Destiny

beyond the ruins near the fallen in defeat fate lies in ashes ------------------------------ 5th June 2014 Contest: A haiku with a theme and title, "Destiny" Sponsor: Leonora Galinta Placed: 1st

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Lyn Murray

Date: 7/30/2014 2:02:00 PM

Oh - how beautiful!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/30/2014 2:26:00 PM

Thank you Lyn; so glad you enjoyed! // paul

John Michaels

Date: 7/10/2014 3:54:00 AM

Nice imagery; a little depressing, but fate can be a harsh mistress. Congrats on your win! Thanks for viewing mine!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2014 10:17:00 AM

You read with understanding! I appreciate your comments...and the visit. Thank you, John. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/4/2014 9:25:00 AM

I don't think I ever told you congrats for your fine win with this one, Paul. YOu deserved it!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2014 2:54:00 PM

Oh it's so hard to keep up with all the contest results; wish they were spaced out more so I could enjoy reading the winning ones at ease. / Thank you Andrea:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Estela Canama

Date: 7/2/2014 9:54:00 AM

This is really amazing! It is very reflective and heartwarming haiku. Congrats, Paul you extremely deserve it!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/2/2014 2:33:00 PM

Many thanks Estela...lovely comments! Yours was also a deserving winner at no.1 // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/1/2014 3:05:00 PM

Yes I enjoyed a thorough read Paul ! Well that was deep as is ur poetry always ! best part the narrow escape else cud drown ,, it was sad n emotional too ,, touches !

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 3:18:00 PM

I know you read well and deep, Upma. I can tell from your comments. Wish there were many more like you. After all it's the right feedback that we expect to show us where we stand. Take care:) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/1/2014 1:17:00 PM

Historical defeat n destined down in ashes ,, wonderful haiku Paul ! Never knew earlier so much cud be said in just few words ,, congrats on big win!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 2:16:00 PM

Thank you Upma! You read my haiku well:) You too expressed yourself very well in your haiku...thus a merited win on your part, too! // namaskar...paul

Doris Jamoner

Date: 7/1/2014 11:48:00 AM

Congratz for the win! You deserve it! Wishing you all the Best always! - Doris

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 2:12:00 PM

Thank you Doris! Your entry too has been a deserving winner in this contest:) cu and take care. // paul

Theresa Stephens

Date: 7/1/2014 3:22:00 AM

Hi Paul, Congrats on your win. Enjoyed the historical theme. All the best Theresa xx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 5:01:00 AM

Thank you Theresa; so glad you enjoyed this one. Your polar and global warming haiku made for a good take on this theme. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/1/2014 2:12:00 AM

Well crafted write with images, Paul. congrats on the win

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 4:54:00 AM

Thank you Dr. for your ever present attention. // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/30/2014 7:14:00 PM

I am so glad to see your success..this is a beaut. Congrats. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2014 1:55:00 AM

Many thanks, Barbara! I enjoyed your anteater, too :) cu // paul

David Mohn

Date: 6/30/2014 6:08:00 PM

Nicely written and rightly placed...congrats Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2014 6:29:00 PM

Many thanks David. I read all the entries in this contest and I must say that the level was high all round...and that includes yours! // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/30/2014 4:38:00 PM

Hi Paul, a huge congratulations to you, my friend for your TOP win which you so richly deserve! Warmest regards. Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2014 5:06:00 PM

You are very kind, Pandita! Thank you; I appreciate your lovely remarks. You too deserved your fine win:) hugs. // paul

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/30/2014 4:35:00 PM

So happy to see this a top win! Congrats, Paul! Hugs.. Arlene

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2014 5:03:00 PM

Hi Arlene! Thank you for the second visit you paid me on this post...and for the lovely wishes! Happy to be sharing the winners' list with you:) // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 6/30/2014 10:59:00 AM

Congratulations my dear friend, Paul for an awesome haiku with a theme and title, “destiny”. Thanks a lot for your loving support. Big Hugs! Love lots, Leonora

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2014 4:03:00 PM

Hi Leonora! Thank you for the top placing in your contest; I do appreciate it:) Looking forward to the next one! /x/ paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/30/2014 10:44:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONssssss PAUL!!! :D! a dinner where :D?

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

Thank you Olive_eloi:)) As I suggested on your post, this time I will let you choose the place:) // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/23/2014 11:02:00 PM

Man, is that ever sweet!!!! I mean truly awesome Haiku!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2014 7:41:00 AM

Many thanks Robert! I like your awesome comment! cu // paul

Jayne Eggins

Date: 6/20/2014 12:04:00 PM

Haiku are one of my favourite forms of poetry and you have executed it so beautifully, Bravo...love Jayne x

Paul Callus
Date: 6/20/2014 1:07:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed this haiku, Jayne...thank you...welcome remarks! /x/ paul

Leon Enriquez

Date: 6/19/2014 2:33:00 AM

Dear Paul: Well done. Well said Profound. Leon

Paul Callus
Date: 6/19/2014 11:16:00 AM

Hi Leon...as always nice to have you stopping by....and thank you for the lovely comments. // paul

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 6/15/2014 3:45:00 AM

Beautiful Haiku Paul. GL in the contest, This should place well. Verlena

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2014 3:56:00 PM

Thank you Verlena for showing faith in this little haiku. cu // paul

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/11/2014 8:10:00 AM

Paul, this is the outside the box I dream of reaching.. Again I bow to perfection... A fan.. Arlene..

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2014 8:58:00 AM

Hi Arlene! Thank you...I appreciate your lovely comments. We all do our best to better our output; perseverance is the main key. I admire your positivity:) // paul

Saba Khan

Date: 6/11/2014 3:49:00 AM

That's short nicely written! Well Done! Good luck in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2014 6:16:00 AM

Thank you, Saba. I appreciate your stopping y and commenting. cu // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/10/2014 5:35:00 PM

LOL...tooo late I'm back, reading your comment on my comment... LOL

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/10/2014 4:52:00 PM

Dear Paul, It's remarkable how you can create such a striking image with only 12 words. This is the best I've seen for the contest and it reminds me of a slightly longer verse by Emily Dickinson called "Success Is Counted Sweetest." You're a busy man, but perhaps one day you will have a chance to read it. (I can't write haiku; people have told me that and they are correct.) Sending winning wishes your way! Love, carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2014 5:33:00 AM

Good day Carolyn! Thank you for the appreciation of this humble little write of mine! I'm so pleased that you found it to your liking. May your judgment rub off on Leonora:)) I will make it a point to read Emily's poem. hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2014 4:26:00 PM

hehehe No your welcome... LOL... I can do this all day... LOL,, Paul, what I mean, I love clicking my e-mail notifications from the soup, ..call me crazy.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2014 4:45:00 PM

OK......curb your urges.....no clicking this time :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2014 4:22:00 PM

You will do well Paul, thanks for the reply and visit.. Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2014 4:23:00 PM

You're welcome..........paul