Paul Callus Poet Monoku

Clasped Hands

deteriorating mind - remnants of time clasped in wrinkled hands


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A Pick  a Picture Contest
Hosted by James Edward Lee Sr.
Based on Image 2
Placed 1st
30th March 2019

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Angela Crabtree December 7, 2020 at 2:12 PM A well-expressed write, Paul :) Paul Callus December 7, 2020 at 2:52 PM Thank you, Angela. I find old age quite inspiring. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2019 at 2:50 PM Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems! Paul Callus April 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM Thank you, Richard; even a one liner merits its little moment of fame :) Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam April 10, 2019 at 6:29 AM Excellent. Beautifully expressed. Enjoyed reading it. Paul Callus April 10, 2019 at 7:47 AM Thank you, Ravi; pleased you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2019 at 11:48 AM Great imagery! Thanks for your visit and comment Paul. I hope all is well with you. Paul Callus April 10, 2019 at 7:41 AM Thank you, Richard. Life is very hectic at present, and my writing is suffering, but otherwise all is fine. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi April 8, 2019 at 6:01 AM Beautifully expressed... Paul Callus April 8, 2019 at 9:56 AM Pleased you found it to your liking, Pashang...thank you! Regards // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. April 7, 2019 at 2:33 PM Sad, short, and hard hitting. Clear message. Paul Callus April 7, 2019 at 2:47 PM Hard hitting, but for somebody your age there is still a long way to go :) Thanks for stopping by. Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis April 7, 2019 at 12:26 PM Superb Monoku dear, Paul! Paul Callus April 7, 2019 at 12:31 PM Thank you, my friend. I love these short forms...I'm a man of few words:) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel April 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM Brilliant as always, Paul, congratulations on your win:) Paul Callus April 7, 2019 at 12:29 PM You are too kind, Jo....thank you. Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley April 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM A profound and poignant monoku, Paul. Your tender imagery touches me deeply. Congratulations on your excellent win, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan Paul Callus April 7, 2019 at 3:04 AM Many thanks, Susan. I am so pleased to see you posting again. Hope life is not being too hard on you...you and your poetry have been missed. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi April 6, 2019 at 6:24 PM Simple but overwhelming poetic statement, Paul. well Done! Paul Callus April 7, 2019 at 2:53 AM Thank you Ralph...I like your meaningful statement. Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf April 4, 2019 at 12:52 PM I can just picture your words come alive. Superbly done, Paul. Congrats on your well-deserved win in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 9:18 AM Thank you, Gershon. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick April 4, 2019 at 6:37 AM I have read your creative Monoku and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 9:08 AM You are very welcome, Sara...thank you. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud April 3, 2019 at 7:05 PM beautifully crafted with a fine win, paul... congrats and huggs! Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 9:05 AM Many thanks, Nette. I loved your winning entry, too! Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman April 3, 2019 at 5:28 PM A brilliant winner Paul..love this one liner.. Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:59 AM Thank you, Harry. I hear that you're off...enjoy your trip! // paul

Eve Roper April 2, 2019 at 1:18 PM Wow! Very well said, my friend, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`* Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Eve. That picture has inspired many excellent entries. Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos April 2, 2019 at 1:04 PM Paul - congratulations my dear friend - heartfelt words written in this Monoku! Warm regards, Jennifer Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Jenny. Your support is truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong April 1, 2019 at 10:21 PM This has such a profound feeling Paul. Beautifully written. Congratulations on your deserving first placement! xxoo : ) Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:33 AM I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Connie...thank you! Warm regards // paul

Line Gauthier April 1, 2019 at 10:10 PM Wow - bravo, Paul. A very poignant write. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your most deserving poem. Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:29 AM Thank you on all counts, Line...your comments are fav are a fount of encouragement. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 1, 2019 at 7:41 PM Yours was so profoundly stated. One of my favorites for the hands category! Paul Callus April 5, 2019 at 8:25 AM Thank you, Andrea. I always appreciate your candid comments. Regards // paul

Joseph May April 1, 2019 at 3:18 PM Well rendered Paul..Congrats on your win.. Paul Callus April 4, 2019 at 5:09 PM Thank you, Joseph...regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2019 at 1:40 PM - Congratulations on your wonderful win, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus April 4, 2019 at 5:05 PM Many thanks, Anne-Lise :) Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit March 31, 2019 at 7:25 AM Yes--those hands speak for the state of mind..and the remainder of time! Well described Paul. Paul Callus April 4, 2019 at 11:44 AM Thank you, Vijay. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham March 31, 2019 at 12:33 AM I like your interpretation Paul, I'm sure this wil do well, good luck. Tom. Paul Callus April 4, 2019 at 9:37 AM Thank you, Tom. Pls excuse the late reply; my computer called it a day and now had to get a new one. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich March 30, 2019 at 8:53 PM I love yours. You took it opposite me but you did a great job , Paul!! Paul Callus April 3, 2019 at 3:41 PM I have read yours, Andrea, and I really like it! Regards // paul

Silent One March 30, 2019 at 5:09 PM Great take on the contest.. Paul Callus April 3, 2019 at 3:41 PM Thank you, S-1. Regards // paul

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