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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

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Contest: One NatureTanka
Sponsor: Rick Parise
Placed 1st

© paul callus 2nd August 2016

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Arlene Smith

January 20, 2017 at 12:14 PM

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

Paul Callus

January 20, 2017 at 1:13 PM

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

Paloma P

November 4, 2016 at 8:51 AM

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

Paul Callus

November 5, 2016 at 5:00 PM

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

John Hamilton

August 20, 2016 at 2:28 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 21, 2016 at 10:28 AM

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

Lynn Marie

August 19, 2016 at 9:13 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

August 20, 2016 at 2:06 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

August 17, 2016 at 7:11 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

August 17, 2016 at 11:51 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

August 16, 2016 at 3:49 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 17, 2016 at 11:40 AM

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

Ravi Sathasivam

August 10, 2016 at 12:13 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 11, 2016 at 12:54 PM

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

Jesse Day

August 9, 2016 at 10:59 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 9, 2016 at 12:18 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

August 8, 2016 at 8:28 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 9, 2016 at 12:15 PM

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

Probir Gupta

August 8, 2016 at 5:55 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 9, 2016 at 11:55 AM

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

Nette Onclaud

August 7, 2016 at 1:41 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 7, 2016 at 3:27 PM

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

Harry Horsman

August 7, 2016 at 6:36 AM

Belated congratulations on this wonderful winner Paul

Paul Callus

August 7, 2016 at 12:10 PM

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

Michael Dom

August 6, 2016 at 9:35 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 7, 2016 at 12:09 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 6, 2016 at 2:36 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 2:50 PM

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

Charlie Smith

August 5, 2016 at 7:09 AM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:19 AM

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

CayCay Godwin

August 5, 2016 at 7:08 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM

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

Joanna Daniel

August 5, 2016 at 12:29 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:22 AM

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

Sandra Haight

August 4, 2016 at 10:30 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:23 AM

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

Alexis Y.

August 4, 2016 at 9:24 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

August 6, 2016 at 9:31 AM

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

Sam Jameson

August 4, 2016 at 7:22 PM

Congratulations, Paul-- inspirational words, well written.

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:36 AM

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

Jan Allison

August 4, 2016 at 6:50 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 9:38 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