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Heat of Summer

midsummer heat - the hazy memories of a burnt-out affair

trembling 'cross the sky   in the heat of summer storm   she files for divorce


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A ku duet contest by Silent One
Placed 2nd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Angela Crabtree

November 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM

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

May 3, 2020 at 12:25 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?

May 9, 2020 at 7:37 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

January 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM

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

January 23, 2020 at 4:55 PM

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

Kai Michael Neumann

January 18, 2020 at 8:32 AM

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

January 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM

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

January 17, 2020 at 6:03 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!

January 18, 2020 at 1:49 PM

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

January 8, 2020 at 8:07 PM

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

January 10, 2020 at 3:39 PM

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

January 6, 2020 at 6:29 AM

Congrats, Paul! Touching.

January 6, 2020 at 9:06 AM

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

January 4, 2020 at 9:48 PM

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

January 5, 2020 at 9:19 AM

Thank you, Eve. Regards & Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 4, 2020 at 5:58 PM

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

January 5, 2020 at 9:21 AM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 4, 2020 at 1:37 PM

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

January 5, 2020 at 9:22 AM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

January 4, 2020 at 12:42 PM

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

January 5, 2020 at 10:58 AM

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

January 4, 2020 at 10:56 AM

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

January 5, 2020 at 10:50 AM

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

January 4, 2020 at 8:10 AM

Nice imagery Paul, congrats on another win!

January 5, 2020 at 10:48 AM

Thank you, John. Best regards // paul

January 4, 2020 at 7:23 AM

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

January 5, 2020 at 10:48 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

January 2, 2020 at 9:22 PM

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

January 3, 2020 at 8:37 AM

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

Demetrios Trifiatis

January 2, 2020 at 3:48 AM

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

January 2, 2020 at 8:33 AM

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

January 1, 2020 at 12:27 AM

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

January 1, 2020 at 9:53 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

December 31, 2019 at 6:54 PM

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

January 1, 2020 at 10:08 AM

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

December 31, 2019 at 6:17 PM

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

January 1, 2020 at 10:07 AM

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

December 31, 2019 at 3:17 PM

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

January 1, 2020 at 10:06 AM

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

December 31, 2019 at 2:43 PM

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

December 31, 2019 at 2:58 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

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