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Grandmother's Hands

a falling acorn grandmother looks at her wrinkled hands ---------------------- 1st May 2018

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Anil Deo

Date: 7/24/2018 5:09:00 PM

Always the Oak, in memory and genes! Great heritage, Paul. shalom-IRENE!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2018 5:59:00 PM

Thank you, Irene....the oak offers much inspiration. Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/7/2018 9:09:00 AM

like the use of acorn then followed with wrinkled hands :')clever write! hugs and smiles :')//Olive_eloi

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2018 4:08:00 AM

Thank you for liking, Olive_eloi. Take care. Have a nice day. Hugs & smiles // paul

Elaine George

Date: 5/11/2018 2:48:00 PM

Yes! Exactly. Great Haiku, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/11/2018 3:13:00 PM

Thank you, Elaine. Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/10/2018 10:56:00 AM

Quite an intriguing Haiku indeed, Paul. Simple, yet profound as it should be. Always, Laura

Paul Callus
Date: 5/10/2018 3:48:00 PM

Thank you, Laura. Best regards to you. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/8/2018 4:58:00 PM

Age has its own beauty...despite the wrinkles. Lovely, dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/9/2018 5:07:00 PM

Wrinkles don't worry me, Eileen; it's the fear of dementia that worries me most! Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/7/2018 11:18:00 AM

ohh, a splendid way to describe or symbolize grandma's hands, paul... a powerhouse of a 'ku!... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 4:01:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging comments, Nette:) Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/7/2018 8:07:00 AM

Awesome haiku Paul, the acorn a symbol of what it can become, the grandmother of what has been, that's how i see this..which ever way, love it..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 4:02:00 PM

I like your insightful reasoning, Harry. Thank you for stopping by to share your thoughts. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/6/2018 7:13:00 PM

You inspire such striking physical and emotional imagery with your beautiful haiku, Paul. The acorn, with its rough, wrinkled cup-like base, symbolizes strength, honor and longevity - a perfectly insightful and ingenious poem, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 4:04:00 PM

Your lovely comments are much appreciated, Susan...they even surpass the poem itself:) Warm wishes & Hugs my friend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2018 6:36:00 PM

For me, it would win in his kind of contest!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2018 6:35:00 PM

Have you entered this in any contest. Perhaps it would do well with Brian. One never knows with that sponsor but I managed a few wins with him with haiku!!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 3:19:00 PM

Thank you for the faith you show in this Haiku, Andrea. As you might guess from the title I entered it in Jamie Pan's contest. I have no idea what he's looking for! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 5/6/2018 7:55:00 AM

A falling acorn reminding her of her wrinkled hands, how profound Paul. You are really a Master of Haiku. So well thought out.....Maria hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 3:16:00 PM

Hi Maria. Most oak trees produce acorns when they are about 20 to 50 yrs old...they are in no hurry because they can live even up to 200 yrs! No wonder we compare old age to oak trees! ~ Thank you for your generous remarks:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 5/5/2018 11:56:00 AM

Great Paul..Regards.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thank you, Rajat; pleased to see you back. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 5/5/2018 3:01:00 AM

Very nice Paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 2:59:00 PM

Thank you, Pashang. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 5/5/2018 1:56:00 AM

Perfect and powerful haiku. Great imagery. Brilliant work,Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2018 2:56:00 PM

I'm touched by your complimentary remarks, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 5/4/2018 11:01:00 AM

Paul, nice Haiku! Vivid words, nice work! MC

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2018 12:25:00 PM

Many thanks, Marquis. Honored by your triple visit! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2018 12:05:00 AM

Paul. Now THIS is how to do haiku!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thank you! I do my best, Andrea...still learning, but will get there, eventually:) Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/3/2018 5:19:00 PM

A profound heartfelt Haiku! A pleasure to read your write. Stay blessed.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2018 12:17:00 PM

Thank you for yet another lovely visit today, Besma! I'm pleased you enjoyed this humble offering. Regards & Blessings // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/3/2018 3:19:00 PM

Good imagery...All the best

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:50:00 PM

Thank you Arturo. Best regards to you, too. // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 5/3/2018 10:23:00 AM

Brilliant and witty , Paul ... Great ...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:49:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Probir...thank you! Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/3/2018 4:56:00 AM

Poignant, Paul. love this.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Harry. We can't get away from reality! Regards // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 5/2/2018 8:53:00 PM

Very poignant, Paul. There's something rather sad about old hands- they tell a story, but the pages are so thin. Fine haiku. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:48:00 PM

Those hands undoubtedly have many stories to recount, Viv! Better wrinkled hands than dementia!! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/2/2018 4:15:00 PM

How I wish I could still see her hands, wrinkles and all. A lovely poem, my friend. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:46:00 PM

Thank you on all counts, Carolyn:) As always...a most welcome visit! Hugs & Love // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/2/2018 1:29:00 AM

Excellent image my friend. Well crafted. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:43:00 PM

Thank you for the welcome complimentary remarks, Ravi. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/1/2018 5:39:00 PM

Beautiful imagery Paul, it reminds me of me.. I get depressed when I glance at my wrinkled hands.... :( enjoyed reading ... Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:41:00 PM

Wrinkled hands are a sign of many years of work and accomplishments, Eve:) Be proud of them! Hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/1/2018 4:42:00 PM

Beautiful image Paul, brought up images of my Grandmothers sadly long gone. Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2018 4:40:00 PM

I have a feeling that many of us have a soft spot for grandparents, Tom:) Regards // paul