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in a slender vase on the bare bedside table a faded rose droops... my love, drained and time consumed succumbs to fragility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: One of Three~Tanka Sponsor: Laura Loo © 25th June 2017

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/11/2017 7:38:00 PM

Such gorgeous imagery of melancholy emotion Paul. The image of a faded and wilted rose relates well to the delicate vulnerability of love. An alluring and poignant poem my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/12/2017 6:49:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. Your honest feedback is always regarded with sincere appreciation. ~ Warm regards // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/22/2017 12:57:00 PM

The imagery through your words is just stunning and so apropos of how nature and us are one in the same. The title with the first word being rather forlorn next to the "Rose" known for awe inspiring beauty, is quite stark and sets up your poem wonderfully. A gem Paul:)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/22/2017 3:27:00 PM

I love your visits, Lynn. You have this ability of not only reading, but also of savoring the contents and getting to the roots of the writer's mind. Thank you for the continued support and encouraging comments. Warm regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/11/2017 11:47:00 AM

A wilted rose is not pretty. I have enjoyed the tanka.? I found a poem on Friend Builder I began to read it then got interrupted,now I don't know where to find it. Do you know where I can find this poem? I do not know who wrote this poem. Thank you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/22/2017 4:50:00 PM

I am pleased you found it, Darlene. I love the idea of your homemade poetry book!! Regards ~ paul

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/11/2017 7:09:00 PM

Thank you Paul I found the poem and then I wrote the whole poem out by hand to put into my homemade poetry book. Toread when I need a booth. This poem was speaking to me. Now i am glad to have it. Thank you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2017 2:00:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Darlene. // Go to the top of the page, find the search box and type Friend Builder in it; you might get lucky and find it. Not knowing the author is not in your favor. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 7/9/2017 7:39:00 AM

I missed this beautiful piece of melancholy Paul, once again we were away at an Expo at the time - I can almost smell the redolence of the wilted rose...Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2017 4:35:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, Maria. Your encouragement and support are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/8/2017 11:55:00 AM

Your writing is ever in bloom, dear. :) I'm proud to know you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2017 3:58:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen:) I'm lucky to have also met you in person! Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 7/2/2017 2:23:00 AM

Excellent tanka. Well expressed. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/2/2017 11:33:00 AM

Many thanks, Ravi. Your visit is appreciated. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 7/1/2017 2:43:00 PM

so much said in so few words - love this, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 5:08:00 PM

Hi Jack...pleased to have you stopping by, my friend...thank you. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/1/2017 2:18:00 PM

- Congratulations, Paul :) - Best wishes for a peaceful and lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 5:09:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:) May you too have a most enjoyable weekend. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/1/2017 12:57:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 5:02:00 PM

Thank you Jan; I saw your winning entry way up above mine:) Hugs // paul

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/1/2017 12:33:00 PM

This is beautiful, Paul; congratulations on your placement.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 4:56:00 PM

Hi Faye, lovely to have you visiting! Thank you:) Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/1/2017 8:51:00 AM

Great tanka, Paul--CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 5:01:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Janice...thank you! Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/1/2017 8:30:00 AM

Paul, your feelings so aptly expressed!Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 4:55:00 PM

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

Lu Loo

Date: 7/1/2017 7:38:00 AM

I was not surprised to see your name on this list Paul. Beautifully expressed! Thank you

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2017 4:53:00 PM

Thank you, Laura:) Hope you enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul

Afzal Nusker

Date: 6/29/2017 7:41:00 AM

Very emotive tanka, Paul. Good Luck with the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2017 4:37:00 PM

Hi Afzal...thank you; just read your wilted rose tanka...in my eyes, a winner! // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/27/2017 7:05:00 PM

Excellent, Paul, a winning write ~*

Paul Callus
Date: 6/28/2017 1:16:00 PM

I'm definitely sure I replied to your comment yesterday, Eve, yet there is none!! Once again I thank you for the trust you have in this poem! Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/27/2017 11:21:00 AM

- Excellent written, Paul :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/27/2017 4:39:00 PM

I'm so pleased that you like it, Anne-Lise:) Thank you & hugs ~ paul