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The Calm After the Storm

Battered, yet relieved, I bathe in your soothing essence...healed.


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Contest: See or Feel  #7
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A.
Placed 1st

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Andrea Dietrich

April 14, 2016 at 7:33 PM

awesome to see this one again. CONGRATS

Paul Callus

April 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM

Thank you Andrea:) ~ Have a lovely weekend! // paul

Manmath Dalei

April 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM

Congrats on ur win...with love.

Paul Callus

April 14, 2016 at 4:39 PM

Thank you Manmath. Your congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

April 14, 2016 at 11:10 AM

A soothingly smooth win Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus

April 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM

Lovely comments, Charlie! Thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Bl Devnath

April 14, 2016 at 7:42 AM

Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Paul Callus

April 14, 2016 at 1:47 PM

Always a supportive gentleman, BL...thank you!! ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

April 13, 2016 at 8:39 PM

Paul, Congratulations on your Amazing, One line win. Stop by my blog "On The Hunt" and enjoy my happy dance or not!!! LOL... Luv ~LINDA~"

Paul Callus

April 14, 2016 at 12:37 PM

Thank you for another appreciated high placement, Linda! I'm now tempted to go watch you dancing..:) hugs // paul

Carrie Richards

April 13, 2016 at 8:12 PM

This is comforting, just reading makes one feel the healing presence !! Lovely poem, Paul !! Congrats to you!

Paul Callus

April 14, 2016 at 1:45 PM

Thank you Carrie...I love your delightful feedback:) ~ Regards // paul

Judy Konos

February 29, 2016 at 12:09 PM

I understand they are looking for you ...as the winner of the Academy Awards for this outstanding achievement in writing ....wow...you just never exhale....brilliant.......

Paul Callus

February 29, 2016 at 5:10 PM

Now, why do I have this feeling that wings are sprouting outa my back:)) Thank you, Judy, you're a sport! ~ Warm regards // paul

Len Gasun

February 28, 2016 at 6:02 AM

Hello my dear friend, Paul! It's also an honor for me to share with you the great winning dais! Warm Congratulations to you my dear friend for this very wonderful monuko and great win! Hugs and cheers! love lots, GL

Paul Callus

February 28, 2016 at 7:04 AM

It is my pleasure to be sharing first place with you, Leonora:) Thank you for your lovely comments. Hope you're having a pleasant weekend. Big Hugs ~ paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 27, 2016 at 4:52 PM

hmmm, had I not seen this one yet. Anyway, seeing it now, and BIG congrats on your win

Paul Callus

February 28, 2016 at 4:00 AM

And I also missed reading yours, Andrea!:) At the moment I'm entangled in unanswered mail!! Thank you for stopping by:) // paul

Teddy Kimathi

February 26, 2016 at 5:21 AM

Congrats Paul, on your well, deserved first placement in the contest!!! ;-)

Paul Callus

February 26, 2016 at 8:48 AM

Many thanks, Teddy. ~ All the best // paul

Richard Lamoureux

February 25, 2016 at 7:31 AM

Beautiful! Congrats Paul.

Paul Callus

February 25, 2016 at 11:09 AM

Thank you, Richard...glad you liked. ~ Regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney

February 22, 2016 at 5:46 PM

Beautiful monoku, Paul: Congratulations on your top win. SuZ

Paul Callus

February 24, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Pleased that you like it, Suz...thank you:) Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

February 22, 2016 at 5:41 PM

This is a wonderful interpretation, with great imagery, Paul. Nicely done, and congratulations on your First Place win! Sandra

Paul Callus

February 23, 2016 at 12:27 PM

Thank you, Sandra; your winning entry was a joy to read, too:) Regards // paul

Stephen Pennell

February 22, 2016 at 2:46 PM

that does paint a picture like how its takes you to the past what as been congrats

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 3:30 PM

Thank you for stopping by and commenting + the congrats, Stephen. ~ All the best. // paul

Bl Devnath

February 22, 2016 at 10:59 AM

Really an excellent monoku rooted in to depth of loving heart, my lovely friend. A great congrats, bl

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 11:09 AM

Many thanks, Bl, my friend. Your lovely comments are appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Hansteven Selfa

February 22, 2016 at 8:02 AM

Congratulations Paul on your wonderful win in "In one line (monoku #7) write what you SEE or FEEL" contest. You are truly amazing! :) -hans

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 9:04 AM

Your generous comments are truly appreciated, Hansteven:) Thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 22, 2016 at 8:00 AM

Paul, it makes my day when I can make others smile. Thanks for the sweet replies.... your poems are well deserved. Linda

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 8:51 AM

Thank you, Linda; I'm pleased that you like what I write:) Sweet of you to come back:) Have a lovely day! // paul

Arlene Smith

February 22, 2016 at 5:57 AM

Congrats on a well deserved top win dear friend... This poem, tho few words, speaks volumes to my soul... Hugs.. Arlene

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:27 AM

I am so pleased that you like it, Arlene; it's a pleasure to have you stopping by; congrats and lovely remarks are truly appreciated. hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

February 22, 2016 at 1:43 AM

Paul, These rocks remind me of old friends gathered, brought closer by life experiences. Your poem is a wonder and not surprising that it garnered a first placement. Congratulations on your deserving win with this beauty! #7

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:52 AM

I like how you interpret the picture, Connie...I feel a new poem being born from your pen there:) Thank you for the lovely feedback, congrats and high rating! ~ Warm regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 22, 2016 at 12:11 AM

You're on a roll there, Mr. Paul. Congratulations are in order.

Paul Callus

February 29, 2016 at 4:58 PM

Hi Timothy...I just realized that there is no reply to your 'double' comment ... strange...I was sure that I had replied! Fun puns are enjoyable; keep them coming:) Goodnight! ~ paul

Timothy Hicks

February 22, 2016 at 12:13 AM

Rather than Rock Bottom ... you floated to the top :O Excuse the puns, I'm just having fun.

Elaine George

February 21, 2016 at 11:50 PM

A Masterpiece, Paul. Many congrats on your first place win. Elaine

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:25 AM

You are very generous, Elaine! Thank you for the lovely comment and congrats. Have a lovely day:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

February 21, 2016 at 10:21 PM

Beautiful verse :) Congratulations on your 1st place win, Paul!!!!

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:08 AM

Thank you, Eve. You support and encourage no end:) hugs // paul

Sam Jameson

February 21, 2016 at 10:17 PM

A job well done, Paul. A nice piece of work my friend..congrats!

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:06 AM

Thank you, Sam; your entry has proved to be a worthy winner, too:) All the best // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 21, 2016 at 10:08 PM

Wow that's so beautiful Paul.. congrats on top podium.

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 6:23 AM

You wow me with your sincerity, Upma:) Thank you!! Have a nice day:) Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 21, 2016 at 9:34 PM

Ps.... Paul, Congratulations on your awesome one line verse (monoku) what you SEE or FEEL win. It's an honor to have you support my contest once again. Stop by and enjoy my blog "Ashamed" if you like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 5:41 AM

It's always my pleasure to take part in your contests, Linda; Thank you for the top placement...you've made my day:) hugs // paul

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