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A Wolf In Haiku Clothing

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I listen to the sighing of the wind, as I sit in the cool shade of a sprawling carob tree, wondering if Basho, in heavenly abode, next to Elysian Fields, is mumbling agitatedly under his breath – possibly grimaces, wrings his hands as he flips the pages of vain anthologies where writers sell their wares… Stuck in comfort zone deprived of achievement, wary of new horizons, surprise ends and twists… they cling to restrictions and Mother Nature’s skirt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pareidolia Poetry Contest Sponsored by Craig Cornish © 24th August 2020

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/15/2021 8:06:00 AM

I wonder if you borrowed Basho's cap and stole a piece of his mind here, an amazing write . . .

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2021 3:17:00 AM

Thank you for a most pleasant visit, my friend :) Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/24/2020 4:48:00 PM

Paul, your gifted pen is beautiful, insightful and incisive. Your musing offers a sharp haiku commentary.. but oh so poetically expressed. I love the title too - befitting brilliance! You never cease to amaze me, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2020 7:05:00 AM

Hi Susan! Your lovely comments are always very much appreciated. Thank you for your encouragement and support, my friend. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/16/2020 4:26:00 AM

Hi Paul: As always, much insight and food for thought. That would be me clinging to Mother Nature’s skirt. Ha ha She consoles me in difficult times. Treasure your friendship. SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2020 3:27:00 AM

Thank you for a pleasant visit, Suz :) Your friendship is equally treasured. Warm regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/5/2020 7:25:00 PM

The title lured me in and I had to read from beginning to end. A well written piece, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2020 4:42:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Angela...thank you. Have a lovely week. // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/23/2020 5:39:00 PM

Mind blowing, Paul. A masterpiece.. Pangie xx

Paul Callus
Date: 9/24/2020 6:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Pangie! Your generosity is truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2020 2:26:00 PM

very clever and intriguing, Paul. Wonder how I missed this one in your lineup!!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2020 4:40:00 AM

This form (haiku) is very close to my heart, Andrea! Thank you for the complimentary comments. Warm regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/4/2020 7:19:00 AM

Definitely a fav for me as this is truly a wonderful creation. Golden from start to fine finish my friend. God bless...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2020 4:39:00 AM

Your input and the fav go down like nectar with this humble poet, Robert! Thank you my friend. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/30/2020 10:33:00 AM

What a commentary on haiku style and subject matter, Paul! Very clever and well composed. A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2020 4:37:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. Haiku is short but powerful. I wish people would take it more seriously. The fav is also appreciated. Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/27/2020 8:18:00 AM

This is clever Paul 'A Wolf in Haiku Clothing' and to think I have never tried a Haiku - is he perhaps a vendor, or just a somebody with no areas of achievement in his life who just wants a comfort zone within nature. Whatever he is, he reminds me of a painting I have, of a Chinese old man, with a cigarette butt he has found and is smoking in his mouth but the details in the painting are profound and he looks content- It is one of my favorites. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2020 4:29:00 AM

Hi Jenny...excuse the late reply to this eloquent, pleasant feedback of yours. It is not just the dressing on a cake which makes it tasty! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2020 9:35:00 AM

Love it Paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2020 2:46:00 PM

Thank you S-1. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/25/2020 4:42:00 PM

Beyond excellent,,, Panagiota

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2020 2:45:00 PM

Awww thank you Pangie. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/25/2020 4:00:00 PM

This is amazing, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2020 2:41:00 PM

"Amazing" is more than enough, Vijay! Thank you. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 8/25/2020 2:53:00 PM

Nicely done Paul. Really good imagey. I could see an old man sitting alone on the side of a hill under a shade tree musing. Good stuff.God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2020 2:41:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback, Judy. Best regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/24/2020 10:18:00 AM

Enjoyed,Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2020 6:18:00 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Kim...thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/24/2020 9:47:00 AM

you certainly made me smile Paul - I had never even heard of haiku until I joined soup!:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2020 6:17:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Jan. Falling in love with haiku is a never-ending relationship! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/24/2020 7:59:00 AM

- "Stuck in comfort zone deprived of achievement, wary of new horizons "... a place we all are in this time - An excellent poem, Paul :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2020 6:15:00 AM

Thank you for liking and commenting, Anne-Lise:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/24/2020 6:04:00 AM

This is awesome. Made me smile! I think Craig will love it. My best to you in the contest! xomo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2020 6:02:00 AM

Thank you, Mo. Unfortunately, by the time I posted the poem and went to enter it in the contest I found that I had missed the boat, probably by a few minutes! Warm regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/24/2020 4:18:00 AM

Powerful one Paul, I often wonder does he shake his head at all the variations of his work Hope you're well and good luck in the contest. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. Basho was probably the greatest master of haiku; I am in no doubt that he shakes his head many times at our stubbornness:) Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 8/24/2020 3:39:00 AM

Such a great imagery, Paul... A winning write for sure... I enjoyed it...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2020 4:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Supraja. Hope you'll be enjoying the new week :) Regards // paul