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The Gift

She came on tip-toe
In the middle of the night
Leaning over me
Lightly kissed my dormant face
Loving angel’s gift bestowed

appreciationgivingtanka

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Richard Lamoureux

October 15, 2015 at 7:08 AM

Lovely Paul.

Paul Callus

October 15, 2015 at 3:57 PM

Thank you Richard. It's dedicated to the one who gifted me with my premium membership! // paul

Skat A

June 18, 2015 at 1:38 PM

Paul, you sleep like a baby. The gift of a new morning and angles guard your way. This is a lovely poem, a gift ...... thanks for sharing your loving soul. SKAT

Paul Callus

June 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM

Aww...yours is a lovely visit, too, Skat:) Your comments are a gift in themselves! Thank you:) hugs // paul

Laura Hay

June 15, 2015 at 10:33 AM

Beautiful! :-) Kind Rgds, Laura.

Laura Hay

June 15, 2015 at 3:31 PM

Haha I'm the older one on the right the picture is not very clear my daughter is on the left, warm rgds Laura

Paul Callus

June 15, 2015 at 11:31 AM

Thank you, Laura; your beautiful comment is truly appreciated:) [by the way...which one of the two faces is Laura?:)] Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

June 14, 2015 at 12:44 AM

Dearie Paul, I remember another poet so close to me who made a tanka with same tone like yours!!!! weeeee, beautiful image!~Olive Eloisa Blessed Sunday! =')

Paul Callus

June 14, 2015 at 7:33 AM

I am glad that you like this tanka, Olive_eloi:) As you know I am a man of few words, but I do my best to pass on my feelings. In this case the message is most important! Hugs // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly

June 12, 2015 at 5:28 AM

Whimsical and perfectly lovely Paul. Oh! to be kissed by an angel~Delice

Paul Callus

June 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM

Thank you, Delice! This was a truly special angel. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

June 10, 2015 at 6:25 PM

oops, I was thinking it was about death and being kissed by an angel, but I think now it was something else. In any event, It is beautiful.

Paul Callus

June 11, 2015 at 2:34 AM

Hi Andrea! I do not censure your initial comment; it could easily be interpreted that way...that's the beauty of poetry! Your second opinion is also appreciated:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

June 10, 2015 at 6:24 PM

and your spirit is telling the tale!! This is a well done tanka, Paul. I enjoyed it.

Kp Nunez

June 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM

Lovely delicate and graceful lines of your tanka, Paul. I think I know who this is for. 7 and hugs!

Paul Callus

June 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

Glad you enjoyed my humble Tanka, Kim! Thank you for a lovely visit and for the high rating. I guess you guessed right:) Hugs // paul

M. L. Kiser

June 9, 2015 at 3:33 PM

That was quite beautiful.

Paul Callus

June 9, 2015 at 3:49 PM

Glad you saw beauty in it! Thank you for visiting. All the best. // paul

Jayne Eggins

June 9, 2015 at 1:12 PM

To receive a poem as a gift sigh how beautiful as are these words, love the picture it really puts you in the moment, I've been unwell but as a FB friend one of my few here I knew you would know or suspect I couldn't sleep and your always so kind to come read my work I'm forever thankful to those who truly enjoy my work or take something from it ... off to stalk a couple more before I get tired again lol seems to happen more often its a shame I still can't sleep hugs and love xox

Paul Callus

June 9, 2015 at 2:45 PM

re poem...a mysterious kind person gifted me with premium membership....an angel!!

Paul Callus

June 9, 2015 at 2:41 PM

Jayne, can't express how pleased I am today seeing you on Soup. It is a good sign, considering all you've been through. I try my best to keep track of friends, although time is never on my side. I admire your courage; you are an inspiration to many others. Hugs and love. // paul