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Water Themed Haiku

waves curling over
a shallow barrier reef
wanton overtures

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Contest: Water Themed Haiku
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
Placed 3rd 
14th August 2018

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2018

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Jennifer Proxenos

November 7, 2018 at 11:26 PM

Hi Haiku verses fascinate me Paul mainly because I have never tried my hand out at writing such poetry. This one however I enjoyed most of all. Top contest poets, six months running, that says everything! We were at the coast 3 weeks ago (the weekend of black Sunday) and i watched surfers riding these waves, a magnificent sight. Congratulations on this win. Warm wishes, Jennifer.

November 8, 2018 at 8:04 AM

I agree with you, Jennifer...haiku fascinate with the endless possibilities with which they are capable of delivering so much with so little! Thank you for yet again a most pleasant visit. ~ Warm regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

October 23, 2018 at 6:26 PM

Hi Paul, you really know how to write these Haiku, so well crafted. I love the content. This Haiky goes into my faves. have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

November 8, 2018 at 7:09 AM

I am positively sure that I had replied to your comment, Mike, but no problem, your lovely comments and the fav are still much appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

August 25, 2018 at 9:21 AM

Love and Fave!

August 25, 2018 at 9:46 AM

Thank you, Kim; your generosity is appreciated! Regards // paul

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

August 25, 2018 at 2:05 AM

Superb !

August 25, 2018 at 5:24 AM

"Superb" is more than I merit, Akham:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

August 22, 2018 at 3:49 AM

This gave me chills Paul. The picture with the big wave reminded me we have hurricane Lane heading directly for our island. Your haiku always shine Paul because I can tell you truly understand the form. Congratulations on your win! This gem is going into my faves! : )

August 23, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments and fav, Connie. I heard that Hurricane Lane was losing some of its strength, but threatening a direct hit on Oahu. I hope it won't be unkind to you. Regards // paul

August 20, 2018 at 10:40 PM

Paul, do I see a genius double play in that brilliant third (hook) line?? You even create depth in your Haiku’s!!

August 21, 2018 at 11:23 AM

You are right to ponder on that 3rd line, my friend:) Thank you for your feedback. Regards // paul

August 20, 2018 at 2:42 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

August 21, 2018 at 11:24 AM

Thank you for coming back with congrats, Jan:) Hugs // paul

August 19, 2018 at 9:18 PM

The contrasting feelings of strength and fragility move with fluid grace through your haiku's lovely lines. Dynamic imagery with a dramatic last line. Powerful poetry Paul. Belated congrats on your well deserved win as well.. Warmest wishes and hugs always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

August 21, 2018 at 11:35 AM

Your interpretation oozes confidence of a seasoned critic, Susan:) Thank you for the insightful, complimentary comments and congrats. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend. // paul

August 18, 2018 at 10:22 AM

just love this haiku, Paul - very clever

August 21, 2018 at 11:36 AM

I rely on your judgment, Jack ... thank you :) Regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw

August 17, 2018 at 3:36 PM

Congrats for your well-deserved win, Paul! Congrats are also in order for being named to the Top Contest Poets for the past 6 months list! - Bob

August 21, 2018 at 11:39 AM

Thank you on both counts, Bob! Lately I have not been very active where contests are concerned, so it surprising that I still figure in the list! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

August 17, 2018 at 12:37 PM

How I love your haiku punch lines, Paul! Excellent work once again. Wish you could teach me the knack for doing these, but I think it may be a skill inherent only to a chosen few. Love, Carolyn

August 21, 2018 at 11:45 AM

Your complimentary words never fail to encourage me, Carolyn. Thank you. I try my best where haiku and other short forms are concerned; reading the masters does help! Love & Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

August 17, 2018 at 12:38 PM

And congratulations on your win too!

August 17, 2018 at 8:02 AM

A well-deserved win. Congratulations, Paul.

August 21, 2018 at 11:45 AM

Thank you MF :) A pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

August 17, 2018 at 6:59 AM

Congratulations on your win. Paul, this is a wonderful haiku! Thought-provoking. :)

August 21, 2018 at 11:48 AM

Thank you, Susan. Best regards // paul

David William Breidenthal

August 17, 2018 at 5:26 AM

Wonderful and well-written! Refreshing poem ~~ I write a lot about waves ~~ hence, the swirleys xD -JWE

August 21, 2018 at 11:50 AM

Glad you found this refreshing, JW. I like swirleys, too:) Regards // paul

August 16, 2018 at 9:58 AM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

August 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Thank you, Charlie. All the best // paul

Vladislav Raven

August 16, 2018 at 4:10 AM

Hi Paul, another exceptional Haiku from your pen. Your wonderful words paint such a powerful image in the mind. The living water at its best Paul. This Haiku joins the others in my faves. Good luck in the contest my friend. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

August 21, 2018 at 11:52 AM

Always a pleasure to read your comments, Mike, and the fave is much appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

Reason A. Poteet

August 15, 2018 at 9:38 PM

nice thoughts, Paul, powerful imagery in the pic and haiku. Kudos for the piece and the poet.

August 21, 2018 at 11:53 AM

You are very kind, Reason...thank you! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

August 15, 2018 at 4:56 PM

A captivating capture of beauty in its wildest display! I can hear the roaring sounds of the lofty waves! A brilliant write Paul. Be blessed.

August 21, 2018 at 11:54 AM

Yours are beautiful comments, Besma...they are truly cherished! Regards & blessings // paul

August 15, 2018 at 1:47 PM

As one who grew up on the coast, this is a beauty on every side. I felt hugged by the curling wave as it crests in glory. shalom, shalom & GOD luck in the contest. Anil

August 21, 2018 at 11:58 AM

Many thanks Anil. Like you, I have been blessed with living in the country within a short distance from the sea; nature and I have been good friends for many years! Shalom ~ paul

August 15, 2018 at 1:05 PM

Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your podium finish.

August 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM

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

August 15, 2018 at 9:41 AM

Paul, the imagery is fantastic , congratulations on your fantastic win. Eve~`*

August 21, 2018 at 12:01 PM

A double dose of fantastic is much appreciated, Eve:) Thank you...hugs // paul

August 15, 2018 at 7:05 AM

Congrats Paul on your win..wonderful imagery.

August 21, 2018 at 12:02 PM

Thank you, Vijay. Regards // paul

August 15, 2018 at 5:12 AM

Nice imagery in your poem, congratulations on your win in the contest!

August 21, 2018 at 12:03 PM

Thank you for my high placement, Tania. It was a pleasure taking part in your contest. Regards // paul

August 14, 2018 at 10:34 PM

An action filled haiku, Paul:)

August 21, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Thank you, Jo; I'm glad you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

August 14, 2018 at 5:20 PM

very dramatic haiku Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

August 21, 2018 at 12:06 PM

Thank you, Jan. I'm trying to catch up on comments and replies; I don't know where my time goes to nowadays!! Hugs // paul

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