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midsummer heat - the hazy memories of a burnt-out affair trembling 'cross the sky in the heat of summer storm she files for divorce ----------------------------------- A ku duet contest by Silent One Placed 2nd

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/16/2020 2:48:00 PM

You got me with the ending. I wasn't expecting that. Great poem! :)

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/3/2020 12:25:00 PM

Not saying this for puns-sake, but it is a 'shocking' image you paint here to correlate a divorce with the suddenness of a lightning bolt. Powerful images. PS: I'm sure this has something to do with the contest rules, now long passed, but doesn't monoku only have one line in it?

Paul Callus
Date: 5/9/2020 7:37:00 AM

Hi Timothy...I believe that there are instances when a divorce could bring shattering/lightning results!! As to the PS...Yes, a Monoku is a one-liner, but the contest sponsor wanted a double one, with both related to the same theme. ~ Regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/23/2020 2:50:00 PM

Few words that express so much. Well done. love phyl

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2020 4:55:00 PM

Thank you, Phyllis; a pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/18/2020 8:32:00 AM

Well penned. And after my own divorce came life of unimaginable beauty ...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2020 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Kai. I hope that your 'beauty' will last for many years! Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/17/2020 6:03:00 PM

Nice to read about the summer heat as a winter storm is approaching us this evening... A good and creative use of metaphor within this poem. Great writing Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2020 1:49:00 PM

Thank you, Kelly. Sometimes a summer storm can be much worse than a winter one! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/8/2020 8:07:00 PM

Well penned, Paul. Congrats on your most deserving podium finish.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2020 3:39:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/6/2020 6:29:00 AM

Congrats, Paul! Touching.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2020 9:06:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Enjoy the week ahead:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2020 9:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your in Silent One's contest. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Regards & Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2020 5:58:00 PM

just back to congratulate you. Don't have time for much else. going to my daughters to get my hair colored again soon!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 9:21:00 AM

Thank you for a double visit, Andrea:) Daughters do come in handy sometimes:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/4/2020 1:37:00 PM

- A beautiful ku duet, Paul :) - Congratulations on a 2st place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 9:22:00 AM

You did did very well yourself, Anne-Lise:) Thank you, regards and hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/4/2020 12:42:00 PM

Your monoku are as great as your haiku, Paul! Congratulations on your win with this one. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 10:58:00 AM

hank you, Carolyn; your generosity is appreciated:) Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/4/2020 10:56:00 AM

Sad.. Good one..Congrats on your placement...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 10:50:00 AM

Glad you like it, Jenish...thank you! Regards // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 1/4/2020 8:10:00 AM

Nice imagery Paul, congrats on another win!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 10:48:00 AM

Thank you, John. Best regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 1/4/2020 7:23:00 AM

You did this very well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2020 10:48:00 AM

Thank you, S-1. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/2/2020 9:22:00 PM

I love the symoblism you used in this one. GREAT job, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2020 8:37:00 AM

Many thanks, Andrea; your feedback is always appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/2/2020 3:48:00 AM

This is very masterfully done! Hope no personal experience is involved my friend, Paul. Hahaha. Good luck and Happy New Year!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2020 8:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Demi. I hardly ever write from personal experience, my friend:) All the very best // paul

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/1/2020 12:27:00 AM

You've done this beautifully old friend. Hello Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2020 9:53:00 AM

What a beautiful surprise, Flo!! You made my day! Such a pleasant way to start off the new year:) Thank you and warm regards // paul

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/31/2019 6:54:00 PM

A very nicely done ku duet, Paul. Amazing imagery!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2020 10:08:00 AM

Thank you so much, Evelyn. So pleased that you enjoyed.Best regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 12/31/2019 6:17:00 PM

all in one summer? Happy New Year my Brother-In-Christ Jesus. shalom, shalom

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2020 10:07:00 AM

Aye, Anil....some summers can be worse than others! Thank you for visiting, my friend. Peace // paul

Chris Green

Date: 12/31/2019 3:17:00 PM

Wow, that hurt! Nice one Paul, this will definitely get the judges attention.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2020 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Chris. I hope they put you on the judging panel:) Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/31/2019 2:43:00 PM

This burnt out affair is a superb poem--very well written and executed. A sure win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/31/2019 2:58:00 PM

Probably this will be my last comment for this year, Vijay:) Thank you for your visits, encouragement and support, my friend. Wishing you all the best for the New Year!! // paul