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Ocean Waves Haiku

restless ocean waves in tender, passionate moods- undulating love - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - Contest: Ocean Waves Haiku [5/7/5 syllable form only] Hosted by Tania Kitchin Placed 3rd © 26th January 2019

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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 3/28/2019 5:40:00 PM

Great juxtaposition Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2019 3:30:00 PM

Thank you, Allen. Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 2/19/2019 2:04:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul The moods of the ocean, one reason I love the sea. Constant movement.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2019 4:08:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. The ocean never fails to inspire! Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/10/2019 9:50:00 PM

This is such a moving haiku, Paul. No fun intended there....ok, a little...but seriously, you've interwoven the movement of the waves with the movement of love so nicely! A gem. Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Callus
Date: 2/11/2019 10:32:00 AM

You are right, Gershon...there is movement. You have read the poem well! Thank you for a pleasant visit and lovely comments. Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/4/2019 7:34:00 AM

The sea is alive, she has a personality like so many old sea dogs know. I loved this Paul. Congratulations on your win! xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2019 8:00:00 AM

Indeed Connie, the seas are alive; hopefully we shall not be guilty of suffocating them! Thank you for commenting and for the congrats. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/30/2019 6:44:00 PM

I love making the ocean sexy and reading when other poets to it too!! Congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Glad to see we both have similar tastes:) Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/30/2019 1:22:00 PM

This is written so perfectly, Paul. Love the image in the last line. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Carolyn. I was counting on that last line for a bit of a boost:) Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/29/2019 8:58:00 PM

I have read a few haiku;s on this topic, love them all and yours!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2019 8:22:00 AM

So pleased you enjoyed, Arthur...thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/29/2019 8:11:00 AM

- I'm back with congratulations, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:26:00 PM

Thank you very much for both visits, Anne-Lise :) Your lovely comments and congrats are truly appreciated. Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/28/2019 9:20:00 PM

Hi Paul, This is just lovely! Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:46:00 PM

Thank you on all counts, Alexis :) Best regards // paul

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/28/2019 8:08:00 PM

I really liked your interpretation in your excellent haiku, Paul! Congrats on your win! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:27:00 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed it, Laura. I really enjoyed your top winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/28/2019 7:43:00 PM

Now there's a romantic mood. Very sweet, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:28:00 PM

Thank you, Line. Best regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/28/2019 7:41:00 PM

Awesome haiku Paul, loved the passionate ocean imagery, congratulations on your winning placement!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:30:00 PM

I am pleased that you found it to your liking, Tania:) Thank you for including me in your winners' list. Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 1/28/2019 3:00:00 PM

An exquisite imagery wonderfully conveying the swaying of the state of love! The fragility of human nature in tune with the power and beauty of Nature! Into my fave list for its uniqueness! Congratulations, Paul, on your remarkable contribution to Poesis. My deepest regards. Stay blessed always.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:51:00 PM

Thank you for a most delightful visit, Besma; your insightful feedback always makes a lot of sense! For the time being my contributions to 'Poesis' have been co-writes. Hope to see one of yours in the next issue. (Thank you also for the fav!) Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/28/2019 7:12:00 AM

- Beautifully written, Paul :) - Best wishes and greetings // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/28/2019 3:15:00 AM

Lovely image Paul, no place better than to be by the sea, Good luck . Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2019 12:34:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. The sea will always be magical! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2019 7:25:00 AM

Great imagery, Paul..I see the waves undulating.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2019 8:33:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Both waves and love undulate! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/26/2019 8:34:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2019 8:32:00 AM

Glad you like it, Line; thank you. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/26/2019 5:56:00 PM

Hello Paul, I do like your haiku. To be by the water is calming,relaxing soothing for the soul. I like the sound of the waves rushing to the shore. Have a nice evening my friend. Regards.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/27/2019 11:09:00 AM

You are so lucky to live by the water. I envy you. have a nice day my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2019 8:31:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene. Like you, I also love the sea, and am lucky to live close by to the shore. Best regards // paul