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candlelight flickers... on tear stained pages my pen drips...d r i p s with longing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Senryu on Sadness Sponsor: Laura Loo Placed 1st 1st September, 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/24/2018 9:48:00 PM

Awwww...sadness, such lament in so few words. Fascinating, really.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2018 2:17:00 PM

So pleased you liked it, Rhoda. Thank you for your contribution. Regards // paul

MD Johnson

Date: 12/22/2017 9:47:00 AM

So well done. Belated congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/23/2017 2:34:00 PM

Thank you! Both comment and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/8/2017 7:16:00 PM

Paul, brooding and heartrending melancholy so beautifully expressed. The depth of sadness portrayed in your imagery is enthralling. A superb Senryu my evocative and emotive friend :) Warmest wishes ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/9/2017 4:51:00 PM

I am so pleased with your insightful comments, Susan, because you have bared all that this senryu kept concealed. Always a pleasure to read your feedback, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Alesia Leach

Date: 10/5/2017 3:56:00 PM

A perfect depiction of sadness. Congrats on well deserved win.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/5/2017 5:25:00 PM

Thank you, Alesia...I remember reading your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2017 6:18:00 PM

This is a lovely sadness, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/18/2017 1:35:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Andrea. Have a lovely week:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2017 6:18:00 PM

and wow, first place. BIG congrats.

Silent One

Date: 9/16/2017 3:31:00 PM

Such sadness in so many few words... hope all is well with you Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 9/17/2017 4:14:00 AM

Thank you, S1. Pleased to see you posting again. At present I have too many things on my plate; in fact I have not been that active on Soup. So far the old bones are still holding up! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 9/12/2017 6:06:00 PM

What a wonderful Senryu Paul, congratulations on a really outstanding win. So well deserved...Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 9/17/2017 4:06:00 AM

Many thanks, Maria. So pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 9/12/2017 11:57:00 AM

just love this one, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 9/17/2017 3:52:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Moon Flower

Date: 9/4/2017 11:02:00 PM

Wow, you nailed it. Congrats on the fine win, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/6/2017 5:30:00 AM

Thank you....I enjoyed your winning entry, too! Regards // paul

Gary Smith

Date: 9/4/2017 4:35:00 PM

Congrats Paul, well deserved, lovely imagery :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 5:20:00 PM

Thank you, Gary. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 9/4/2017 2:02:00 PM

Nicely done Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 3:56:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph; enjoyed your winning senryu, too. Regards // paul

Roy Pett

Date: 9/3/2017 5:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Paul, great Senryu. :))

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, Roy. Congrats to you, too. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/3/2017 1:21:00 PM

A superb image of sadness! Congrats, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:13:00 PM

Thank you, Kim; sadness hardly ever fails to inspire us! Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/3/2017 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations for your win Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:14:00 PM

Same to you, Heidi:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/3/2017 11:33:00 AM

- Hello again, Paul :) - Congratulations on your great first place in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:51:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with lovely congrats, Anne-Lise:) Hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 9/3/2017 11:25:00 AM

flickering candlelight always has a sad story to tell, Paul.Hope you are well with your family.Love and Regards-Rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:50:00 PM

I agree with you, Rajat...candlelight sets the perfect atmosphere, whether it's romantic or sad! Thank you for your nice visit, my friend. Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 9/3/2017 9:14:00 AM

Lovely imagery, Paul! Congratulations on your First Place win! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2017 12:37:00 PM

Thank you for the positive comment and congrats. Regards // paul