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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

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 10/26/2014 6:32:00 AM my congratulations Paul.. :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/26/2014 7:59:00 AM Thank you Olive_eloi!:) Very kind of you to make a repeat visit:) hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/25/2014 9:28:00 PM You captured that quote exactly right with this piece of perfection, Paul BIG congrats to you. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/26/2014 5:54:00 AM Thank you Andrea! Your judgment is always fair and honest, and your comments reflect the same lovely attitude. Have a nice day! // paul

Sandra Haight Date: 10/25/2014 3:42:00 PM Hi Paul, congratulations to you for your huge win for your beautiful sunset tableau. The imagery is so vivid - a real gem. Sandra Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:31:00 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

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/25/2014 7:25:00 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 :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:39:00 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

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/25/2014 7:06:00 AM Creative winner..Way to go..Congrats on your great win..Sara Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:42:00 PM Thank you Sara! I enjoyed your Apron Strings, too:) A lovely weekend for you...// paul

Maurice Yvonne Date: 10/25/2014 3:44:00 AM This was my favorite by a long shot. Congratulations on your huge win with this sparkling gem. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:44:00 PM I very much appreciate your complimentary remarks Maurice....you rock, my friend!!! // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 10/25/2014 1:44:00 AM Nicely composed , congrats on the win, Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:48:00 PM Once again, Dr...thank you for being always available with offering support through your comments and wishes. // paul

Joyce Johnson Date: 10/24/2014 5:39:00 PM Nicely done. congratulations on win. Joyce Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:50:00 PM I enjoyed your kitten write too, Joyce:) thank you! I wish you a lovely weekend. // paul

Barbara Gorelick Date: 10/24/2014 5:26:00 PM I knew it! I knew this would be a big winner. I should buy a lottery ticket...lol. Congrats dear. BG Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 5:54:00 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

Frederic Parker Date: 10/24/2014 4:48:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 4:51:00 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

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 10/24/2014 4:46:00 PM Great to see this beauty placed so well Paul. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 6:02:00 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

Jan Allison Date: 10/24/2014 3:54:00 PM Oh I'm sorry I missed this when it was posted - amazing imagery Paul Many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/25/2014 4:48:00 PM Thank you Jan; I love short writes and I try to give my all when tackling them; glad you enjoyed. hugs // paul

Robert Lindley Date: 10/22/2014 6:45:00 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.... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/23/2014 5:30:00 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

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/19/2014 12:39:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 4:41:00 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

Maurice Yvonne Date: 10/19/2014 10:34:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 4:36:00 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

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 10/19/2014 3:54:00 AM Wow it's truly beautiful Paul! I too hv witnessed the dripping blood ! Lovely! Gl in contest! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 5:29:00 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

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 10/19/2014 3:33:00 AM good flow.. imagery check... mmmmm... awrsome! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 5:26:00 AM You are too kind Olive_eloi! your awesome comment is much appreciated:) Thank you...hugs // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 10/18/2014 12:19:00 PM The sky runs crimson, it sure did here last night. Beautiful Paul. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/18/2014 6:11:00 PM Thank you Brenda...as supportive as ever! This is my last comment for the night...off to bed (1.13 am). Goodnight. // paul

Barbara Gorelick Date: 10/18/2014 11:58:00 AM I wish I had written those first two lines..they are outstanding. The rest is great too. Wonderful work Paul. BG Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 5:42:00 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

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/18/2014 11:50:00 AM - Beautiful tableau, Paul - The same theme as mine :) - Lovely Weekend & Luck in contest - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 5:37:00 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

Frederic Parker Date: 10/18/2014 10:13:00 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... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2014 5:39:00 AM Thank you very much, Frederic; I have read yours and it speaks volumes! gl in the contest. // paul

Casarah Nance Date: 10/18/2014 8:31:00 AM Wow that is so descriptive! I love your lines, well done! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/18/2014 9:14:00 AM Thank you Casarah! Lovely to have you visiting...your presence lights up my page:) // paul