Paul Callus Poet Free verse

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A Wolf In Haiku Clothing

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. 

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© 24th August 2020

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Indiana Shaw August 15, 2021 at 8:06 AM I wonder if you borrowed Basho's cap and stole a piece of his mind here, an amazing write . . . Paul Callus August 18, 2021 at 3:17 AM Thank you for a most pleasant visit, my friend :) Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley November 24, 2020 at 4:48 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 November 25, 2020 at 7:05 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 November 16, 2020 at 4:26 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 November 25, 2020 at 3:27 AM Thank you for a pleasant visit, Suz :) Your friendship is equally treasured. Warm regards // paul

Angela Crabtree November 5, 2020 at 7:25 PM The title lured me in and I had to read from beginning to end. A well written piece, Paul :) Paul Callus November 16, 2020 at 4:42 AM Glad you enjoyed it, Angela...thank you. Have a lovely week. // paul

Panagiota Romios September 23, 2020 at 5:39 PM Mind blowing, Paul. A masterpiece.. Pangie xx Paul Callus September 24, 2020 at 6:34 AM Thank you so much, Pangie! Your generosity is truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2020 at 2:26 PM very clever and intriguing, Paul. Wonder how I missed this one in your lineup!! Paul Callus September 5, 2020 at 4:40 AM This form (haiku) is very close to my heart, Andrea! Thank you for the complimentary comments. Warm regards // paul

Robert Lindley September 4, 2020 at 7:19 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 September 5, 2020 at 4:39 AM Your input and the fav go down like nectar with this humble poet, Robert! Thank you my friend. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire August 30, 2020 at 10:33 AM What a commentary on haiku style and subject matter, Paul! Very clever and well composed. A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus September 5, 2020 at 4:37 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 August 27, 2020 at 8:18 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 September 5, 2020 at 4:29 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 August 26, 2020 at 9:35 AM Love it Paul... Paul Callus September 2, 2020 at 2:46 PM Thank you S-1. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios August 25, 2020 at 4:42 PM Beyond excellent,,, Panagiota Paul Callus September 2, 2020 at 2:45 PM Awww thank you Pangie. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit August 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM This is amazing, Paul. Paul Callus September 2, 2020 at 2:41 PM "Amazing" is more than enough, Vijay! Thank you. Regards // paul

Judy Ball August 25, 2020 at 2:53 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 September 2, 2020 at 2:41 PM Thank you for the feedback, Judy. Best regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues August 24, 2020 at 10:18 AM Enjoyed,Paul! Paul Callus August 25, 2020 at 6:18 AM Glad you found it to your liking, Kim...thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison August 24, 2020 at 9:47 AM you certainly made me smile Paul - I had never even heard of haiku until I joined soup!:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus August 25, 2020 at 6:17 AM Thank you for stopping by, Jan. Falling in love with haiku is a never-ending relationship! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2020 at 7:59 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 August 25, 2020 at 6:15 AM Thank you for liking and commenting, Anne-Lise:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 24, 2020 at 6:04 AM This is awesome. Made me smile! I think Craig will love it. My best to you in the contest! xomo Paul Callus August 25, 2020 at 6:02 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 August 24, 2020 at 4:18 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 August 25, 2020 at 6:00 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 August 24, 2020 at 3:39 AM Such a great imagery, Paul... A winning write for sure... I enjoyed it... Paul Callus August 24, 2020 at 4:03 AM Thank you so much Supraja. Hope you'll be enjoying the new week :) Regards // paul