Home » Poems » Paul Callus » Tanka By Night

Tanka By Night

nature lies in bliss tastes luxuriant delights under the moonlight land and sea are making love lapping waves caress the shore ----------------------------------- Contest: Top Ten Tanka Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Julia Ward

Date: 3/14/2015 8:23:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 9:23:00 AM

:0) Hugs

Julia Ward

Date: 3/14/2015 7:30:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 7:52:00 AM

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

Van Yan

Date: 10/26/2014 9:35:00 AM

OK now I know what Tanka is. Van Yan

Paul Callus
Date: 10/26/2014 10:36:00 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

Date: 9/16/2014 3:10:00 PM

I love this one. Congratulatons on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2014 5:57:00 PM

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

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/10/2014 9:52:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/10/2014 1:42:00 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

Date: 9/7/2014 10:45:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 4:31:00 PM

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

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/5/2014 6:33:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 4:33:00 PM

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

Aiyah Torres

Date: 9/4/2014 3:51:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2014 6:07:00 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

Date: 9/4/2014 10:46:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2014 2:08:00 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

Date: 9/3/2014 10:36:00 PM

This is a favorite for me, fantastic Paul!!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2014 8:41:00 AM

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

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/3/2014 2:46:00 PM

Stunning write. Good luck with the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2014 3:31:00 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

Date: 9/3/2014 9:07:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2014 10:08:00 AM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/3/2014 7:54:00 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
Date: 9/3/2014 9:25:00 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

Date: 9/2/2014 7:32:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2014 9:16:00 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

Date: 9/2/2014 6:20:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2014 8:36:00 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

Date: 9/2/2014 6:19:00 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
Date: 9/2/2014 6:49:00 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