Paul Callus Poet Lanterne

Streetlamp

(Streetlamp)


                street
               at night
          shadows dance
            to flickering
                 lamp

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     Contest: Illumination
Sponsor: Steven Henderson

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Ralph Sergi May 4, 2015 at 2:49 PM Hi Paul: Very innovative words. Congrats on your win. Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 10:19 AM Thank you Ralph; enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul

Sara Kendrick May 4, 2015 at 10:44 AM Excellent dancing shadows..Congrats.Sara Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 10:28 AM I'm so pleased that you found this short poem to your liking, Sara. Thank you. All the best. // paul

Skat A May 3, 2015 at 9:38 PM PAUL, Congrats on your awesome win. Forever ~SKAT~

David Mohn May 3, 2015 at 7:28 PM Love the image you create with this Paul...congrats! Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 10:22 AM Thank you David; enjoyed your unique take. // paul

Jan Allison May 3, 2015 at 5:52 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 10:18 AM Thank you Jan. I'm pleased with the result. Hugs // paul

Joseph May May 3, 2015 at 3:32 PM Congrats on your win Paul Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 10:30 AM Many thanks, Joseph! All the best. // paul

Sneha Rv April 11, 2015 at 1:53 AM Wonderful!!! All the best for the contest!! :D Sneha Paul Callus April 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM Thank you Sneha! I watched your video; short, but enjoyable. I do much appreciate the thought:) All the best. // paul Sneha Rv April 11, 2015 at 4:54 AM Same to you! :) P.S - Could you please see my latest post? It has a surprise! (Posted yesterday) Paul Callus April 11, 2015 at 4:08 AM Thank you Sneha! Lovely to see you around:) Glad you enjoyed this lanterne. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM This has lit up my page.good luck in the contest. Paul Callus April 6, 2015 at 8:04 AM Thank you Richard! Your comment shines! // paul

James Fraser April 5, 2015 at 2:14 PM It's not just the shadows that have come alive, you've made the Streetlamp also Paul. If for the contest, I think you may have a winner here // James... Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 3:19 PM Thank you James; I like your winning comments! All the best. // paul

Emile Pinet April 5, 2015 at 12:50 PM This is a very nice rhythmic piece of poetry with words of fun speaking in gentle whispers. Emile. Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 2:07 PM Thank you Emile; your comments are always a poem in themselves! // paul

Casarah Nance April 5, 2015 at 3:26 AM This makes me want to dance with the shadows under the street light. Fun :) Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 7:20 AM Thank you Casarah! I can imagine you dancing in the mysterious shadows! Happy Easter to you and all your loved ones! hugs // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM the magical way you did with the simple streetlamp.. :D! Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 7:06 AM Good day to you Olive_eloi! Hope you are enjoying Easter! Now you can start on all the treats that have been awaiting to be tucked into:) Hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick April 4, 2015 at 10:18 PM Perfect set up, unexpected "street-lamp"..great job. BG Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 7:00 AM Thank you Barbara; your visit and comments are appreciated. A Happy Easter to you! // paul

Debbie Guzzi April 4, 2015 at 8:55 PM So nice to read your poetry this evening. Have a Happy Easter! Light & Love Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 6:47 AM Thank you for reading, Debbie! May you and yours enjoy a very happy Easter! All the best. // paul

Michael Dom April 4, 2015 at 8:22 PM I like this image Paul, and the form is an interesting which one I've not tried. Hope Easter is all good for you. Cheers! Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 6:41 AM Thank you Michael! May you too have a lovely and happy Easter! All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud April 4, 2015 at 6:26 PM you shine with this radiant work, paul... street / lamp as first and last lines-- creative!.. huggs and happy easter Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 5:54 AM You are very kind Nette! Of course, I love your 'illuminating' comments and the welcome visit:) A Blessed and Happy Easter to you too! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 6:01 PM beautiful imagery in so few words - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 5:51 AM Thank you Jan. Lanternes are cute little writes, yet they are very demanding...they want a lot said with so few words:) Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian April 4, 2015 at 5:43 PM I read of this contest, dear....came up with nothing. I'm glad you took the challenge :) Lovely...Hugs Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 5:47 AM Lovely to have you visiting on Easter morning, Eileen! Thank you for stopping by; glad you enjoyed this little offering. May this special day be a blessed and happy one to you and all your loved ones :) hugs // paul