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Ursula Le Guin : a Tribute

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Steadied by anthropological roots,
the strong influence gained in Kishamish,
flitting in and out of light and darkness
while harvesting the fields of literature
she delved into the depths of cultural
diversity, the political strength
of peaceful and ecological themes,
dialogue, balanced ideologies,
oriental spiritualism. She
blended science, fiction and fantasy
and harped on environmental issues,
feminism, sexual identity.
Her faithful pen a constant companion
in a long journey of exploration.
Hers, a brimful life with No time to Spare .

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Contest hosted by Debbie Guzzi
Placed 4th
© 28th February 2018

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/30/2020 6:53:00 PM

A great story you've written about her, Paul. Sounds like she had an interesting life :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2018 7:07:00 PM

well good for you, for taking this challenge. I did not even know of this person and never got around to reading up. I see congratulations are in order and that you placed high. WAY to GO!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2018 1:42:00 PM

Many thanks, Andrea! It's impossible to take part in all the contests, yet you amaze me how you manage to cope with most of them! Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 3/10/2018 10:31:00 AM

have to admit I'd never heard of this person, so I very much enjoyed this informative write, Paul. I hope Malta's weather is being kind!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2018 3:23:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Over here the weather is fast changing; spring is very much in the air....today the temperature was just over 20 degrees C. Best regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/6/2018 5:07:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul on your high placement in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/8/2018 12:51:00 PM

Many thanks, Rhoda. Let me come over, see if you posted anything new:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/6/2018 7:56:00 AM

I am not familiar with her but you have piqued my interest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 4:28:00 PM

These types of contests serve to instill awareness; glad to see that people's interest has been aroused. Thank you, Richard, for a most welcome visit. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 3/6/2018 4:11:00 AM

A very informative write on this inspiring lady Paul. I have never heard of her, but will definitely check out her story. The best of luck in the contest....Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 4:25:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Maria. I had heard of her, but never read any of her works up till now. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/4/2018 10:56:00 PM

I think that I identified with your poem about this interesting lady more than anyone else's Paul. With my eyesight being what it is, there's no way I could read the book, though it sounds very interesting. Congratulations on your wonderful poem being on this short list! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 4:09:00 PM

Thank you for coming back Connie, not just with congrats, but also with added feedback. Hope your cold is losing its grip on you! Regards // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/4/2018 9:36:00 PM

wonderful tribute Paul, congrad's Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 3:45:00 PM

So pleased that you liked it, Debbie...thank you! Regards // paul

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/4/2018 7:49:00 PM

You have honored this fascinating and talented writer with your poem, Paul !! Well deserving a place at the top ! Well done !!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 3:44:00 PM

Thank you, Carrie. Yours was definitely a worthy top winning entry:) Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/4/2018 7:43:00 PM

Much appreciated tribute to a woman I am delighted to now meet. Well done, she is a most interesting woman. Congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 3:50:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely feedback and congrats, Line. I am pleased that this contest has served to raise awareness about this awesome author. Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 3/4/2018 4:30:00 PM

Congratulations Paul. You have made an exclusive list of winners. Extremely well said tribute. I never heard of her but read about her and could not get in touch. Best to you.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thank you for reading and pleasantly commenting, Sian. Your congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 3/3/2018 7:36:00 PM

Hi Paul, I have never heard of this remarkable lady, I wish I had by what I have read in this great tribute to her, wonderful write my friend. take care......Vera

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2018 6:20:00 AM

What a pleasure to have you stopping by, Vera! Thank you. Le Guin was an American novelist, mostly in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. She died last January. Blessings and take care. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/3/2018 3:28:00 AM

I enjoyed learning about her life in your tribute to her Paul. Aptly written exaulting her work! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2018 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Connie; writing tributes is not my forte, but she deserves acknowledgement! Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/1/2018 9:53:00 PM

Great tribute to the wonderful writer... Very informative... Thanka for sharing... Good luck in the contest....

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2018 4:06:00 PM

Yes, she is a wonderful writer, Supraja. Maybe I could have written a Haibun...would have been ideal to have a mix of prose and haiku. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/1/2018 6:54:00 PM

Very informative write, and that last line...brilliant.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2018 4:09:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. Hmmm that last line just wrote itself:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/1/2018 5:08:00 PM

Paul, I really wasn't sure what she wanted I just flew with the info of the book. I like your way.. I think you filled her requirements.. my concern was that she kept the idea in mind of the book itself .. I think you were right I was wrong.. oh well..

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2018 3:58:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. To be honest I am still not quite sure what the requirements were. I tried to walk the middle line. Regards & Hugs // paul