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Trees Haiku

bonsai trees
despotic rule stunts
liberty


Placed 2nd

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Connie Marcum Wong

July 13, 2018 at 5:15 AM

So true Paul...they take much care, but they are beautiful in their artful shapes. I liked this poem very much! : )

Paul Callus

July 24, 2018 at 10:02 AM

Thank you Connie. Glad you found it to your liking:) Warm regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 1, 2018 at 5:40 PM

Hello Paul, this tree is beautiful. Regards Darlene

Paul Callus

June 1, 2018 at 5:48 PM

Thank you, Darlene. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden

May 28, 2018 at 2:07 AM

Wonderful Haiku, Paul, of a favorite subject of mine - I adore Bonsai!! Superb write, my friend! :-)

Paul Callus

May 28, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Thank you, Gregory:) I showed this short poem to a friend of mine who is crazy about bonsai, and he pointed out that this art needs to be regarded from a positive point of view; I think he was not amused by my poetic license! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

May 6, 2018 at 7:52 AM

I love Bonsai, (though I've never had luck with the ones I've bought, Sigh) I love the metaphor in your Haiku, and I love the image. And I see congratulations are in order here Paul, so well deserved my dear friend.....Maria hugs

Paul Callus

May 6, 2018 at 12:06 PM

Thank you, Maria; enjoyed your feedback and congratulations. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Regards & Hugs // paul

Arturo Michael

May 3, 2018 at 5:34 PM

Like fingers on a hand...Lovely imagery...

Paul Callus

May 4, 2018 at 11:29 AM

Pleased you like it, Arturo...thank you! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

May 3, 2018 at 5:15 PM

As lofty as the tree is your Haiku! Stay blessed.

Paul Callus

May 4, 2018 at 11:28 AM

Thank you for your gracious comment, Besma. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jack Webster

May 2, 2018 at 11:04 PM

yes! what a wonderful metaphor for bonsai. congratulations, Paul!

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:33 AM

Thank you, Jack. Pleased to see you on the winners' list! Regards // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

May 2, 2018 at 8:50 PM

Outstanding as usual - you know how to write haiku! Congratulations on your win, my friend! Best regards. Pandita

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:32 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Pandita. A pleasure to have you stopping by:) Best regards // paul

Eve Roper

May 2, 2018 at 8:04 PM

I thought I left a comment when I read this..Great imagery, Paul, in such a small poem ... congratulations on your win.. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:28 AM

Thank you, Eve. Yours was an excellent showing, too:) Hugs // paul

MD Johnson

May 2, 2018 at 7:17 PM

an acute observation. Very well done, as usual.

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:25 AM

I welcome your kind remarks, MD...thank you. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

May 2, 2018 at 5:35 PM

wow, with the illustration this is very profound, Paul. Congrats to you.

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:20 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Andrea. Best regards // paul

Mick Talbot

May 2, 2018 at 5:27 PM

I would say profound, being a grower of bonsai, never thought of myself as being despotic. I hasten to add bonsai can be found growing in the wild albeit in suitable restricting nooks and crannies, which won't dry out. But hey what a wonderful haiku, I think on reflection my choice of a second place was bias. It's a winner, congratulations, Paul. Mick

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 10:15 AM

I am absolutely certain that you are no despot, Mick:):) I have seen how my friend looks after his bonsai trees with devotion, and that is what sparked off this haiku, my mind moving in the opposite direction! Thank you for your honest comments, and for my placement. Regards // paul

Roy Pett

May 2, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Paul with your cleverly written haiku. :))

Paul Callus

May 3, 2018 at 9:58 AM

Thank you, Roy. Best regards // paul

Jan Allison

May 2, 2018 at 5:03 PM

Very clever haiku Paul, Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 5:06 PM

Thank you for the compliments & congrats, Jan:) Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

May 2, 2018 at 4:40 PM

Congrats on your top win, Paul.

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 4:45 PM

Thank you, Line. Best regards // paul

Susan Gentry

May 2, 2018 at 3:47 PM

Congratulations on your 2nd place win, Paul. An excellent haiku. I thought about doing the bonsai tree. You did great with it.

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 4:44 PM

I had in mind to do a redwood tree (in fact I wrote one), but in the end decided to enter this one. Thank you for the lovely comments & congrats. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

May 2, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Great hakiu Paul. Congratulations. Tom.

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Thank you for liking and for the congrats, Tom. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

May 2, 2018 at 1:57 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Many thanks, Carolyn. Pleased to see you on the winners' list, too:) Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 2, 2018 at 1:38 PM

- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

May 2, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. The result came out quicker than anticipated! Hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

May 1, 2018 at 5:31 AM

Excellent haiku with a powerful message. Great one.

Paul Callus

May 1, 2018 at 11:06 AM

Your delightful comments are appreciated, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul

Probir Gupta

April 30, 2018 at 12:19 PM

Nice haiku, Paul ...

Paul Callus

April 30, 2018 at 3:07 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed it, Probir...thank you. Regards // paul

Elaine George

April 30, 2018 at 12:06 PM

You are such a pro with the genre...one of the most difficult. Sensational Haiku, Paul.

Paul Callus

April 30, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Elaine; you are too kind:) Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

April 30, 2018 at 5:25 AM

Majestic Haiku dear, Paul!

Paul Callus

April 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM

You are too kind, Demi:) Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

April 30, 2018 at 12:35 AM

Lovely to read your take on the bonsai, dear. Liberty should never be manipulated....Sending love

Paul Callus

April 30, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Thank you, Eileen. Glad you enjoyed. Hope you are keeping well. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

April 29, 2018 at 5:57 PM

Love the way you use the bonsai tree as a metaphor for those who endure the chains that usurp freedom. Very clever, Paul. This is my favorite and an excellent entry for the contest. Always wishing you success. Love, carolyn

Paul Callus

April 30, 2018 at 7:40 AM

Thank you for your feedback, Carolyn. Bonsai trees are beautiful, but that artistic beauty comes at a price! Love & Hugs // paul

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