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Halloween Senryu

to the dark graveyard
ghosts return with misgivings
delayed soul searching

   
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Contest: Halloween Senryu
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Placed 2nd
15th October 2017

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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December 5, 2017 at 5:26 PM

Paul, on the surface - a Halloween write. Scratch the surface a bit though and what's revealed is an intelligently conceived, deep write, multi-layered with meaning and interpretation.. here's mine; the physical body may die but regrets live on for the spirit to possibly reconcile in lessons learned from it's human life as it seeks a higher spiritual plane to attain in its afterlife. An excellent and beautiful write my deep-minded and soulful friend..~Susan

December 6, 2017 at 12:43 PM

Yours is an excellent interpretation, Susan. I couldn't have put it any better myself! I love your feedback on my poems, because unless the reader 'scratches the surface a bit' certain things will not be revealed. These short writes need the readers' collaboration. Thank you for the time dedicated to peeling the layers:) ~ Warm regards // paul

October 25, 2017 at 10:54 PM

very deep Paul...congrats to you!

October 24, 2017 at 7:12 AM

Great word choices Paul.

October 24, 2017 at 3:09 PM

Thank you, James. Regards // paul

October 24, 2017 at 7:10 AM

All souls should meditate upon this truth, my friend! Congrats! <3 Kim

October 24, 2017 at 1:42 PM

Thank you for both comments and congrats, Kim. Regards // paul

Theresa Stephens

October 24, 2017 at 6:49 AM

Very atmospheric Paul. Well done on your placing xx

October 24, 2017 at 2:54 PM

Thank you Theresa. Best regards // paul

Beautiful Scars

October 24, 2017 at 5:29 AM

it's always creepy in that darn graveyard! thank you and congrats :)

October 24, 2017 at 2:47 PM

Thank you Laura...pleased to be on your winners' list:) Thanks for the inspiration. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

October 23, 2017 at 3:25 PM

GREAT win, Paul. Yes, they must have misgivings to be roaming around at the place where they were put! Congrats for your placement

October 24, 2017 at 2:46 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Ghosts are hard to understand!! Regards // paul

October 23, 2017 at 1:15 PM

Nice one, Paul!! Good job and congrats on your win! Regards, John.

October 24, 2017 at 2:40 PM

Thank you, John...enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

October 23, 2017 at 11:27 AM

LOVE IT!!!!! a masterful senryu poking fun at our foibles and fears .... and the last line has sooooo many interpretations available to it.....

October 24, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, John; glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

October 23, 2017 at 10:52 AM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

October 24, 2017 at 2:29 PM

Thank you, Charlie. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 23, 2017 at 7:15 AM

Still love it :) Congratulations Paul xomo!

October 24, 2017 at 1:53 PM

Thank you, Maureen, for coming back with congrats and reaffirmation:) Regards // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

October 22, 2017 at 1:57 PM

poor ghosts.Regards Paul.

October 22, 2017 at 2:25 PM

Pleased to see you around, Rajat. Best regards // paul

October 20, 2017 at 2:57 PM

Those halting ghosts are still a scary lot! Nice sentry, Paul! Thanks for commenting on my poem, too :)

October 20, 2017 at 3:33 PM

It was my pleasure, Laura:) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Regards // paul

October 18, 2017 at 12:34 PM

Your words are always perfectly woven ..enjoyed this write !!! A 7 FOR THIS :)

October 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM

Thank you, Smriti...you are too kind:) Hugs // paul

October 17, 2017 at 1:13 AM

Ghosts returning with misgivings to a dark graveyard? No I don't think I would like to be anywhere there. Paul you are truly a Master of Senyru. Good luck in the contest...Maria

October 17, 2017 at 9:45 AM

Thank you, Maria. Many pass away before they've had time to come to terms with their actions; thus they come back with misgivings! Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

October 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM

You are a master of the short form. This is a good one. Best wishes for the contest.

October 17, 2017 at 11:26 AM

You are too kind, Janis...thank you! Regards // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

October 16, 2017 at 1:20 PM

What a joy to read. Love the twist, what a hoot.

October 17, 2017 at 11:02 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Scott! Regards // paul

October 15, 2017 at 7:03 PM

Oh this is very good! :)

October 16, 2017 at 7:14 AM

Thank you, Arthur:) Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 15, 2017 at 3:07 PM

Nice! Love it :) my best to you for the contest xomo

October 15, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Thank you for the thumbs up, Maureen...and for being the first to comment:) Regards // paul

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