Paul Callus Poet Haiku

Aurora and Avalanche

a quiescent wind

     heralds the goddess of dawn

         ruffles her green gown



               spontaneously

     mesmerised by break of day

           dizzy snow rolls free


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   Contest: Aurora and Avalanche
      Sponsor: Anthony Slausen
                Placed: 12th

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Skat A April 30, 2015 at 7:47 PM Paul, Congratulations on your win. SKAT Paul Callus May 3, 2015 at 1:52 PM Thank you, Skat:) All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight April 29, 2015 at 12:38 PM I love your imagery here, Paul. Congratulations to your for your nice win! Sandra Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 8:53 AM Thank you, Sandra; pls excuse the late reply. // paul

Jan Allison April 28, 2015 at 7:09 PM dropping back with my congrats would have liked to see this place higher - simply my opinion of course! Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 9:29 AM Thank you Jan; I appreciate your opinion:) Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A April 28, 2015 at 2:50 PM Hello Paul, Congratulations on your "Aurora And Avalanche" win.... LINDA

Joseph May April 28, 2015 at 8:17 AM Beautiful write Paul...Congrats on your win Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 9:44 AM Glad you enjoyed, Joseph. Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Tammy Reams April 27, 2015 at 9:08 PM Great Haiku Paul! Congrats on your win! Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM Thank you Tammy; so pleased that you enjoyed! // paul

Eve Roper April 27, 2015 at 2:18 PM Congratulations on your win! Blessings dear friend Eve Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thank you Eve; enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Debbie Guzzi April 27, 2015 at 11:52 AM Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Paul Callus May 3, 2015 at 1:55 PM Thank you, Debbie. Hope you get this reply, since my In & Out soup mail boxes are not working right. All the best. // paul

Julia Ward March 9, 2015 at 5:50 AM This is a fine poem for which I have given you a 7. It merits a high place in Anthony's contest. Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 9, 2015 at 8:51 AM Many thanks, Julia...especially for the faith you place in it. I am not quite sure what the sponsor is looking for. Hugs // paul

Harpreet Kaur March 7, 2015 at 4:45 AM quiescent as dawn...I am mesmerized. A seasoned write! Congratulations Paul Callus March 7, 2015 at 4:48 PM I'm flattered, Harpreet! Thank you! All the best. // paul

Arthur Vaso March 6, 2015 at 11:14 PM Great write Paul, this has more meaning to me, than anyone could ever guess, me being the Avalanche Paul Callus March 7, 2015 at 4:50 PM Many thanks, Arthur! I can imagine you as the Avalanche...but not as Aurora:) // paul

Eve Roper March 4, 2015 at 5:43 PM Love this dramatic view, Paul. A 7 my friend Paul Callus March 5, 2015 at 6:25 AM Thank you Eve...I've seen your entry, and I found it very much to my liking! All the best. // paul

Kp Nunez March 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM Captivating scene you've created here, Paul. Real haiku moment! Good luck in the contest! Hugs! Kim Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:38 AM Many thanks Kim! I'm pleased that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn March 3, 2015 at 6:15 PM Dear Paul Thanks for the praise on my texture of the caldron, now what you gave me back in imput is what I have been craving for this site, I love the factor that you keyed in on my texturing THANK YOU MY FRIEND, i AM so happy to find a kindred spirit whom noticed such detail and brought it back to me, this is a compliment, thank you, cheri Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:45 AM I think that it's our duty to read and comment on the content; the author expects feedback on the work put on offer, and only the reader can do that. I do my best:) All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn March 3, 2015 at 6:10 PM Paul, I have a theory ok there is a fifth food group the stuff that tastes good, candy, chips, pop etc, lol love, love, this group lol so I'm right their with this whole concept of the drive thru generation, thanks for the really cool comments, cheri Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM You have to enjoy what you eat Cherl!!! But one has to be careful because some foods are 'double-faced'...they lead us into temptation:) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2015 at 4:46 PM Dear Paul, this is so brilliant that I'm going to remove my entry. Nothing can match the images you have created here. Wish I could rate it a perfect 10! Love, Carolyn Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:53 AM Dear Carolyn, you are too kind:) I am glad you found this 'brilliant', but I hope your entry is still there! I might find yours to be brilliant:) Thank you for the faith you show in it! Love // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 3, 2015 at 1:06 AM Paul seems to be busy.. I am sensing it.. :)! but anyhow this haiku is scored & for me!!!! vivid picture you placed and likes! hugs.. :D//olive eloisa Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:37 AM Hi Olive_eloi!! Yes, I have been busy, but I'm slowly catching up:) I am pleased that you found both haiku to your liking. Goodnight. Hugs // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter March 2, 2015 at 9:30 PM Excellent pen Paul! I truly enjoyed your haikus, fantastic imagery, my dear friend. A 7 from me! GL in the contest! Have a lovely day! In his light! God bless! :) D. Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:34 AM Thank you Dorian, for reading, the lovely comments and the high rating. God bless. // paul

Cherl Dunn March 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM Dear Paul I wish I had your natural nack for saying so much in such short verses, great imagery Paul, bravo I hope you take this contest with the availche that you so deserve, cheri Paul Callus March 3, 2015 at 4:07 PM You too are kind, Cherl! Isn't it strange...I wish I could write some of the captivating poems that you write!! Thank you for leaving these encouraging comments and for the faith you show in these two haiku. Take care. // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 2, 2015 at 9:53 AM Aurora the goddess of dawn ruffles her green gown....and then "dizzy snow rolls free" -Avalanche..oho my dear Paul..a good poem is always a joy...you have created this for me.Love & Regards. God bless...Rajat Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:03 AM Many thanks, Rajat. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed! All the best my friend. // paul

Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 8:18 AM Beautiful Paul! Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 10:35 AM Thank you, Richard; all the best. // paul

Charmaine Chircop March 2, 2015 at 5:18 AM Wow..How beautiful and magical!!A fav: ) Paul Callus March 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM You are very kind, Charm!! Thank you for enjoying and for the fav.:) All the best. // paul

Barbara Gorelick March 1, 2015 at 11:01 PM I have no idea what to do with this contest..good for you, you came up with something perfect. Should be a winner. BG Paul Callus March 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM Thank you Barbara. I too was not sure what was expected by the sponsor; hope this s satisfactory. Take care. // paul

David Meade March 1, 2015 at 9:39 PM Great word choices here . . . they work together creating those moments that take our breath away! Paul Callus March 3, 2015 at 4:13 PM Thank you David. I still am unsure what the sponsor is looking for. Glad that you liked. // paul

Debbie Guzzi March 1, 2015 at 6:34 PM good luck in the contest Paul. Light & Love Paul Callus March 3, 2015 at 4:09 PM Thank you, Debbie; ability and luck go hand in hand:) All the best. // paul

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