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In the Deep

in confrontation

forces of good and evil

  the final countdown


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  11th February, 2016
  Contest ~ Haiku 102
  Sponsor ~ Nathan D.
         Placed 4th

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Funom Makama

March 5, 2016 at 10:35 AM

wonderful! Wonderful! So wonderful!

Paul Callus

March 5, 2016 at 12:15 PM

Thank you for an expressive and positive reaction, Funom...thank you! // paul

Steve Grammatico

February 19, 2016 at 6:00 AM

A different take, Paul, and a thoughtful one.

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 5:24 PM

I tried to think out of the box; glad you noticed that...thank you, Steve. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 18, 2016 at 7:40 PM

way to go, Paul. BIG congrats.

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 5:23 PM

Thank you Andrea...have a lovely weekend:) // paul

Richard Lamoureux

February 18, 2016 at 7:22 AM

Well expressed Armagedon! Congrats on your win.

Paul Callus

February 18, 2016 at 8:48 AM

Ah...Armagedon! Thank you, Richard:) ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 18, 2016 at 12:46 AM

Thanks Paul... and good point! I think the more abstract and unusual outlook is a sign of a healthy mind, and a potential for good poetry.

Paul Callus

February 18, 2016 at 7:00 AM

I agree with you, of course:) You are lucky to possess those same points which constitute good poetry! // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

February 17, 2016 at 5:49 PM

I am so happy to see this on the winners list. Paul. You know how much I enjoyed it. Congratulations on your placement!

Paul Callus

February 18, 2016 at 7:02 AM

Thank you so much, Connie! Yes, you had faith in it and awarded it a high rating. Pleased to have you coming back...always a welcome visitor:) ~ Regards // paul

Eve Roper

February 17, 2016 at 1:32 PM

Paul, congratulations on your win!!!! Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 2:15 PM

Yours is an ever welcome visit, Eve! Thank you:) Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight

February 17, 2016 at 7:33 AM

Paul, congratulations on your excellent win, for your outstanding Haiku! Sandra

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 10:37 AM

Thank you Sandra; disappointed not to see yours on the list...had high hopes for it. Regards // paul

Susan Gentry

February 17, 2016 at 1:44 AM

Congratulations on this excellent haiku! A 7

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 10:38 AM

Both the congrats and high rating are much appreciated, Susan...thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 16, 2016 at 10:49 PM

Congrats on ur great win with this awesome haiku Paul. I hv missed many challenges this month.

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 10:39 AM

Many thanks, Upma. Yes, I noticed your absence, but I too have not been very active due to other priorities! Hope all is well. Take care:) // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 16, 2016 at 6:51 PM

Still enjoyed the second time around :) Happy for your high-placed win. Your interpretation of the picture is very abstract, because you don't actually mention any of the objects in it. I like the way you think.

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Thank you, Timothy...you mention just the perfect words that I wished to hear! To me the picture is but a means to reach out for something else, otherwise we'll all be writing about the waves and whatever! You'll make a good judge! // paul

Sara Kendrick

February 16, 2016 at 5:31 PM

Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 11:07 AM

You are kind and gracious dear Sara:) Thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Joseph May

February 16, 2016 at 3:59 PM

Congrats on a fine win Paul

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 11:08 AM

Thank you, Joseph! ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison

February 16, 2016 at 3:20 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 11:10 AM

Thank you, Jan; your support is always much appreciated. Hugs :) // paul

Edward Ebbs

February 16, 2016 at 2:30 PM

I like this Paul, congrats on your win

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 11:11 AM

I am pleased that you like it, Edward...thank you; regards // paul

Barbara Gorelick

February 16, 2016 at 12:50 PM

Good one Paul.. Im afraid its not going to go well for that little boat..in the final countdown. Congrats. BG

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 1:12 PM

Thank you, Barbara; I have just read your expressive entry .. very enjoyable. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 16, 2016 at 12:29 PM

Paul, Congratulations in Nate's "Haiku 102" contest. LINDA

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 1:08 PM

Hey...you're very quick on the draw, Linda:) Thank you! Warm regards // paul

Nathan D.

February 16, 2016 at 11:59 AM

thanks nate.

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 1:06 PM

Thank you for being a messenger of good news, Nate:) I will go see the result sheet. ~ Regards // paul

Cherl Dunn

February 15, 2016 at 2:15 PM

Poem of yours it may be sort but it gives so much for the reader to think of between these powerful lines, awesomely done! I just wanted you to know as a friend I still value your thoughts on my work and wanted you to know why I have not been on the air much lately, take care and thanks again cheri

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 12:49 PM

...back again to thank you for the lovely feedback on this poem...very much appreciated, Cherl:) // paul

Cherl Dunn

February 15, 2016 at 2:13 PM

Dear Paul Love the picture you put with this poem, it's just wonderful my friend. Sorry I've been so neglectful of the soup lately, but my husband has had some medical problems. He just was put on retirement, for them and he's had a hard time learning to adjust. I'm been working on my books also so between that and etc. I've just had little time for anything else, thank you for reading my coach I feel the same way, and think these wonderful people deserve more of a thanks, I love this poem,

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 12:47 PM

No problem with not visiting/commenting, Cherl...first things first, and there is not much that can come before family! I hope that things are now much better. These last 2 weeks I've had little free time on my hands; added to that I have been visiting friends in hospital and attending funerals! ~ Glad you enjoyed this poem. ~ Warm regards // paul

David Mohn

February 15, 2016 at 12:31 PM

Nice interpretation of the photo Paul…I think you may have nailed the artists intentions

CayCay Godwin

February 14, 2016 at 8:55 AM

striking ... CayCay

Paul Callus

February 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM

Thank you CayCay:) ~ Hope you've been enjoying the weekend! Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

February 12, 2016 at 2:57 PM

Good one, dear....Wishing you the best.

Paul Callus

February 12, 2016 at 5:20 PM

Hi Eileen...it's good to see you back in action:) Hope spirits are up and high, like the incoming tide...at least your avatar keeps its smile! :) hugs // paul