Relationships

[Gogyohka Poetry Form]

When relationships
Drop below freezing point
Frost causes a cold-war
A solution to be found
In the warmth of mediation


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Bite Size Poem #35 Poetry Contest
Hosted by Line Gauthier
         Placed 1st
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gauthier Avatar
November 12, 2022 at 2:44 PM
Much truth found here, Paul ~
Callus Avatar
November 13, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Thank you, Line. Hopr you're keeping well. Regards // paul
George Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 7:50 PM
When relationships go haywire, look into oneself, its causes and solutions can be easily found ! A very profound thought, Paul
Callus Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 9:47 AM
Thank you for the insightful comments, Valsa. Have a lovely weekend! // paul
Horne Avatar
March 8, 2022 at 7:19 AM
love this one, Paul - so pleased to see it got a 1st place win in a contest
Callus Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul
Laurie Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Hello Paul ... very nice indeed and a fitting solution - thank you Paul - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Thank you, my friend. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 6:18 AM
Enjoyed very much! Congratulations!
Callus Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:05 PM
Thank you, Kim. Best regards // paul
Brown Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Hi! Paul , I enjoyed your poem. I loved how you use temperture related words. Cleaver. Good luck in the contest. Blessing ~ Debra
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:27 PM
Thank you for coming back with more insightful comments, Debra. Regards & goodnight // paul
Y. Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM
Wow! Paul, I wrote a poem on the same subject and like yours much better-Alexis
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:34 PM
I'm sure your poem is equally good, Alexis :) Thank you for stopping by, my friend. // paul
Vangaveti Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 7:54 AM
Wah!! So much said in so little piece!
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:25 PM
Thank you Swetha. Regards // paul
Skelly Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 2:59 AM
This was definitely a winner, first rate image Paul...Delice
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:17 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments, Delice. Goodnight :) // paul
Brown Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Paul, Your poem was outstanding. It was a well deserve win. Blessings ~ Debra
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Thank you, Debra. Blessings and goodnight // paul
Gasun Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Congratulations for your win and this awesome write my dear friend, Paul. I strongly agree on the message. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:00 AM
Thank you for the lovely complimentary comments, Len. Best regards // paul
La France Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 3:12 PM
Paul, congratulations on your First Place win, wonderful poem, a interesting form ~ Constance
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:56 AM
Thank you, Constance. This form is a simplified version of a Tanka; quite popular outside Soup confines. ~ Regards // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 7:40 AM
Congratulations on your win. "Wonderful" and so true. Love It. Have a blessed day/week to come...................
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:54 AM
Thank you, Paula. May you too enjoy a lovely and productive week. Blessings // paul
Baker Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 10:50 PM
A compromise is always possible in the presence of Love. Enjoyed your poem, Paul. Bill
Callus Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:48 AM
Thank you, Bill. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul
Seeker Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 8:42 PM
Gogyokha … interesting form, wonder why it’s not listed on PS? Congrats on your win, Paul, indeed the vibrancy of silence whispers love inked secrets to our heart, which narrow mind cannot cognise
Callus Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Thank you for your insightful feedback. ~ Although Gogyohka is not listed on Soup, it is a very popular form, and there are international sites dedicated solely to it. ~ Regards // paul
Skelly Avatar
February 10, 2022 at 1:45 PM
A captivating bite size poem…Delice
Callus Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:00 AM
Thank you Delice. Enjoy the week ahead! // paul
Cunningham Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 1:20 AM
Love the metaphors in your verse Paul, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Thank you for reading and liking, Tom. So far keeping in good shape :) Regards // paul
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Hello Paul, yes meditation is the solution for the warmth. Regards Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Hello Paul, thank you. regards Darlene.
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 4:28 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Darlene. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Diplomacy may go a long way. I enjoyed the metaphors in your poem Paul. I am praying for the best outcome. This is a splendid poem my friend. Blessings xxoo
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 4:27 AM
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Connie. Always a pleasure to have you visiting:) Regards & Blessings // paul
Pandit Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 5:24 AM
Yes, it becomes a cold war. Introspection can always help to seek within.
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 4:23 AM
Thank you for the visit and comments, Vijay. Regards // paul
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