Paul Callus Poet Haiku

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Photo: Apiary in Sir Alexander Ball's Garden, Safi, Malta © paul callus

 

An Apiary Haiku

the old apiary
my mind hums
with recollections
 

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Review by Kazuko Nishimura ~ Haiku Masters ~ April 2018 
By pairing the photo of an old, now abandoned apiary with this haiku, the audience can immediately imagine the sounds of bees buzzing around, working hard to create honey. For the narrator, those buzzing sounds may confuse or distress his or her mind by bringing back old memories, but involuntarily remembering past events is something everyone can relate to, making it easy for the audience to connect with this work. The sound of bees buzzing and the soft light in the photo show hints of spring. 

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Mahtab Bangalee December 9, 2018 at 9:29 PM greatly composed the haiku Paul Callus December 10, 2018 at 6:18 AM Thank you, Mahtab; pleased to meet you! Regards // paul

Debbie Duncan July 2, 2018 at 10:56 PM Nicely done Paul :) Paul Callus July 3, 2018 at 2:03 AM Thank you, Debbie. What a pleasant surprise your visit is! :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 4, 2018 at 8:08 PM don't know how I ever missed this one. It's brilliant!! Congrats on what I hope was a GREAT placement with this one. Paul Callus May 6, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Andrea. This Haiku was submitted to Haiku Masters last March and it was chosen as Haiku Master for the whole duration of April. I think you'll find the site of interest. Regards // paul

Laura Hay April 25, 2018 at 7:51 AM What a perfect combination of visual and text, you are indeed a Haiku master Paul! Warm regards, Laura. Paul Callus April 25, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you, Laura. A real pleasure to have you visiting:) Hope you're having lovely spring weather in Scotand! Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2018 at 5:43 PM wow, I was thinking : this is SO good but I did not know if it was YOU reviewing it or someone else reviewing YOU. Congrats for being featured and reviewed by a haiku master! That is awesome. (too bad we are not all writing them this way) Paul Callus April 21, 2018 at 6:47 PM Many thanks, Andrea. This was my first participation @ Haiku Masters, so I was pleasantly surprised that my picture-haiku was chosen as Haiku Master for the month of April. ~ (My last comment for the night...it's 1.47am here!) Goodnight // paul

Kim Rodrigues April 19, 2018 at 6:11 AM Superb! I am reading a book about a woman who became a beekeeper. Paul Callus April 19, 2018 at 12:39 PM Thank you, Kim. I believe women make very good beekeepers...they use honeyed words:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper April 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM Excellent Haiku, Paul Hugs eve Paul Callus April 19, 2018 at 12:28 PM Many thanks, Eve:) Hugs // paul

Elaine George April 18, 2018 at 12:02 PM BRILLIANT Haiku! Paul. A HAIKU IN TRUE FASHION AS WRITTEN BY THE MASTERS. Sincerely, Elaine Paul Callus April 18, 2018 at 12:35 PM You are too kind, Elaine! Thank you for your generosity:) Warm regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire April 17, 2018 at 3:38 PM A charming haiku, Paul. Thank you for sharing that photo from the apiary in Malta. It must be a special place for you. Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus April 18, 2018 at 8:17 AM Thank you, Carolyn. For many years, both the apiary and the garden where it is to be found, were neglected. Fortunately our Local Council finally intervened and contributed to its restoration. Hugs // paul

Tahira Parveen April 16, 2018 at 3:47 PM Certainly brought some memories :) nice one Paul. Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 5:31 PM Glad you enjoyed it, Tahira. Thank you and regards // paul

Charlie Smith April 16, 2018 at 1:35 PM Brilliant Paul... Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 5:30 PM You are too kind, Charlie...thank you! Regards // paul

Maria Williams April 16, 2018 at 8:53 AM This is such a deep Haiku full of past images. An Exceptional and creative thought in this write Paul. Congratulations being reviewed by a Haiku master. I do love haiku's as you know... This is going to be an instant FAVE - I'll hit the button right now.... Maria :) <3 Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 5:29 PM Thank you for your meaningful comments, Maria, and also for the fav! Warm regards // paul

Supraja Kannan April 16, 2018 at 3:30 AM Such a beautiful Haiku... Loved it... Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM Thank you for reading and enjoying, Supraja; thank you. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam April 16, 2018 at 2:48 AM Excellent. An exceptional haiku and cleverly done. Thanks for sharing it my friend. Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 5:25 PM You are always so encouraging and supportive, Ravi...thank you! Regards // paul

Probir Gupta April 15, 2018 at 8:52 PM Even without the photo, the diamond would have equally sparkled, if not greater ... Probir ... Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 4:45 PM You are very generous, Probir...thank you! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp April 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM It is odd how certain monotonous sounds can dredge memories or creativity. I think that may be while I'm driving, my mind is in overdrive. Very cool haiku, Paul. Love it! Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 4:44 PM Thank you, Rhoda. Sounds(especially music) prompt our mind when we least expect it! Regards // paul

Jack Horne April 15, 2018 at 2:56 PM oh, love this, Paul - very clever indeed Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 4:42 PM Thank you, Jack. All the best // paul

Viv Wigley April 15, 2018 at 1:10 AM A masterful haiku indeed, Paul, well done. Regards, Viv Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 4:40 PM Thanks a lot, my friend. Best regards // paul

Akkina Downing April 14, 2018 at 7:48 PM Paul, you're amazing Haiku is mind humming! Fantastic... Hugs :) Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 3:52 PM Thank you Akkina...your generous comments are much appreciated:) Smiles & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley April 14, 2018 at 6:56 PM Simply superb Paul, both your haiku and photo. Great imagery of being lost in deep reveries.. The review of your supreme work is awesome as well - congratulations my friend! Warmest wishes always. ~Susan p.s. A fav! Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 3:50 PM Thank you, Susan, especially for the fav. It was a pleasant surprise to have my poem chosen as Haiku Master, considering that this was the first that I submitted. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Gentry April 14, 2018 at 5:07 PM Beautiful haiku! Clever with pic that adds to it too. Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thank you, Susan. In a Picture-Haiku (modern haiga) both picture and haiku have to support each other. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier April 14, 2018 at 4:44 PM Beautiful haiku, Paul. Solid backing too! Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 3:22 PM Thank you very much, Line. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit April 14, 2018 at 4:39 PM Great.. original creation Paul. Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 3:20 PM Thank you, Vijay. Traditional Haiga incorporated painting/drawing and a Haiku. Modern Haiga allows the use of photography. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 14, 2018 at 3:16 PM Lovely! Paul Callus April 15, 2018 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Maureen. Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen April 14, 2018 at 1:43 PM - One word: AWESOME - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus April 15, 2018 at 2:50 PM That 'awesome' means a lot, Anne-Lise...thank you:) Hugs // paul

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