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Station Road

with each passing train the house trembles aborted dreams strangers in the night the creaking floorboards she cheats on him wafts of warm spiced paratha bread her aroma lingers - - - - - - - - - © paul callus

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/20/2017 12:52:00 PM

hmmm.., quite a compelling and intriguing write Paul. The poem, to me is deep and the tone is dark, but ohh so beautifully presented and willing me to read your write again and again trying to decipher its true hidden meanings. The imagery is stunning and lends itself spectacularly to the mystery... Beautiful.. Warmest wishes always!

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/21/2017 2:12:00 PM

Nothing goes better with a nice cup of tea more than your wonderful sentiments my friend :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2017 1:26:00 PM

Yours are awesome comments, Susan. It is a pleasure to have you stopping by. Next time I'll make sure I have the kettle on:) Warm regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 4/16/2017 3:56:00 AM

Lovely write, Paul. I think the "aborted dreams" line is great and sums up the whole trilogy... well done!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2017 1:10:00 PM

I can tell you that I did not have much sleep in that house, John!! Thank you for a lovely visit. Regards // paul

Raven Howell

Date: 12/7/2016 7:35:00 PM

Paul, I actually find this one as an alluring mood more in the line of depth of bedroom emotions instead of plain old cheating. It's beautiful, and senryu takes thought to write out this way. And, thanks so much for looking at my website! It means a lot to me coming from a fellow poet and talent such as you display here. Warm regards!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2016 12:19:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful remarks, Raven, and I'm pleased you like what you read here. From your website I can tell that you are hard-working and dedicated...keep up the good work:) Warm regards // paul

Paloma P

Date: 12/6/2016 8:00:00 PM

I'm not sure if these are supposed to read individually or it's one bittersweet story, either way, most enjoyable. First one, made me wince, second like cold pricklies, whilst the finale gave me the warm fuzzies. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/7/2016 5:13:00 PM

Let's just say that all three occurred in the same house, so they are related! Enjoyed your 'dissected' feedback, Paloma:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/4/2016 7:52:00 AM

A sad one well expressed.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2016 9:34:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Have a nice day. // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 11/29/2016 9:21:00 AM

WoW! This collection of Senryus brought out life in it's basic form. Life hustling and bustling around you completely separated from itself. What's going on in one life doesn't affect the others around it. One man's life is over and at the same time another is just beginning. One man's future looks bleak while at the same time another's is filled with promise. Great job here my friend. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2016 12:11:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful feedback, Judy. It's been lovely to have you visiting. Regards & Blessings // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/29/2016 1:12:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned and lovely senryus. Thanks for sharing it my friend Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2016 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Ravi...a pleasure to have you stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/28/2016 9:17:00 AM

The mind tends to file all that is gooood and bazaar passing actions reminds :-) love the imagery hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2016 12:00:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting positively, Eve. Regards & Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/28/2016 8:15:00 AM

Hi Paul, You have penned a good string of senryus. I enjoyed the imagery in each one. Well done:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2016 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Enjoyed your GOTD Limerick:) Regards // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 11/26/2016 8:38:00 PM

This is a very intriguing senryu. I have read it over and over and each time I'm left with a different meaning. Nice write, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 1:54:00 PM

I am pleased you found these senryu intriguing and meaningful, Janis...thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/26/2016 7:59:00 PM

what wonderful memories Paul I especially love the final poem .. reminds me of when we lived in Birmingham:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. This was in High Wycombe, many moons ago, but some memories don't fade! Hugs // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/26/2016 6:45:00 PM

you've evoked such beautiful imagery with such a few words, paul. lovely!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 1:40:00 PM

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

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/26/2016 6:19:00 PM

Sheesh, Paul - now I have to look up, well, look up to see what I have to look up - paratha! I was having such a good time reading, then ya made me work for it. I'm kidding, I'm a silly person. In all seriousness, I have many emotional reactions to your poem of hard hitting imagery and I'm still sorting them. That means it is a very good poem, Paul. Will read for a 3rd time to see if I land on one emotion. Done well (tired of saying well done) ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 1:06:00 PM

Thank you! You put a smile on my face, CayCay:) Do try paratha bread, you'll enjoy it. Sorry I made you work too hard:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/26/2016 5:16:00 PM

- Lovely memories, great written Paul - Best wishes for a peaceful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 12:59:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Anne-Lise. Hope you're having a lovely day:) Hugs // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 11/26/2016 5:15:00 PM

Remarkable Paul...one is just as good too

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2016 12:58:00 PM

Thank you, Tim. All the best....paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/26/2016 3:14:00 PM

WoW...Exceptional...Favouring these...Awesome..The third myfave.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2016 3:59:00 PM

I love your reaction, Charm...thank you!! The 3rd one is also my fave. Regards // paul

Paul Callus

Date: 11/26/2016 2:35:00 PM

A memory of when I lodged at a house owned by a Pakistani couple...a house near the train station. It was the first time I went to England, aged 22. ~ paul