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Between Two

Outlines of distant faces Pass in blurred hastiness As frosted window-panes Hide and reluctantly reveal What lies beyond. One face in hesitant expectancy Stares wistfully on the outer world, Slowly fading to reappear again With its every tremulous breath. I show myself and smile And the lonely waiting face Answers in glowing radiance. Over the separating pane I pass my trembling hand Along the outlines of her face While we look straight in the eyes Uttering musical soundless words of love… And when it’s time to go, we kiss (A lingering touch of lips on glass On each side of a window-pane) Then, unwillingly, I withdraw And walk away into the cold As a lonely face behind a window-pane Still stares…then gradually fades But not to reappear again. ------------------------------------------------ Author: Paul Callus Contest: Any Poem Goes #13 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placing: 7th

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Lynn Marie

Date: 3/12/2017 10:50:00 PM

Wow Paul! The emotions feel so real, so close, as if I am frozen, unable to turn away from this most poignant intimate scene. Truly exquisite writing:-) a great pleasure to read. A fave, 7+++ blessings, lynn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/13/2017 10:13:00 AM

Thank you, Lynne; you are very good to me! Your feedback is always a pleasure to read, and the fave+high rating are much appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/27/2015 7:39:00 PM

oh gosh, this is a sad one. Could be even at a prison or something. I am glad you placed with this one! belated congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/28/2015 9:19:00 AM

Thank you for going to the trouble of finding this poem, Andrea. Your support and congrats are truly appreciated:) // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/28/2014 7:49:00 AM

I haven't read any of the other entries but can't imagine anyone writing one better than this one. Fantastic and heart warming. Congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2014 7:58:00 AM

Thank you from the bottom of my heart Richard :) your positive feedback means a lot; [ should have put you on the adjudicating panel!!] :) // paul

Larry Berdoo

Date: 3/23/2014 9:22:00 PM

Paul you have a way with romanic sway. I came here to learn about love, from a gentllmens point of view. I hope you don't mind me using some of your beautiful phrases on my wife, just to keep your hypnotised. ~~~WRITE ON!~~~

Paul Callus
Date: 3/24/2014 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Larry! You are too kind :) your comments are very encouraging. I'm sure you keep your wife happy...you too have a way with words :):) cu // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/22/2014 3:13:00 PM

i know such feeling... i have went one before.. :) you write targeting someone to imagine, to feel, and to really appreciate.. :) thanks much for the share.. God bless your thoughts.. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/22/2014 3:58:00 PM

I'm glad you like this poem which I wrote to a special person quite a while ago. Thank you for your comments...much appreciated :) // paul

Inner Whispers

Date: 3/19/2014 5:17:00 AM

:( uhmn...very emotional...as in walking away from the one you dearly loved. Great write, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/19/2014 6:08:00 AM

Hi Whispers, you read it well! thanks for visiting and commenting. always welcome :) // paul

Teresa Godwin

Date: 3/16/2014 7:15:00 PM

Very nice.. Teresa

Paul Callus
Date: 3/17/2014 7:37:00 AM

Thank you Teresa for your comment...and for your visit. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/16/2014 5:10:00 AM

Wonderful poem penned well and congrats on the win, paul

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2014 5:19:00 AM

Good morning Dr. Thank you for your welcome comments. cu around. // paul

Skat A

Date: 3/16/2014 4:19:00 AM

Paul:) Awesome win.... Take care Love *Skat

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2014 5:18:00 AM

Thank you Skat. Very kind of you :) /// paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/16/2014 4:02:00 AM

Hi Paul, Congratulations! Thank you for the support ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2014 5:14:00 AM

Hi Linda, I should be the one to be saying thank you! :)Will be back to take part in your contests. cu // paul

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/15/2014 10:26:00 PM

Interesting poem! Are you writing about someone in prison? or is it just a trick of the mind? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2014 5:06:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by Matthew. Prison is not too far off the mark, but I'm referring to a personal experience that occurred way back when I was still in my late teens! Peace to you too. // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 3/15/2014 1:52:00 PM

Great, great, great piece you have here my friend!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2014 3:27:00 PM

Hi Funom, glad you liked this poem; thank you for your comments too. // paul

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 3/15/2014 12:58:00 PM

Pure emotion, good stuff Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2014 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Keith, for visiting and for your kind comment. cu around. // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/14/2014 4:57:00 PM

a very poignant poem. you've really created a wistful mood in this one and i like it very much...

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2014 6:15:00 PM

Hi Ilene, I'm glad you like it; there is a lot of truth in it...cu around. // paul

Roger Horsch

Date: 3/14/2014 11:24:00 AM

This is a very good poem my friend. I'm sure you will do very well in the contest. It is just beautiful.......Roger

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2014 11:31:00 AM

Once again thank you Roger. You are too kind :) // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/14/2014 9:53:00 AM

So beautiful..So sad..yet again so beautiful!!!Charma

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2014 10:08:00 AM

Well Charm, what can I say! Thank you...words fail me :) I rely a lot on your comments. I'm hopeless at rating my own poems; I tend to be too negative. What I write at night I see in a different light once morning comes!!! cu // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/14/2014 8:54:00 AM

This is very sweet and sad....There is often a separation that cannot be overcome. Lovely write.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2014 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Eileen for your positive comments; your visits are most welcome. Encouragement goes a long way...:) Have a nice weekend; I bet your students miss you! // Paul