Monday, October 16, 2017

A Blessing--By Paul Callus--Malta

A Blessing

Willingly
we share
the same garden
of friendship
where flowers and weeds grow.

Paul Callus is a Maltese author who writes both in Maltese and English. He has contributed to several anthologies. Apart from poetry he writes lyrics for songs and has published two books, one a story book aimed at children (related to his experience as a teacher) and a historical book based on research.

12 comments:

  1. Thanks, Paul, this is artful imagery, inviting the reader to substitute her own seeds of growing things in such a garden, where everyone can have a green thumb...

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    1. Thank you for stopping by with lovely feedback. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

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  2. Thanks Paul for your contribution and the way you describe friendship. I really enjoyed your piece.

    All the best,
    Inge

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  3. Many thanks, Inge; so pleased you enjoyed my humble contribution. Regards ~ paul

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  4. Well done, Paul. That last line, extending the symbolism of the garden, resonates with me. Not all of friendship is beautiful. But all of it is real.

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    1. Thank you, James. Pleased that my humble words appealed to you. Regards // paul

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  5. Love your poem. Long friendships have mostly understanding but a few weeds are likely to show up.

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    1. You read it well, Caryl...thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

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    1. Thank you, Jack. Hope you're keeping well. Regards and season's greetings. // paul

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  7. You make me want to wander into the garden of friendship with an open heart more often. I am taken by surprise how it affects me; it's that much of a profoundly stirring piece of writing.

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    1. I so much appreciate your warm and sincere feedback, Leslie...thank you...and may the Christmas spirit bring you peace & blessings. // paul

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