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Late Summer Haiku

late summer sunset - floating in the cocktail glass a slice of orange Summer Haiku Contest Hosted by Tania Kitchin Placed in 21st place 29th June 2021

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/30/2024 10:50:00 AM

Hi again Paul. Oh the imagery is lovely. You stayed true to the format including voice and tone. I have such respect for all of you who write in these formats. Truly. Thank you as always for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Have a wonderful night. Peace and Blessings now and always. (smile)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/24/2021 10:03:00 AM

Paul, Back for a refill.. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2021 11:28:00 AM

:) You're welcome :) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2021 5:13:00 PM

just stopping by to say hi!! Gotta hurry off here and make dinner.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/21/2021 1:27:00 PM

A pleasure to have you here, Andrea, even if a fleeting visit :) Warm regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/20/2021 8:06:00 AM

Congrats, Paul. A well deserved win)) Pangie XXOO

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2021 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Pangie! Warm regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/19/2021 12:02:00 PM

Well done for your placement. I am still a probie with this type of poetry.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2021 9:05:00 AM

Thank you Victor. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 7/18/2021 7:01:00 PM

I can see the imagery here. Me, lolling in a lounge chair by the Mediterranean with a MaiTai in my hand. Nice. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:32:00 AM

That is one delightful picture which you project, Judy!! Thank you for stopping by, my friend :) Blessings // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/12/2021 7:56:00 AM

..yes ..yes Congrats on your win Paul. I want one ! Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:33:00 AM

Lol...my drinks seem to be in great demand, Susan :) Thank you for a lovely visit. Regards // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/12/2021 7:39:00 AM

Nice... Good visuals too. Congratulations on POTD.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:33:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Arturo...thank you. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/11/2021 4:01:00 PM

I would place this as First Pangie xx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:34:00 AM

Thank you Pangie!!! You are too kind ~ Best regards /x/ paul

Eve Roper

Date: 7/11/2021 11:35:00 AM

Great Haiku, Paul, while the days are very warm a cocktail sounds good. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:37:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. The days here in Malta have been more than warm!! Luckily today we have a lovely breeze giving us a hand. Hugs // paul

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 7/9/2021 1:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this sweet poem Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 3:06:00 AM

Thank you, Paghunda! have a nice weekend! // paul

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 7/7/2021 1:28:00 PM

Sounds like a treat to me!! Beautiful imaginary!!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 3:08:00 AM

Thank you, Smita :) Best regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 7/6/2021 3:33:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul, on your win with this evocative haiku! How imaginative! BW ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 3:09:00 AM

Both your lovely comments and congrats are appreciated, Mala....thank you! Best regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/6/2021 11:44:00 AM

delightful, Paul ~ lovely imagery

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 3:09:00 AM

Thank you dear Line. Have a nice weekend! // paul

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/6/2021 10:35:00 AM

Back with congratulations Paul! Delightful and delicious!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 6:29:00 AM

Thank you for the comments and congrats, Sam. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/5/2021 3:31:00 PM

OMG Paul! This is such an excellent example of how to create a great haiku. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor. This beauty is going straight into my Faves! Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2021 6:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Connie for your sincere and spontaneous reaction....and for the congrats & fav. Hugs and blessings to you // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/5/2021 12:09:00 PM

Hello Paul, Dropped by to say 'hi'.., see what's new in your life. How was your week-end? -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2021 9:28:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Richard. My life is always full to the brim; time to start slowing down :) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/4/2021 12:07:00 PM

- Congratulations on your win ~ enjoy the summer :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2021 9:24:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise :) Hope you are keeping well. May you too enjoy the summer. Hugs // paul

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/3/2021 1:43:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun and clever haiku!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 5:39:00 AM

Thank you, Tania. Your contest tickled my muse and was certainly a source of inspiration. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/3/2021 11:49:00 AM

I enjoy all your Haiku's Paul, and this one is no exception, i'm not so good with them myself. Hope you are keeping well and safe in this crazy covid ridden world. warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Kimberly Sikorski

Date: 7/3/2021 11:31:00 AM

Can I have one of those ? Like right now ! Very evocative of the place we are preparing to move to ! Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 9:35:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, as you travel to a new home, Kimberly. I wonder if you might be tempted to settle on a Mediterranean island instead :) ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2021 10:20:00 AM

you know . I find this to be a very fine example of how haiku is meant to be. Love it. Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 9:23:00 AM

You definitely lift my spirits up, Andrea!! Thank you. ~ Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/2/2021 2:28:00 AM

fabulous summer haiku I love the orange slice makes me think of sun setting, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. I am sure at Fontanella they would mix us one of those :) Hugs // paul

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/2/2021 12:38:00 AM

Indeed, a fabulous summer haiku.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 9:12:00 AM

Thank you for reading and liking. Best regards // paul

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 2:59:00 AM

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/1/2021 6:50:00 PM

Dear Paul, it delights me to no end to return with my heartfelt congratulations. I’m so happy that your fabulous summer haiku was awarded POTD, a worthy choice and a well deserved honor. Your gifted pen and captivating mind never fails to find the magic in the moment. I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes and hugs, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2021 9:10:00 AM

Thank you for coming back with such lovely heart-warming comments dear Susan. At the moment bittersweet life is full to the brim...I just have to juggle my time accordingly. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul