Gravity

shy Selene enthralled

 by Gaia’s bitter sweet spell

          magnetic allure


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Contest: Picture This # 1
Sponsor: SKAT A
22nd May 2014
Placing: 2nd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM
LOL... Salt punishments... Now that is a thought...Linda
A   Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 9:11 PM
Oh, no! I turned my head, what happens next... Do I get zombiefied... LOL...JK
Callus Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 8:18 AM
Hope not! but you might be made to write a poem about zombies or salt statues as a punishment:) ... me JK too:)
A   Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Yes, I do have to answer this :) One step at a time. I think, accepting would be my first step, and I have to say, i'm almost there. Hugs...Linda
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 3:37 PM
Great.....now look ahead, and do not dare turn your head...:)) hugs // paul
A   Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Paul, I'm trying hard to come back.... LOl,,, I'm so bad, trying to see all the replies left in my comments... have a sweet day..Linda
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:26 PM
Take care Linda....a comeback to me means going forward...a step at a time. [now...you do not have to answer this:)] // paul
A   Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 11:40 AM
Anytime Paul...hope you are well
Callus Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 3:27 PM
Hi Linda!! Lovely to see you again. I'm doing fine, thanks, though my hectic Parisian holiday took its toll!!
A   Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 5:51 PM
thank you for supporting me and my comments...Linda
Callus Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 5:46 AM
You're welcome Linda...anytime:)
Guzzi Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Congrad's on your win Light & Love
Callus Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 6:15 PM
Many thanks, Debbie. Take care. // paul
Smith Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 7:28 PM
I like the allure.....Congrats Tim
Callus Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 6:14 PM
Thank you, Tim; I appreciate the visit. // paul
Nance Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Ooh thats different, I like it :) grats on your win ;)
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 6:06 PM
Thank you Casarah; it's always encouraging to be on the winners' list:) // paul
Nauduri Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Hi Paul Callus Hearty Congrats for your #1 position.
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Many thanks for your wishes on my poem having placed in 2nd position. // paul
Kimathi Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 3:48 AM
A wonderful write you have there! A well deserved win Paul! :-)
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Thank you Teddy! Your 'harmonic anarchy' also appealed to me...and to the judge! // paul
Halliday Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Beautifully done. Congrats.
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Hi Mark! Glad you liked it. Many thanks. Enjoyed your centrifugal force! // paul
May Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 9:59 PM
Congrats on a fine win Paul
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 1:43 AM
Thank you Joseph; I enjoyed your blue gem haiku, too. // paul
Hoffman Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 9:30 PM
Congrats on your win,nicely done
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 1:44 AM
Thank you, Greg, for the wishes and the visit. cu // paul
Mohn Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Congats Paul...A+ on originality
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 1:35 AM
Thank you David, you are too kind. I enjoyed your 'jealous earth' entry! // paul
Smith Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 7:29 PM
Ahh! Gravitate to each other's very clever my friend.. Congrats on a great win my friend! Hugs... Arlene
Callus Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 1:30 AM
Thank you Arlene; you read it well:) It was lovely to see you on the winning list, too! (...and lovely avatar, by the way...) // paul
Stephens Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Hi Paul, Congrats on your win. Cleverly done Haiku. Well done on your win.Regards Theresa xx
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Thank you Theresa for the wishes and unfailing supportive remarks. /x/ paul
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Big congrats for your win. Almost forgot about this contest!! Loved the Selene allusion.
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Yes, I too had forgotten about it, so the result came as a pleasant surprise! Thank you Andrea...for the wishes and comments. // paul
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Lovely, Paul. Congratulations on a fine win.
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Thank you Faye. Yes, it's a very satisfactory result, considering the amount of excellent entries. // paul
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 1:27 PM
who can resist? Nicely done Paul.
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:22 PM
Glad you like my magnetic allure, John! Thank you. // paul
Fraser Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM
Magnetic they are, and out there, they're Stars in more ways than one. Beautiful capture of the 'Gravity' contest theme Paul. Many congratulations on your fine deserved placing in the contest, James......
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:20 PM
Thank you James; your haiku received deserved recognition...thus we finished on same podium! // paul
Nair Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:33 AM
Congrats on the top win. Thnx for stopping by!
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Thank you S.J. [I'm still smiling at your bawdy limerick!] // paul
Mehta Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 12:10 AM
Lovely take on the picture, Paul. congrats on the win
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:12 PM
Many thanks Dr! The competition out there has been keen and healthy! // paul
Sietesantos Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 12:02 AM
Hi Paul, Bravo - my friend. Congratulations on a beautiful win for a beautiful Haiku! Well-deserved!
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:10 PM
Thank you dear Pandita! Our two haiku are sort of related in content:) Yours is also a deserved win! // paul
A   Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 9:30 PM
Awesome win...Linda
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Thank you Linda; will catch up with you later! / paul
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