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Haiku Yts

yellow-eyed grass
the flared exuberance of
short-lived pleasure

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Haiku Captcha Poetry Contest
Hosted by Harry Horsman
My Captcha was Y26
Placed 5th
7th August 2018

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Jan Allison

September 19, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations on your win paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

September 19, 2018 at 1:20 PM

Thank you, Jan. Hugs // paul

Mark Toney

September 17, 2018 at 9:36 PM

Paul, congratulations on your win with your beautiful haiku!

Paul Callus

September 18, 2018 at 10:41 AM

Thank you, Mark. You did well yourself:) Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

September 17, 2018 at 8:29 PM

Outstanding haiku, Paul. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your most deserving win.

Paul Callus

September 18, 2018 at 10:40 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and the fav, Line; your generosity is appreciated. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

September 17, 2018 at 7:55 PM

Great Haiku, Paul, congratulations on your win. ~`* Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

September 18, 2018 at 10:39 AM

Thank you, Eve; enjoyed your winning entry, too ~ Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

August 13, 2018 at 12:30 PM

So moving, my friend. Short lived pleasure is experienced by many of us. See Jan regarding my health emergency. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus

August 23, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Excuse the late reply, Carolyn; I have not been very active @ Soup lately. In the meantime I've been updated with regard to your health emergency and hope that things will start moving in the right direction. Love & Hugs // paul

Pashang Salehi

August 12, 2018 at 11:59 PM

Indeed... how can you write so little but deliver so much...

Paul Callus

August 13, 2018 at 1:14 AM

You are always kind to me, Pashang...thank you. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

August 10, 2018 at 6:19 PM

OMG> One of best I've seen, Paul. Magnificent!!!

Paul Callus

August 11, 2018 at 3:40 AM

That sure is a superb reaction, Andrea! Thank you; you have made my day:) Warm regards // paul

Anil Deo

August 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM

Can one vote twice? Lol! Thanx, Paul, for your beautiful Greek messages & many encouraging comments on recent posts of mine. I may post something today - but I'm not rushing it. However, I didn't want to appear ungrateful for your high praises. Shalom & Il-paci mieghek! Anil

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 2:31 PM

Ah! I'm afraid it is against the rules dear Anil:) My 'praises' come with sincerity, and they are free of charge, my friend. 'Il-paci mieghek' in Maltese means 'Peace be with you'. Shalom! // paul

Vladislav Raven

August 10, 2018 at 9:43 AM

Hi Paul, an excellent Haiku. The words draw the reader into the heart of the canvas. The vision comes easily to the eyes. This Haiku joins all the others in my faves. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 2:20 PM

Your generosity knows no bounds, Mike! Thank you for your encouraging, complimentary remarks. May you have a nice weekend, my friend. // paul

Jan Allison

August 10, 2018 at 6:20 AM

beautifully expressed Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 9:12 AM

Thank you, Jan, especially for the title alert!! I have just noticed the sponsor's latest blog. Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

August 10, 2018 at 2:27 AM

Excellent depiction of the nature law. Profound message with well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 5:33 AM

Well read, Ravi. At least nature knows how to look after its own! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

August 8, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Nicely done, you captured what was needed for the contest. It took me a few tries to understand the rules. Luck in the contest..

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 5:30 AM

Thank you, Eve. When the contest was launched I was not sure of the rules, but a later blog by the sponsor clarified everything. Have a nice weekend. Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

August 8, 2018 at 10:17 PM

Your brilliant haiku expresses the rich beauty and abundant vitality of life even if it is short-lived - I love the opposite realities of your second and third lines - masterfully done my poetically gifted friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 5:04 AM

I love your critique, Susan! Your have thoroughly gone through both the top and bottom layers of this short poem. Your lovely comments are much appreciated, my friend. Warm regards and hugs ~ paul

Anil Deo

August 8, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Best wishes to Paul callus and all poets in the Contest. I will vote by secret ballot - U know for whom! shalom and amen. Blessings

Paul Callus

August 10, 2018 at 4:57 AM

You are too kind, Anil :) May you have a lovely, peaceful and fruitful day. Il-paci mieghek! // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

August 8, 2018 at 4:04 AM

A brilliant depiction of the law of Nature ; beauty in relation to span of life and death.. A well crafted Haiku Paul. The best of luck in the contest. Be blessed.

Paul Callus

August 8, 2018 at 1:50 PM

A pleasure to have you back, Besma, delivering encouragement with your complimentary remarks. Thank you & blessings. // paul

Viv Wigley

August 8, 2018 at 12:23 AM

Yes, Paul, I feel a little sad at the short life of some of my blooms, but by the act of dead-heading, new life quickly springs up. Excellent Haiku, good luck! Regards, Viv

Paul Callus

August 8, 2018 at 1:48 PM

Hi Viv...I suppose that the unusually hot summer and lack of water has not done your plants much good! Over here it's even worse and I have to water once and even twice on a daily basis. Thank you for the 'excellent' comment. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

August 7, 2018 at 9:16 PM

Such a cute haiku with a profound message. Loved it,Paul. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus

August 8, 2018 at 1:42 PM

Thank you for reading, liking and commenting, Supraja. A pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Anil Deo

August 7, 2018 at 5:33 PM

Shalom, shalom Brother Callus, poet & philosopher. I was touched in my heart by "grass" after ecxpecting flowers ... because I love it so much when a rock, a spit of sand, a dead tree limb, hits me with beauty or that slant of light. Amen

Paul Callus

August 8, 2018 at 1:40 PM

Beauty can often be found in simple things, Anil! Thank you for the feedback and generous comments. Shalom. // paul