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Spring Haiku

from love's cold constraint shedding the shackles of grief ice drifting downstream

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/17/2017 6:09:00 PM

Paul, on the surface this looks like a lovely spring Haiku, but scratch the 'ice' a bit and here's what I see; I read this as someone who has recently left a cold, loveless relationship where there was repression of natural emotions and loving impulses that made this person feel very unloved, lonely and sad. Leaving this situation freed them of their 'grief', thus allowing this person to shed the coldness they were subjected to.. A beautiful Haiku my creative friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 12:57:00 PM

I love this lengthy yet appreciated contribution, Susan. You not only scratch the surface, but also dig deep! Thank you for every word you wrote. Warm regards // paul

Kristina Whitmore

Date: 11/26/2017 6:34:00 PM

Wonderful image of a snow melt comes to mind when reading this Haiku. Lovely use of simple words to shed the cold of winter into spring. Loved this!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2017 8:45:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and feedback, Kristina. Hopefully our paths will cross again. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/11/2017 5:38:00 AM

Wow...This is so beautiful... . I enjoyed it....Good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/12/2017 3:32:00 PM

That 'wow' says it all, Supraja:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 6/10/2017 7:37:00 AM

A wonderful Haiku Paul, good luck in the contest...Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2017 8:09:00 AM

So pleased that you like it, Maria...thank you. Contest already judged; this managed an n/a! Regards // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/10/2017 6:55:00 AM

Your images are spectacular.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2017 7:34:00 AM

Thank you, Scott; your comment and visit are truly appreciated.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 6/10/2017 5:51:00 AM

Excellent. A beautiful haiku. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2017 6:50:00 AM

Thank you, Ravi. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/10/2017 2:09:00 AM

Nice Haiku, glad you liked my " Take My Hand " :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2017 6:45:00 AM

Good day, Debbie:) Thank you for stopping by. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/8/2017 6:38:00 PM

A metaphorical one! I like to see this kind, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2017 2:39:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/7/2017 2:43:00 PM

- A beautiful haiku, Paul - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:36:00 PM

Many thanks, Anne-Lise:) Hugs // paul

Chris Green

Date: 6/7/2017 6:13:00 AM

Wonderfully written Paul. Best wishes in the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:35:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Chris...thank you. Regards // paul

Lin Lane

Date: 6/7/2017 1:01:00 AM

Love certainly can melt the coldest heart. A well written Haiku, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:30:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Lin...and for liking. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 6/7/2017 12:25:00 AM

Excellent. A powerful haiku and enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:29:00 PM

Pleased you found it to your liking, Ravi. Regards // paul

Akkina Downing

Date: 6/6/2017 10:30:00 PM

A great haiku Paul. Good luck in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:28:00 PM

Thank you, Akkina:) Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/6/2017 7:38:00 PM

Wow! that is a good description of Spring

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/12/2017 8:04:00 PM

I enjoy all of your poetry Regards

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:18:00 PM

Glad you like it Darlene...thank you. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/6/2017 6:17:00 PM

Wow that is a powerful Haiku. I like it! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2017 4:17:00 PM

Thank you for the 'like', Heidi:) Regards // paul