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Tanka By Night

nature lies in bliss
tastes luxuriant delights
under the moonlight
land and sea are making love
lapping waves caress the shore


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Julia Ward

March 14, 2015 at 8:23 AM

:) In this case, I wasn't going to let the dimmer light of moon stop me, Paul. Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus

March 14, 2015 at 9:23 AM

:0) Hugs

Julia Ward

March 14, 2015 at 7:30 AM

"Lapping waves caress the shore" makes a perfect visual image. // 7 // Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus

March 14, 2015 at 7:52 AM

Thank you Julia. Glad you made out the image under the moonlight. Hugs // paul

Van Yan

October 26, 2014 at 9:35 AM

OK now I know what Tanka is. Van Yan

Paul Callus

October 26, 2014 at 10:36 AM

Hi Van...thank you for stopping by. Hope I have been of some help! That 3rd line is known as a pivot...the poem rotates on it. Imagine reading the first 3 lines on their own...then reading the last 3 lines on their own. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

September 16, 2014 at 3:10 PM

I love this one. Congratulatons on your win.

Paul Callus

September 16, 2014 at 5:57 PM

Thank you Andrea for the wishes and the 'love' remark which speaks volumes! // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

September 10, 2014 at 9:52 AM

You have captured cosmic beauty in a divine nutshell! More than a seven +, my friend Paul!

Paul Callus

September 10, 2014 at 1:42 PM

Many thanks Demi my friend! I'm honoured by your complimentary comments and the high rating. I rely on your judgment! // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

September 7, 2014 at 10:45 PM

Really nice Tanaka. Lapping waves caress the shore. Love it.

Paul Callus

September 8, 2014 at 4:31 PM

Thank you Brenda; I've enjoyed your most welcome visits today! Goodnight! // paul

Sara Kendrick

September 5, 2014 at 6:33 AM

Ahh!!! Enjoyed reading this passionate work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Paul Callus

September 8, 2014 at 4:33 PM

Thank you Sara. I am glad that this Tanka touched your heart. Take care. // paul

Aiyah Torres

September 4, 2014 at 3:51 PM

how lovely... very well done ,my friend Paul,,, I missed reading your poems... this one's worth to read! :)

Paul Callus

September 4, 2014 at 6:07 PM

Hi Aiyah! Thank you for stopping by.....I too miss your welcome visits. Glad you enjoyed my tanka. Take care:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

September 4, 2014 at 10:46 AM

beautiful tanka..:) it did make me smile for awhile.. :)

Paul Callus

September 4, 2014 at 2:08 PM

Hi Olive_eloi! By night any tanka looks beautiful! Thank you...pity the smile is only for a while:( will mail...hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

September 3, 2014 at 10:36 PM

This is a favorite for me, fantastic Paul!!

Paul Callus

September 4, 2014 at 8:41 AM

Many thanks Arthur! I'm glad that you enjoyed. Have a nice day! // paul

Maurice Yvonne

September 3, 2014 at 2:46 PM

Stunning write. Good luck with the contest.

Paul Callus

September 3, 2014 at 3:31 PM

Many thanks, Maurice! Your complimentary remarks are music to the ears! Have just read a couple of your poems, and I must admit that I have been much impressed! Will be returning, for sure. // paul

Regina Mcintosh

September 3, 2014 at 9:07 AM

I love it. Love and prayers and thank you, Gina

Paul Callus

September 3, 2014 at 10:08 AM

Thank you Regina! So glad you enjoyed my humble tanka. God bless. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

September 3, 2014 at 7:54 AM

Dear Paul, What creative imagery you have in your Tanka! I enjoy thinking of the "land and sea" making love beneath the moon as waves "caress the shore." You have a passionate heart. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus

September 3, 2014 at 9:25 AM

Thank you Carolyn! Life bereft of passion or romanticism would indeed be colourless and bare. Nature too merits its share of uplifting emotions. Have a nice day! hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick

September 2, 2014 at 7:32 PM

This is why you are one of my favorite poets on this site. Simply wonderful. BG

Paul Callus

September 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM

I am glad that you class me as one of your fave poets, Barbara; I do appreciate it, immensely. I love your writes too and I enjoy it when I pass your way! Thank you and take care. // paul

Eileen Manassian

September 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME WITH THIS???????????????????????????? OH! FAVORITE! I cannot join ANY contest with you in, Mr! GRRRRRR.... HUGS

Paul Callus

September 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM

Many thanks Eileen......You are too kind....but I'm not contesting anything! I do enjoy every word and punctuation mark of yours!!:) You say GRRRRRR ... and I say GRRRRRRateful:) [by the way, I like red & orange attire on you....lovely photo.] hugs // paul

Casarah Nance

September 2, 2014 at 6:19 PM

Nature is such a naughty thing! I love the way you make the magic happen between the land and sea. :) Best of luck to ya sweetie xx

Paul Callus

September 2, 2014 at 6:49 PM

Hi Casarah! thank you for stopping by with these lovely comments. Nature provides us with unlimited possibilities, especially where poetry is concerned. Glad you enjoyed. hugs // paul

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