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a cluster of dreams waiting for a puff of wind - the freedom to roam _____________________ A Traditional Haiku Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 11/10/2020 6:08:00 PM
A great poem, Paul. I loved blowing those in the wind when I was growing up :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2020 10:22:00 AM
Thank you, Angela. I must admit I've been guilty of doing the same even in older age:) Regards // paul
Date: 10/22/2020 8:12:00 PM
Dear Paul, I admire and adore your vivid pen and I enjoy even more what your artistry does to my heart and imagination, as they now fly on a puff of poetic wind.. This goes into my favs!! Warmest wishes and hugs always my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 11/9/2020 8:36:00 AM
Thank you dear Susan! I'm so glad that my work somehow manages to reach within your mind and heart. It is wonderful that we can inspire one another through the sharing of words. Thank you also for the fav. ~Warm regards & hugs // paul
Date: 8/10/2020 9:56:00 AM
I remember my daughter at a very early age always wanting to blow on them to see- "the snow fly daddy", as she would so very happily say. Your poetic words stirred such a beloved memory my friend. Thanks... God bless... A fav...
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Date: 8/10/2020 1:00:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Robert...your comments and fav are appreciated, so is the sharing of your personal memories. Regards my friend // paul
Date: 8/8/2020 7:19:00 AM
I love looking at them. but unfortunately I get bad sinus problems if I go near. Your imagination and talent for writing any form or style of poetry is truly awesome Warm regard and hugs Jennifer..
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Date: 8/9/2020 1:04:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely complimentary comments, Jenny. Always a pleasure to have you visiting. Warm regards & Hugs // paul
Date: 8/6/2020 1:48:00 AM
I came back to read this Paul, good job i did, i've already left a comment, but cannot find it,,,anyhow, brilliant haiku and congratulations, on being a winner..
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Date: 8/6/2020 2:01:00 PM
Thank you, Harry. So pleased that you found it to your liking. Best regards // paul
Date: 8/5/2020 11:13:00 AM
Hello Paul Callus, I have dreams some repeats. i wish I could figure out my dreams.Regards Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/7/2020 10:31:00 AM
Hello Paul, yes I would find it interesting. Thank you for telling me. Regards Darlene
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Date: 8/6/2020 1:53:00 PM
Thank you for visiting, Darlene. There are people who like interpreting dreams (some for a fee!!). Lately I came across a book called "The Dreamer's Dictionary", bet you would find it interesting:) Regards // paul
Date: 8/2/2020 4:16:00 PM
These suckers like to roam for sure. Mostly find my lawn and think they are giving me lovely yellow flowers. lol love phyl
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Date: 8/6/2020 2:03:00 PM
I am sure all plants have good intentions when they set out to 'please', Phyllis:) Some, such as dandelions, can be somewhat overzealous! Regards // paul
Date: 8/2/2020 5:20:00 AM
Clever write, Paul. Love it.
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Date: 8/6/2020 2:03:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Line...thank you. Regards // paul
Date: 7/31/2020 9:41:00 AM
Love this Paul Dandelions are great. They have beautiful flowers and if you make a wish and puff on the seed heads if all of them float away your wish will come true. Also there is more iron in the leaves than in spinach. You can eat them in a salad or boil them and eat them with a boiled egg like spinach. Great poem.God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB
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Date: 8/6/2020 2:08:00 PM
Thank you for reading and for the feedback, Judy. Yes, dandelions are good to eat, especially raw, when they are fresh and young. They can also be steamed or added to a stir-fry. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 7/29/2020 5:06:00 PM
Paul, congratulations on your placement in my haiku contest and I love that image too _Constance
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Date: 8/6/2020 1:36:00 PM
Thank you, Constance. That photo by Richard inspired this haiku. Regards // paul
Date: 7/28/2020 9:12:00 PM
Puff of wind which will give them wings and freedom. Nice write.
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Date: 8/6/2020 1:34:00 PM
Thank you, Paghunda. Best regards // paul
Date: 7/28/2020 5:26:00 PM
oh I see it was photographed by Richard. He is so extra talented. And CONGRATs to YOU for your win.
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Date: 8/2/2020 3:47:00 PM
:) Thank you Andrea. Regards // paul
Date: 7/28/2020 12:19:00 PM
I love how deeply your metaphors paint that cluster of dreams Paul. Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 8/2/2020 3:39:00 PM
Than you, Aditi. Both your lovely comments and congrats are appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 7/28/2020 8:27:00 AM
We used to call these "milkweeds" when I was a child. It was always fun to see them released into the air. Sometimes we gave the wind a bit of help :) Your haiku skills are remarkable! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 8/2/2020 2:55:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely feedback and congrats, Carolyn. Hope you are keeping well; I've been very busy, so pls excuse the late reply. Hugs // paul
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Date: 7/28/2020 8:28:00 AM
And I see congratulations are in order! Way to go, Paul.
Date: 7/28/2020 8:11:00 AM
Paul, You described the effortless roam so effortlessly. -Richard
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Date: 8/2/2020 2:52:00 PM
Thank you, Richard. Best regards // paul
Date: 7/27/2020 1:36:00 AM
Hello Paul sir, Back to you with my Congratulations:-)Keep inspiring.Warmest regards:-)
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Date: 7/27/2020 10:43:00 AM
Double thanks for a double visit, Deepa :) Your congrats and encouraging words are truly appreciated :) Warm regards // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 10:54:00 PM
Lovely write Paul.. Poetry at its best.. Congrats...
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Date: 7/27/2020 12:07:00 PM
Thank you Jenish. Best regards // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 7:47:00 PM
so lovely and the picture with it, Paul.
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Date: 7/27/2020 12:13:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Have you noticed who the photographer is? :) ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 4:21:00 PM
Great imagery, Paul, congratulations on your win with these beautiful verse. Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/27/2020 12:18:00 PM
Thank you, Eve. I enjoyed your 'rainbow' offering:) Regards & Hugs // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 4:16:00 PM
wow I've just seen the pic and it is exceptional just like your wonderful poem, many congrats on your win Paul:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/27/2020 1:56:00 PM
That is so generous of you, Jan...thank you! I just noticed that your winning entry has been chosen as p.o.t.d.!! Well done! Hugs // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 3:24:00 PM
'a cluster of dreams' - how evocative, congrats!
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Date: 7/26/2020 3:43:00 PM
Thank you, Michelle. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 1:21:00 PM
Back with congrats Paul, I just realised who took the brilliant pic accompanying your haiku. Tom
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Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2020 3:45:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. Yes...our Soup friend Richard is multi talented! Regards // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 11:03:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great haiku, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/26/2020 4:03:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise :) Hugs // paul
Date: 7/26/2020 10:41:00 AM
love this upbeat write, Paul
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Date: 7/26/2020 3:47:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed, my friend; thank you. Regards // paul
Date: 7/25/2020 1:37:00 PM
Lovely!
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Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2020 4:03:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Best regards / paul
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