Arbour

Ambling on hallowed ground Among the clustered trees As faintly dusk enveils An alcove where I pause Aware of rural peace. Alluring herbal scents Arouse my dormant soul. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Pleiades – A Sponsor: Kim Merryman Placed 3rd © 10th August 2016

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Sarban Bhattacharya

Date: 9/9/2016 6:27:00 AM

This poem has a peaceful grandeur of the countryside, Mr. Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/10/2016 2:59:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Sarban. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/15/2016 11:10:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul on your nice win for your soft and lovely poem 'Arbour' ... Regards ...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:35:00 PM

Many thanks, Probir. Best regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/15/2016 12:35:00 PM

Congrats!!! my friend...superbly done...god bless...WW

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:37:00 PM

Thank you WW; glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/14/2016 2:22:00 PM

Paul, your lovely poem evokes a tranquility that I long for. Congrats on your 3rd place win with this well written Pleiades! Thank you for supporting my contest. Blessings!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:40:00 PM

Thank you Kim. I am very pleased with the final result; you had many lovely and worthy entries to choose from! Looking forward to your next contest. Blessings to you too. Regards // paul

Moon Flower

Date: 8/14/2016 1:43:00 AM

Sounds like this sends shivers down my spine, all the more interesting about the last line thought. Congrats on the win. ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:44:00 PM

Much impressed by your reaction to my short write, MF:) Thank you! Best regards // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/14/2016 12:28:00 AM

Faith in your work justified, as usual. Well done, Paul, a fine piece. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:51:00 PM

Thank you for believing in my poem, Viv! You did say that it will storm the chart:) Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2016 1:58:00 PM

I am so happy to see this poem in the top three Paul. Congratulations on your wonderful win. This palm deserves it! ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 12:55:00 PM

Thank you for being so supportive and encouraging, Connie! I'm still wondering what colour your aura is:) Regards // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/13/2016 12:27:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul. I love the last line about the ''dormant soul'' . We all need that awakened by a sense experience with nature.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, Janis. Nature has a way of speaking to us...even a thunderstorm can be very expressive! Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 8/13/2016 10:18:00 AM

You penned this beautifully Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 8/13/2016 10:21:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. You did extremely well yourself! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/13/2016 9:35:00 AM

You painted a lovely picture in my mind so beautiful and serene Paul - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/13/2016 10:23:00 AM

I'm so pleased that you like it, Jan:) Also happy to see yours flying right at the top of the list! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/13/2016 7:44:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poems, Paul ! - Great !! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 1:54:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise! Enjoyed your winning adventure poem, too:) Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/13/2016 5:45:00 AM

super, paul.. my best congrats!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 1:55:00 PM

Thank you for the 'super' comment and congrats, Nette! Hugs // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 8/13/2016 3:39:00 AM

Paul! Love this dear man :) "an alcove where I pause"...beautiful...congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 1:59:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, dear lady:) Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/13/2016 12:58:00 AM

Possibly the best of them all. BIG congrats on a well deserved win.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/17/2016 2:01:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Andrea! You deserve an amaretto:) Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/12/2016 9:51:00 PM

Hi Paul, Just coming back to say congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 8/15/2016 12:31:00 PM

My Apologies Congratulations on your 3rd place win: -) Alexis

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/12/2016 9:42:00 PM

A peacefully lovely write Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/13/2016 10:19:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Congrats to you, too!! Regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 8/12/2016 7:41:00 AM

Sounds like a lovely place Paul. Reading your poem i imagined myself there. Well done and good luck, warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2016 10:06:00 AM

Though I have a garden, I wish I could have a secluded alcove with latticed vines and a wooden bench to go with it...the ideal serene place where to sit, dream and write poetry! Thank you for the lovely comments, high rating and the fav.....very kind of you:) Warm regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 8/12/2016 7:41:00 AM

A 7 and added to my favs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/11/2016 9:09:00 PM

Wow Paul! Outstanding and one of the best I have read yet! I know this will be high on the list if not first! I love it! : ) 7

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2016 5:22:00 AM

I am so pleased that you found my arbour to your liking, Connie! Thank you for the generous comments....very much appreciated:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/11/2016 11:48:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Paul - Very well done! - I wish you every success in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 4:24:00 PM

Your lovely comments are appreciated, Anne Lise...thank you:) Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/10/2016 11:57:00 PM

Love it. Very soothing. I do like the word 'enveil' in the right context. Great little piece, Paul, will storm the chart. Hope you're all well. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 10:59:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by with heartening words, and for showing faith in my entry, Viv:) Keeping well but very busy!! All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/10/2016 10:35:00 PM

wow, one of the best I've seen. DANG this one is filling up fast. I gotta do it fast.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 10:55:00 AM

Glad you like it, Andrea...thank you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/10/2016 8:26:00 PM

Hi Paul, I enjoyed this well written piece. I myself found it quite difficult.Nice flow as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest-7:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 10:14:00 AM

Prior to this one I only wrote a couple of Pleiades poems; I must admit that it's not an easy form! Thank you for reading and commenting, Alexis. Regards:) // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/10/2016 8:14:00 PM

Very soothing Paul. Sounds like my kind of place. Should do well.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 10:10:00 AM

I am pleased that you find it to your liking, Daniel...thank you! Regards // paul