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Flaming Oak Forest

Upon red and russet leaves I gaze My soul’s foliage is ablaze. ---------------------------------------- 21st November, 2014 Contest: Crystalline Sponsor: Rick Parise

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Jack Horne

Date: 10/22/2020 12:37:00 PM

this is really beautiful, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2020 12:37:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Enjoy the weekend, my friend. // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/15/2015 2:55:00 PM

So nice to read your verse this chilly Sunday afternoon & nice to remember warm fall days! Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 3:22:00 PM

Lovely to have you visiting, Debbie! Do not worry...spring will soon be here! Luckily today we had a sunny warm day all through. Went to watch the Carnival floats; lots of people turned up, but then carnival is very popular in Malta! Later found time to go watch a movie at the cinema, with my granddaughter..."Hero 6" ... very entertaining. All the best. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/6/2014 10:55:00 AM

Bravo on such a descriptive set of images the soul and the depth of its mysterious forest! Another 7 my friend and admiration for getting so much packed into so few words!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/6/2014 3:24:00 PM

I am so pleased that you enjoyed this poem, Robert...and thank you for the high rating. Your feedback is much appreciated. // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 11/25/2014 3:04:00 PM

This was a wonderful piece, Paul. You captured a tremendous picture with effortless ease - all the while using metaphor and alliteration in a handful of words. Soul's foliage - definitely the stand out in this tiny little gem!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2014 4:26:00 PM

Your words are music to my ears, Timothy! Thank you for seeing beauty in this my humble poem. As always, you read and reason with sense and insight! // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/25/2014 1:32:00 AM

A magnificent painted canvas of beauty Paul. I really enjoyed reading it my dear friend. Have a lovely day! Good luck in the contest! :) Love and hugs! xxxxx D.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2014 4:30:00 PM

Many thanks Dorian for the great comments!! I am so pleased that you came back to re-read this short poem. The contest results are out; there were many beautiful entries, so it was no surprise that mine did not make it to the winners' list. /x/ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/24/2014 9:00:00 PM

This is awesome Paul! I am wrapped in the warmth of the flame. You are right, I am warmed up! I love it! I would not want to be Rick right now.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2014 4:19:00 PM

:) I am so glad it did not get an HM :))

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2014 4:17:00 PM

I am glad you came back to read this one Connie, even if just for seeing the contrast between the two crystallines. Even more pleased that you liked it. I do love your judgment!:) Thank you. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/24/2014 9:44:00 AM

This one is very expressive and descriptive.It reads like a winner to me.I know the feeling of the last line when looking at the colors in fall.Thanks for the visit to my page.I wrote the Monoku from feelings of a decorated tree and the children who came for our family get together now gone.There is a tree with no gifts and no Santa will come.Kind of sad but then I remembered when the children were small and we got the tree and got it decorated and they had konked out and there was that quiet.S

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2014 10:23:00 AM

I'm glad I got your Monoku right, Sara. I am very pleased that you found this Crystalline to your liking. Unfortunately the winning list is out and it's not on it. I look at that as one negative comment; not bad when compared to the positive ones! Take care. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/24/2014 1:41:00 AM

:) love this Paul esp the second line.. :D i shall try making my own.. :D

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2014 10:29:00 AM

Hi dear Olive_eloi!:) I'm glad that this write is tempting you to have a go at this form. Looking forward to read your next Crystalline! hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 11/23/2014 10:11:00 PM

Now Paul this is just perfect, I think you have a great chance in this contest, love the description you've put forward in this poem of yours, it's just wonderful my friend, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2014 10:26:00 AM

Hi Cherl! Your comments warm the cockles of my heart:) Thank you for your vote of confidence! Can't say the same to the sponsor:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/23/2014 11:53:00 AM

I can't believe I ever let this one get past me. One of the best!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/23/2014 1:11:00 PM

Thank you Andrea...I needed this encouraging comment from you!! The esteemed judge thinks otherwise! Just seen the winners' list...for the second consecutive time I'm out in the cold! // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/22/2014 9:27:00 AM

I see you are a master of this form! I am sure you will do well in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 3:12:00 PM

I'm glad you like it Richard; this form might be short, but it can be tricky, too, especially when we have to make sure that we are not repeating what others say. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/22/2014 8:22:00 AM

You've explained our emotions as we gaze at one of God's beautiful wonders beautifully.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 3:10:00 PM

Glad I touched your soul, Brenda:) An oak forest in autumn is a flaming beauty! // paul

Terry O'Leary

Date: 11/22/2014 7:07:00 AM

Great impact!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 3:08:00 PM

Thank you Terry; a short comment that means a lot. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/22/2014 1:36:00 AM

You surely know how to set someone ablaze with your words, Paul. Lovely, this.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 5:51:00 AM

I'm glad I managed to ignite a spark in your soul, Eileen. Nature will never cease to astonish us with its beauty. She is alluring and passionate....but then, you know something about that yourself:) hugs // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/21/2014 11:33:00 PM

Deep and beautiful is your write Paul! Fortunate not to miss such a marvel! Gl in contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 5:45:00 AM

I am so pleased you enjoyed it, Upma. Thanks for visiting and have a lovely weekend. // paul

David Meade

Date: 11/21/2014 8:27:00 PM

A great shift from outside nature to inside nature of the soul and the interaction they create with each other! Nicely done.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 4:46:00 AM

Thank you David...you got it perfectly right! Have a nice weekend. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/21/2014 7:39:00 PM

Very pretty piece Paul, my dear friend. Good luck in the contest! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 4:45:00 AM

Many thanks Dorian! Comments and hugs are much appreciated! Hope you have a nice weekend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/21/2014 7:28:00 PM

simply stunning Paul - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2014 4:42:00 AM

Thank you Jan; was trying to express not just the external sense of sight, but internal feelings, too (if you know what I mean!) Hope I succeeded. hugs // paul