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Dark and Mystical

Heavy the darkness While the world is fast asleep Danger is lurking Wolf on rocky ledge Silhouette against the moon Howling to the sky Midnight clock striking Engorged bats in frenzied flight Deep red blood dripping Wailing wind runs wild Scattered clouds in disarray Dizzy moon blinking Lonely star trembles Over stagnant pool, despairs On stark reflection Gleaming stalking eyes Beasts of prey are on the prowl Shadows come to life From depths of darkness Haunting spirits breaking loose Ready hangs the noose ------------------------------------- Contest: Any Poem#23 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placing: 2nd

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Brooke Dylan

Date: 4/29/2014 4:09:00 PM

AMAZING WRITING PAUL... it is wonderful to read.. i LOVE YORU STYLE.. the title really drew me in... and great.. rhyming... the whole poem just lured me in the writing is wonderful'

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2014 4:14:00 PM

Hi Brooke! Thank you for your lovely comments...very positive feedback. Have just stumbled on one of your posts; will be back to read more. :) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/27/2014 2:43:00 AM

Great poem Paul,, how cud I miss ? Beautiful words used to depict mystery n darker side, really wonderful ! Wolf n lonely star I loved the most , congrats !

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 5/28/2014 1:55:00 PM

Yes sure Paul ! Why shud I mind ? rather an honour I wud appreciate // Upma //

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2014 11:25:00 AM

Just saw your comment now; must have missed it, somehow! I would love to call you Upma....if you don't mind..:)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 4/27/2014 5:34:00 AM

Yes true Paul...it's certainly hard to cope up wid the enormous flow n the speed...trust u won't mind calling me by my name../ Upma /

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2014 5:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Dr....and I appreciate these lovely comments :) How cud you miss?....easy, it's impossible to keep up with this poetic river that nearly overflows its banks! good day. // paul

David Mohn

Date: 4/26/2014 9:20:00 AM

Great writng Paul...congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2014 3:29:00 PM

Thank you David; glad you like(d) it! cu // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/26/2014 8:34:00 AM

Hi dearie Paul :) see I told you :). Mmmmmnnnn :D!!!! Congratulations:)!!!! My whippings not that all bad ;) :P hahahaha and also say urges :P lools what's words :D, tc all day ;) says olive :) app peeve weekkkeeeeend :D!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2014 3:24:00 PM

Dear Olive_eloi you were right; I'm glad I took your advice:) Thank you for the Mmmmmm Congratulations!!! Yes, that whip has come in handy...more than once!! cu :) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/26/2014 7:58:00 AM

Hello Paul, love seeing you on my winning list... :)... I posted another tiny tribute to all my winning poems... sending hugs... Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2014 3:07:00 PM

Hi Linda! I love seeing my name on your winning list too:) Olive_eloi urged me to enter these haiku in your contest, so some merit goes to her as well. txs for hugs an' all:) // paul

Bhavna Khemlani

Date: 4/13/2014 3:27:00 AM

Dark and Mystical - Mystery - Nice one

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2014 8:11:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it Bhavna! Thank you for your very welcome visit. Hope to see you around more often. // paul

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/9/2014 8:41:00 PM

Amazing verses. Really enjoyed reading! Always, Laura

Paul Callus
Date: 4/10/2014 4:00:00 AM

Thank you Laura; glad you enjoyed :) hope to be seeing you around. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2014 1:07:00 AM

ooohhh, I love the last one that gives a great ending to this. I think you got across that darkness very well in your poems' imagery. Very nice set to read here tonight.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2014 2:16:00 AM

Good morning Andrea. I'm glad you like the last one...I was afraid it would send everybody running away! Thanks for the visit & comments. :) // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/6/2014 4:15:00 PM

these haikus fit the dark and mystical theme perfectly! each one is a gem and i thoroughly enjoyed reading them...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2014 10:47:00 AM

Very lovely and encouraging comments Ilene :) much appreciated. // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/6/2014 3:52:00 PM

this string of 'ku defines the dark feel of night with such depth, paul.. splendid write!.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2014 10:34:00 AM

Thank you Nette...very lovely comments...and hugs :) /x/ paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/6/2014 12:12:00 PM

4th and 5th stanza... Wow!!! I like this.. As if I'm in a horror movie..:D descriptive to action words wow!!!! Really great write:)!!! --- God bless in the contest!!! :) i know this will do well... :) ---olive_eloi with a wave;)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 4/6/2014 1:59:00 PM

all of them are good..:) but on the 4th and 5th.. i like the dizzy moon blinking.. :D? i imagine it cute.. and the stars trembles... loools.. :D hahahahaha i imagine it in cartoon like lools.. :D so i love it.. :) actually i read some books of agatha c. before as well as those of "nancy drews" lools..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2014 12:30:00 PM

Dear Olive_eloi welcome...with words of encouragement.:) We can't always be nice and romantic; sometimes we can become werewolves too!! (thought about them in 2nd stanza). Your choice (4th & 5th) is a good one. You have to read these haiku at midnight for a better effect. // glad you stopped by; cu ... waving back :) // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/6/2014 8:24:00 AM

I like your way of interpreting Shadows contest. I believe this will do very well.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2014 8:48:00 AM

Thank you Richard...once again I rely on your 'interpretation' :) cu // paul

Vassilis Comporozos

Date: 4/6/2014 4:08:00 AM

Very good entries and real haikus. I especially like Lonely star trembles Over stagnant pool, despairs On stark reflection

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2014 7:59:00 AM

Hi Vassilis (I take it you are Greek :)) thank you for stopping by and leaving your positive remarks; the haiku you chose is also one of my Favourites. cu around. // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 4/6/2014 12:13:00 AM

An excellent piece and entry for the contest my dear friend Paul. I'm so delighted to read it this morning. Thank u so much for sharing and good luck my dear friend. Big hugs! love lots, Leonora

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2014 7:31:00 AM

Hi Leonora! Good day to you. Many thanks for visiting and leaving such encouraging comments...also txs for lovely hugs :) /x/ paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/5/2014 6:25:00 PM

oh brilliant imagery here Paul definitely fits the bill of Dark and Magical - good luck in the contest. Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2014 6:44:00 PM

Paul i just so enjoy your works and the feedback you give back to me. It's 12.42 here - just listening to the last few songs on the rock show and then turning in. Hugs as ever! Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2014 6:32:00 PM

Thanks a lot Jan; I rely a lot on your judgement :) here in Malta it's 1.32 am...stayed up late to finish this write and post it!! ...relish the hugs, too /x/ paul