Paul Callus Poet Tanka

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The Curve of Life

poised
above the minaret
a crescent moon –
a woman in labour
holds her husband’s hand

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© 3rd December 2021
Note: The crescent moon is related to life… a sign of fertility. 
The ‘curve’ refers to the moon and the belly of the pregnant woman.

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Sara Kendrick February 18, 2022 at 3:52 AM I have noticed how the moon looks pregnant at times of the crescent moon. I enjoyed reading your interpretation of it in this Senryu. Most of the time nature amazes me. I appreciate the visit to my page. Sara Paul Callus February 20, 2022 at 1:22 PM Thank you for your lovely feedback, Sara. Always a pleasure to have you visiting. ~ Regards // paul

Kim Merryman January 13, 2022 at 6:12 AM An excellent tanka, Paul! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Paul Callus February 20, 2022 at 1:21 PM Thank you, Kim. Pls excuse the late reply...since notifications were stopped I tend to miss several comments. Regards & blessings // paul

Gary Radice January 11, 2022 at 5:19 AM I admit to having looked up what a minaret is and it made sense of the image. What a great tanka Paul. Great symbolism and great feelings of tenderness and love behind your words. Cheers - Gary Paul Callus February 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM Thank you for the insightful comments, Gary. ~ Best regards // paul

Jo Chamberlain January 10, 2022 at 6:45 AM Great Imagery. Congratulations on your winning placement. Paul Callus January 10, 2022 at 8:03 AM Thank you, Joanna. I still have to see the winners' list. Best regards // paul

Christuraj Alex January 10, 2022 at 6:11 AM Great poem. Very realistic vivid scene narrated in a very few verses. Congratulations! Paul Callus January 10, 2022 at 8:02 AM Thank you for the comments and congrats, Chris. Lately I have fallen in love with short poetry forms. ~ Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos January 4, 2022 at 12:07 PM A in meaningful clever poem my friend Paul, but then again, all your poems have substance and thought. We were on holiday in the beautiful Midlands of Kwazulu, Natal, breathtaking views. Hope 2022 is filled with happiness and health. Hugs, blessings and warm regards, Jennifer. Paul Callus January 10, 2022 at 7:57 AM Thank you for your generous comments, Jenny. Now I'm curious, and have to look up the place where you went on holiday :) So far 2022 is treating me well; hope yours is being kind to you as well! ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Charles Messina December 23, 2021 at 4:59 AM Wonderful Tanka, Paul. Best wishes in the contest. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year! Charlie Paul Callus December 31, 2021 at 6:49 AM Thank you, Charles. Pls excuse the late reply...life has been hectic, to say the least! Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas. ~ Happy New Year!! // paul

Jack Horne December 17, 2021 at 1:26 PM another really clever write here, Paul - amazing in so few lines Paul Callus December 31, 2021 at 6:47 AM Thak you so much, Jack. Sending you best wishes for the new year, my friend // paul

Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2021 at 4:46 PM Well done! Paul Callus December 31, 2021 at 6:50 AM Thank you, Kim. Happy New Year!! // paul

Eve Roper December 12, 2021 at 5:06 PM Great message, Paul. Happy Holidays my friend. Paul Callus December 31, 2021 at 6:51 AM Thank you on both counts, Eve. Christmas was quiet but enjoyable. ~ Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs & Blessings // paul

Quoth Theraven December 12, 2021 at 10:43 AM Paul, One of the best messages from life's sky. Right way to end such a different year. So many wonders where life endures. -Richard

Michael Tor December 8, 2021 at 2:56 PM Wonderful piece Paul... Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:32 AM Pleased to have you stopping by, Michael. Thank you for reading and enjoying. Regards // paul

Judy Ball December 8, 2021 at 7:34 AM Oh Beautiful Paul. I had visions of Mary and Joseph at the birth of Christ. Love it. God Bless, JB Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:31 AM You had a delightful image, Judy!! Thank you for a pleasant visit. Blessings // paul

Jack Horne December 8, 2021 at 7:02 AM love this clever write, my friend Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:30 AM Glad you found it to your liking, Jack....thank you. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman December 7, 2021 at 8:33 PM I learn something new in my life everyday, Paul today i have the pleasure of reading wonderful poetry as well. Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM You are too kind, Harry...thank you. Best regards // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly December 6, 2021 at 2:30 AM The curve of life and the curve of a crescent moon weave a seasonal message for all..lovely Paul...Delice Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM Glad you enjoyed my small offering, Delice...thank you! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham December 4, 2021 at 1:17 PM A lovely image you've created Paul, a husband supporting his wife. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 10:28 AM Thank you Tom. Hope you are keeping well and active. Bets regards // paul

Vijay Pandit December 4, 2021 at 7:23 AM I see the two splendid images you created in this write, Paul. Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Vijay. One image supports the other. ~ Regards // paul

Michelle Faulkner December 3, 2021 at 6:20 PM I saw a crescent moon early the other morning, and this so deftly captures the feeling of that moment, especially love the title! Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 9:24 AM I always watch out for different stages of the moon, and I feel sorry for it when it starts getting smaller. Thank you for enjoying my poem, Michelle. ~ Best regards // paul

Paulette Calasibetta December 3, 2021 at 4:47 PM Profound and beautiful! Blessings, Paulette Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 9:22 AM Thank you for the lovely comments, Paulette. Blessings // paul

Ilene Bauer December 3, 2021 at 4:29 PM touching and beautiful, paul! i love crescent moons... Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 9:21 AM Glad you enjoyed it, Ilene; thank you. No crescent moon today...it's a waning gibbous one. ~ Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2021 at 4:08 PM Pretty! Paul Callus December 12, 2021 at 9:16 AM Thank you, Kim. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu December 3, 2021 at 3:43 PM Hello Paul, this is romantic. I sense the romance. in this poem. Regards Darlene