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Wisteria

ever so slowly 
she sheds her clothing
listening to winter’s song
she goes to sleep
dreaming of spring

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Contest: Any Poem #37
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placed 5th

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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Susan Ashley Date: 2/1/2018 6:52:00 PM Such a beautiful and tender poem Paul full of superb imagery and serenity. A captivating write that gave me reason to linger and savor every word again.. Warmest wishes my friend ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/2/2018 4:03:00 PM Thank you for these lovely comments of yours, Susan...always a pleasure to have you not only stopping by, but also lingering....:) Warm regards // paul

Teddy Kimathi Date: 3/16/2016 8:02:00 AM A beautiful imagery and photos. Congrats Paul, for your placement in the contest!!! ;-) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/16/2016 9:41:00 AM Thank you, Teddy. Pleased that you enjoyed. ~ Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven Date: 3/14/2016 2:14:00 PM Hi Paul, Congratulations on your win in this contest. I always Love the gentle flow within your writes such as this. Your creativity always sings. So many different meanings can be taken by these words Paul and each meaning shines just as bright as the one before. Many different visions stir within the mind as one reads. Beauty in its simplicity Paul. An excellent write. This piece deserves a seven and it is going into my faves Paul....Vlad. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/14/2016 5:11:00 PM Hi Mike! First of all congratulations on your high flying win with your excellent poem "Eternal Breath"! I had commented on it previously. ~ Your feedback on this Tanka is very insightful; I love simplicity of expression, mellow and suggestive, then leave it to the reader to taste and savor according to mood. Thank you for enjoying and awarding it the highest accolades. ~ All the best....paul

Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/13/2016 5:00:00 PM Awe, Paul .. that's an uplifting reply. I was held back by all the moving and unpacking. In which are not over yet. I'm taking a two day break:) I'm so happy you enjoyed your wins. It means a lot to me.... each list I put up... took lots of time. Hugs....Linda Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/14/2016 4:07:00 PM Hi Linda...moving house can be quite stressful, even though for some it is fun. For sure it is time consuming and I can understand why you have not had too much time on your hands lately. I'll try and make it for the house-warming party :) hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/13/2016 10:38:00 AM Paul, Congratulations on your win. Thank you so much for supporting my contest. Stop by my blog "Names on Poetry Soup" if you like. It would be nice to hear from you and all those who I honored with a placement. XOX ~LINDA~ Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/13/2016 3:30:00 PM You came along with some lovely gifts today, Linda:) Thank you for the faith you showed in my poems, including this one. Next stop...your blog. hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/21/2016 8:08:00 PM can't believe I missed this gem. So lovely, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/22/2016 9:16:00 AM Many thanks, Andrea. So pleased that you liked so! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/16/2016 1:56:00 AM I fogot to mention I faved this beauty! ; ) Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/16/2016 1:54:00 AM Wisteria has got to be the welcoming flower of heaven. I have see this spectacular blossoming vine cover a trellis in Sydney. It was gently blowing in a breeze and it took my breath away. The beauty of this poem has the same effect. Beautiful Paul! #7 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/20/2016 5:34:00 PM Connie, I agree with you...wisteria is truly beautiful and it does 'take my breath away'...so do your lovely comments:) Thank you for your ever welcome visits, the high rating and the (above) fav! Warm regards and have a lovely weekend. // paul

Kp Nunez Date: 2/15/2016 9:07:00 PM Oh I like this, Paul. Lending human attributes to a subject in a modern tanka. Serene is the word that comes to mind. hugs! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/20/2016 5:30:00 PM Hi Kim, thank you for your sweet visit; glad that you enjoyed this humble tanka. I'm still trying to catch up on my mail...a never ending ordeal:) hugs // paul

Timothy Hicks Date: 2/15/2016 12:49:00 AM Beautiful and tender ode to this dazzling flower. You write in a way that it's both natural and subtle. The words are unobtrusive, allowing the reader to slide right in. I once wrote a haiku about wisteria ... how cool, that you too was inspired by it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/15/2016 8:42:00 AM Thank you, Timothy...you make a good critic...love your comments! ~ Regards // paul [...have to run...off to play badminton.]

Joseph May Date: 2/14/2016 5:02:00 PM Great tanka Paul....best wishes Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/16/2016 8:22:00 AM Thank you Joseph; pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

James Marshall Goff Date: 2/14/2016 2:07:00 PM Sublime! Very soft & sweet...Happy Valentines Paul! jim Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 2:18:00 PM Hi James! lovely to have you knocking at my door:) ...and your 'sublime' comments are as sweet as honey! Hope you are keeping well, and that you had a happy Valentine's Day. ~ Regards // paul

Emile Pinet Date: 2/14/2016 11:33:00 AM Your words of superb imagery gently take the reader to a private place in your heart, and we feel welcome. Emile. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:52:00 PM Your comments have a gentle soothing effect, Emile...a poem in their own right! Thank you for reading and liking. ~ Regards // paul

Elaine George Date: 2/14/2016 10:19:00 AM It is a magnificent blooms in my favorite color. This is an exceptional Tanka, Paul. Elaine Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:24:00 PM Your 'exceptional' comment is truly appreciated, Elaine; thank you:) ~ Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/14/2016 9:46:00 AM a picturesque view from your fluent quill, paul... such a beautiful tanka!.. huggs and happy V day! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:21:00 PM Your encouraging comments are like a breath of fresh air, Nette! Thank you:) ~ Happy Valentine's Day to you as well...hugs // paul

Lin Lane Date: 2/14/2016 9:03:00 AM The most beautiful of flowers often blooms from the plainest plants. The wisteria is one... the rose with thorns, the orchid. Lovely tanka, Paul, and a beautiful wisteria vine. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:19:00 PM Wisteria are attractive and most colourful, Lin. I feel sorry for them when they lose their allure. Thank you for your feedback. ~ Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings Date: 2/14/2016 8:56:00 AM Lovely and I love it ... CayCay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:05:00 PM Thank you CayCay:) Wisterias are so beautiful when in full bloom! ~ Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/14/2016 8:24:00 AM - Lovely written, Paul - I dream about spring me too - Sweet Valentine Day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/14/2016 1:07:00 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Anne Lise:) We all look forward to spring, although to be fair our winter has been very kind to us this year. Hugs and :):):) ~~ paul