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Haiku With Hooves

long turbulent nights

   galloping horses roam the

        prairies of my mind

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        Contest: The Troika
      Sponsor: John Lawless

       © 2nd January 2017

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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November 21, 2017 at 3:48 PM

Ohh Paul, such eloquent and elegant imagery of graceful dark bodies with flying manes, tails with sounds of hooves rhythmic, like heartbeats, galloping thru the veils of darkness towards the morning light.. Sleepless nights are never fun but your captivating Haiku makes it sound so beautiful and it enchants my imagination my friend.. Beautifully done!

November 21, 2017 at 4:13 PM

Eloquence and grace are to be found in your awesome comments, Susan...a poem in themselves! Thank you. Fortunately I do not usually suffer from restless nights, but I have been a victim a few times. ~ Warm regards & good night (here it's 11.13 pm) // paul

February 24, 2017 at 5:08 PM

I love this..your words so well understood for a restless mind..beautiful writing..a fave :-) blessings, lynn

February 25, 2017 at 7:01 AM

Thank you, Lynn; both the spot on comments and the fave are appreciated :) Warm regards // paul

February 7, 2017 at 8:48 AM

Wonderful Paul, such elegance in the last 2 lines. Hoping this finds you well, warm regards, Laura.

February 8, 2017 at 12:21 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Laura. Pleased to have you stopping by. Warm regards // paul

January 5, 2017 at 10:12 PM

I can hear the thunder of the herds!! ;) Well done Paul!! Thanks for your visit. Always good to hear from you. Big Hugggs. Deb

January 6, 2017 at 12:56 PM

Just imagine hearing that 'thunder' all night long!!Thank you for a pleasant visit, Deborah:) Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 5, 2017 at 11:57 AM

- A lovely poem, Paul - Beautiful in words and pictures - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

January 5, 2017 at 12:30 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Hugs // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

January 3, 2017 at 3:52 PM

You described my sometimes restless mind w/such accuracy, Paul. An excellent tristich. Hmmm, may have to try this form. Very Yoda-like. Gallop on w/your mighty steed of a pen, my friend. Happy New Year. Love and best wishes to you.

January 4, 2017 at 3:59 PM

Hi Freddie! I was not sure whether this poem qualifies as a haiku, so I preferred to call it a tristich. Glad you found excellence in it! A happy and blessed new year to you, too, my friend. Regards // paul

January 3, 2017 at 2:37 PM

I have no idea what a troika is, and I'm personally no good at Haiku...but hooves in the title drew me in, and I am not disappointed! This is beautiful and pure like horses themselves:)...of course I love pix!! Happy New Year:)

January 4, 2017 at 3:42 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Chris! I know that you like animals, especially horses, so I understand why you succumbed to temptation:) So pleased to see you back in action...have a most happy and blessed new year!! Regards // paul

January 3, 2017 at 9:34 AM

Really nice Paul. Sometimes there is no other way to calm those thoughts stampedes except to write them out.

January 4, 2017 at 3:29 PM

Unfortunately some sleepless nights are uncontrollable! I am sure that there are many who can relate to such an inconvenience. Regards // paul

January 3, 2017 at 6:25 AM

Have those nights occasionally..LOL..Thanks for stopping by..This reads like a winner to me...Sara

January 4, 2017 at 3:22 PM

Thank you, Sara; lovely to have you stopping by:) Regards // paul

January 3, 2017 at 3:10 AM

Sadly true sometimes, beautifully expressed, Paul:) have a blessed year ahead:)

January 4, 2017 at 3:18 PM

So glad you like it, Jo:) Thank you. May you too have a happy and blessed new year! Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 8:16 PM

That's usually about the time I reach for a sleeping pill:) Wonderful imagery, Paul. Happy New Year, sir.

January 3, 2017 at 3:24 PM

Thank you, Daniel. ~ Happy New Year to you, too! Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 8:10 PM

I love the phrase "prairies of my mind". Splendid Haiku, Paul. Good luck in the contest, and happy new year!

January 3, 2017 at 2:53 PM

I love your complimentary comments, Agnes :) Thank you! May the new year bring you all that your heart wishes for, including lots of inspiration! Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 7:36 PM

Admirable scope, Paul. : )

January 3, 2017 at 2:44 PM

Thank you, Doug. I wonder if there is any Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve left in that bottle :) Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 6:29 PM

love it! this deserves a top spot in the contest, paul...(too bad i'm not judging!)

January 3, 2017 at 2:31 PM

I'll put you on the judging panel anytime, Ilene :) Thank you for the faith you show in this 3 liner! Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 5:08 PM

Fantastic Paul...definitely has hooves

January 3, 2017 at 2:20 PM

Thank you, Tim; glad you enjoyed! Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 4:48 PM

Not bad, Paul...In fact - Pretty damned good! All the very best...And good luck in the contest. :) john

January 3, 2017 at 2:14 PM

Enjoyed your pleasant visit, John...thank you :) Regards // paul

January 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM

Very descriptive - I think John will love this one Paul! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

January 3, 2017 at 2:13 PM

Hi Jan...I offer you a warm welcome, being my first visitor:) Thank you for reading and liking! Hugs // paul

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