Basho Inspired Haiku

this wind

how it changes direction -

my fickle mind


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Basho Inspired Haiku Contest

© 8th January 2022
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Johnson Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 9:05 AM
This is fabulous. Enjoyed this one. — MDJ
Callus Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Thank you MD for reading and enjoying. Best regards // paul
Babcock Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:38 PM
Very nice with this haiku Paul. love phyl
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Glad you found it to your liking, Phyllis....thank you. Warm regards // paul
Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 4:25 AM
That is a fickle mind. I enjoyed reading this creative one. Way to go. Congrats on your winner. Sara
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:58 AM
Thank you so much, Sara. Glad you enjoyed it. Best regards // paul
Cholt Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the day. A gem of a haiku. I particularly like the interweaving of wind and mind.
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Thank you on all counts, WA. ~ Best regards // paul
Skelly Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 3:57 AM
Very nice indeed Paul....Delice
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Thank you Delice. Enjoy the week ahead! // paul
Goff Avatar
January 23, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Perfect twist Paul!
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Thank you, James. All the best. Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 6:22 AM
Love it!
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 6:25 AM
Thank you, Kim. have a lovely weekend! // paul
Thirtyseven Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Brilliant.
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:26 AM
Thank you, my friend!! All the best // paul
Chiri Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Ahh Paul still writing such amazing v pieces be it short or long! ;)
Callus Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 2:01 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
Mohn Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 5:46 PM
this is wonderful Paul...my next haiku just might be a Callus inspired Haiku :)
Callus Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM
Thank you for the compliment, David :) We inspire one another! Regards // paul
Calasibetta Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 4:16 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
Callus Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Thank you for the congrats and the feedback, Paulette. Have a lovely weekend. Blessings // paul
Sambourne Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Such an excellent write! You do Basho proud in merging the human with the natural world. Be well. Brian
Callus Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Thank you for your pleasant comments, Brian. ~ Best regards // paul
Messina Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Sorry I missed this, Paul. Fabulous haiko Basho style. Congrats on POTD honors. Regards, Charlie
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:37 AM
Thank you, Charles. Have a nice day, my friend. Regards // paul
Mcintosh Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 12:48 AM
Love it. Congrats on POTD and God bless you always, Love, Gina
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:43 AM
Thank you, Gina. May your day be filled with joy and blessings. Warm regards // paul
Mcgee Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 4:43 AM
Wonderful! Congrats Paul on your POTD.
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:44 AM
Thank you, Jeanne; lovely to have you stopping by. Best regards // paul
Buhagiar Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 1:13 AM
My internet was down. My belated congratulations.
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:51 AM
Hi Victor. Sorry about your internet...without it we kind of feel lost! :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul
Horsman Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Basho, not easy, but i like this one.
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 4:56 AM
Thank you, Harry. Imitating Basho is never going to be easy! Regards // paul
Nicole Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 8:46 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
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 6:24 AM
Thank you for your lovely feedback and congrats, Brandy. Hope you're enjoying a nice weekend. ~ Regards & Hugs // paul
Brown Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 8:38 PM
Congrats on POTD Paul. Enjoyed ~ Debra
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Thank you, Debra. Have a nice day! // paul
Jones Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Well deserved congrats for a great potd!
Callus Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 1:59 PM
Thank you, Karen. Best regards // paul
La France Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Paul, absolutely wonderful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF DAY honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Callus Avatar
January 23, 2022 at 3:05 AM
Thank you for all the points mentioned above, Constance. Both your feedback and friendship are appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul
Sands Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations for this great POTD :)
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Thank you, Heidi. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. // paul
Lindley Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 12:56 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
Callus Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:29 AM
Thank you, Robert for the feedback, congrats and the fav...much appreciated. Best regards & blessings // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 9:40 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
Callus Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM
You are too kind, Connie! Thank you for your lovely reaction, congrats and the FAV. ~Regards & Blessings // paul
Merryman Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 8:57 AM
An excellent haiku, Paul! Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Kim M
Callus Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Thank you, Kim. Lovely to have you stopping by. Regards // paul
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