Lit eZine Vol 4 | p-13 | POETRY | Of Thanksgiving and New Beginnings – Manic Sylph Writes… Poetry & Thoughts by Mona Soorma

SHORT POEMS

OF THANKSGIVING AND NEW BEGINNINGS
by Christina Chin & Paul Callus

Plum Blossoms — *Image by* *nickype-10327513*

Tan-Renga 1

good luck couplet
black on red rice paper
the temple bell rings
heralding the start 
of a new year


Tan-Renga 2

red blossoms 
on the plum tree 
–  a snowbird
greets spring
with a lively song


Tan-Renga 3

the bell 
at the Old Well Temple
devotee lunch
offered with love
thanksgiving

Connect with Paul Callus on Poetry Soup and Facebook

Paul Callus was born in Ħal Safi, Malta. He is a retired teacher, and has been active in the literary field for around 50 years. He writes poetry, short stories, and lyrics for songs, mostly in English, Maltese. His work has been published in various anthologies, journals and online sites. Three poetry e-books of his are Meander, Moonlight Sonata, and Blind Faith. He is also a translator and proof-reader. Apart from writing, his main hobbies are reading, painting, swimming, sport, and travelling.

Connect with Christina on Christina Chin Poetry and Christina Chin Haiku

Christina Chin — A Malaysian artist and a widely published haiku poet. She is a four-time recipient of top 100 in the mDAC Summit Art Contests, exhibited at the Palo Alto Art Center. She is the sole haiku contributor for MusArt book of Randall Vemer’s paintings. 1st prize winner of the 34th Annual Cherry Blossom Sakura Festival 2020 Haiku Contest. 1st prize winner in the 8th Setouchi Matsuyama 2019 Photo-haiku Contest.