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Where Aspen Trees Grow

where aspens huddle in dense woods or open heaths I often linger... the shimmering foliage my inebriated soul - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: One NatureTanka Sponsor: Rick Parise Placed 1st © paul callus 2nd August 2016

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Arlene Smith

Date: 1/20/2017 12:14:00 PM

Beautiful! I absolutely adore the intoxicating quake of the aspens.. Congrats on your win, my friend..

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2017 1:13:00 PM

Thank you for this delightful visit, Arlene. Your feedback is much appreciated. Best regards ~~ paul

Paloma P

Date: 11/4/2016 8:51:00 AM

Stunning Tanka Paul, hits you like thunder and lightning combined. No wonder this won 1st place!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2016 5:00:00 PM

Many thanks, Paloma! I love your 'stunning' remarks, too:) Have a lovely weekend! // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 8/20/2016 2:28:00 PM

Sorry I missed this one, congrats on a great write and win, eloquent and dignified as always.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/21/2016 10:28:00 AM

I'm pleased that you found it and liked it, John:) Thank you for the nice comments! Regards // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/19/2016 9:13:00 PM

So beautiful..The imagery is like "surround sound" for poetry...I love the profound feel through your exceptionally penned words.:-) Wonderfully written,an absolute pleasure to read blessings, lynn p.s I discovered this gem in the Best New Poems section...so glad I am still learning and discovering :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2016 2:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lynn. Your feedback is a pleasure to read:) I especially like the phrase a "surround sound" for poetry! I'm pleased you 'discovered' my poems; I can say the same about yours:)

Cona Adams

Date: 8/17/2016 7:11:00 AM

A lovely Tanka, Paul. We've only visited Aspen territory, never lived near them. My sister lives in Casper, Wyoming, and we've seen them on Casper Mountain. Beautiful trees. Congratulations on your first place win.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 11:51:00 AM

Thank you for your pleasant visit and for liking this tanka, Cona. There are no aspen trees where I live, so I was truly impressed by their sight when I first saw them face to face while abroad on holiday! Best regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/16/2016 3:49:00 PM

The grace and beauty of aspens captured in our minds eye. Congratulations on your top placing. Hugs, SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 11:40:00 AM

Thank you, Suzanne; it's lovely to have you stopping by:) Hope you are now nicely settled in. Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 8/10/2016 12:13:00 AM

Excellent tanka. Lovely imagery write. Congrats. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 12:54:00 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Ravi...thank you! Regards // paul

Jesse Day

Date: 8/9/2016 10:59:00 AM

Excellent tanka and congrats on your 1st place win! Jesse

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2016 12:18:00 PM

Thank you, Jesse. Pleased with your 'excellent' comment! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/8/2016 8:28:00 AM

Nature can indeed be intoxicating. The great thing is that yo wake up refreshed instead of with a hangover.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2016 12:15:00 PM

You have a way with words, Richard...thank you for stopping by! // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/8/2016 5:55:00 AM

Beautiful image ... beautiful feeling ... beautiful win ...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2016 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Probir; thank you for reading...and liking! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/7/2016 1:41:00 PM

the wonder that is you, paul.. sweet congrats!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 8/7/2016 3:27:00 PM

Thank you Nette:) It was lovely to see you on the podium, too! Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/7/2016 6:36:00 AM

Belated congratulations on this wonderful winner Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/7/2016 12:10:00 PM

Thank you Harry; pleased that you like it. All the best. // paul

Michael Dom

Date: 8/6/2016 9:35:00 PM

Hi Paul, I've been thinking about the poetry of trees lately and this is one image I really like. Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/7/2016 12:09:00 PM

I'm pleased that you found it to your liking, Michael! Thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/6/2016 2:36:00 PM

- A first class win - Congratulations, Paul - Best wishes for a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 2:50:00 PM

Many thanks, Anne Lise:) May you also have an enjoyable weekend! Hugs // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/5/2016 7:09:00 AM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Have a nice day:) Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/5/2016 7:08:00 AM

Congrats, Paul, it is such a good tanka! CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:21:00 AM

I am pleased that you like it, CayCay...thank you! Enjoy the weekend:) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/5/2016 12:29:00 AM

Great tanka, Paul:) Congratulations on your win:)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:22:00 AM

Thank you, Jo...I enjoyed your bird's flight tanka, too! Regards :) // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/4/2016 10:30:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your podium win. Lovely imagery in your nature Tanka. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:23:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra. Enjoy the weekend! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/4/2016 9:24:00 PM

Hi Paul, It's good to see you standing on the podium. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:31:00 AM

Thank you very much, Alexis. Your support is appreciated:) Best regards // paul

Sam Jameson

Date: 8/4/2016 7:22:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul-- inspirational words, well written.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:36:00 AM

I am pleased that you like it, Sam; thank you and have a nice day. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/4/2016 6:50:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, Jan:) Trying to catch up on Soup comments...been caught up with proof reading...now seeing the light at the end of a long tunnel! Hugs // paul