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fire-tailed sunbird - the creator’s palette ablaze with colours ------------------- © February 2021

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Paghunda Zahid

Date: 5/4/2021 8:54:00 AM

That's a beautiful pic and a brilliant Haiku Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2021 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Paghunda. Pleased you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend :) Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/23/2021 7:15:00 PM

I remember seeing you share this one over Facebook ... not sure if I commented or not, but either way. It's a striking li'l haiku for a striking li'l bird.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2021 1:50:00 PM

You are right, Timothy. In fact this poem was posted simultaneously on 4 different venues! Thank you for reading and liking, my friend. Best regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/22/2021 8:21:00 AM

How beautiful - the picture, the bird, and definitely the poem! "Creator's palette ablaze with colours" - Amazing words ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2021 1:48:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments, Mala! Hope you had a lovely weekend. ~ Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/8/2021 10:57:00 AM

WoW! What a beauteiful bird. Never saw one like that before. He almost looks like the flower he perches on. Super write and the picture is perfect. Well Done! A fave. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:58:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Judy....and for the fav!! Much appreciated. Regards & Blessings // paul

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/8/2021 10:46:00 AM

Beautiful picture and gives me a glimpse of spring. Expecting snow tonight so this picture gives hope of spring. love phyl

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:56:00 AM

Thank you, Phyllis. Over here the weather is getting warmer, and I can certainly feel spring in the air! Best regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 3/5/2021 12:31:00 PM

a beautiful picture here, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:49:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Jack; thank you; all the best .. paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/5/2021 7:34:00 AM

A feast for the eyes and mind. Well written.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:50:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. your feedback is truly appreciated. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/4/2021 6:45:00 AM

Cool, I didn’t know that about the Haiga. Thanks for your visit to my seeker poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:42:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/2/2021 6:15:00 PM

Wonderful haiku, Paul it is within the words i find colourful.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 5:41:00 AM

Pleased you found it to your liking, Harry....thank you. Regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/2/2021 5:51:00 PM

Great Haiga, Paul: I can just see it printed on there. Excellent pairing of pictures and words. Best, SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 3/10/2021 2:21:00 AM

Thank you, Suz. I too look forward to your visits. Warm regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/1/2021 3:29:00 PM

Pretty nice...the creator’s palette, maybe Natural selection...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/9/2021 6:40:00 PM

Always...

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 2:03:00 PM

Pleased you like it, Pashang...thank you. Regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 3/1/2021 12:35:00 PM

Back to read this masterpiece again, Paul. Hope you have a great week :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 5:54:00 AM

Thank you for re-reading, Angela. I've neglected Soup these last few days...guilty of being too busy:) Best regards, my friend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/27/2021 7:33:00 AM

A gorgeous haiku Paul! It won’t be long until spring. This has been a bitter cold winter for many, especially for the east coast and Texas and other parts of the south US that are not prepared for such cold. Have a wonderful week my friend. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit, Connie, and excuse my late reply. We're having lovely weather now; spring is already in the air! Warm regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/25/2021 3:04:00 PM

A great paring of photo and Ku. Maybe you can start a new for called Photoku.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 11:25:00 AM

Thank you Richard. In fact your "Photoku" already exists under the name of Haiga; usually the haiku is printed on the photo itself. ~ Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/25/2021 11:06:00 AM

Hi Paul, What a beautiful photo. It compliments your words very well. Is your write for a contest? Well done. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Michael Tor

Date: 2/24/2021 2:46:00 PM

What a great photograph Paul, and words that match as well my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 11:40:00 AM

Thank you, Michael. It was the photo which prompted the poem. Regards // paul

Suzette Richards

Date: 2/23/2021 9:26:00 PM

I am always amazed at the variety of colours to be found in nature, especially among birds. I follow a photographer (Frans de Waal) and he regularly takes my breath away with the beautiful shots of birds that he shares on fb. A lovely haiku honouring the Greator. ~Sus

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 11:43:00 AM

Thank you for a pleasant visit, Sus. I will make it a point to look up Frans de Waal and his photos; I might be inspired by some of them! Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 2/23/2021 6:50:00 PM

Paul, Color in brilliant Haiku signed with a soft touch to catch the eye. He does mix colors so well. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 11:41:00 AM

Thank you Richard. Nature is definitely a mirror of its creator! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/23/2021 12:56:00 PM

Wow, is this a local bird? I've never seen one, but your description is awesome, Paul. Just look at those vivid colors! Excellent haiku, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 11:39:00 AM

Unfortunately we don't have any birds like those on our little island, Carolyn; in fact birds are somewhat scarce. Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 2/23/2021 11:34:00 AM

this is beautiful. I hope all is well with you, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 7:41:00 AM

All is fine, my friend. Thank you! Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/23/2021 9:57:00 AM

And so much more our creator with his palette has given us the birds, animals coastal scenes the beautiful oceans, the soulful clouds - but the fire-tailed sunbird sounds like one of the most awesome sights on earth with its colours ablaze. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 5:57:00 AM

Thank you dear Jenny for your feedback. I'm very backwards in replying; playing catching up does not always work well for me...time to don my running shoes:) Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/23/2021 9:35:00 AM

Few words with much said. A pretty write and colorful picture. Love your line, "the creator’s palette." So very true. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 7:28:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Glad you enjoyed. ~ Best regards // paul

Akkina Downing

Date: 2/23/2021 5:54:00 AM

Bird and flowers made a beautiful colorful shape of heart... Paul, your haiku is simply gorgeous :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2021 9:24:00 AM

You are too kind, Akkina...thank you! Regards // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 2/22/2021 10:19:00 PM

A great haiku, Paul. Such a colorful bird. Are their a lot of them there where you live? Hope you have a great week :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2021 9:23:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. I have only seen this bird online and in magazines; in Malta birds are not that common :( Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Joanna Feltham

Date: 2/21/2021 2:00:00 PM

Lovely Haiku, fantastic picture. Loved the vibrancy in both.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2021 9:19:00 AM

I like your generous comments, Joanna...thank you. Regards // paul