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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

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Susan Ashley

January 6, 2018 at 9:23 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

Paul Callus

January 7, 2018 at 3:29 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

April 26, 2017 at 9:12 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.

Paul Callus

April 26, 2017 at 9:28 AM

Thank you Scott, especially for prompting my muse to come into action:) Regards // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

April 26, 2017 at 9:17 AM

Not quite what I was hoping to achieve, but the word is out.

Gregory Richard Barden

April 15, 2017 at 9:09 PM

Nicely penned and creatively centered ... congrats!

Paul Callus

April 16, 2017 at 11:44 AM

Thank you, Greg. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

March 29, 2017 at 9:32 PM

I love short poetry and this is one of the better I have seen in that category. AWESOMELY tweetable.

Paul Callus

March 30, 2017 at 9:51 AM

Thank you for the awesome feedback, Andrea! Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

March 20, 2017 at 8:52 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.

Paul Callus

March 20, 2017 at 10:11 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

March 20, 2017 at 1:48 AM

Deep and powerful words... Great one for the contest...Good luck with the contest....

Paul Callus

March 20, 2017 at 10:08 AM

Thank you, Supraja. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Abosede Ogundare

March 18, 2017 at 3:48 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.

Paul Callus

March 18, 2017 at 4:01 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

March 17, 2017 at 3:12 PM

...quite the impact for so few words. ...superb writing Paul ...a very fine poem :-) blessings, lynn

Paul Callus

March 17, 2017 at 5:51 PM

Your lovely comments too are impactful, Lynn:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Chuck Melugin

March 17, 2017 at 8:40 AM

Paul, great poetry depicting the collapse of comfort as the closet skeletons begin to dance. 7 My best to you, chuck

Paul Callus

March 17, 2017 at 2:11 PM

Thank you, Chuck; yours is also superb feedback! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

March 16, 2017 at 9:28 PM

Love the tanka great imagery ~*

Paul Callus

March 17, 2017 at 1:24 PM

Thank you, Eve. Hope you got my tweet:) Hugs // paul

Lewis Raynes

March 16, 2017 at 6:49 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 :)

Paul Callus

March 17, 2017 at 1:09 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

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