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Confusing the Issue

shattering 
his serenity...
roiling
the stagnant waters
of his bitter past

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Contest:  Tweetable 
Sponsor: Scott Thirtyseven

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 1/6/2018 9:23:00 PM Paul, an intriguing and sadly emotional poem of dregs of the past being stirred up - it doesn't bode well for his peace of mind.. An excellent write and awesome title too, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/7/2018 3:29:00 PM Thank you, Susan. I quite like the title myself:) When I'm travelling on the bus I pass the time challenging myself with a one word prompt, in this case it was 'roiling'; did not take long to come up with a suitable tanka!! ~ Warm regards // paul

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 4/26/2017 9:12:00 AM Hey Paul, congrats on your placement in my recent contest. Great write. I am going to try and use this piece to help me tweet a link to your poetry list page. Cheers Scott. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/26/2017 9:28:00 AM Thank you Scott, especially for prompting my muse to come into action:) Regards // paul Scott Thirtyseven Date: 4/26/2017 9:17:00 AM Not quite what I was hoping to achieve, but the word is out.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/15/2017 9:09:00 PM Nicely penned and creatively centered ... congrats! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/16/2017 11:44:00 AM Thank you, Greg. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/29/2017 9:32:00 PM I love short poetry and this is one of the better I have seen in that category. AWESOMELY tweetable. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/30/2017 9:51:00 AM Thank you for the awesome feedback, Andrea! Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/20/2017 8:52:00 AM WOW! I write for the most part long poems. This tanka reminds me how much can be said on the head of a pin. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2017 10:11:00 AM Thank you, Armand. Unlike you I usually go for short poems, but that does not mean I don't enjoy reading longer poems which grab my attention right from the start! Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan Date: 3/20/2017 1:48:00 AM Deep and powerful words... Great one for the contest...Good luck with the contest.... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2017 10:08:00 AM Thank you, Supraja. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Abosede Ogundare Date: 3/18/2017 3:48:00 PM A deep and sad write , beautifully written though. *It's so nice to be back to read your poems after a long while. ~Abosede. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/18/2017 4:01:00 PM Thank you, Abosede. You're welcome to stop by any time you feel like it...the kettle is always on! Regards // paul

Lynn Marie Date: 3/17/2017 3:12:00 PM ...quite the impact for so few words. ...superb writing Paul ...a very fine poem :-) blessings, lynn Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/17/2017 5:51:00 PM Your lovely comments too are impactful, Lynn:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Chuck Melugin Date: 3/17/2017 8:40:00 AM Paul, great poetry depicting the collapse of comfort as the closet skeletons begin to dance. 7 My best to you, chuck Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/17/2017 2:11:00 PM Thank you, Chuck; yours is also superb feedback! Regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 3/16/2017 9:28:00 PM Love the tanka great imagery ~* Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/17/2017 1:24:00 PM Thank you, Eve. Hope you got my tweet:) Hugs // paul

Lewis Raynes Date: 3/16/2017 6:49:00 PM Just discussed your poem with a class of 15 year olds, they liked where you made the reader go, and how you made the reader feel: "sad", "frustrated", "depressed","mad", "uncomfortable", "confused". great write :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/17/2017 1:09:00 PM Pleased to have you visiting, Lewis; I'm equally pleased that good use has been made of this short poem. Thank you....regards // paul