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Flash Dance

Beneath the shade of pinnate leaves
I catch a glimpse, a swirling haze...
an agile penché – a dash  
of graceful pirouettes. 
Then like a flash, with a glissade  
the whirling wind exits the stage. 

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Syllable count: 8-8-6-6-8-8
Prompt word: "Flash"
A Hexastich It Contest
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Placed 1st
©26th May, 2020

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Angela Crabtree November 13, 2020 at 4:47 PM Perfect title for a perfect poem ;) Paul Callus November 16, 2020 at 9:11 AM Many thanks, Angela. Yours too is a perfect comment:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne October 29, 2020 at 12:56 PM love this dynamic write, my friend - so glad to see it was a winner Paul Callus October 31, 2020 at 2:20 PM Thank you, Jack. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner August 30, 2020 at 6:08 AM Well done my friend. I remember as a kid, I once saw a whirlwind and decided I would jump in. It was fun until I got dirt in my eyes. LOL I learned pretty quick, not a smart thing to do. Hoping you are well and congratulations on the winning write. Paul Callus August 30, 2020 at 7:29 AM I'm laughing, Danny, cos I too got dirt in my eyes for being daring and presumptuous! Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Carole Duet August 6, 2020 at 12:51 AM Short and sweet! Congrats Paul. Love it and the watercolor illustration too. Paul Callus August 6, 2020 at 2:15 PM Thank you, Carole. I was lucky to find a visual which fitted well with the words! Best regards, my friend. // paul

Judy Ball June 10, 2020 at 1:01 PM Excellent Paul and love the pic. God Bless, JB Paul Callus June 10, 2020 at 5:05 PM Thank you lots, Judy. Blessings to you too. // paul

Panagiota Romios June 4, 2020 at 6:13 PM Congratulations Paul This is a brilliant write, Panagiota xoxo Kudos Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thank yous o much, Panagiota. May you have a lovely weekend // paul

John Hamilton June 3, 2020 at 8:49 PM Wonderful write Paul, wow first place in Nette's contest? Well, that is truly a great win, worthy of all the accolades this will garner! I did have to look up penche though lol! Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 8:34 AM Thank you, John. Unless people are associated with ballet, certain words/phrases will sound just like Chinese (or French) :) Regards // paul

Maria Williams June 1, 2020 at 4:48 AM I can see why this beauty got 1st place. Congratulations Paul. You deserve the highest honour my sweet friend....Maria Hugs Paul Callus June 2, 2020 at 4:35 PM Thank you so much, Maria! A pleasure to have you visiting from so far away:) Your lovely comments and congrats are truly appreciated, my dear friend. Regards & Hugs // paul

Probir Gupta June 1, 2020 at 1:22 AM Just beautiful ... as if I was watching a video sans recording ... Paul Callus June 2, 2020 at 4:33 PM Thank you Probir. Best regards // paul

Robert Lindley May 31, 2020 at 8:09 PM Absolutely wonderful imagery and very creative painting my friend. Love the syllable count form. Perfect ending too.. A fav- a true gem... Paul Callus June 2, 2020 at 4:10 PM Thank you Robert. Pleased that you enjoyed. Best regards // paul

Arturo Michael May 31, 2020 at 5:52 AM Sometimes it goes pass sailing in the wind...Love the imagery... Paul Callus May 31, 2020 at 3:04 PM Pleased you enjoyed, Arturo; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison May 30, 2020 at 12:31 PM absolutely delightful imagery Paul - you danced to the top spot with this gem:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thank you, Jan. Somehow Nette's contests always bring out the best in me:) Hugs // paul

Paula Goldsmith May 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. enjoy your win and day.......... Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 4:16 PM Thank you, Paula. I certainly will make the most of this win:) Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Aditi Mishra May 30, 2020 at 11:09 AM I love the extraordinary imagery you have used here Paul. It adds pearls of beauty to your already gorgeous words. Congratulations on your win :) Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 4:14 PM Your lovely complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, Aditi...thank you. Best regards // paul

Nette Onclaud May 30, 2020 at 11:04 AM goodness paul.. the assonance of this, the rhythm of your poem is one astounding dance!... congrats on your 1st place slot in my contest... huggs Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM Thank so much, Nette; your lovely reaction, insightful comments and top placement have made my day! Your contests never fail to inspire. Hugs // paul

David Mohn May 30, 2020 at 10:56 AM congratulations Paul...this is marvelous :) Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM Thank you, David. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Eve Roper May 30, 2020 at 3:40 AM Back with congratulations Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 7:56 AM Thank you, Eve. I still have to see the winning list. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Panagiota Romios May 30, 2020 at 2:20 AM Great job, Paul. Heartfelt wishes for a win. This is a FAV for me Panagiota Best wishes. Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 7:58 AM Thank you Panagiota. Both your lovely comments and the fav are appreciated. Have a nice day! ~ Best regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp May 30, 2020 at 12:55 AM Well lookie here! I showed up to read some of your lovely poetry...and I'm enjoying every minute. Your writing is wonderful. Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 8:02 AM Hi good day to you, Rhoda! It's lovely to see you back on Soup. Thank you for reading, liking and commenting. Hope you have a lovely and rewarding weekend. ~ Regards // paul

John Watt May 30, 2020 at 12:54 AM Excellent imagery of the wind, Paul. I enjoyed all the ballet references. Congratulations on your #1 win ~ John Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 9:13 AM Your feedback and congrats are truly appreciated, John. Best regards // paul

Jenish Somadas May 29, 2020 at 11:15 PM Wow..Poetry at its best..Beauty is your chosen words, which is creating magical emotions in readers hearts..Congrats Paul.. Paul Callus May 30, 2020 at 9:12 AM Thank you for a most lovely reaction to my poem, Jenish...and for the congrats. ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 29, 2020 at 11:08 AM Your penche, your pirouettes, your glissade make for a poetic flash dance extraordinaire! What a swirling agile whirl wind! Well penned dear friend, Warm regards and hugs Paul, Jennifer. Paul Callus May 29, 2020 at 3:21 PM Thank you, Jenny. We have a ballerina in the family, so those ballet movements have become part of the household vocabulary:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Joanna Daniel May 29, 2020 at 9:11 AM Very well written, loved the swirling haze:) Paul Callus May 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM Thank you, Jo. Hope my poem didn't make you all dizzy:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper May 28, 2020 at 6:22 PM Lovely write, Paul, good luck in the contest. I think Nette pick a few hard words to use. Hug Eve Paul Callus May 29, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thank you, Eve. I forgot what other words Nette provided; my eyes fell on the first one and it straight away tempted my imagination:) Take care & Hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 28, 2020 at 4:30 PM I love this, Paul! I can imagine the lovely dance of nature. Your poem is my favorite entry that I've read for this contest and I am sending it to my faves...xx Rhonda Paul Callus May 28, 2020 at 5:59 PM Thank you for the very lovely complimentary remarks and the fav, Rhonda....very much appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

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