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Flower In the Crannied Wall

coronavirus -

in self isolation

a fragile flower

flowerhaiku

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Angela Crabtree

November 20, 2020 at 9:24 PM

A wonderful poem, Paul. They say that plants are living things to. If they could speak, I wonder what they would be saying...

Paul Callus

November 21, 2020 at 5:52 AM

Thank you, Angela. Those flowers would be wondering what on earth people are up to:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

August 13, 2020 at 12:10 PM

oh, love this clever one!

Paul Callus

August 13, 2020 at 12:37 PM

Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

April 27, 2020 at 1:56 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.

Paul Callus

April 27, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Thank you, Timothy. Your consecutive visits are appreciated. Regards // paul

JC Brul

April 15, 2020 at 1:34 AM

Wow, what a dainty gem!

Paul Callus

April 15, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Love your reaction O Pinoy poet! Thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

April 4, 2020 at 2:29 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

Paul Callus

April 5, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Thank you, Richard. As always, your visit is truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

March 22, 2020 at 10:32 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.

Paul Callus

March 22, 2020 at 10:46 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

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 19, 2020 at 3:02 PM

- A beautiful and safe self isolation (... but lonely) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

March 19, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise....yes, lonely in a way, but won't run the risk of being trodden on:) Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

March 17, 2020 at 9:18 PM

A fantastic way of describing the virus .. I really enjoyed reading

Paul Callus

March 18, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Eve...thank you. Warm regards // paul

Constance La France

March 13, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Paul, I find this very beautiful _Constance

Paul Callus

March 14, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Thank you, Constance. I'm pleased you like it...I rely on your opinion. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

March 12, 2020 at 8:55 AM

I like that this can be read in two different ways. You put a lot of thought into this piece.

Paul Callus

March 12, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Thank you for noticing, Richard. Short poems offer more than meets the eye. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

March 11, 2020 at 8:42 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

Paul Callus

March 12, 2020 at 12:22 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

Jennifer Proxenos

March 11, 2020 at 12:02 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.

Paul Callus

March 12, 2020 at 12:19 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