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Hello and Goodbye

moments in time - ships passing in the night



"Hello & Goodbye" contest
   Hosted by Silent One
          Placed 1st
 © 20th December 2018

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Angela Crabtree

December 15, 2020 at 5:03 PM

A great metaphor, Paul. I enjoyed reading it :)

Paul Callus

December 16, 2020 at 3:10 AM

Thank you, Angela:) Glad you enjoyed :) Regards // paul

Kai Michael Neumann

February 18, 2019 at 5:12 AM

Great moments in time. I am a sailor, but only in my dreams and poetry. Many kind wishes, Kai

Paul Callus

February 18, 2019 at 8:29 AM

Thank you, Kai. I hope that you'll reach many shores thanks to your poetry! Regards // paul

Jack Horne

February 15, 2019 at 2:55 PM

so glad to see this clever monoku was a winner in a contest

Paul Callus

February 15, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Glad you found it to your liking, Jack...thank you. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

January 7, 2019 at 9:44 AM

Paul well done, I haven't looked up the info yet, but certain that you are one of the top scorers for wins - so down to earth and salt of the earth poems and expressions! Poetry wishes, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

January 7, 2019 at 12:14 PM

Thank you very much, Jenny. To be honest I don't take part in so many contests, for various reasons, but when the topic inspires me I enjoy having a go. Also, time is not always on my side! ~ Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 24, 2018 at 4:51 AM

- Congratulations, Paul :) - Merry Christmas ... enjoy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

December 24, 2018 at 8:06 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. May Christmas bring you love & blessings! Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

December 23, 2018 at 6:58 PM

I am so happy to see this one a top winner Paul. Congratulations! : ) xxoo

Paul Callus

December 24, 2018 at 8:07 AM

Thank you, Connie. Have a lovely day, my friend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

December 23, 2018 at 8:42 AM

trying to take a break now. And back with congrats!!

Paul Callus

December 23, 2018 at 9:14 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Take it easy...we only live once! Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

December 22, 2018 at 1:21 PM

Congratulations for your win! :)

Paul Callus

December 23, 2018 at 9:15 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Have a relaxing day:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

December 22, 2018 at 12:59 PM

paul, lovely metaphor on hello and goodbye... big congrats to you!...huggs

Paul Callus

December 23, 2018 at 9:16 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Nette...thank you and hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

December 22, 2018 at 10:22 AM

A classic theme, Paul. Congratulations on your great win in the monoku contest! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn

Paul Callus

December 23, 2018 at 9:18 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. I am trying to catch up with tons of (mostly) seasonal mail!! Enjoy Christmas and take it easy:) Love // paul

John Gondolf

December 22, 2018 at 9:34 AM

Paul, congrats on your win for this perfectly penned monoku. John

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 9:36 AM

Thank you, John. I'm off to read the winning entries. Best regards // paul

Alexis Y.

December 22, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Hi Paul, I am not suprised you placed high on the list. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was we deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 9:31 AM

Thank you for coming back with congratulations, Alexis. Warm regards // paul

Silent One

December 22, 2018 at 8:59 AM

Oh those ships, that land upon our shores, and sadly sail away.. I guess a ship has no purpose tied to a rope... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 9:01 AM

Thank you for the news and top placement, S-1. You found me at the exact moment of replying to another comment! Best regards! // paul

Funom Makama

December 22, 2018 at 8:57 AM

Yeah, ships passing in the night can be a moment in time. Nice monoku... Good work. Merry christmas friend.

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 8:59 AM

Thank you, Funom. A wonderful Christmas to you, too! // paul

Eve Roper

December 21, 2018 at 7:49 PM

Nicely done, Paul, with so much emotion and great imagery in a few lines.. Good luck in the contest. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs Eve~`*

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Your lovely comments and wishes are truly appreciated, dear Eve. May God send you and those close to your heart many joys and blessings. Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

December 21, 2018 at 3:28 PM

Hi Paul, This is good entry for the contest theme. You said alot in a few words. Nice imagery as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 8:22 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Many times a few words are ample to pass on what we need to say. Pleased you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

December 21, 2018 at 10:14 AM

Your amazing and vivid monoku speaks volumes of inconsequential personal encounters. Masterful succinct expression, your rich talent inspires, my dear friend. Best wishes for a win and my very warmest wishes to you for a joyous holiday season, my dear Paul.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 8:25 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and wishes, Susan. A one-liner needs to say a lot in so little...a balancing act, I would say! May you enjoy a joyous and blessed Christmas with family! ~ Hugs // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

December 21, 2018 at 6:34 AM

Wishing you a Merry Christmas full of love, peace and health. Also, thank you for always commenting on my poems. Love xo

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 8:05 AM

Thank you for the lovely wishes, Pixie. May your Christmas be filled with much joy and blessings! Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

December 20, 2018 at 9:00 PM

ahhh, yes!!!

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 7:21 AM

Thank you, Andrea; I heard you've been very busy lately:) Take life at a slower pace, especially the Christmas school break is here! Regards and seasonal greetings. // paul

Vijay Pandit

December 20, 2018 at 4:36 PM

Two ships passing each other..certainly evoke hello and goodbye. Imagery well captured, Paul.

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 7:17 AM

Strangers in the night, passing by with hardly any acknowledgement. Frank Sinatra might have been inspired by this! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

December 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM

I can relate Paul but in my case it was planes passing in the night. I will have to look up this contest. Happy holidays xxoo

Paul Callus

December 22, 2018 at 7:19 AM

Hi Connie :) Yes, in your case it was an even faster hello/goodbye experience:) Thank you for stopping by, and being the first to comment. Warm regards // paul

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