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Lonely Tanka

randomly opened by a gust of wind the newspaper like a neglected child seeks attention ------------------------------ Posted 18th February 2022

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Susan Ashley

Date: 9/7/2022 7:53:00 AM

Dear Paul, your poetic mind never ceases to amaze me. An ordinary moment brought to extraordinary life by your evocative imagery. I hope all is well with you and yours, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2022 10:08:00 AM

Your lovely visit is most welcome, dear Susan, so are your comments. I hope you and yours are keeping well (like my family and I are). Warm regards and hugs, my friend. // paul

Ann Foster

Date: 7/17/2022 10:10:00 AM

You may not want to read the news of late. We need things to get better. I love the anticipation of this poem. Makes me what to "know"... Ann

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2022 9:35:00 AM

Thank you for your welcome visit, Ann. I'm in the habit of reading the headlines and ticking the positive ones; always disappointed at the low percentage!! ~ Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/7/2022 12:21:00 PM

This is excellent. The perfect moment captured in your words :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2022 12:38:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Heidi...thank you. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Deb M

Date: 3/7/2022 12:18:00 AM

Very clever write Paul …..thought provoking. For me it also had a touch of the unknown ,paranormal ??…..why I felt that I’m not sure ?? but I did!! Enjoyed! Debx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 9:09:00 AM

Thank you, Deb. I'm glad that I managed to 'provoke' your mind :) ~ Warm regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/4/2022 10:56:00 AM

Dear Paul, your ideas and flow are amazing! That's what real poetry to me. Best wishes ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 8:56:00 AM

Your generous comments are truly appreciated, dear Mala...thank you. Warm regards, my friend // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 3/4/2022 8:07:00 AM

i love the way your mind works, my friend - excellent

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2022 3:01:00 PM

I love what you said below to me about your take on syllable counts!!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 7:39:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I believe that haiku/senryu and tanka are free spirits that must not be reined in. Thank you for coming back again ~ Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/27/2022 3:45:00 PM

And do we pay attention to the good news that child will bring?

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 7:42:00 AM

All children have a lot to offer, but we have to listen and pay attention to their needs. ~ Regards // paul

Lisa Ricci

Date: 2/23/2022 10:14:00 AM

Hello Paul - Hi. Isn't the truth - the ruffled paper and children needing attention. You gave a wonderful analogy of both sides. Thank you for sharing your talent. May this day find you well. Take Care and keep enjoying poetrysoup. (smile)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thank you so much for your insightful comments, Lisa. Always a pleasure to have you visiting. Warm regards :) // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/23/2022 3:47:00 AM

I like this one. Robert Frost wrote a poem about a newspaper in the snow. I always liked that poem. Thanks for dropping by with congrats. My mother-in-law used to say growing old is not so bad. I'm having the best time I ever had. She was doing nothing. LOL..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2022 8:55:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Sara. Your visits and comments are appreciated. Best regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/22/2022 4:08:00 PM

Yes…I like this!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2022 1:56:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/20/2022 8:36:00 AM

Wind gusts is what we're having here Paul I'm straining...But I just don't get the fine print On your copy anyways.' Maybe it's too rumpled I find that does effect clarity.' Randomly opened And neglected..' Just about says it all that.' Well done here got me thinking

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 10:46:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Joe. Wind is causing havoc in many European countries, though here in Malta we have not felt its effects. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2022 9:55:00 PM

sure enjoyed this one and i like to see a modern tanka not worried about 5/7/5/7/7/ count

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 12:48:00 AM

Nowadays my mind just suggests without bothering about Tanka syllable count. The idea and flow are more important to me. Enjoy the weekend // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 2/18/2022 8:47:00 PM

Love the simple, profound poetry. ThanX Paul, bless U. ( My longer comment died in cybespace, or modulation from digital - analog - digital)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 1:29:00 AM

Thank you Anil. Glitches often play tricks on us :) Have a blessed Sunday, my friend // paul

Valsa George

Date: 2/18/2022 7:04:00 PM

This is one of the best tankas, I have read recently ! Very best in the contest, Paul !

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 1:27:00 AM

I love your generous comment, Valsa...thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/18/2022 1:55:00 PM

wonderful, paul! best of luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 1:19:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. I need to visit your work more often...you always deliver!! Regards // paul

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/18/2022 9:53:00 AM

Thought provoking little gem! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 1:18:00 AM

Thank you for the visit, Paulette. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 2/18/2022 9:51:00 AM

Such a cleverly penned Tanka dear Paul... Best wishes in the contest... God bless... ~ Ani

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 1:08:00 AM

Thank you dear Anitha. Your lovely comments are truly appreciated. Blessings // paul

Silent One

Date: 2/18/2022 8:34:00 AM

You really are the master of the short form, such a way with words and how your bring them together to create such imagery...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 12:58:00 AM

Thank you S-1. Pleased to see you back in action :) Regards // paul

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/18/2022 8:31:00 AM

Makes me think of an empty yard or room, very evocative, Paul~

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 12:57:00 AM

Pleased that you liked it, Michelle. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/18/2022 7:48:00 AM

That is a splendid moment well captured, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2022 12:50:00 AM

Thank you Vijay. A newspaper left on a bench seemed to want to attract my attention. ~ Regards // paul