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Blue Haiku

twilight is falling –

seeking soft comfort in a  

deep blue hydrangea


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Contest: Nature Themed Haiku
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
Placed 3rd
24th January 2020

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Angela Crabtree

November 24, 2020 at 10:40 AM

A beautiful poem and flower, Paul :)

Paul Callus

November 25, 2020 at 7:26 AM

Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

April 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Just terrific Paul. Glad you placed in the contest. Congratulations. Panagiota xx

Paul Callus

April 16, 2020 at 3:55 AM

Reading my first comment of the day...thank you, Panagiota....truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

JC Brul

April 15, 2020 at 1:36 AM

A mesmerizing Haiku! I could feel the comfort of the softness of that flower. Very soothing!

Paul Callus

April 15, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Beautiful comments, JCB :) Thank you. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

April 9, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Love this - very clever. Happy Easter, my friend

Paul Callus

April 10, 2020 at 6:31 AM

Pleased you enjoyed, my friend... thank you. Happy Easter to you too! // paul

Quoth Theraven

February 16, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Paul, 'Natures hardest hue to hold' rests within your Haiku. -Richard

Paul Callus

February 17, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Thank you for the visit and personalized comment, Richard. Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

February 5, 2020 at 9:53 AM

Cameras today, even cell phones take the most amazing close up pics. this hydrangea is heavenly to look at - congratulations on your win Paul. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

February 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Thank you, Jenny. Yes, this hydrangea is beautiful; alas mine never seem to make their presence felt!! ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Sandra Adams

February 2, 2020 at 7:21 PM

this is beautiful Paul... congratulations :) hugs

Paul Callus

February 3, 2020 at 11:04 AM

I'm pleased you found it so much to your liking, Sandra...thank you:) Hugs // paul

Maria Williams

January 30, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Wow, this is so good. I have hydrangeas of the same colour in my backyard. I will always think of your words now when I gaze on them in twilight. Congrats on your win....Maria Hugs

Paul Callus

January 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Thank you ever so much, Maria; your pleasant, sincere comments are truly appreciated. I bet your hydrangeas are much better looking than mine....mine need a lot of pampering! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Panagiota Romios

January 30, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Congratulations Paul. I am so moved by your write. Haikus do not move me. I have to FAV this Panagiota xx

Paul Callus

January 31, 2020 at 12:26 PM

I am moved by your sweet compliment, and the fav, Panagiota:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 29, 2020 at 11:34 PM

Love it, Paul. Congrats in the contest.

Paul Callus

January 30, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Thank you on both counts, Andrea. Best regards // paul

Jan Allison

January 29, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Absolutely beautiful lines paul:-) many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

January 30, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Thank you so very much, Jan. Hope all is fine on your side of the fence. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

January 29, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Very nice! Love the way you put the twist in the top line, Paul. Hydrangeas are so beautiful and I can imagine looking at them as the sun is setting. Winning wishes for you. Hugs, Carolyn

Phyllis Babcock

January 29, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Lovely haiku and flower Paul. love phyl

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Phyllis; thank you. Hugs & warm regards // paul

Kai Michael Neumann

January 29, 2020 at 6:23 AM

I love it. Congratulations on your win, Kai

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM

Pleased you enjoyed, Kai; thank you.Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 29, 2020 at 3:27 AM

- Congratulations Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Hugs // paul

Jenish Somadas

January 29, 2020 at 1:15 AM

Beautiful Hydrangea.. Congrats on your win Paul..

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 9:55 AM

Thank you, Jenish. Best regards // paul

Charles Messina

January 28, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Nice, Paul. Congrats on your win! Best regards, Charlie

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 9:50 AM

Thank you, Charles. Regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

January 28, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your gorgeous haiku, love hydrangea blooms!

Paul Callus

January 29, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Thank you, Tania. Pleased to be on your final list :) Regards // paul

Ravindra K Kapoor

January 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Like the beauty of blue Hydrangea your beautifully written Haiku too is enchanting the viewers to love and appreciate your sweet poem dear friend Paul. Sorry for visiting your poem after too long a time. With best wishes always...Ravindra

Paul Callus

January 28, 2020 at 11:02 AM

I am pleased to see you back on Soup, Ravindra, and most of all for stopping by to read my poetry. Thank you my friend. Best regards // paul