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Little Child's Milestone

the extended hands of an excited mother - a baby's first steps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Writing Challenge 5, May 2019 Senryu Contest Hosted by Dear Heart Placed 2nd

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/3/2020 5:36:00 PM

This brings back memories of my son when he first walked. Thank you :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/4/2020 12:48:00 PM

Glad you related to it, Angela:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/23/2019 4:16:00 PM

Lovely image; worthy winner. Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2019 4:17:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon; pleased you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 6/12/2019 12:54:00 PM

Turning something simple into something so beautiful: this poem! :D

Paul Callus
Date: 6/14/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thank you, Carole. Many times beauty lies in simple things....and often people don't realize that! Enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 6/10/2019 11:09:00 AM

Paul congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful Senryu ~

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2019 5:03:00 PM

Thank you for the podium finish, Constance! It's been a pleasure taking part in your contest (as always!). Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/8/2019 6:15:00 AM

So lovely! Congratulations on your well deserved win, Paul ...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 6:50:00 AM

Many thanks, Supraja. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/7/2019 8:38:00 PM

You capture the magic of this exhilarating moment masterfully, Paul. The emotion of your vivid imagery is priceless. Congratulations on your worth win. Warmest wishes and hugs always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 6:00:00 AM

Thank you dear Susan. Your lovely comments are much appreciated. Enjoy the weekend. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/7/2019 4:34:00 PM

Ah brings back so many memories! What a lovely write Paul you describe how it feels to have your child take their first step and was able to make me feel it! Loved it Paul! ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:50:00 AM

I am sure you have many lovely memories, Brenda...children and grandchildren have so much to offer us. Thank you for the visit and comments. ~ Warm regards // paul

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/7/2019 4:34:00 PM

Ah see it was a winner too! I should have known!;)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/7/2019 2:11:00 PM

Congratulations Paul, whatever you write dear Paul is with thought and feeling and such empathy. Hugs and warm regards, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:40:00 AM

You are both kind and generous, Jenny:) Thank you. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 6/6/2019 3:16:00 PM

this is really lovely, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:37:00 AM

Thank you, Jack....all the best, my friend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2019 6:29:00 PM

back with my congratuations and waiting for a new poem of yours!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:27:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I've been busy entertaining a relative who's here on holiday...have had little 'me' time. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/4/2019 12:36:00 PM

Hi Paul, Such wonderful and evertrue moments captured in this write - a proud mother whose joy overflows - such beautiful words Paul, Warm regards an hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:25:00 AM

Thank you for your insightful, complimentary comments, Jenny. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/2/2019 3:43:00 PM

Oh so lovely, i was there in australia, a couple of weeks ago, and saw one of my great daughters do exactly that..thanks Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:17:00 AM

You were at the right place at the right time, Harry! It's a joy watching the development of young children. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Edlynn Nau

Date: 6/2/2019 12:09:00 PM

Well that image should always bring a smile. I love it! Exciting for both baby and Mama. These are so much harder to write than they look. That’s is why I was trying them. Hard to say so much with a tiny pallet. Good job!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 5:15:00 AM

Thank you, Edlynn. Each moment is part of the bonding process. And yes, these short forms can be challenging, but eventually one catches on, as your attempts are already showing. ~ Best regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 6/2/2019 7:47:00 AM

You did this very well.. You are a master of the short form..

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 4:36:00 AM

Thank you for the generous comments, S-1. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/1/2019 4:14:00 PM

- A sweet picture of mother and child, Paul ... best wishes in the contest ) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 4:24:00 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Anne-Lise:) Enjoy the weekend. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/1/2019 2:20:00 PM

A lovely senryu, Paul! Best wishes for success in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2019 4:19:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. Excuse the late reply, but hosting takes up a lot of time!! I'm not sure if this contest has been judged yet. ~ Hugs // paul

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 6/1/2019 7:22:00 AM

That's sweet :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2019 9:42:00 AM

Thank you, Swetha; pleased you enjoyed it...thank you. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/31/2019 9:05:00 PM

Hey there Paul. Dad's can get excited too! For me, I remember laughing a lot. LOL I remember watching them fall straight legged on their butts and then sitting there deciding if they were going to cry or get up and try it again. Good stuff!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2019 9:42:00 AM

You are totally right, Danny!! We fathers too take pleasure in our children, partaking in both sad and happy moments. Thank you for a most pleasant visit, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2019 7:17:00 PM

a precious picture, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2019 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul