does that.

Paul Callus

May 1, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Thank you for coming back for a second read, Harry. Your comments are most welcome. Regards // paul

Anil Deo

March 14, 2022 at 8:19 PM

It can cover so much ground, so many truths, this Hiku haiku. How have u been Brother Paul, apostle of warmth? Shalom shalom in Jesus

Paul Callus

April 16, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Glad you liked my humble little haiku, Anil. Life has been ultra busy! My voyages can't be compared to the Apostle's!! Regards and peace to you, my friend. // paul

Debra L Brown

March 11, 2022 at 4:19 PM

Outstanding, Haku Paul. Congratulations on your win. Blessings ~ Debra

Paul Callus

April 16, 2022 at 12:11 PM

Thank you, Debra. Enjoy the weekend // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

March 8, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Well won Paul. You touch us with these few words.

Paul Callus

April 16, 2022 at 11:17 AM

Pleased you enjoyed it, Scott. All the best, my friend. // paul

Harry Horsman

March 7, 2022 at 8:38 PM

LOvely Paul, yet so much sadness in there too. Congratulations in contest.

Paul Callus

April 16, 2022 at 11:03 AM

Thank you, Harry. Best regards // paul

Jack Horne

March 4, 2022 at 8:05 AM

this is so tender & touching

Paul Callus

March 7, 2022 at 6:53 AM

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

Heidi Sands

March 1, 2022 at 12:14 PM

I just see this now and it is so touching. Well done :)

Paul Callus

March 7, 2022 at 7:04 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Both this haiku and the present world situation touch those who care. ~ Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

February 27, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Putting my arms around her…holding her in hope of a better future…truly! Great work, Paul!

Paul Callus

March 7, 2022 at 7:34 AM

I love your tender comments, Kim.....thank you. Best regards // paul

Lisa Ricci

February 23, 2022 at 10:19 AM

Hello Paul - Hi. Oh the humanity of it all. This is so sad and can bring tears to a reader reading this and seeing the scene and the little fallen angel. Thank you always for sharing. Bless the little fallen angel and blessings to you as well. Take care.

Paul Callus

February 26, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Thank you for the insightful comments, Lisa. How can one not feel for such a "little fallen angel"!! Warm regards // paul

Harry Horsman

February 22, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Oh yes, Paul to have tasted of that which there are happy memories, is so hard. LOve the poem.

Paul Callus

February 26, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Harry. Refugees come to mind now as I listen to the news.... Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

February 22, 2022 at 4:08 PM

I’m concerned for the orphans in Ukraine. We have a friend who adopted three and was hoping to bring one more sweet one home. My great-grandparents came from the Ukraine so that touches my heart so.

Paul Callus

February 26, 2022 at 1:14 PM

A friend of mine adopted 3 siblings from the Ukraine....got one initially, but then went back for the other 2. I'm sorry for the present situation; hope that a solution will be found before more suffering occurs. ~ War is not a solution ~ dialogue is. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 22, 2022 at 3:57 PM

big Congrats to you, Paul

Paul Callus

February 26, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Thank you, Andrea; as usual I'm busy catching up :) Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

February 22, 2022 at 11:57 AM

Hi Paul, I'm just coming to say congrats on your winning write. Have a nice day-Alexis

Paul Callus

February 26, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Have a nice weekend, my friend. // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

February 22, 2022 at 11:55 AM

This photo undoes me Paul, so do your words, may you be always in the light of your love for words and life, have a wonderful day dear Paul, was a joy to hear from you today :)

Sam Kauffman

February 22, 2022 at 10:33 AM

Paul, congratulations on your win! This really goes to the heart with heartbreaking poignancy! Blessings!

Paul Callus

February 22, 2022 at 11:27 AM

Thank you so much, Sam. I'd better go see who's on the winners' list! :) Blessings // paul

Sara Kendrick

February 22, 2022 at 9:06 AM

Good one. I enjoyed reading this winner today. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Paul Callus

February 22, 2022 at 11:27 AM

Thank you, Sara. I hadn't realized results were out. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

February 21, 2022 at 2:51 PM

WoW! Paul, Your poem worked so well with the photo. You tugged at the heartstrings with this one. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day-Alexis

Paul Callus

February 22, 2022 at 11:26 AM

Thank you Alexis. Looking at the comments above, I believe the results are already out! Best regards, my friend // paul

Silent One

February 21, 2022 at 10:20 AM

You did this so well..

Paul Callus

February 22, 2022 at 11:24 AM

Thank you S-1. Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole

February 20, 2022 at 7:47 PM

This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus

February 21, 2022 at 2:43 AM

Thank you Brandy; been looking out for new posts from you; in the meantime I'm catching up with your earlier ones. Warm regards & hugs my friend // paul