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(A Paul Callus co-write) The tempest came from nowhere; it took me by surprise The wind and drawling thunder tried hard to quell my cries. The darkness felt so heavy, my heart dejected, blue Then light, all of a sudden, changed that when I met you. I thought I would be able to get out of the groove To reach my aspirations and match your every move By taking a step forward, put wretched past behind Rely on understanding that comes with strength of mind. You proved to be a lifeline; I clung with all my might There was determination to make my future bright. I truly knew my feelings, I watched you day and night, A path to venture unto, and clung to fancy’s flight. As I removed the anvil regrets faded away In awe I left you breathless, provoking sunlit rays, In search of every movement; my heart intrigued by you The missing piece suppressing; it felt like a night flu. A tempest you sought of me while falling to your knees My charms became your weakness; a new loving disease. Nothing to fear when falling; the apple of your eye As fast as the night changes; I took you by surprise. ~ ~ A Poet Destroyer Collaboration ~ ~ ---------------------------------------------------- Contest: Collaboration Celebration Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placed 2nd Chosen POTD ~ 7th August, 2015

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Date: 5/24/2016 10:41:00 PM
Your writing has a charm of its own not like any other poems. Beautifully done.
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/5/2016 1:50:00 AM
You bet...
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2016 1:17:00 PM
Thank you Pashang; pleased that you liked. Regards // paul
Date: 3/8/2016 12:06:00 AM
I think you took me by surprise, Paul. It has the go-with-the-flow feel of first love ... all new and exciting. What a great collab you two created. Spontaneous, it felt like, to me.
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Date: 3/8/2016 8:45:00 AM
Honestly, this poem even took me by surprise; I started off the first line without anything in mind....a sentence that sprang out of nowhere, then the rest just followed. Linda, as you can see, rose to the occasion! // paul
Date: 9/5/2015 11:59:00 AM
Wow! This is absolutely amazing my very dear friend, Paul! I love soooo much this masterpiece of you and our dearest PD/Linda! A super duper 7 and My BIG CONGRATS my very dear friend! To my fave as well if you don't mind! Many hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora
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Date: 9/5/2015 2:22:00 PM
Wow! You rock Leonora!:) Thank you for the lovely and generous comments, plus the high rating and the fav; I do appreciate it...and so will Linda! Your cheerful visit has lit up my page:)) Enjoy the weekend. Regards and big hugs to you! // paul
Date: 9/4/2015 10:26:00 PM
Back again to read and admire this superb collaboration..Congrats on creating this great poem!
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Date: 9/5/2015 7:29:00 AM
Thank you Robert for coming back with congrats! This collab contest reminded me of the great chess grandmasters playing simultaneous games! All the best. // paul
Date: 9/4/2015 3:53:00 PM
Well written, straight from the heart
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Date: 9/4/2015 4:37:00 PM
Thank you Samiha. I am pleased that you stopped by to read my co-write. I have already read three of your poems and I'm positively impressed. All the best. // paul
Date: 9/4/2015 10:09:00 AM
What a magnificent, seamless collaboration! I congratulate you both on this masterpiece and on your top win! A-7! Powerful imagery and beautifful flow made this such an enjoyable read! BRAVO! Warmest regards always! Pandita
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Date: 9/4/2015 12:05:00 PM
Thank you Pandita! Your lovely feedback and high rating are much appreciated. Warm regards ~~ paul
Date: 9/3/2015 7:05:00 PM
Hi Paul, a huge congratulations to you on your podium win for this lovely poem collaborated with Linda. So flowing and beautiful to read. Sandra
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2015 12:01:00 PM
Many thanks Sandra, for reading and commenting. All the best. // paul
Date: 9/3/2015 10:46:00 AM
Congratulations Paul!!!! What yoh want for a treat... ~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2015 1:00:00 PM
Thank you Olive_eloi:) How can I ask for a treat when I still owe you so many?!:) Be happy and smile:) Hugs // paul
Date: 9/3/2015 8:26:00 AM
Hey Paul, Congratulations on your win in Linda's amazing contest! This is an excellent work of art from the both of you. Two great poets, melded together. Be Blessed, Neva
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2015 12:57:00 PM
Thank you Neva...your lovely complimentary comments are truly appreciated:) Blessings ~ paul
Date: 9/3/2015 12:26:00 AM
Paul, I'm glad to see this piece on the winners podium. Congrats on your win.You and PD did an outstanding job! :-) Alexis
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Date: 9/3/2015 12:55:00 PM
Thank you Alexis. Linda did great with these co-writes...a job that required versatility. ~ All the best. // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 11:29:00 PM
Paul, BIG congratulations on your wonderful win! An absolutely brilliant work of art with collaboration with Linda Well done. Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/3/2015 12:53:00 PM
Your big congratulations are much appreciated, Eve:) Thank you for reading! Hugs // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 10:57:00 PM
Congrats Paul for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda!
