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In Search of Nature

fleeing urban smog

seeking chance to breathe again

         nature’s kiss of life 


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         31st January, 2016
         Contest: Haiku 101
         Sponsor: Nathan D.
              Placed 2nd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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February 14, 2016 at 8:39 AM

Extinction, pollution - 2 poems dealing with major issues read in a row, by me, on this brand new day. So glad you are meeting these issues head-on in your writings as I try to wake everyone up about litter. We must deal with these issues w/o letting depression take us. So glad of all like-minded people and their presence on our shared planet. All this to say, I like your Haiku and Congratulate you on your win ... CayCay

February 14, 2016 at 12:28 PM

We cannot close our eyes to world problems, CayCay; the situation is already bad enough. Politically we have little say, but at least we can raise awareness through our poetry. Thank you for liking and commenting! ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 10, 2016 at 5:36 PM

awesome win, my friend. BIG congrats

February 10, 2016 at 5:42 PM

Thank you, Andrea; your twilight eruption kept us looking in awe at that top first place:) // paul

February 10, 2016 at 1:33 PM

Well done Paul, congrats on the placement in the contest

February 10, 2016 at 2:44 PM

Thank you John. There were many worthy winners in this contest, yours amongst them! // paul

February 10, 2016 at 1:12 PM

truly a nature lover, paul.. sweet congrats on your award!..huggs

February 10, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Thank you, Nette; you did well yourself:) hugs // paul

February 10, 2016 at 8:21 AM

Paul, congratulations on your fine 2nd Place win! Nice Haiku. Sandra

February 10, 2016 at 2:45 PM

Thank you Sandra; both visit and congrats are appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 10, 2016 at 4:08 AM

Great haiku n win Paul.. big congrats!! I hv missed reading ur work!!

February 10, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Many thanks, Upma. Hope you are keeping well:) Take care. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 10, 2016 at 12:09 AM

Paul, Congrats on your "Haiku 101" win. LINDA

February 10, 2016 at 2:32 PM

Thank you, Linda; always welcome to stop by:) // paul

February 9, 2016 at 11:45 PM

Congratulations on this awesome haiku!

February 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM

Thank you Susan. I also enjoyed your entry for this contest. ~ Regards // paul

February 9, 2016 at 9:05 PM

Thanks Paul

February 10, 2016 at 1:49 PM

Thank you Nathan; I'm truly pleased to feature highly on your winners' list. Your contest has inspired many beautiful entries; I enjoyed reading all the winning ones. ~ Regards // paul

February 9, 2016 at 8:44 PM

big congrats to you on this beauty Paul...mine was lost in the amber clouds :)

February 10, 2016 at 1:47 PM

Thank you, David! Sorry about your entry...both your recent haiku have been of a high level. ~ Regards // paul

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis

February 9, 2016 at 11:23 AM

Quite imaginative win.

February 9, 2016 at 12:06 PM

Thank you Iris; glad you liked it, and pleased to have you visiting. ~ Regards // paul

February 4, 2016 at 6:36 PM

Excellent take on the prompt, Paul. Glad to see your entries to several contests...hugs!

February 5, 2016 at 12:58 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Kim. The picture prompted some inspiring ideas, but none were easy to express in just 3 lines. Have not had much time for writing, too many other priorities! Thank you for the encouragement:) hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

February 3, 2016 at 11:12 PM

This picture somehow reminds me of Africa. This beautiful haiku you have created was inspired by this stunning photo Paul. Best of luck in the contest. I was too late to enter so posted my attempt at pft. Cheers, Connie

February 4, 2016 at 9:46 AM

It's a pity you failed to enter the contest, Connie; I read your lovely haiku on pft, and it would have done very well. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my offering ... thank you. Regards // paul

February 3, 2016 at 5:52 PM

wonderfully written, i like where you went with this image! Good luck in the contest!

February 4, 2016 at 8:25 AM

Thank you Sandra; pleased with both your comments and visit! Regards // paul

February 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM

I'm holding my breath you'll grace the winner's list with this beauty Paul...love the theme

February 3, 2016 at 2:34 PM

Many thanks, David. Have read your entry, and it's way better than this one! ~ Regards // paul

February 2, 2016 at 7:56 AM

this 'ku is alive, paul.. lovely rendition!.. huggs

February 2, 2016 at 1:43 PM

Thank you Nette. I read your entry and in my eyes it's a winner! hugs // paul

February 1, 2016 at 11:57 PM

A three line breath of fresh air, much needed today. Thanks for that, Paul, a #7. Regards, Viv

February 2, 2016 at 1:42 PM

Breathe in...breathe out...ahhhh feels good:) Thank you for the nice visit, my friend! ~ Regards // paul

February 1, 2016 at 7:25 PM

Dear Paul Bravo perfection in pic and in words, simply delightful and utterly moving, jusit a splended piece of poetic art of poetry, loved every line, keep up this magnificent work my dear friend, and I'm flattered by your comments on mine, thanks for the pat on the back I needed it my friend, cheri

February 2, 2016 at 2:28 PM

Thank you Cherl:) You are a generous critic and most welcome visitor:) Hope you are keeping well. ~ Warm regards // paul

February 1, 2016 at 5:54 PM

This is very well penned with deep thoughts. The strength of your words and thoughts comes out well in this poem. Emile.

February 2, 2016 at 1:40 PM

So pleased that you look at this 3 liner with positive eyes, Emile! Thank you! // paul

February 1, 2016 at 3:08 PM

Paul, love the ending line. The best of luck in the contest. SKAT

February 1, 2016 at 3:10 PM

Thank you Skat. Perhaps it should be me wishing you the best of luck:) Take care. ~ Hugs // paul

January 31, 2016 at 5:56 PM

This is excellent but I am disappointed that you did not come out in the Rice Fields to look for the sliced cabbage with me!

February 1, 2016 at 4:20 PM

Glad you like it, Judy. But I did stop at your rice fields! You have to look harder:) As for cabbages....have you ever cooked stuffed cabbages, with eggs, cheese and bacon?...delicious!! // paul

January 31, 2016 at 5:05 PM

Excellent Haiku, Paul. A very difficult form to do well...but you certainly have.

February 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM

Thank you Elaine. It was not easy, for in reality, the picture makes me think of devastation. ~ Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 31, 2016 at 4:53 PM

- Lovely - Good luck in contest, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

February 1, 2016 at 3:40 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Anne Lise! ~ Hugs // paul

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