The Silent Saint

a carpenter chisels creativity ~ his son saves souls

[First of May: Here in Malta, apart from celebrating Labour Day, 
we also celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.] 

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A Work Perspective Monoku Contest
containing alliteration.
Sponsored by Beata Agustin

© 5th May 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gauthier Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 8:09 AM
Love it, Paul ~
Callus Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 5:18 AM
Thank you, Line ~ Regards // paul
Romios Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 4:53 PM
Beautiful! Pangie
Callus Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 2:58 AM
I understand your situation, Pangie, but within you are a woman of strength; never give up. Take care...paul
Romios Avatar
July 7, 2022 at 3:07 AM
Paul, I completed months of therapy a month or so ago. Miraculous, I can walk at all. A walker is a must…the newer ones, rollators, are quite sturdy. Have slowed down online, quite a bit. I tire easily.
Callus Avatar
July 7, 2022 at 1:35 AM
Thank you, Pangie. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul
Agustin Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 12:24 AM
Thanks for sharing this, creatively expressed. God bless you. (This was not entered in the Monoku contest about work perspective.)
Callus Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 9:23 AM
Thank you, Beata. It was meant to be an entry, but some glitch thwarted my original intention! At least your contest provided inspiration :) Regards & blessings // paul
Zahid Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 8:47 AM
That's a great Monoku.. Good luck on the contest
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Paghunda...thank you. Have a nice weekend. // paul
Horsman Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 7:38 AM
Wish he was here today Paul. Great poem so much meaning in there.
Callus Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Thank you for the positive comments, Harry. All the best, my friend. // paul
Ashley Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 7:03 PM
The silent saint indeed! Dearest Paul, your monoku is beautiful, both in topic and spirit, and the alliteration shines beneath your brilliant title. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my inspiring friend.. I hope you’re well.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Hi Susan! Once again I'm playing catching-up :) Thank you for the lovely feedback and wishes, my friend. ~ I have now taken my 2nd vaccine booster, and so far all is well :) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Skelly Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 3:05 AM
Just popped in to read your latest submissions, Paul. This Monoku is so good...perfect. It captured my attention immediately...Delice
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 2:25 PM
Thank you, Delice. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have just been reading your equally captivating poem "Perfection of Sunrise"! ~ Best regards, my friend // paul
Ball Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Love it Paul. A fave for me. God Bless, JB
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 2:17 PM
Thank you for enjoying, and for the fav, Judy. Regards & blessings // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Divine Paul! I hope you are well. Blessings xxoo
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Glad you liked it, Connie. Thank you for commenting and for the fav. Warm regards & Blessings // paul
Severo Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Lovely!!
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Thank you, Aurore. Have a lovely weekend :) // paul
Deo Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 4:19 AM
ThanX for simple truth, existential profundity. Yes Jesus, the Son, remi D's us God makes no.mistakrs, not with women, gifaffes, slugs, Badgers, or even me. Repeat, God is good till u turn blue, is my cue. In fact, if depressed, inyell GOD IS GOOD & I BELIEVE IT. In about 5;mins the spirits of sadness, depression, & fear ...flee. in the blood & authority of Jesus. Amen
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Your faith and positivity are always reflected in your words, Anil. I like your God motto! ~ Best regards, my friend. // paul
Rose  Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 4:03 AM
He was a great Saint, my mom used to pray to him each time we were looking for work, a great line Paul, hope you are keeping well, sending love and light, :)
Callus Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 1:39 PM
A pleasure to have you visiting, Vienna! Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm keeping well, thank you, but I don't seem to find enough hours in a day! ~ Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Hugs /x/ paul
Cunningham Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 12:23 AM
A lot said in a few words Paul, words of wisdom. Hope alls well. Tom
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 12:09 PM
Thank you, Tom. So far all is well on the home front; unfortunately can't say the same for the people of Ukraine :( Regards // paul
Proxenos Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Hi Paul, hope our pauper finds and reads this write, could change his life to see the light. What a beautiful Monoku! My father retired as Chairman of a Company first started by a gentleman from Malta - his name was John Sherry. Hugs, warm regards and blessings, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
June 4, 2022 at 11:09 PM
It was called JASCO Electronics, and then my father was MD of a another branch of Jasco, named SPECIAL CABLES, retired at 65 as Chairman of Special Cables and joined my business Proto personnel, which is still alive and kicking-think it is time to sell, we are running the business ourselves now, after the Covid Disaster from home. Proto spans almost 4 decades. Hugs, warm re and blessings Jennifer.
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Thank you for yet again another pleasant visit, Jenny. Thank you for reading and liking. ~ What a coincidence that your father worked for a Maltese established Company! The surname Sherry would probably have originally been written Scerri or Xerri. Wonder what the name of the Company was! ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
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