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Tenacity and Conviction

harsh adversity
brings forth determination
tulips in the snow

couragesnowhaiku

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Angela Crabtree

January 3, 2021 at 5:26 PM

Yes, with much determination they will survive. Great poem, Paul :)

Paul Callus

January 4, 2021 at 7:41 AM

Thank you, Angela. Have a lovely day. // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

March 19, 2018 at 12:58 PM

I like how you move from the human characteristics to flowers and suddenly give them the feelings. Great work.

Paul Callus

March 19, 2018 at 2:06 PM

And I like your lovely feedback, Sian:) Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

March 9, 2018 at 6:55 PM

A superb haiku Paul depicting a beautifully bold and colorful resistance in the face of adversity. Your poem illustrates multi-faceted brilliance on many levels. Exquisite and elegantly expressed, and a FAV for this precious gemstone :)) I feel a kinship with this poem in my heart and soul (I think you know who the 'tulips in the snow' would be) :)) Love it! Warmest wishes dear friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

March 10, 2018 at 8:32 AM

Thank you for the lovely insightful comments...and for the fav, Susan:) I have no doubt who the tulip/s would be, my friend! May strength of character and hope be ever available....Warm regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

March 2, 2018 at 7:05 PM

Hi Paul, another wonderful Haiku comes from your pen. One can feel the power of your words. The picture you have picked to go with this little gem is so beautiful also. Each does compliment the other. This excellent Haiku will be joining the others in my faves. Such wonderful words to encapsulate the thought. May your pen ever run gold. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike. XX

Paul Callus

March 3, 2018 at 4:48 PM

Thank you once again for this string of lovely and encouraging visits, my friend. Your striking poetry shines next to my humble haiku! Best regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

March 1, 2018 at 6:49 PM

Extremely beautiful, Paul

Paul Callus

March 2, 2018 at 2:56 PM

Thank you for a lovely reaction, Rhoda :) Regards // paul

Silent One

February 27, 2018 at 4:59 AM

Will need it to survive in such conditions.. Great haiku Paul..

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:43 PM

The strong in character will not give up; fortune favours the brave! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

February 27, 2018 at 3:54 AM

I can just picture it, the harshness' of winter and the fight for survival,great image Paul. Tom

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:42 PM

You got it perfectly right, Tom:) Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Arturo Michael

February 26, 2018 at 8:09 PM

Definitely determination...out of the cold wet snow...All the best Paul

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:41 PM

Thank you for your positive input, Arturo. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

February 26, 2018 at 7:33 PM

great poem, paul, and the picture is just perfect to go with it...

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Thank you, Ilene. It was the picture which inspired these few lines. Regards paul

Jan Allison

February 26, 2018 at 4:23 PM

Oh what a beauty Paul... I think many in the UK can relate to this scene at the moment:-( hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:03 PM

Thank you, Jan. Yes, I've seen a few pictures of snow in various parts of England...looks lovely! Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

February 26, 2018 at 3:43 PM

oh, love this one, Paul. Hope you are well, my friend

Paul Callus

February 28, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Thank you, Jack. I tried replying yesterday but the page kept freezing; it's doing the same thing today. In 1hr I just managed to comment/reply to only 5 people. Best regards, my friend. // paul