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Lunar Pride

Not content to dwell in the shadow of earth
she threw aside caution and grace.
She huffed and she puffed for all that it was worth
until she went red in the face.

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28th September, 2015
Contest: Supermoon Eclipse
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Placed 1st

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Pandita Sietesantos

October 11, 2015 at 5:12 PM

This is indeed a clever lunar treat reflecting your awesome wit! Congratulations and a 7, my friend, on your top of the chart win! Pandita

Paul Callus

October 11, 2015 at 5:43 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments, Pandita! Always a pleasure to have you visiting:) ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

October 10, 2015 at 1:12 PM

A funny one, moon huffing and puffing. Way to go with this entry. congrats on our win.

Paul Callus

October 10, 2015 at 2:37 PM

Thank you, Andrea! My instincts told me that most entries would be serious and romantic, thus I opted for something totally different:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

October 9, 2015 at 3:14 AM

I see this is a winner Paul, and I see why! Congratulations!

Paul Callus

October 9, 2015 at 2:37 PM

Thank you Connie. Hope you are keeping well. Warm regards // paul

Skat A

October 9, 2015 at 12:31 AM

Paul, Congrats on your "Supermoon Eclipse win." Wuv **SKAT

Paul Callus

October 9, 2015 at 2:35 PM

Thank you Skat! Supermoon has inspired several captivating writes. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

October 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

Congrats on your great quatrain..Way to go!!! Eclipses are awesome because they are a wonder like your winning work..Sara

Paul Callus

October 8, 2015 at 3:49 PM

Thank you Sara! Love your review on this poem:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

October 7, 2015 at 3:31 PM

absolutely wonderful Paul many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

October 8, 2015 at 3:47 PM

Glad you liked it, Jan. Thank you for reading, and for the congrats. Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

October 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM

Paul, thank you so very much for participating in my contest and big congratulations on your win. I love the last two lines !!!!Eve

Paul Callus

October 8, 2015 at 3:40 PM

Thank you Eve! I enjoyed taking part in your first contest, and placing high was a lovely bonus. All the best & hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin

October 6, 2015 at 10:24 PM

That is absolutely adorable and extremely creative. I am clicking that 7 ... CayCay

Paul Callus

October 7, 2015 at 1:01 PM

You are sweet and generous, CayCay:) Thank you!! ~ All the best. // paul

Daver Austin

October 5, 2015 at 11:48 AM

I missed this one, Paul. Enjoyed the humor. Love, daver

Paul Callus

October 5, 2015 at 3:11 PM

Thank you Daver! Glad to have elicited a smile:) ~ All the best. // paul

Sneha Rv

October 3, 2015 at 12:29 AM

This is SUCH a fantastic idea!!! I loved it!! All the best in the contest!! :D :D

Paul Callus

October 5, 2015 at 3:15 PM

I like your spontaneous reaction, Sneha:) Thank you !! Hope you're doing well in your studies! // paul

Arthur Vaso

October 1, 2015 at 11:51 PM

Paul, that photo is spectacular and the poem, is ingenious, loved this write!

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 6:29 AM

I'm honoured by your elevating comments, Arthur:) Thank you, my friend! // paul

Barbara Gorelick

October 1, 2015 at 9:39 PM

Cute as can be! One of my favorites. BG

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 6:27 AM

Thank you, Barbara! I love your judgment:) All the best ~ paul

Poet Destroyer A

September 30, 2015 at 11:55 PM

I' love how you went on'' with her side of the eclipse. Paul, a perfect 7. Wishing you luck... LINDA

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 6:10 AM

Thank you Linda! It's a pleasure to have you stopping by today:) hugs // paul

Kp Nunez

September 30, 2015 at 8:57 PM

Yay! hahah! I'm rooting for this! Brilliant personification of the lunatic, er, lunar eclipse with focus on her pride! 7 and fav. hugs!

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 5:31 AM

I can hear you cheering, Kim:)) Thank you for believing in this lunar write...the high rating and the fav are most welcome!! Hugs ~ paul

Michael Tor

September 30, 2015 at 8:24 PM

Paul this was very clever! I can just picture the moon doing this. Wonderful entry!

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 4:45 AM

Thank you, Michael. It's not always easy to think out of the box; at times it could a risk, turning into a flop! // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

September 30, 2015 at 1:10 AM

Loved this Paul!. All I could see is white out clouds Luna was hidden behind. I don't have another 33 years (I think) to wait to see it orange again.

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 4:50 AM

So pleased that you enjoyed, Connie. Here we had to wait till around 2am to watch this occurrence. Next time round seems so far away! Maybe then I'll be able to see it from a higher perspective:) hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

September 29, 2015 at 11:56 PM

Excellent. A great description. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus

October 2, 2015 at 5:12 AM

I like your lovely comments, Ravi! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

September 29, 2015 at 3:46 PM

haha, VERY cute personification.

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 4:08 PM

Thank you Andrea:) A supermoon appears bigger when such an eclipse occurs...huffing and puffing helps give that impression! // paul

Len Gasun

September 29, 2015 at 11:09 AM

This is a brilliant write for the supermoon my dear friend, Paul. I'm so delighted to read it tonight! So love it. Good luck in the contest and thank you so much for sharing and the smiles! love lots and big hug, Leonora

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 2:35 PM

You are always a welcome visitor to my page, Leonora. You come with warmth and positivity:) Thank you for the generous comments and wishes. Have a lovely Day! Big hugs. // paul

Sara Kendrick

September 29, 2015 at 6:15 AM

Good one..Enjoyed reading this one..Got a chuckle..Thanks for the visit to my page..The last two years we had temperatures dropping down into the twenties in November which is a long way from the first day of winter but that is not like most falls here..Even our winters are mild some years..The ups and downs seem to go in cycles..Sara

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 2:38 PM

Thank you Sara. Glad that you benefitted from the humour in this write! ~ Spent nearly 2 hrs swimming today...warm, lovely and clear water...and few people on the beach. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 29, 2015 at 4:00 AM

- A beautiful moon should not live in the shadow - A unique and great poems, Paul ! - Good luck in contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 1:51 PM

I am pleased that you agree with me, Anne Lise:0) The moon is special in her own way. Thank you for stopping by. ~ Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight

September 29, 2015 at 2:53 AM

Such a great little Quatrain for the supermoon eclipse event, Paul! Love the way your personified her! All the best for the contest. Sandra

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 1:49 PM

Thank you for the nice and encouraging feedback, Sandra. I have high hopes for your lovely entry! // paul

Nette Onclaud

September 28, 2015 at 10:44 PM

i'm a moon enthusiast and this lovely work touched me so... gushing with wonder, paul.. wow; huggs

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 1:32 PM

Glad you found this to your liking, Nette! Love your delightful comments:) hugs // paul

Casarah Nance

September 28, 2015 at 6:58 PM

I LOVE IT! this made me smile super big, what a clever and cool way to say it! 7 and a :)

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 12:58 PM

You know how to make a fellar feel good, Casarah:) Thank you for liking and for the high rating; glad to see a big smile on your face!! ~ All the best, ~ paul

Charmaine Chircop

September 28, 2015 at 6:26 PM

Oh, I can almost see her blush : )... I so loved this : )

Paul Callus

September 29, 2015 at 12:55 PM

Hi Charm! Thank you for reading and liking...and for being the first to comment:) I expected most entries to be serious and romantic, so decided to go for humour instead. [Adorable new avatar!] // paul

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