Sunset Tableau

The sun is dripping
Blood into the sea.
The sky runs crimson
Heavy is the heart
The wound fresh and deep
Tears fall at sunset.


“One day I saw the sun set forty-four times! … You know, when you're
 feeling very sad, sunsets are wonderful.” @ Antoine de Saint.

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Author: Paul Callus  ~ 18th October 2014 
Contest: Design Your Tableau
Sponsor: nette onclaud 
Placed: 2nd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 6:32 AM
my congratulations Paul.. :)
Callus Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 7:59 AM
Thank you Olive_eloi!:) Very kind of you to make a repeat visit:) hugs // paul
Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 9:28 PM
You captured that quote exactly right with this piece of perfection, Paul BIG congrats to you.
Callus Avatar
October 26, 2014 at 5:54 AM
Thank you Andrea! Your judgment is always fair and honest, and your comments reflect the same lovely attitude. Have a nice day! // paul
Haight Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 3:42 PM
Hi Paul, congratulations to you for your huge win for your beautiful sunset tableau. The imagery is so vivid - a real gem. Sandra
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:31 PM
Thank you Sandra...your words are lovely and encouraging! I'm so pleased you found this poem to your liking. Have a nice weekend. // paul
Andresen Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:25 AM
- There are many that I have read before .... and many who not arrived at the winners list .... but, everyone can not win! - Really hard to judge .... (glad it's not me :) - In my eyes, everyone is so beautiful written! - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - Have a restful and lovely weekend,Paul - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:39 PM
You are a sport Anne Lise:) but apart from the main judge, we can't help acting as judges, too! Thank you for stopping by with nice wishes. Enjoy your weekend, too! /x/ paul
Kendrick Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM
Creative winner..Way to go..Congrats on your great win..Sara
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:42 PM
Thank you Sara! I enjoyed your Apron Strings, too:) A lovely weekend for you...// paul
Yvonne Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 3:44 AM
This was my favorite by a long shot. Congratulations on your huge win with this sparkling gem.
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:44 PM
I very much appreciate your complimentary remarks Maurice....you rock, my friend!!! // paul
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 1:44 AM
Nicely composed , congrats on the win,
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:48 PM
Once again, Dr...thank you for being always available with offering support through your comments and wishes. // paul
Johnson Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Nicely done. congratulations on win. Joyce
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:50 PM
I enjoyed your kitten write too, Joyce:) thank you! I wish you a lovely weekend. // paul
Gorelick Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 5:26 PM
I knew it! I knew this would be a big winner. I should buy a lottery ticket...lol. Congrats dear. BG
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:54 PM
Wow Barbara!! Next time we'll invest in a ticket between us:) Thank you for your continued support! Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend! / paul
Parker Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 4:48 PM
I'm sticking by what I had said earlier, this was the best one in my opinion, your first two lines were excellent and drove the whole piece.. congrats
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 4:51 PM
You are too kind Frederic! OK...to be honest I am proud of the way this poem turned out, but yours is no less good, and you are a worthy top winner! // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 4:46 PM
Great to see this beauty placed so well Paul. Congratulations on your win.
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder....I love how your eyes look at this poem, Sandra:) Thank you!! May your weekend be a lovely one. // paul
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Oh I'm sorry I missed this when it was posted - amazing imagery Paul Many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Thank you Jan; I love short writes and I try to give my all when tackling them; glad you enjoyed. hugs // paul
Lindley Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 6:45 PM
You presented a gem with this one my friend.. To pack that great a punch with such a short poem is astounding. Giving this write a super 7 and adding this gem to my fav list. Thanks....
Callus Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 5:30 AM
Hi Robert...appreciate your dropping by with such lovely and encouraging comments....and the fave is the cherry on the cake! Thank you! Take care. // paul
Devonshire Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Tears may fall at sunset because the light, or love, is now gone. You created a striking image here, especially with the crimson sky dripping "blood into he sea." Best wishes in Nette's contest! Love, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM
It's lovely to see you so active tonight, Carolyn; I would say it's a good sign. Your comments always strike near to the centre and I love it when I receive this kind of feedback. Goodnight, love and hugs. // paul
Yvonne Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 10:34 AM
This is stunning. From the sun dripping blood into the sea right to the tears that fall at sunset. I have to follow my heart here and fav this poem too.
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 4:36 PM
You have been very kind Maurice; it's not that often that I get faves, but today has been my lucky day!! Thank you for the lovely comments and the support. goodnight my friend. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 3:54 AM
Wow it's truly beautiful Paul! I too hv witnessed the dripping blood ! Lovely! Gl in contest!
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 5:29 AM
Thank you Upma! I am pleased that we can share the same sunsets in poetry! I like these type of contests which both challenge and inspire. Have a lovely Sunday. // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 3:33 AM
good flow.. imagery check... mmmmm... awrsome!
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 5:26 AM
You are too kind Olive_eloi! your awesome comment is much appreciated:) Thank you...hugs // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM
The sky runs crimson, it sure did here last night. Beautiful Paul. Good luck in the contest.
Callus Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 6:11 PM
Thank you Brenda...as supportive as ever! This is my last comment for the night...off to bed (1.13 am). Goodnight. // paul
Gorelick Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 11:58 AM
I wish I had written those first two lines..they are outstanding. The rest is great too. Wonderful work Paul. BG
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Thank you dear Barbara! so pleased you like my tableau; both you and Frederic can borrow my first two lines...then I can borrow some of yours in return:) Happy Sunday to you. // paul
Andresen Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM
- Beautiful tableau, Paul - The same theme as mine :) - Lovely Weekend & Luck in contest - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 5:37 AM
Thank you Anne Lise...I have seen some great tableaus; nette really gets us going! gl to you too. Hope you are enjoying your weekend:) /x/ paul
Parker Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 10:13 AM
really like this, the first two lines I wish I had written...for me even though I have one entered this should be the winner...
Callus Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 5:39 AM
Thank you very much, Frederic; I have read yours and it speaks volumes! gl in the contest. // paul
Nance Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 8:31 AM
Wow that is so descriptive! I love your lines, well done!
Callus Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 9:14 AM
Thank you Casarah! Lovely to have you visiting...your presence lights up my page:) // paul
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