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Date: 9/3/2015 12:52:00 PM
Thank you Upma:) I have now read most of the winning entries, and I was most impressed by your winning collab! // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 10:56:00 PM
Congrats Paul for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda!
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Date: 9/2/2015 10:09:00 PM
this is really cool. I love how she complemented your part! Especially the last line she used. She did that on my poem too, put a cute twist on the end of it! GREAT collaborating Congrats on your win. I love the picture too.
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Date: 9/3/2015 12:49:00 PM
Thank you Andrea. Yes, Linda complimented my part with a capable pen! I enjoyed your co-write with her, and that final couplet is so froggy sweet:) // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 3:23:00 PM
Paul, I love seeing this one all over again. Congratulations.. SKAT
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Date: 9/2/2015 3:31:00 PM
Thank you for the congrats and for coming back for a second read, Skat; much appreciated:) hugs // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 2:34:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats to you both:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/2/2015 3:29:00 PM
Thank you Jan:) It is so lovely to see your entry flying high in top place:) Hugs // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 1:46:00 PM
On another note: Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Stop by my latest blog "MY FELLINGS" or my newest poem "FLESH" if you'd like or have time. I'd like to post the collaboration on my poem list in the near future with your permission. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2015 3:28:00 PM
Of course you are free to post OUR co-write!! It's as much your work as it is mine:) I have just enjoyed reading your "Flesh" collaboration....a worthy first placement! Hugs // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 1:45:00 PM
Hello, Paul, I'm coming here to thank you, this was extremely the hardest, plus the sonnet I did with Andrea... Shhhh!!! Anyways, I was happy to see it POTD. Always a pleasure, thank you for showing me the way. LINDA
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Date: 9/2/2015 3:27:00 PM
It was fun collaborating with you Linda:) I read your & Andrea's co-write...it was not at all easy, but as you did with mine, you rose to the occasion! Now, with past and present collaborations you have enough material for a collab poetry book:) Hugs // paul
Date: 9/2/2015 1:19:00 PM
Congrats Paul! Awesome collab deserves a podium finish! hugs!
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2015 2:19:00 PM
Thank you, Kim:) Congrats to be equally shared by Linda and myself:) Hugs // paul
Date: 8/22/2015 11:45:00 AM
A great collaboration from the both of you. Congratulations on this poem being selected POTD. I m so far behing in reading but glad I didnt miss this one!
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2015 12:20:00 PM
Hi Connie! Lovely to see you! I too have not been that active on the site as other things needed my attention, but priorities come first. Hope "M" is doing fine. Thank you for reading and commenting positively on this co-write. ~ All the best. // paul
Date: 8/12/2015 10:20:00 PM
I just found this beautiful poem. A great collaboration my friends! Smooth and soothing to read. This is a great poem!!!
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/13/2015 2:47:00 AM
Thank you Robert. Always a pleasure to have you stopping by! Glad you enjoyed this collaboration. All the best. // paul
Date: 8/9/2015 12:06:00 PM
Superbly done ;) , warm rgds Laura
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2015 2:39:00 PM
Thank you, Laura! Lovely to have you visiting. I think I've read all your poems now...looking forward to new posts:) ~ All the best. // paul
Date: 8/8/2015 3:06:00 PM
Your write is excellence......A.M.
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Date: 8/8/2015 3:00:00 PM
breath taking picture Paul and the write does it justice well done you two hugs 7*
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/8/2015 5:41:00 PM
Commenting for both Linda and myself, I say Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed, Shadow. Have a lovely weekend. ~ Hugs // paul
Date: 8/8/2015 1:45:00 PM
such a tremendous blending of two poets... vulnerably delightful, paul and PD... huggs!
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Paul Callus
Date: 8/8/2015 5:37:00 PM
Thank you for your nice comments, Nette:) Hmmmm "vulnerably delightful" ... love the sound of it:) ~ Hugs // paul
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