Paul Callus Poet Haiku

Dissimulation

ripe wild crab apples

hang over the wooden fence -

bitter deception


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23rd May 2019
Writing Challenge 3, May 2019
Nature Haiku, by Dear Heart
Placed 1st

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Angela Crabtree December 3, 2020 at 6:33 PM I don't think I've ever tried a crab apple. After reading, I guess they are bitter :) Paul Callus December 4, 2020 at 12:46 PM :) they are bitter, Angela, but I believe they can be cooked and made into jams and jellies. Regards // paul

Victoria Hunter February 9, 2020 at 1:41 PM Wonderful short image. Very well done indeed. I love the word "wild" put in that first line, it really adds to the impact. Enjoyed! Paul Callus February 10, 2020 at 2:20 PM Pleased to have made your acquaintance yesterday, Victoria...and thank you for your feedback re my short poem. I hope you/re enjoying your stay @ Soup :) Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 28, 2019 at 2:01 PM It seems that the breeze as I suspected, brought a deserved win- congratulations Paul warm regards and hugs, Jenny, Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 3:04 PM Thank you for returning with congratulations, Jenny! Much appreciated. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Eve Roper May 27, 2019 at 9:44 PM Beautiful image ,Paul, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM Thank you on both counts, Eve. Have a nice day! Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud May 27, 2019 at 10:44 AM nice turn on your end line, paul... sweet congrats!..huggs Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 8:38 AM Thank you Nette. Your luminescent orb was also a worthy high-flying winner! Hugs // paul

Silent One May 27, 2019 at 9:43 AM Love that last line...Bitter indeed! Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 8:35 AM Thank you, S-1. Regards // paul

Constance La France May 27, 2019 at 9:32 AM Paul congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful haiku. I admit I had to look up the meaning of your title !

Anne-Lise Andresen May 26, 2019 at 1:35 PM - Returns with a congratulations, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Goodnight & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 25, 2019 at 4:30 AM The sweet aroma of a win I see wafting in the breeze - deservedly so - best of luck my friend! Warm regards and hugs - Jennifer. Paul Callus May 25, 2019 at 4:49 AM Thank you, Jenny. The first time I saw crab apples was in England; my curiosity got the best of me, and I soon realized what they tasted like! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin May 24, 2019 at 9:56 AM A WOW of a haiku, Paul. Nicely done, my man! CayCay Paul Callus May 24, 2019 at 1:52 PM You are too kind, CayCay:) Thank you! Hope life is treating you well:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2019 at 5:13 AM - Excellent, Paul :) - A top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus May 24, 2019 at 8:59 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Wishing you a lovely weekend. ~ Hugs // paul