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slow to crescendo eruption from dark to light symphonic rapture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Magicicada Poetry Contest Hosted by Maureen McGreavy © 10th June 2018

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/27/2018 10:03:00 AM

Hi Paul, this is such a wonderful Haiku, the words sing of nature's music. This one goes into my Haiku faves. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/27/2018 3:55:00 PM

Thank you, Mike. It has been a pleasure to receive this series of visits from you today...an honour, my friend. Best regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 7/10/2018 4:45:00 AM

I do like this picture. To be able to see such beauty in the smallest things is a rare gift. A fine Haiku and beautiful insight. I like listening to the songs too. Thanks for sharing. It's a winner to me. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2018 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, Judy. Everything in nature can provide us with inspiration, depending on how well we use our senses! Regards & blessings // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/8/2018 5:40:00 PM

A vivid image of the world of other species.. we can rejoice the music of the chorus and the beauty of the mating songs.. A great Haiku! a joy to read your beauty Paul.. My regards. Stay safe and blessed always.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2018 11:22:00 AM

You understand the topic and content of this poem very well, Besma. Thank you for the meaningful feedback and lovely comments. Regards & blessings to you, too. // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 6/24/2018 12:05:00 AM

Well, Paul, I like it, you do otherwise you wouldn't have given it wings, and lots of other people do, too. That's a result, in my eyes. You don't write rubbish anyway! Regards to you and yours, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2018 12:40:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, Viv:) I hope life is not being unkind to you, my friend. Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/22/2018 9:34:00 PM

This haiku is incredibly creative Paul! I am sure it will score high. : )

Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2018 8:21:00 AM

I'm afraid it failed to make it to the final, Connie...but that's no problem, as long as it's a winner in your eyes:) Hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 6/19/2018 8:46:00 AM

Love this one..

Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2018 8:24:00 AM

Thank you, S1. Best regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/19/2018 4:15:00 AM

Yes i too, love your Haiku Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2018 8:23:00 AM

Thank you, Harry. All the best, my friend. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/17/2018 8:15:00 AM

One of the best I have read so far for the contest. I expect the judge will sing your praises. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2018 8:02:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Unfortunately the judge thought otherwise, but I'll gladly accept your song of praise:) Regards // paul

Lyric Man

Date: 6/14/2018 10:21:00 PM

Three lines that produce unspeakable imagery.. another skilled piece, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2018 1:43:00 AM

Thank you 'Chance'. Your comments are appreciated. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/13/2018 9:27:00 PM

Your poetic artistry knows no bounds, Paul. Your imagery is as dynamic as it is beautiful. Your mind is a lovely place my talented friend :)) Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/5/2018 4:28:00 PM

Paul Callus
Date: 6/14/2018 2:05:00 PM

Your generosity knows no bounds, Susan:) Thank you for the lovely complimentary feedback. You sure know how to please a man, my friend:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 6/13/2018 1:25:00 AM

Excellent symphony. Well penned. All the best for the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2018 3:20:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Ravi:) Best regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam
Date: 6/13/2018 1:27:00 AM

Ravi Sathasivam
Date: 6/13/2018 1:26:00 AM

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/12/2018 7:11:00 PM

The majesty of Kilauea... Powerful...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2018 3:17:00 PM

I like how you compare the Magicicada explosion/eruption to the Hawaiian volcano, Pashong! Thank you for your contribution. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/12/2018 5:54:00 PM

Beautifully expressed, Paul. I love short poetry that crystallizes the essence, and you are a master at it.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2018 3:19:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes; your complimentary comments are truly appreciated. I see much resemblance between our styles of writing! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/12/2018 5:22:00 PM

Paul, I enjoyed your observation at my Brief Case poem. Yes, that would make a much better plot if the woman were fooling the GUY who thought he was fooling HER (that's another poem. haha)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2018 3:03:00 PM

So I take it that there will be a follow-up, Andrea:) Two people can play at the same game!! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/12/2018 3:43:00 PM

ohh, you delivered the musicality of a cicada so well, paul... a pleasure to read you!.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 6/12/2018 4:13:00 PM

Many thanks, Nette. The pleasure is mine...reading your delightful comments:) Hugs // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 6/12/2018 5:21:00 AM

A Haiku symphony, what a great imagination you have Paul. Best of luck in the contest....Maria hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 6/12/2018 12:33:00 PM

Thank you for a most lovely reaction, Maria! Wishing you a lovely and productive day...hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/12/2018 4:52:00 AM

Wow. That's so lovely. A beautiful haiku for the contest and it reads like a winner.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/12/2018 12:31:00 PM

I'm pleased you like it, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/11/2018 6:02:00 AM

You captured the sight and sounds in your poem..well done Paul--all the attributes of a great poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2018 4:58:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay...you are too kind:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/11/2018 3:39:00 AM

- Lovely symphony, Paul :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2018 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. A bit of luck is always appreciated:) Hugs // paul

Mick Talbot

Date: 6/10/2018 8:38:00 PM

Wonderful 'Magicicada', I'll not forget the cicadas' of Malta, very happy days. Have to ask Paul, how is your wildflower project going? I took an interesting shot of Galium aparine, (Cleavers), my first ever showing both male and female flowers, I'll put it up sometime soon. Good luck in the contest! Mick

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2018 4:54:00 PM

Hi Mick...cicadas are still a main ingredient of Maltese summers:) They never miss a visit to my garden! I have made a collection of all the wild flowers in my locality, except the wild buttercup which keeps eluding me! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/10/2018 8:02:00 PM

From your clever description, the cicadas might sound like crickets. Their noises fill the nights here. Wonderful haiku, my friend! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2018 4:50:00 PM

They both compose delightful music, Carolyn! Unfortunately on our island crickets singing during the night have diminished a lot these past years:( Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2018 7:15:00 PM

Love how you did yours, Paul!! I am seeing ones not about cicadas! I wonder what that is all about!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2018 4:42:00 PM

Yes, I have come across entries that are not at all related to cicadas. Thank you for liking my entry. I am thinking of replacing the middle line by the title of the poem. I'm sure it would sound much better. Regards // paul