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Easter Gift

propped up in her bed
cuddling the new pink bunny
her wan face lights up

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Contest: Easter Haiku/Senryu
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Placed 1st				
© 14th April 2017

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Susan Ashley

December 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM

Paul, a heartwarming and touching poem expressed in tender sentiments the Easter delight of a sick little girl. Moving, beautiful and subtly done my friend. My warmest wishes always are with you.. Susan

Paul Callus

December 24, 2017 at 3:16 PM

Were my poems to be read and explained in class, I would want you to be the teacher to do it, Susan:) Thank you for making the explanation sound so easy. Warm regards, my friend. // paul

Maria Williams

July 8, 2017 at 3:12 AM

I must have missed this Paul, We were away overseas - It brings such a lovely picture to mind little girls face lighting up when she get's her bunny - A big congratulations for the first placing - Hallelujah!...Maria

Paul Callus

July 10, 2017 at 6:48 AM

Thank you, Maria. Such gifts are appreciated by young children, especially those who are in bed due to ill health. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

April 26, 2017 at 7:00 AM

The lovely simplicity of life. This brief haiku says much! I love it. Saving and 7

Paul Callus

April 26, 2017 at 8:54 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Kim! Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper

April 22, 2017 at 6:33 PM

Beautiful, Paul, congratulations on your win. ~*

Paul Callus

April 23, 2017 at 4:03 PM

Thank you, Eve. Warm regards // paul

Anil Deo

April 21, 2017 at 5:44 AM

Thanks for all your kind thoughts AND KIND ACTIONS ("Faith without works is dead" James 2: 14-26) shalom, shalom Friend

Paul Callus

April 21, 2017 at 7:16 AM

Thank you, Anil, for coming back with an illuminating quote. Regards & Peace // paul

Anil Deo

April 19, 2017 at 3:22 AM

Shalom Brother! Your caring ... joins with our prayers, far away, maybe, but packed with dunamis, Holy Spirit power to heal, to show miracles ... if we believe (Mark 11:23, and I pray, "I believe; LORD JESUS Help my unbelief." Thanks for being a caring relative here ... & kind reviewer everywhere. Anil Deo

Paul Callus

April 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM

Many thanks, Anil. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

April 15, 2017 at 5:14 PM

Beautifully sweet. This should end up high on her list.

Paul Callus

April 16, 2017 at 11:50 AM

Glad you liked it, Andrea, and I hope she likes it too, at least enough to save me from yet another n/a:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

April 15, 2017 at 10:46 AM

Joy! I loved the imagery portrayed in this sweet senryu Paul. 7 ; ) Easter Blessings!

Paul Callus

April 16, 2017 at 11:47 AM

Thank you, Connie. Easter blessings to you, too. Regards // paul

John Michaels

April 15, 2017 at 4:42 AM

Such a cute image conjured up. Good luck with the contest! Regards, John!

Paul Callus

April 15, 2017 at 7:34 AM

Thank you, John. (Hope you got my soupmail) Regards // paul

Lynn Marie

April 14, 2017 at 1:05 PM

so adorable Paul:) I have a racoon named Winston who I bring with me to visit at children's hospital and senior's homes. I know the pure joy these sweet animals bring:) lynnxxx sending Easter blessings and wishes to you:)

Paul Callus

April 14, 2017 at 1:41 PM

Hi Lynn! It was exactly a children's hospital that I had in mind! Racoons are sweet and their dense fur makes them quite cuddly. I like the mask on their face, too. ~ I hope you too will have a lovely and blessed Easter:) Regards // paul

Tim Smith

April 14, 2017 at 8:13 AM

Very cute Paul...have a blessed Easter

Paul Callus

April 14, 2017 at 11:24 AM

Thank you, Tim. May you too have a happy and blessed Easter. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

April 14, 2017 at 7:11 AM

Having met your lovely Valentina I can imagine this was greeted with a smile when she read it Paul:-) have a lovely Easter break with the family:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

April 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM

Yes, Jan, Valentins liked the poem, but she was sorry for the sick girl (she caught on after she understood what 'wan' meant). Hugs // paul

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