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

the old apiary my mind hums with recollections ------------------------------------- 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. http://nhk.jp/haikumasters

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 12/9/2018 9:29:00 PM

greatly composed the haiku

Paul Callus
Date: 12/10/2018 6:18:00 AM

Thank you, Mahtab; pleased to meet you! Regards // paul

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/2/2018 10:56:00 PM

Nicely done Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2018 2:03:00 AM

Thank you, Debbie. What a pleasant surprise your visit is! :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2018 8:08:00 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
Date: 5/6/2018 2:16:00 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

Date: 4/25/2018 7:51:00 AM

What a perfect combination of visual and text, you are indeed a Haiku master Paul! Warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2018 9:24:00 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

Date: 4/21/2018 5:43:00 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
Date: 4/21/2018 6:47:00 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

Date: 4/19/2018 6:11:00 AM

Superb! I am reading a book about a woman who became a beekeeper.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2018 12:39:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. I believe women make very good beekeepers...they use honeyed words:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2018 7:19:00 PM

Excellent Haiku, Paul Hugs eve

Paul Callus
Date: 4/19/2018 12:28:00 PM

Many thanks, Eve:) Hugs // paul

Elaine George

Date: 4/18/2018 12:02:00 PM

BRILLIANT Haiku! Paul. A HAIKU IN TRUE FASHION AS WRITTEN BY THE MASTERS. Sincerely, Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 4/18/2018 12:35:00 PM

You are too kind, Elaine! Thank you for your generosity:) Warm regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/17/2018 3:38:00 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
Date: 4/18/2018 8:17:00 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

Date: 4/16/2018 3:47:00 PM

Certainly brought some memories :) nice one Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 5:31:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Tahira. Thank you and regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/16/2018 1:35:00 PM

Brilliant Paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 5:30:00 PM

You are too kind, Charlie...thank you! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 4/16/2018 8:53:00 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
Date: 4/16/2018 5:29:00 PM

Thank you for your meaningful comments, Maria, and also for the fav! Warm regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/16/2018 3:30:00 AM

Such a beautiful Haiku... Loved it...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 5:26:00 PM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Supraja; thank you. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/16/2018 2:48:00 AM

Excellent. An exceptional haiku and cleverly done. Thanks for sharing it my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 5:25:00 PM

You are always so encouraging and supportive, Ravi...thank you! Regards // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/15/2018 8:52:00 PM

Even without the photo, the diamond would have equally sparkled, if not greater ... Probir ...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 4:45:00 PM

You are very generous, Probir...thank you! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 4/15/2018 3:53:00 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
Date: 4/16/2018 4:44:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. Sounds(especially music) prompt our mind when we least expect it! Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 4/15/2018 2:56:00 PM

oh, love this, Paul - very clever indeed

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 4:42:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. All the best // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 4/15/2018 1:10:00 AM

A masterful haiku indeed, Paul, well done. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thanks a lot, my friend. Best regards // paul

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/14/2018 7:48:00 PM

Paul, you're amazing Haiku is mind humming! Fantastic... Hugs :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 3:52:00 PM

Thank you Akkina...your generous comments are much appreciated:) Smiles & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/14/2018 6:56:00 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
Date: 4/16/2018 3:50:00 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