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Ursula Le Guin : a Tribute

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 December 30, 2020 at 6:53 PM A great story you've written about her, Paul. Sounds like she had an interesting life :)

Andrea Dietrich April 11, 2018 at 7:07 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 April 12, 2018 at 1:42 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 March 10, 2018 at 10:31 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 March 10, 2018 at 3:23 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 March 6, 2018 at 5:07 PM Congratulations, Paul on your high placement in the contest. Paul Callus March 8, 2018 at 12:51 PM Many thanks, Rhoda. Let me come over, see if you posted anything new:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2018 at 7:56 AM I am not familiar with her but you have piqued my interest. Paul Callus March 6, 2018 at 4:28 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 March 6, 2018 at 4:11 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 March 6, 2018 at 4:25 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 March 4, 2018 at 10:56 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 March 6, 2018 at 4:09 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 March 4, 2018 at 9:36 PM wonderful tribute Paul, congrad's Light & Love Paul Callus March 6, 2018 at 3:45 PM So pleased that you liked it, Debbie...thank you! Regards // paul

Carrie Richards March 4, 2018 at 7:49 PM You have honored this fascinating and talented writer with your poem, Paul !! Well deserving a place at the top ! Well done !! Paul Callus March 6, 2018 at 3:44 PM Thank you, Carrie. Yours was definitely a worthy top winning entry:) Regards // paul

Line Gauthier March 4, 2018 at 7:43 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 March 6, 2018 at 3:50 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 March 4, 2018 at 4:30 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 March 6, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thank you for reading and pleasantly commenting, Sian. Your congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Vera Duggan March 3, 2018 at 7:36 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 March 4, 2018 at 6:20 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 March 3, 2018 at 3:28 AM I enjoyed learning about her life in your tribute to her Paul. Aptly written exaulting her work! : ) Paul Callus March 3, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Connie; writing tributes is not my forte, but she deserves acknowledgement! Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan March 1, 2018 at 9:53 PM Great tribute to the wonderful writer... Very informative... Thanka for sharing... Good luck in the contest.... Paul Callus March 2, 2018 at 4:06 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 March 1, 2018 at 6:54 PM Very informative write, and that last line...brilliant. Paul Callus March 2, 2018 at 4:09 PM Thank you, Rhoda. Hmmm that last line just wrote itself:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper March 1, 2018 at 5:08 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 March 2, 2018 at 3:58 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

Silent One March 1, 2018 at 7:23 AM You did this very well Paul.. Paul Callus March 1, 2018 at 4:17 PM Pleased that you like it, S-1. Thank you. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit February 28, 2018 at 5:06 PM You built her portrait in just a few lines..offering a well deserved tribute to her writing and life full of productive endeavors..good work, Paul. Paul Callus March 1, 2018 at 4:17 PM She was a writer of high caliber, Vijay. Thank you for the feedback. Regards // paul