Basho Inspired Haiku

this wind

how it changes direction -

my fickle mind


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Basho Inspired Haiku Contest

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Date: 4/30/2022 9:05:00 AM
This is fabulous. Enjoyed this one. — MDJ
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/1/2022 9:55:00 AM
Thank you MD for reading and enjoying. Best regards // paul
Date: 2/2/2022 6:38:00 PM
Very nice with this haiku Paul. love phyl
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Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2022 11:01:00 AM
Glad you found it to your liking, Phyllis....thank you. Warm regards // paul
Date: 1/29/2022 4:25:00 AM
That is a fickle mind. I enjoyed reading this creative one. Way to go. Congrats on your winner. Sara
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Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2022 10:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sara. Glad you enjoyed it. Best regards // paul
Date: 1/28/2022 2:08:00 PM
Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the day. A gem of a haiku. I particularly like the interweaving of wind and mind.
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Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2022 10:57:00 AM
Thank you on all counts, WA. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 1/27/2022 3:57:00 AM
Very nice indeed Paul....Delice
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Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2022 10:46:00 AM
Thank you Delice. Enjoy the week ahead! // paul
Date: 1/23/2022 7:11:00 PM
Perfect twist Paul!
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Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2022 10:47:00 AM
Thank you, James. All the best. Regards // paul
Date: 1/22/2022 6:22:00 AM
Love it!
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 6:25:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. have a lovely weekend! // paul
Date: 1/21/2022 3:04:00 PM
Brilliant.
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:26:00 AM
Thank you, my friend!! All the best // paul
Date: 1/15/2022 10:17:00 PM
Ahh Paul still writing such amazing v pieces be it short or long! ;)
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2022 2:01:00 PM
Hi Brenda! Thank you for your lovely comments. Incidentally yesterday I read and enjoyed a couple of your poems; I had not been around much lately. Hope you're keeping well and happy, my friend. // paul
Date: 1/15/2022 5:46:00 PM
this is wonderful Paul...my next haiku just might be a Callus inspired Haiku :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2022 2:20:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment, David :) We inspire one another! Regards // paul
Date: 1/13/2022 4:16:00 PM
Paul, Congratulations on you POTD~sorry I missed it~I love the comparison of the changing wind, like a "fickle" mind. I enjoyed this...good luck in the contest! Blessings,Paulette
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2022 2:40:00 PM
Thank you for the congrats and the feedback, Paulette. Have a lovely weekend. Blessings // paul
Date: 1/13/2022 9:07:00 AM
Such an excellent write! You do Basho proud in merging the human with the natural world. Be well. Brian
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2022 2:32:00 PM
Thank you for your pleasant comments, Brian. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 1/12/2022 5:03:00 PM
Sorry I missed this, Paul. Fabulous haiko Basho style. Congrats on POTD honors. Regards, Charlie
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:37:00 AM
Thank you, Charles. Have a nice day, my friend. Regards // paul
Date: 1/12/2022 12:48:00 AM
Love it. Congrats on POTD and God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:43:00 AM
Thank you, Gina. May your day be filled with joy and blessings. Warm regards // paul
Date: 1/11/2022 4:43:00 AM
Wonderful! Congrats Paul on your POTD.
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:44:00 AM
Thank you, Jeanne; lovely to have you stopping by. Best regards // paul
Date: 1/11/2022 1:13:00 AM
My internet was down. My belated congratulations.
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:51:00 AM
Hi Victor. Sorry about your internet...without it we kind of feel lost! :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 10:34:00 PM
Basho, not easy, but i like this one.
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 4:56:00 AM
Thank you, Harry. Imitating Basho is never going to be easy! Regards // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 8:46:00 PM
So true. The wind moves in so many different directions, and our thoughts are the same way. This is deep and powerful, all at the same time. So beautifully written and presented. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 6:24:00 AM
Thank you for your lovely feedback and congrats, Brandy. Hope you're enjoying a nice weekend. ~ Regards & Hugs // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 8:38:00 PM
Congrats on POTD Paul. Enjoyed ~ Debra
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 6:40:00 AM
Thank you, Debra. Have a nice day! // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 1:49:00 PM
Well deserved congrats for a great potd!
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2022 1:59:00 PM
Thank you, Karen. Best regards // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 1:20:00 PM
Paul, absolutely wonderful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF DAY honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2022 3:05:00 AM
Thank you for all the points mentioned above, Constance. Both your feedback and friendship are appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 12:59:00 PM
Congratulations for this great POTD :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 6:40:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 12:56:00 PM
Huge congratulations on POTD my friend. Love the depth and beauty of this gem by friend. Message speaks so very well to our existence on this spinning blue marble we call earth. A fine fav.. God bless
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2022 7:29:00 AM
Thank you, Robert for the feedback, congrats and the fav...much appreciated. Best regards & blessings // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 9:40:00 AM
Oh Paul, how I love this haiku! This is a trophy winner in my eyes. Bravo! I am Faving this gem! Congratulations on POTD honors. Blessings xxoo
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2022 2:47:00 PM
You are too kind, Connie! Thank you for your lovely reaction, congrats and the FAV. ~Regards & Blessings // paul
Date: 1/10/2022 8:57:00 AM
An excellent haiku, Paul! Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Kim M
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Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2022 2:27:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Lovely to have you stopping by. Regards // paul
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