June

moon kisses pearly skin – opalescent stone - - - - - - - - - - Note: Moonstone and Pearl are both June birthstones. In a Lanterne, first and last words must be related…in this case “moonstone”. ----------------- June or July Lanterne Poetry Contest Hosted by Caren Krutsinger Placed 2nd © 25th May 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/3/2020 5:38:00 PM

Very clever ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/4/2020 12:47:00 PM

Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/23/2019 4:17:00 PM

Crafted masterfully, as poetry is meant to be. Congrats on your win, Paul. :) gw

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2019 11:31:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. Enjoy the week ahead! Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/11/2019 11:29:00 AM

Congratulations dear Paul - this write was certainly destined for a win! Hugs and warm regards, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2019 3:47:00 PM

Thank you for returning with congrats. Your visits are most welcome. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/7/2019 8:04:00 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
Date: 6/8/2019 7:46:00 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

Date: 6/6/2019 3:18:00 PM

really beautiful - so glad to see it was a winner, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you, Jack; pleased you enjoyed. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2019 6:30:00 PM

I don't know your placement yet.BUt I am glad to see it a winner. Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 7:42:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Pleased to see your winning entry flying so high:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2019 8:23:00 AM

dropping back to say congrats on your win Paul:-) xx hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 7:38:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. Will be spending a whole day replying to comments and mail...I'm so backward! Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/3/2019 6:45:00 AM

Usually think of the sun as kissing the skin. Cool! Opal is my birthstone. Congrats, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 7:36:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. We males usually prefer the moon's kiss (being female)! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/3/2019 6:27:00 AM

Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Line! Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/2/2019 9:29:00 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
Date: 6/8/2019 7:40:00 AM

You are too kind, Susan! Thank you! Your comments are always very much appreciated. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/1/2019 4:21:00 PM

oh how cleverly done and very informative too Paul!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2019 2:42:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Mail on the way. Hugs // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/30/2019 6:47:00 PM

hello Paul, a moonstone is beautiful stone. Have a nice evening my friend. Regards Darlene.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2019 3:47:00 AM

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

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/29/2019 3:22:00 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
Date: 5/30/2019 1:40:00 PM

Thank you, Ralph. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/28/2019 5:53:00 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
Date: 5/29/2019 4:07:00 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

Date: 5/27/2019 9:58:00 AM

You did this very well Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2019 3:24:00 PM

Thank you, S_1. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/26/2019 2:52:00 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
Date: 5/26/2019 3:12:00 PM

Thank you for an integrally insightful summing up of my short poem, Jenny. ~ Warm regard & hugs // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/26/2019 12:10:00 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
Date: 5/26/2019 12:35:00 PM

Your visit has been lovely, pleasant and entertaining, CayCay:) Thank you. ~Warm regards // paul