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Valentine Card

the old valentine card in my drawer the one I never found the courage to send - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Valentines Day Host: C. Hopkins-Drewer

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 1/3/2021 5:15:00 PM

I think we've all been there at some point in time. Great poem, Paul. You awaken old memories :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2021 12:12:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. Hope the new year is treating you well :) Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/2/2018 9:57:00 PM

Hi Paul, can relate to this one. The Tanka sings out so simply but it has great depth within the lines. I put mine in the bucket. Your words sing in these shorter forms. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2018 10:06:00 AM

Thank you Mike, your comments are always appreciated, my friend. A nice weekend to you, too. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 2/20/2018 2:16:00 AM

The Past is History, The Future a Mystery, grab the Present with passion, front up with the card, a bottle of wine and some roses and chocolates and charm like never before. Grab the present and live the moment Paul. Loved your Tanka....Maria :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2018 4:19:00 AM

Your positive outlook on life is definitely one to go by, Maria! Thank you for a most pleasant visit:) Have a nice day...paul

Eve Roper

Date: 2/18/2018 9:51:00 AM

I love this wonderful verse.. Paul... Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:29:00 PM

Thank you, Eve; your encouragement and support are much appreciated:) Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 2/18/2018 12:44:00 AM

A fine Tanka, Paul, leaves so many questions. Excellent, I'm sure will do well. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 12:25:00 PM

Hi Viv! Glad you liked it. It didn't make the finals, but this is what the sponsor had to say about it: "very nice tanka. Polished. Finished. I really should have specified form because how can long & short be judged together?" ~ Regards // paul

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 2/17/2018 11:49:00 PM

Nicely done and so very true! Ana :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:28:00 PM

Glad you like it, Ana. So pleased to have you visiting:) Regards // paul

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/17/2018 2:25:00 AM

Who can't relate to this? Superb.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thank you for the 'superb' comments, Caren:) Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 2/15/2018 11:51:00 PM

Awww...it's never too late...it's not like love only knows one day! Send the darn thing!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:27:00 PM

You are right, Rhoda...wait a minute...let me go get that darn card:) Regards // paul

Tahira Parveen

Date: 2/15/2018 11:54:00 AM

Hi Paul, so sad. Something people do when they lose hope.:)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:26:00 PM

Thank you for reading and giving your feedback, Tahira. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/14/2018 4:35:00 PM

Excellent tanka. A sad keepsake to keep for years. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:08:00 PM

Always a pleasure to read your work, Sara, and to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Hija De La Luna

Date: 2/14/2018 3:50:00 AM

ohh how sad, Paul! this pierced my heart! it's bittersweet, i could feel the reminiscence bump here. - maria

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 2:06:00 PM

Indeed, it is bittersweet, Maria! Glad you correlated with it. Thank you & Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/14/2018 2:08:00 AM

- Sad that the courage failed ... who knows ... (?) ... - Great written, Paul :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:57:00 PM

Perhaps that card might still come in handy, Anne-Lise:)) Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 2/14/2018 12:10:00 AM

Wow... Unique and original valentine poem... Really a wonderful one... Good luck in the contest....

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:55:00 PM

Thank you, Supraja; your feedback is truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/13/2018 7:57:00 PM

Awesome poem Paul..best for a win.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:55:00 PM

'Awesome' is more than I merit, Vijay:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/13/2018 6:20:00 PM

I never did a Tanka before...but yours struck a chord when I read...I think I had a few cards in my draw...All the best Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:54:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo. I fear you must have more bitter memories than I do:)) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/13/2018 5:31:00 PM

Oh such a melancholy memento Paul. Your poem is a bittersweet beauty with deep emotion that tenderly touches my heart.. Just beautiful! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:52:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely choice of words, Susan. I'm glad these few lines touched your heart. ~ Warm regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 2/13/2018 5:25:00 PM

Oooh nostalgic, and haunting memories form the past.. so simple, but so poetic...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:51:00 PM

So true, S-1....while some memories fade into oblivion, others will stick with us for ever more. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/13/2018 5:21:00 PM

Hello Paul, good luck in the contest. This poem is beautifully written. Regards Darlene De Beaulieu.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:49:00 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Darlene; thank you and regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/13/2018 4:54:00 PM

Like a mystery revealed in short verse but then to who were you sending...nice!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:48:00 PM

Ah...that's part of the mystery, Kim:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/13/2018 4:27:00 PM

We've all got those cards Paul. Good luck in the contest. Regards Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:47:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Tom. Regards // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 2/13/2018 4:20:00 PM

Awe, this one is short and sad...a different take on Valentines Day...Happy Valentines anyway Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 1:46:00 PM

Thank you, Chris, and excuse the late reply:) I estimated that most entries would be happy ones, so I chose to do sad instead! Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/13/2018 4:13:00 PM

wonderful! makes me wonder about it. best of luck in the contest, paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2018 12:40:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Best regards ... paul

Jan Allison

Date: 2/13/2018 3:30:00 PM

oh Paul i wonder how many can relate to this:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/13/2018 3:42:00 PM

I am sure I'm not the only one, Jan! I did not want to write something gushy and all lovey dovey:) Thank you for stopping by...caught me in time...was on my way to bed, having an early night. Hugs // paul