Paul Callus Poet Verse

Silhouette

Hot day has come to an end
           Strong smell of smouldering wood
              Pervades the ravaged outback
            Where spiralling smoke drifts up
                     Lazily as a full moon 
             Highlights the bleak silhouette 
                  Of a lone surviving tree.

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          Paul Callus  ~ 10th November 2014 
          Contest: Silhouette of a Heptagonet 
                  Sponsor: nette onclaud

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Connie Marcum Wong July 19, 2019 at 9:13 PM This poem is simply gorgeous Paul. Very inspiring! xxoo : ) Paul Callus July 20, 2019 at 4:33 PM Thank you; so pleased it attracted your attention, Connie. I love the titles prompt poem which you wrote...a sure winner, in my humble opinion. Warm regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2014 at 6:35 PM This brings to mind all the majestic trees that were lost in our big fire in 2003. Kelowna had been close to being evacuated. Paul Callus November 15, 2014 at 7:47 AM Hi Richard! Unfortunately every year we hear about forest fires and the loss of trees...to these one can add creatures and humans, too. It takes so long to recuperate. // Have a nice weekend. // paul

Maurice Yvonne November 13, 2014 at 4:07 PM One of my favorites on this theme so far. I can't imagine this not placing high on the list. Paul Callus November 14, 2014 at 12:18 PM Thank you for the faith you show in my silhouette, Maurice! cheers // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders November 12, 2014 at 12:09 PM Wonderful imagery...I love that the sadness of the scene has a silver lining. A sure winner! Love and Blessings, Rhonda Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 12:18 PM Thank you for stopping by, Rhonda, and for the positive comments; so pleased that you enjoyed. Take care. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 12, 2014 at 1:57 AM :) your poetry painted the picture so well... superb! ..............olive eloisa I remember my poem THIRST.. :) ;) Paul Callus November 12, 2014 at 11:29 AM Yes, I remember your poem, in which your tree was awaiting death...mine escaped that fate and looks to the future with hope. Thank you for the 'superb' comment!:) // paul

Mama Bear November 11, 2014 at 8:43 AM not just a great poet but a lovely painter too. Well done. Winner for me. Blessings Edith Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:44 PM ....and Jan even more so!! // paul Jan Allison November 11, 2014 at 12:10 PM I met Paul a few weeks ago Edith - he is absolutely delightful:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 11:47 AM You are very kind; I love your lovely comments and the faith you show in this short write! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Hija De La Luna November 11, 2014 at 3:56 AM this is phenomenal, Paul! very vivid description..each word like a paint brush whipped up a different color completing a well-blended picturesque painting. the best for me! Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 1:03 PM Your awesome poetic comments are so very encouraging, Hija!! I am pleased that I managed to press the right buttons! I thank you from the bottom of my heart:) // paul

Barbara Gorelick November 10, 2014 at 8:32 PM Awesome...not sure how it could be any better. Sure to be a winner. BG Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:46 PM Ohhh I love your 'awesome' comment, Barbara! You rock!!! hugs // paul

Tim Smith November 10, 2014 at 6:39 PM Loved the image you painted Paul..I just watched a documentary on how these rare mushrooms pop up after a forest fire...amazing how destruction brings new life....cheers Tim Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:49 PM Glad you enjoyed it Tim. It's nature's way of cleansing and renewal, I suppose. cheers // paul

Frederic Parker November 10, 2014 at 6:27 PM the lone survivor in silhouette, on a barren landscape.... great painting Paul..good luck Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM Thank you Frederic; it is always the lone survivor (as in a story script) who stands for hope after tragedies. Txs for stopping by. // paul

Casarah Nance November 10, 2014 at 5:22 PM Oh that is great! hope your entry is tops of the list my friend :) Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:59 PM You are too good to me, Casarah:) In that case I would happily have you standing next to me! // paul

Ilene Bauer November 10, 2014 at 5:03 PM beautiful imagery here, paul! you've painted a very vivid picture... Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM I'm so pleased you found it to your liking, Ilene! Thank you for another lovely visit:) // paul

Jan Allison November 10, 2014 at 5:02 PM Fabulous imagery Paul - you painted a bleak picture in my mind - but one of hope with regeneration after the inferno - a 7 from me - I never give anything less! hugs jan xx good luck in the contest my friend:-) xx Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM Thank you Jan...your insightful comments make for lovely feedback. So pleased that you enjoyed! That surviving tree has a mission in life....hope. hugs // paul

David Meade November 10, 2014 at 4:45 PM Through the hot fires new life comes and the lone survivor stands ready to greet them. Great poem that interacted with all of my senses . . . Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM Thank you David for reading and delving into the heart of my poem. Pleased that you enjoyed. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter November 10, 2014 at 4:44 PM Beautifully description of a very hot day and shouldering humidity. Come to Florida especially during the summer months. Lol. Great imagery! A 7 for you. Take care Paul! GL in the contest! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D. Paul Callus November 11, 2014 at 12:56 PM Many thanks my dear friend! I'll accept your 7s anytime:) the important thing is that you find the write to your liking. If I really like a poem I give it a 7 and nothing less. As always, you're very welcome here:) hugs // paul