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Meteor

contemplating
old age...
compressing
the passage of time
in a streak of light

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© 29th April 2017

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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December 21, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Paul, this phenomenon is quite amazing and you have elegantly expressed it in your lovely artistic, metaphoric and captivating way. Also, I love your title! An exquisite and scintillating write my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

December 22, 2017 at 2:14 PM

Even your beautiful comments are scintillating, Susan! You have warmed up my day which has been freezing cold:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards, my friend // paul

September 19, 2017 at 9:34 PM

Beautifully profound Paul. You have penned exquisite words of wisdom that brings one into the 'now', to appreciate this moment, for it's all we really have. a true gem. ..fave

September 20, 2017 at 2:22 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, Lynne; your encouragement and support are sincerely appreciated...so is the fave. Warm regards // paul

May 17, 2017 at 3:12 PM

Beautiful diamond piece. A 7 with love. Loved always, my dear friend, bl

May 18, 2017 at 10:42 AM

Thank you, my friend. Best regards // paul

May 9, 2017 at 10:35 AM

Deep comparison in such a powerful tanka, Paul:) you truly are a master of short forms, a 7:)

May 9, 2017 at 11:51 AM

Many thanks, Jo...your generosity is appreciated:) Regards // paul

May 7, 2017 at 10:36 PM

Great pic and tanka. Just for you, personally, your life is EXPRESSING light (not "compressing" time). Paul you may know that when you were fair & kind to me (or others), you are doing holy work. LORD knows we have many bruisings & heartbreaks ... when we stretch hands & heart - as U do so gently - U do healing in our world. Shalom/IRENE/Charis

May 9, 2017 at 7:34 AM

Your complimentary remarks are very much appreciated, Anil...your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you! Peace & Regards // paul

May 7, 2017 at 7:19 PM

Powerful metaphor in your Tanka, Paul! I enjoyed reading your poem. 7, Sandra

May 9, 2017 at 7:12 AM

Hi Sandra! Thank you for a lovely and encouraging visit. All the best...paul

May 6, 2017 at 12:47 AM

Hi Paul, it's like life isn't it, flash and it has gone, nice Tanka my friend, hope you are well, take care......Vera

May 6, 2017 at 4:43 PM

You read it well, Vera:) Thank you for stopping by, and have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

May 4, 2017 at 7:30 AM

I totally agree with Maria Paul. I was going to say something like that but she said it better. Outstanding Tanka! 7+ ; )

May 5, 2017 at 9:40 AM

Thank you, Connie. Life and the passage of time have inspired many artists, especially poets. Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

May 2, 2017 at 11:47 PM

This very profound Paul, you are so right how the memories of long past long gone can be visualized in a flash pure genius! - Nice picture to bring your thought to life. A 7+++ for each element.

May 3, 2017 at 1:38 AM

Thank you, Maria; both the lovely comments and high rating are very much appreciated. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

May 2, 2017 at 5:58 PM

wow, brief but deep at the same time, flash and it's gone!!

May 3, 2017 at 1:21 AM

We can't do much about, Andrea. Life has to be accepted as it is...let's make the most of it!:) Regards // paul

May 1, 2017 at 10:36 PM

Beautifully written... Well expressed... A big 7...

May 2, 2017 at 2:06 PM

Your high rating is appreciated, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul

May 1, 2017 at 6:14 PM

The words are descriptive and flaunt their message onto the page with self-assurance and a splash of insight that captures the reader's imagination and attention. Emile.

May 2, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Thank you, Emile; your words are a pleasure to read. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 1, 2017 at 1:02 PM

- Enjoy life ... age no obstacle, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

May 2, 2017 at 1:47 PM

As long as the body keeps going it's not such a big problem, Anne-Lise:) I agree with you...life has to be enjoyed...we only live once! Hugs // paul

May 1, 2017 at 11:02 AM

Great imagery with depth of meaning. Thanks for sharing, Paul. Regards, John.

May 2, 2017 at 1:48 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, John. Regards // paul

April 30, 2017 at 5:52 PM

Let's hope it doesn't flash by too quickly for us all Paul!:-) Live for today as none of us know what is around the corner:-) hugs jan xx

May 2, 2017 at 12:50 PM

Hi Jan...earlier in life time went by too slowly, but now the tempo is fast increasing!! [Went to Mdina on Sunday...there was a Medieval re-enactment...archery, falcons, costumes, music, food, etc.] Hugs // paul

April 30, 2017 at 5:52 PM

very wise, paul! a beautiful metaphor...

May 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM

So pleased you like it, Ilene...thank you. Regards // paul

April 30, 2017 at 2:15 PM

Time certainly move like a streak of light as we grow older. We just need to enjoy every moment of the 'now.' Nicely written Tanka, Paul.

April 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM

How lovely to have you stopping by, Lin! Thank you for reading and commenting. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

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