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Late Summer Haiku

late summer sunset -

floating in the cocktail glass

a slice of orange


Summer Haiku Contest
Hosted by Tania Kitchin   
Placed in 21st place
29th June 2021

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2021

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April 30, 2024 at 10:50 AM

Hi again Paul. Oh the imagery is lovely. You stayed true to the format including voice and tone. I have such respect for all of you who write in these formats. Truly. Thank you as always for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Have a wonderful night. Peace and Blessings now and always. (smile)

July 24, 2021 at 10:03 AM

Paul, Back for a refill.. -Richard

July 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM

:) You're welcome :) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

July 20, 2021 at 5:13 PM

just stopping by to say hi!! Gotta hurry off here and make dinner.

July 21, 2021 at 1:27 PM

A pleasure to have you here, Andrea, even if a fleeting visit :) Warm regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

July 20, 2021 at 8:06 AM

Congrats, Paul. A well deserved win)) Pangie XXOO

July 20, 2021 at 9:03 AM

Thank you Pangie! Warm regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar

July 19, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Well done for your placement. I am still a probie with this type of poetry.

July 20, 2021 at 9:05 AM

Thank you Victor. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

July 18, 2021 at 7:01 PM

I can see the imagery here. Me, lolling in a lounge chair by the Mediterranean with a MaiTai in my hand. Nice. God Bless, JB

July 19, 2021 at 5:32 AM

That is one delightful picture which you project, Judy!! Thank you for stopping by, my friend :) Blessings // paul

July 12, 2021 at 7:56 AM

..yes ..yes Congrats on your win Paul. I want one ! Susan :)

July 19, 2021 at 5:33 AM

Lol...my drinks seem to be in great demand, Susan :) Thank you for a lovely visit. Regards // paul

July 12, 2021 at 7:39 AM

Nice... Good visuals too. Congratulations on POTD.

July 19, 2021 at 5:33 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Arturo...thank you. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

July 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

I would place this as First Pangie xx

July 19, 2021 at 5:34 AM

Thank you Pangie!!! You are too kind ~ Best regards /x/ paul

July 11, 2021 at 11:35 AM

Great Haiku, Paul, while the days are very warm a cocktail sounds good. Hugs Eve

July 19, 2021 at 5:37 AM

Thank you, Eve. The days here in Malta have been more than warm!! Luckily today we have a lovely breeze giving us a hand. Hugs // paul

July 9, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Congratulations on your win with this sweet poem Paul

July 10, 2021 at 3:06 AM

Thank you, Paghunda! have a nice weekend! // paul

July 7, 2021 at 1:28 PM

Sounds like a treat to me!! Beautiful imaginary!!

July 10, 2021 at 3:08 AM

Thank you, Smita :) Best regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

July 6, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Congratulations, Paul, on your win with this evocative haiku! How imaginative! BW ~ Mala

July 10, 2021 at 3:09 AM

Both your lovely comments and congrats are appreciated, Mala....thank you! Best regards // paul

July 6, 2021 at 11:44 AM

delightful, Paul ~ lovely imagery

July 10, 2021 at 3:09 AM

Thank you dear Line. Have a nice weekend! // paul

July 6, 2021 at 10:35 AM

Back with congratulations Paul! Delightful and delicious!

July 10, 2021 at 6:29 AM

Thank you for the comments and congrats, Sam. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

July 5, 2021 at 3:31 PM

OMG Paul! This is such an excellent example of how to create a great haiku. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor. This beauty is going straight into my Faves! Blessings xxoo

July 10, 2021 at 6:44 AM

Thank you so much, dear Connie for your sincere and spontaneous reaction....and for the congrats & fav. Hugs and blessings to you // paul

July 5, 2021 at 12:09 PM

Hello Paul, Dropped by to say 'hi'.., see what's new in your life. How was your week-end? -Richard

July 11, 2021 at 9:28 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Richard. My life is always full to the brim; time to start slowing down :) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 4, 2021 at 12:07 PM

- Congratulations on your win ~ enjoy the summer :) - // Anne-Lise :)

July 11, 2021 at 9:24 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise :) Hope you are keeping well. May you too enjoy the summer. Hugs // paul

July 3, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun and clever haiku!

July 19, 2021 at 5:39 AM

Thank you, Tania. Your contest tickled my muse and was certainly a source of inspiration. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

July 3, 2021 at 11:49 AM

I enjoy all your Haiku's Paul, and this one is no exception, i'm not so good with them myself. Hope you are keeping well and safe in this crazy covid ridden world. warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Kimberly Sikorski

July 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Can I have one of those ? Like right now ! Very evocative of the place we are preparing to move to ! Kim

July 19, 2021 at 9:35 AM

Thank you for stopping by, as you travel to a new home, Kimberly. I wonder if you might be tempted to settle on a Mediterranean island instead :) ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

July 3, 2021 at 10:20 AM

you know . I find this to be a very fine example of how haiku is meant to be. Love it. Congrats.

July 19, 2021 at 9:23 AM

You definitely lift my spirits up, Andrea!! Thank you. ~ Warm regards // paul

July 2, 2021 at 2:28 AM

fabulous summer haiku I love the orange slice makes me think of sun setting, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

July 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM

Thank you, Jan. I am sure at Fontanella they would mix us one of those :) Hugs // paul

Christuraj Alex

July 2, 2021 at 12:38 AM

Indeed, a fabulous summer haiku.

July 19, 2021 at 9:12 AM

Thank you for reading and liking. Best regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

July 2, 2021 at 2:59 AM

July 1, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Dear Paul, it delights me to no end to return with my heartfelt congratulations. I’m so happy that your fabulous summer haiku was awarded POTD, a worthy choice and a well deserved honor. Your gifted pen and captivating mind never fails to find the magic in the moment. I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes and hugs, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

July 19, 2021 at 9:10 AM

Thank you for coming back with such lovely heart-warming comments dear Susan. At the moment bittersweet life is full to the brim...I just have to juggle my time accordingly. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

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