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A Monoku In Red

a compassionate moon _ absorbing the suffering of innocents



A Monoku contest hosted by James Edward Lee Sr.
Based on Picture 3
Placed 2nd
7th April, 2018

redsorrowsympathymonoku

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John Michaels

Date: 11/7/2018 12:19:00 PM

A great Monoku will make you stop and think... and that's just what yours has done. Well done! Regards, John,

Paul Callus
Date: 11/7/2018 1:17:00 PM

Thank you for the meaningful comments, John...and for liking! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/1/2018 7:58:00 PM

Paul, this is a fabulous verse. So many innocents are damaged without our knowledge , but wanting someone to reach out...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2018 9:11:00 AM

Thank you for reading, liking and commenting, Eve:) Hugs // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/27/2018 7:01:00 PM

Yes, the moon is always there, like an old friend, to provide peace and solace when needed ... This is a lovely poem, Paul. I really enjoyed it!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2018 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Kelly. A pleasure to see you back on Soup; your absence has not gone unnoticed:) Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2018 7:32:00 PM

Beautiful and deep, Paul. Congratulations on your podium win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:26:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra. Your lovely feedback is appreciated. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2018 5:13:00 PM

For me, yours was also a first placer!!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:25:00 AM

You are very kind, Andrea. I'll have you as my judge, any day:) Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/21/2018 3:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Paul. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:24:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/21/2018 6:20:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Paul :) - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:23:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. I saw you standing high with your gold medal:) Hugs // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/21/2018 12:47:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your win. Well done!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:21:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Susan...thank you. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/20/2018 11:54:00 PM

Lovely, Paul. A most deserving silver medal winner. Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2018 11:21:00 AM

Thank you, Line. You too deserved your winner's medal. Regards // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/14/2018 5:13:00 PM

Excellent! Profound and gently written message.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2018 5:54:00 PM

Your 'excellent' and 'profound' comments are greatly appreciated, Susan...thank you! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/11/2018 5:34:00 PM

Your words go perfectly with the picture, Paul. A very creative approach that brings life to the moon as it bleeds for the pain below. Outstanding!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 1:38:00 PM

Hi Carolyn! How lovely to see you posting and commenting! Thank you for enjoying my compassionate moon. ~ I have been ultra busy and I've got a lot of catching up to do. Hugs // paul

FJ Thomas

Date: 4/11/2018 5:01:00 PM

Just as Susan said ...breathtaking Paul :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 4/12/2018 3:27:00 PM

Lol it's not like you hadn't already figured me out.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thank you, Flo. Addressing a shadow has not been an easy task...so pleased that at last I'm able write your real name:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/8/2018 7:25:00 PM

Metaphorically breathtaking Paul. As poignant as it is beautiful, this deep and moving poem pulls at my heartstrings yet it is comforting as well.. best wishes for a win but already a winner with me :)) Warmest wishes and hugs, my dear friend. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/9/2018 4:11:00 PM

Ha! Listening to the Stones classic music sure does bring back memories, doesn't it Paul..? I spent half my time just getting lost in their music while writing the pantoum so it took me twice as long to finish it.. Lol! Thank you for your awesome comments on my poem my wonderful friend :))

Paul Callus
Date: 4/9/2018 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your lovely comments, and the faith you show in this one-liner! [After reading your Pantoum I just had to go to You Tube and now I have Rolling Stones music playing in the background!] ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2018 12:37:00 PM

VERY good, Paul, making it a metaphor as well!! (Yes, I enjoy trying to make them 17 syllables, never more than that!)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/9/2018 2:52:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. [Yes, to me 17 syllables is the maximum, after all it's related to haiku!] Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/8/2018 7:36:00 AM

- Excellent, Paul :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Your 'excellent' is much appreciated:) Hugs // paul