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Death Knell Tanka

a limp flag
hangs at half-mast
the silence broken
by the church bell
and village gossiper


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A Brian Strand Contest
Placed 1st
June 2021

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Indiana Shaw

August 15, 2021 at 7:50 AM

An intriguing little write, darning the gossiper . . .

Paul Callus

August 18, 2021 at 2:44 AM

Thank you, I.S. People do not like gossipers, but they like to hear the gossip!! ~ Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

August 14, 2021 at 8:01 AM

Congratulations on your fine win in this contest Paul - the village gossiper and the town crier one and the same person me thinks. Warm regards, hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Paul Callus

August 18, 2021 at 2:47 AM

Hi Jenny :) I enjoy reading your feedback :) I have not been around much..lots of catching up to do. ~ Warm regards & hugs & blessings to you, too // paul

Panagiota Romios

August 7, 2021 at 11:03 PM

You are a master at writing these! Simply amazing... Pangie

Paul Callus

August 18, 2021 at 2:45 AM

Thank you Pangie. Hope you're keeping well :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

June 20, 2021 at 10:58 AM

this is really great. It makes you wonder what that gossip was about and how it could have related to the theme of the tanka! congrats on the win.

Paul Callus

June 22, 2021 at 7:53 AM

I'm pleased I got you wondering about the gossiper, Andrea :) Thank you for stopping by with congrats and a 'big' like. Warm regards // paul

Christuraj Alex

June 10, 2021 at 12:49 AM

Beautiful. Congratulations!

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Glad you enjoyed C.A. Thank you. Regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

June 7, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Perfect title or a perfect poem. Seems the flags are flown a lot at half-mast these days. Hope you have a wonderful week, Paul :)

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Thank you Angela. Hope you have a lovely weekend! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

June 7, 2021 at 7:20 AM

You told a succinct story in so few words. That is a rare talent. Bravo and congrats on a fine win.

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 11:37 AM

Your comments are truly appreciated, Richard. Thank you. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

June 4, 2021 at 1:41 PM

love this clever one, Paul - hope you are well, my friend

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, My friend. I'm keeping as well as can be :) hope you are, too. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

June 4, 2021 at 8:44 AM

Well done Paul. Congrats on a well deserved win. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 11:56 AM

Thank you Judy. Regards and blessings ... and enjoy the weekend :) // paul

Eileen Manassian

June 3, 2021 at 7:24 AM

Congrats, dear. You deserve 1rst place for this beauty. I didn't expect that last line, which makes it all that more memorable.

Paul Callus

June 4, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Thank you so much dear Eileen. I traded 1st place for a n/a :) I just read your latest emotional poem, but there must be a glitch because my comment won't go through. I'll try again later. Hugs // paul

Quoth Theraven

June 3, 2021 at 7:15 AM

Paul, The end of a Town Crier in Tanka. Safer to be a tax collector of Rome these days. -Richard

Paul Callus

June 18, 2021 at 11:08 AM

Thank you Richard. Your comments made me smile and knowingly nod my head :) Stay safe // paul

Joanna Daniel

June 2, 2021 at 2:17 AM

You have described it so aptly, Paul, should place high:)

Paul Callus

June 10, 2021 at 9:58 AM

I appreciate your show of faith, JO :) Thank you! Best regards // paul

Brandy Nicole

June 1, 2021 at 7:52 PM

When a flag hangs at half-mast, there is a moment of silence, out of respect. It is sad indeed, when someone whispers (gossips) during such a moment. Your words touch my heart deeply. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus

June 10, 2021 at 9:57 AM

Thank you, Brandy; always a pleasure to receive your visits and feedback. Blessings & Hugs // paul