Paul Callus Poet Lanterne

June

moon 
kisses
pearly skin –
opalescent
stone

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Note: Moonstone and Pearl are both June birthstones. 
In a Lanterne, first and last words must be related…in
this case “moonstone”. 

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June or July Lanterne Poetry Contest
Hosted by Caren Krutsinger 
Placed 2nd
© 25th May 2019

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Angela Crabtree December 3, 2020 at 5:38 PM Very clever ;) Paul Callus December 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf June 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM Crafted masterfully, as poetry is meant to be. Congrats on your win, Paul. :) gw Paul Callus June 24, 2019 at 11:31 AM Thank you, Gershon. Enjoy the week ahead! Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos June 11, 2019 at 11:29 AM Congratulations dear Paul - this write was certainly destined for a win! Hugs and warm regards, Jennifer. Paul Callus June 11, 2019 at 3:47 PM Thank you for returning with congrats. Your visits are most welcome. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley June 7, 2019 at 8:04 PM Paul, it’s a joy to return once more to read this beautiful poem and express my congratulations for an excellent win. I hope all is well with you my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:46 AM Thank you for coming back with congrats, Susan. At present I'm acting as host to a relative who's here on holiday; tends to keep one more busy than usual:) Your concern is appreciated. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my dear friend. // paul

Jack Horne June 6, 2019 at 3:18 PM really beautiful - so glad to see it was a winner, my friend Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:47 AM Thank you, Jack; pleased you enjoyed. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM I don't know your placement yet.BUt I am glad to see it a winner. Congrats! Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:42 AM Thank you, Andrea. Pleased to see your winning entry flying so high:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison June 3, 2019 at 8:23 AM dropping back to say congrats on your win Paul:-) xx hugs Jan xx Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:38 AM Thank you, Jan. Will be spending a whole day replying to comments and mail...I'm so backward! Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues June 3, 2019 at 6:45 AM Usually think of the sun as kissing the skin. Cool! Opal is my birthstone. Congrats, Paul! Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:36 AM Thank you, Kim. We males usually prefer the moon's kiss (being female)! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier June 3, 2019 at 6:27 AM Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your win. Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:35 AM Thank you, Line! Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley June 2, 2019 at 9:29 PM A brilliant beauty, Paul. Your precious imagery never fails to stir my heart and my imagination. Artfully crafted and I enjoyed your note as well. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs for you, my expressive friend.. ~Susan Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 7:40 AM You are too kind, Susan! Thank you! Your comments are always very much appreciated. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Jan Allison June 1, 2019 at 4:21 PM oh how cleverly done and very informative too Paul!:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus June 2, 2019 at 2:42 PM Thank you, Jan. Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Mail on the way. Hugs // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu May 30, 2019 at 6:47 PM hello Paul, a moonstone is beautiful stone. Have a nice evening my friend. Regards Darlene. Paul Callus May 31, 2019 at 3:47 AM Thank you, Darlene. Have a lovely day, my friend. // paul

Ralph Sergi May 29, 2019 at 3:22 PM Thank you for bringing that context of June to my attention. It make you more prolific in your haiku homily of June, Paul. Paul Callus May 30, 2019 at 1:40 PM Thank you, Ralph. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 28, 2019 at 5:53 PM LOve this, Paul. And I think few people realize that little rule about this form. However, I don't think it's being required. I tried to make my last word similar to first one too. Paul Callus May 29, 2019 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Andrea. Whether the rule is needed or not for this specific contest, I prefer to keep to the original requirements...only fair. Regards // paul

Silent One May 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM You did this very well Paul.. Paul Callus May 27, 2019 at 3:24 PM Thank you, S_1. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 26, 2019 at 2:52 PM A moonstone bringing balance in feminine energy and an opalescent which shifts in colour and mood - both gems giving meaning to your kisses and pearly skin. A clever write Paul - good luck in the contest. Warm regard and hugs, Jennifer. Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 3:12 PM Thank you for an integrally insightful summing up of my short poem, Jenny. ~ Warm regard & hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin May 26, 2019 at 12:10 PM Very clever, clever man. So glad I read this, not only for poetry joy but because I had forgotten that the first and last word need be related - needed that reminder! This is a winner with me, I would have referred to it as a gem but it is already laden with prime stones! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM Your visit has been lovely, pleasant and entertaining, CayCay:) Thank you. ~Warm regards // paul

Brenda Chiri May 25, 2019 at 9:15 PM Very nicely done Paul!i enjoyed it very much! And thanks about Aamira she is a very talented young lady for 11 years old!;) Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 12:16 PM I am so pleased you found it to your liking, Brenda...thank you! and, yes, Aamira is a talented young lady. Warm regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 25, 2019 at 9:13 PM Brilliant piece for this contest Paul! My best to you :) xomo Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 11:55 AM Glad you enjoyed it, Maureen...thank you!! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit May 25, 2019 at 5:33 PM Precious is your poem, Paul.. like the birthstones it describes. Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 11:53 AM Thank you, Vijay...precious, like your lovely comment:) Regards // paul

Sunlite Wanter May 25, 2019 at 5:29 PM Nice, Paul. Each month has a flower, too. June is the honeysuckle. Paul Callus May 26, 2019 at 11:52 AM Thank you, Sunlite. To be honest it was a toss-up between moonstone and honeysuckle; the former won! Regards // paul