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.
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12 comments:

  1. rsubberOctober 17, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    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. paul callusOctober 17, 2017 at 9:36 AM

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

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  2. UnknownOctober 17, 2017 at 10:54 AM

    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. paul callusOctober 17, 2017 at 11:04 AM

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

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  4. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    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. paul callusDecember 8, 2017 at 5:01 AM

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

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  5. CarylOctober 24, 2017 at 10:36 AM

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

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    1. paul callusDecember 8, 2017 at 5:02 AM

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

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  6. Jack HorneOctober 28, 2017 at 4:22 AM

    love this

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    1. paul callusDecember 8, 2017 at 5:03 AM

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

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  7. Leslie DeLucaNovember 1, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    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. paul callusDecember 8, 2017 at 5:05 AM

      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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