Idle Fancy

often daydreaming the ripe figment of imagination ruptures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cinqku Poetry Contest Sponsor Charles Messina Placed 2nd © 21st April 2020

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/18/2020 12:51:00 PM

very thoughtful write here indeed - very clever

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you Jack :)

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/15/2020 10:16:00 AM

Well written, Paul. I enjoyed it :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you , Angela :) Regards // paul

Tahira Parveen

Date: 10/14/2020 7:52:00 AM

Well written Paul. Had a few myself ...lol

Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2020 1:54:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by clicking the 'like' button, Tahira :) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2020 4:28:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2020 4:54:00 PM

Thank you, Jan:) Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/14/2020 1:59:00 PM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2020 5:14:00 PM

Many thanks, Anne-Lise:) Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/14/2020 11:41:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul, this ripened beautifully-

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats and mellowness of your comment, Michelle:) Regards // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 4/30/2020 12:55:00 AM

Fascinating lines.. This is awesome, so awesome. As always, an excellent piece with vivid imagery and expressive thoughts. It's been a while my dear friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/30/2020 1:53:00 PM

Hello Funom; it's good to see you back posting and commenting. Thank you for liking and complimenting. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/29/2020 2:09:00 AM

Well penned Paul... Imagination is a wondrous place !Panagiota xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2020 4:58:00 PM

Thank you, Panagiota. Where would we (especially writers) be without the gift of imagination! ~ Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/26/2020 11:22:00 AM

I love when the magic happens; from daydreaming to sweet poetic fruition! :)) Dear Paul, your creative pen never fails to express a bounty of imagery in such short forms. A beautiful testament to your powerful artistry that inspires and delights my imagination. Loved "the ripe figment" and the choice of the word "ruptures"! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs for you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2020 5:34:00 PM

Thank you for the pleasure of your visit, Susan; reading your lovely complimentary words is most rewarding, my friend. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/25/2020 12:05:00 PM

Not sure why this comes to mind (maybe it's the word 'ruptures'), but this conjures up an image for me of those stubborn dandelions that somehow grow through the cracks of cement. Beauty finds a way I suppose (and imagination peeks through the cracks). I dig your easygoing style.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2020 4:51:00 PM

And I dig your style of feedback, Timothy :) Thank you for being supportive while trying to make heads or tails of my style of writing, my friend. Take care...paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/24/2020 1:37:00 AM

Daydreaming is the ripe figment of imagination and inspiration and if it ruptures, well it could lead to a more psychedelic daydream of absolute fascination! Both are good as long as they don't wander to Corona Virus daydreams or nightmares. Well penned my friend Paul Good luck, and best wishes for the contest. Warm regads and hugs, Jenny

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2020 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for visiting, liking and commenting, Jenny. I agree with you...focusing too much on Coronavirus will get us down, so best to change subject and write about more positive themes! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/22/2020 3:34:00 PM

Yes, some of my best ideas come to me while daydreaming - beautiful entry for the contest, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 4:38:00 PM

So pleased you found it to your liking, Michelle; thank you. I prefer your entry to mine! Regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/22/2020 3:28:00 PM

Imagination...the key to the universe...when a figment of it ruptures...well, your transported to another dimension lol...great cinqku my friend...stay safe Paul...^WW^ :o)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 4:37:00 PM

I like your pleasant comments, WW. Thank you! You too, stay safe :) Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/22/2020 1:33:00 PM

Hello Paul Callus, I like the way your imagination works. Be safe. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/22/2020 5:10:00 PM

Enjoy your evening my friend. Stay safe. Regards Darlene

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 4:06:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene :) Take care & Be safe. Regards // paul

Gideon Foli

Date: 4/22/2020 12:54:00 PM

Congratulations Paul Callus. I shared your poem the curse of coronavirus on my WhatsApp status. You did a great job on that piece. Keep them coming my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, Gideon, for liking and sharing...truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/22/2020 12:42:00 PM

So true! It is the moment that inspiration takes advantage to create! Excellent my friend, Paul! Take care!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 3:12:00 PM

Thank you, my friend! Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/22/2020 11:06:00 AM

Paul, All in the name, which is apt. Is it the Cinqku poem form that makes your figment come alive? And, if necessity is the mother of invention, where does imagination fit in? -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 3:02:00 PM

I'm still musing on your posers, Richard :) I must start using my imagination :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/22/2020 9:27:00 AM

Beautiful when that happens. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen. I was in two minds whether to use "ruptures" or "raptures"...both would have delivered, though the versions would differ. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/22/2020 6:58:00 AM

Your imagination shines Paul--well done.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:41:00 AM

Many thanks, Vijay. Best regards // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 4/22/2020 1:56:00 AM

It looks like this is a fine rupture that you have penned. Hope you are well my friend. You have my vote as a winner on this one.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:39:00 AM

Your encouraging comments and faith in my poem are appreciated, my friend. Thank you and Stay safe. Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 4/21/2020 6:30:00 PM

Sounds painful, not really because I actually get it and it is a point well made as framed in this wee poetry form. Your lines deliver, Paul. Good luck in the contest and all else - stay well! CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:29:00 AM

Thank you, CayCay. It is always a pleasure to have you visiting. Take care & stay safe. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/21/2020 6:05:00 PM

I love it when I get inspired to write Paul , I often have to stop when we are on our daily walk and find a scrap of paper in my pocket and borrow hubbies pen!:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:24:00 AM

That happens to me too, Jan! But in my case I borrow both my wife's pen and reading glasses! Thank you for reading and commenting. Hugs // paul

W.A. Cholt

Date: 4/21/2020 5:57:00 PM

So true. This is the way that it happens. Best wishes for the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:19:00 AM

Thank you W.A. Pleased to see you back and active. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/21/2020 5:24:00 PM

Well written Paul , I sometimes get the right figment when I wake at a strange hour lol. Of course I then have to get up and jot it down or I won't be able to relax. Hope you're well Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2020 10:16:00 AM

Thank you for the feedback, Tom, and for being the first to visit. Stay safe. Regards // paul