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Magicicada Chorus

slow to crescendo 
eruption from dark to light
symphonic rapture

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A Magicicada Poetry Contest
Hosted by Maureen McGreavy 
© 10th June 2018

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2018

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Vladislav Raven

October 27, 2018 at 10:03 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.

October 27, 2018 at 3:55 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

July 10, 2018 at 4:45 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

July 10, 2018 at 11:29 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

July 8, 2018 at 5:40 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.

July 10, 2018 at 11:22 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

June 24, 2018 at 12:05 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

June 24, 2018 at 12:40 PM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

June 22, 2018 at 9:34 PM

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

June 23, 2018 at 8:21 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

June 19, 2018 at 8:46 AM

Love this one..

June 23, 2018 at 8:24 AM

Thank you, S1. Best regards // paul

June 19, 2018 at 4:15 AM

Yes i too, love your Haiku Paul.

June 23, 2018 at 8:23 AM

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

Richard Lamoureux

June 17, 2018 at 8:15 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.

June 23, 2018 at 8:02 AM

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

June 14, 2018 at 10:21 PM

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

June 15, 2018 at 1:43 AM

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

June 13, 2018 at 9:27 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

July 5, 2018 at 4:28 PM

:)

June 14, 2018 at 2:05 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

June 13, 2018 at 1:25 AM

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

June 13, 2018 at 3:20 PM

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

Ravi Sathasivam

June 13, 2018 at 1:27 AM

Ravi Sathasivam

June 13, 2018 at 1:26 AM

June 12, 2018 at 7:11 PM

The majesty of Kilauea... Powerful...

June 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM

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

June 12, 2018 at 5:54 PM

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

June 13, 2018 at 3:19 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

June 12, 2018 at 5:22 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)

June 13, 2018 at 3:03 PM

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

June 12, 2018 at 3:43 PM

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

June 12, 2018 at 4:13 PM

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

June 12, 2018 at 5:21 AM

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

June 12, 2018 at 12:33 PM

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

June 12, 2018 at 4:52 AM

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

June 12, 2018 at 12:31 PM

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

June 11, 2018 at 6:02 AM

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

June 11, 2018 at 4:58 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 11, 2018 at 3:39 AM

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

June 11, 2018 at 4:56 PM

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

June 10, 2018 at 8:38 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

June 11, 2018 at 4:54 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

June 10, 2018 at 8:02 PM

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

June 11, 2018 at 4:50 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

June 10, 2018 at 7:15 PM

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

June 11, 2018 at 4:42 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

June 10, 2018 at 6:31 PM

absolutely beautiful haiku Paul and i love the pic too:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

June 11, 2018 at 4:40 PM

Thank you, Jan. I hope the judge likes it, too:) Regards & hugs // paul

June 10, 2018 at 6:08 PM

I love this Paul! Great last line too :) Well done!

June 11, 2018 at 4:37 PM

Glad you found it to your liking, Heidi:) Regards // paul

June 10, 2018 at 6:01 PM

Brilliant hakiu Paul, it had better be good, they've had 17 years to perfect their act lol. Good luck. Tom

June 11, 2018 at 4:36 PM

Thank you, Tom. I enjoyed your comments:) Regards // paul

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