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coronavirus - in self isolation a fragile flower

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 11/20/2020 9:24:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Paul. They say that plants are living things to. If they could speak, I wonder what they would be saying...
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Date: 11/21/2020 5:52:00 AM
Thank you, Angela. Those flowers would be wondering what on earth people are up to:) Regards // paul
Date: 8/13/2020 12:10:00 PM
oh, love this clever one!
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Date: 8/13/2020 12:37:00 PM
Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul
Date: 4/27/2020 1:56:00 AM
This haiku kind of slaps you in the face, doesn't it? ... even the flowers are worried! I like the strong contrast between the soft aspect of nature ... and the harsh reality of a plague. Very creative.
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Date: 4/27/2020 3:55:00 PM
Thank you, Timothy. Your consecutive visits are appreciated. Regards // paul
Date: 4/15/2020 1:34:00 AM
Wow, what a dainty gem!
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Date: 4/15/2020 2:58:00 PM
Love your reaction O Pinoy poet! Thank you! ~ Regards // paul
Date: 4/4/2020 2:29:00 AM
Paul, A haunting image of what has been lost outside the crannied wall, though always a ray of hope. So nice this one., I know you knew. -Richard
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Date: 4/5/2020 2:08:00 PM
Thank you, Richard. As always, your visit is truly appreciated. Regards // paul
Date: 3/22/2020 10:32:00 AM
Hi Paul, I do so love the Haiku form. Your Haiku is both well written and on the point. Stay safe my friend. Stay blessed. Your friend always....Mike.
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Date: 3/22/2020 10:46:00 AM
Thank you so much, Mike, and it is nice to see you back. One positive characteristic of this virus is that it brings people together again! I'm being vigilant and sensible. Hope you too are keeping well. Stay safe, my friend. Regards // paul
Date: 3/19/2020 3:02:00 PM
- A beautiful and safe self isolation (... but lonely) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/19/2020 4:34:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise....yes, lonely in a way, but won't run the risk of being trodden on:) Hugs // paul
Date: 3/17/2020 9:18:00 PM
A fantastic way of describing the virus .. I really enjoyed reading
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Date: 3/18/2020 6:17:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Eve...thank you. Warm regards // paul
Date: 3/13/2020 9:22:00 PM
Paul, I find this very beautiful _Constance
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Date: 3/14/2020 4:22:00 PM
Thank you, Constance. I'm pleased you like it...I rely on your opinion. Regards // paul
Date: 3/12/2020 8:55:00 AM
I like that this can be read in two different ways. You put a lot of thought into this piece.
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Date: 3/12/2020 10:44:00 AM
Thank you for noticing, Richard. Short poems offer more than meets the eye. Regards // paul
Date: 3/11/2020 8:42:00 PM
Oh! What a perfect melding of contemporary news, visual and poetic art, Paul. How profound! I'm always amazed at the level of talent displayed in your work, and it seems the shorter the form you choose to write with the larger the impact! A creative and topical haiku, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs for you, dear Paul, and best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/12/2020 12:22:00 PM
Thank you for your generous critique, Susan. I enjoy reading your feedback as much as I enjoy reading your poetry:) ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend. // paul
Date: 3/11/2020 12:02:00 PM
Great write about a sad topic - coronavirus is spreading and spilling over borders and into every country almost on our planet. We can try and isolate ourselves and the sick can also, but maybe this could be a biblical prophesy coming true - a wise choice of words and picture Paul - very well penned my friend. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/12/2020 12:19:00 PM
Thank you, Jenny. Unfortunately coronavirus is spreading fast; even here in Malta we're feeling its effects. Hope a medicine to prevent it will be found soon.~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Date: 3/11/2020 8:36:00 AM
Hi Paul: you addressed this virus in beautiful haiku!
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Date: 3/12/2020 10:40:00 AM
Thank you, Ralph; pleased to see you back in action:) Regards // paul
Date: 3/9/2020 6:29:00 PM
well Apostle Paul -- there is Creation-Redemption- Fall. But always a flower in the wall. shalom, shalom. Enjoyed
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Date: 3/10/2020 10:33:00 AM
I like what you wrote, Anil! Thank you for stopping by. Regards & Peace // paul
Date: 3/9/2020 7:51:00 AM
Well done!
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Date: 3/10/2020 10:29:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. Have a nice day! // paul
Date: 3/9/2020 2:06:00 AM
Clever poem Paul, sure is poetry for this day and age...
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Date: 3/10/2020 10:28:00 AM
Thank you, Harry. Best regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 5:42:00 PM
Frightening Paul, third death in the UK. Well written and good luck Tom
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Date: 3/9/2020 12:03:00 PM
No deaths here, Tom, but we have a family of three being treated for it in hospital. Always wise to take precautions. Thank you. // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 4:30:00 PM
Well done Paul :)
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Date: 3/9/2020 12:02:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi. Regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 8:02:00 AM
Great metaphoric write, Paul--succinct and clever!
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Date: 3/8/2020 1:02:00 PM
Your feedback is always welcome, Vijay...thank you. Regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 6:42:00 AM
Very clever and well done...
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Date: 3/8/2020 1:01:00 PM
Thank you, S-1. Best regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 4:38:00 AM
Ah, so delicate, and so "in" right now; an infatuation of a poem.
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Date: 3/8/2020 1:00:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments, Caren. Regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2020 4:33:00 AM
And a sad one too...the message is clear...
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Date: 3/8/2020 12:59:00 PM
Thank you, Arturo. Maybe a haiku is not what the sponsor is after, but that's what my muse wanted! Regards // paul

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