Last Tango

cruel fate lurked by

        as the band played for us two

                   a final tango


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        Visual 4   ~   4th March 2015
            Contest: Get Romantic
           Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
                     Placed: 6th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gangabissoon Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 6:28 AM
Wow few words saying yet so much
Callus Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Thank you Anoucheka; so pleased you enjoyed. All the best. // paul
Lawrence Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 4:50 PM
Crafty and clever, it get an 8.
Callus Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Hi Robert! Pleased to meet you! Thank you for stopping by, and for the high rating. All the best. // paul
Nance Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 5:46 PM
oh cruel fate, but I couldn't think of a better way to go. :) hugs
Callus Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 6:04 PM
Thank you Casarah....pity we can't chose our own destiny! hugs // paul
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 1:40 PM
I can feel the pain in this short but well written work..Congrats!!
Callus Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 1:06 PM
Thank you, Sara. Your visit and comments are, as always, much appreciated. All the best. // paul
A  Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 6:21 PM
PAUL, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win ~SKAT~
Callus Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Thank you Skat. Your visit is appreciated. // paul
A   Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Hi Paul, thanks for the lovely reply. Also, thank you for the awesome, comment on my poem HANDS. I love the song you mentioned by Elvis. However, I like it better sang by UB40... Do you know what version I am talking about.. HUGS..LINDA
Callus Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Oh yes...I like that one...it's more upbeat:) hugs // paul
A   Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Paul, Congratulations, a mighty romantic win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Callus Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 1:49 PM
Enjoyed having your visits today, Linda:) Warmed up an otherwise cold day. All the best...hugs // paul
De La Luna Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:52 PM
Oh Paul, when everything is just so beautiful, sometimes there's that something dark hovering...but of course not for you! This is a beautiful write and a winner! Congratulations!
Callus Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Hija. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Congrats, Paul! Romance with an ominous feel...yours is one of my faves on the list...congrats! Hugs, Rhonda
Callus Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Many thanks, Rhonda! I am so pleased that you like it. Have a lovely day. // Hugs ... paul
Allison Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 2:58 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Many thanks, Jan. Pleased with the result, considering the mad rush!! Hugs // paul
Chakrabarty Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Congrats my friend.Love and regards>>>rajat
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:02 PM
Thank you Rajat! You did very well, too! // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 5:01 AM
indeed thats tinge with sadness... glad to share same spot with you dearie Paul.. :)! hugs// olive_eloi
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM
Yes, Olive_eloi! We are in each other's company:) Thank you...hugsss // paul
Wigley Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 2:00 AM
I get an image of the couple in a Chicago bar in the roaring twenties, seconds before a drive-by shooting. Which just goes to show how good your Haiku is, Paul. Well done.
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:11 PM
Enjoyed your visual, Viv...vivid imagination!! Thank you. All the best. // paul
Nunez Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 1:22 AM
Congrats Paul! Hugs and smiles! :) Kim
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:08 PM
Thank you Kim:) Congrats come your way, too!! hugs // paul
Dietrich Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 11:56 PM
This one kind of made me think of the Titantic and how maybe a few couples may have been dancing toward the end. Nicely done. and congrats.
Callus Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 4:03 PM
Thank you Andrea! Wrote another one on this visual4, a happier poem called "Get Romantic"...of course! hugs // paul
Chakrabarty Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 7:09 AM
Great Paul. Love
Callus Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Thank you Rajat. Blessings to you. // paul
Chircop Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Oh that last tango dance...Maybe they could press the pause and preserve the moment : ).Sad and beautiful Paul..Charma
Callus Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 10:55 AM
I like your press and pause comment, Charm:) Unfortunately life is not that simple! Destiny is written on blank pages! // All the best. // paul
Roper Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Little words to express your feelings, well done. A seven blessings dear friend
Callus Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Eve; I am pleased that you rate this poem highly. Take care. // paul
Devonshire Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 1:42 PM
Oooh, this is very sad, Paul. It does seem like fate plays cruel tricks and takes away our happiness sometimes as soon as we find it. I'm sure Andrea will love this haiku as much as I do. As for peace - it IS a dream. I doubt we'll see it anytime soon. Love, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Hi Carolyn! Yes, this is so sad....it's supposed to be a romantic theme, but my inspiration took me to what is waiting behind the scenes. Glad you like it. As for peace ... a Utopian dream, but nothing is impossible. Love // paul
Courtney Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 12:31 AM
nice work Paul it's Capponish
Callus Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Ruth. Hope you're keeping well. // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 10:12 PM
This is sad but beautiful Paul. Best of luck in the contest my friend.
Callus Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Thank you Connie; glad you found time to stop by considering that in life there are many other important things apart from poetry. All the best. hugs // paul
Nunez Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 7:35 PM
Yes, a tinge of sadness, poetic last dance...It's a beautifully sad haiku Paul, Blessings in the contest! Kim
Callus Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 10:52 AM
Hi Kim! Thank you for reading and finding it beautiful. Best regards. // paul
Nance Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 5:46 PM
What a dance! Emotionally well done Paul!
Callus Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Hey! you were quick on the draw, Casarah! First to comment this time:) Thank you; glad you found it emotional. Romantic can be sad, too! Goodnight. // paul
Allison Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 5:46 PM
great image you created Paul - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx
Callus Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Hi Jan....I had a look at Andrea's contest and found that 36 out of 37 places had been taken up....quick look at the pictures, quick haiku, posted, clicked enter; 8 mins record!! In fact I'm still editing. I must go back and find out if I quoted the correct visual, now! Thank you for the 'like'. hugs // paul
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