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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

Date: 4/30/2015 7:47:00 PM

Paul, Congratulations on your win. SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, Skat:) All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/29/2015 12:38:00 PM

I love your imagery here, Paul. Congratulations to your for your nice win! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 8:53:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra; pls excuse the late reply. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/28/2015 7:09:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats would have liked to see this place higher - simply my opinion of course! Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 9:29:00 AM

Thank you Jan; I appreciate your opinion:) Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/28/2015 2:50:00 PM

Hello Paul, Congratulations on your "Aurora And Avalanche" win.... LINDA

Joseph May

Date: 4/28/2015 8:17:00 AM

Beautiful write Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 9:44:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Joseph. Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Tammy Reams

Date: 4/27/2015 9:08:00 PM

Great Haiku Paul! Congrats on your win!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 9:49:00 AM

Thank you Tammy; so pleased that you enjoyed! // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/27/2015 2:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! Blessings dear friend Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 9:50:00 AM

Thank you Eve; enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/27/2015 11:52:00 AM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 1:55:00 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

Date: 3/9/2015 5:50:00 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
Date: 3/9/2015 8:51:00 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

Date: 3/7/2015 4:45:00 AM

quiescent as dawn...I am mesmerized. A seasoned write! Congratulations

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2015 4:48:00 PM

I'm flattered, Harpreet! Thank you! All the best. // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/6/2015 11:14:00 PM

Great write Paul, this has more meaning to me, than anyone could ever guess, me being the Avalanche

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2015 4:50:00 PM

Many thanks, Arthur! I can imagine you as the Avalanche...but not as Aurora:) // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/4/2015 5:43:00 PM

Love this dramatic view, Paul. A 7 my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2015 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Eve...I've seen your entry, and I found it very much to my liking! All the best. // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/4/2015 9:58:00 AM

Captivating scene you've created here, Paul. Real haiku moment! Good luck in the contest! Hugs! Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2015 11:38:00 AM

Many thanks Kim! I'm pleased that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/3/2015 6:15:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:45:00 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

Date: 3/3/2015 6:10:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:42:00 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

Date: 3/3/2015 4:46:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:53:00 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

Date: 3/3/2015 1:06:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:37:00 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

Date: 3/2/2015 9:30:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:34:00 AM

Thank you Dorian, for reading, the lovely comments and the high rating. God bless. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/2/2015 3:27:00 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
Date: 3/3/2015 4:07:00 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

Date: 3/2/2015 9:53:00 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
Date: 3/4/2015 11:03:00 AM

Many thanks, Rajat. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed! All the best my friend. // paul