Ecstasy

Entering the realm of unsurpassed delight Carried past the borders where reason rules Stimulated beyond the power of self control There I bathe in rapturous exaltation Accompanied by a gripping frenzied beat Strongly suggestive of euphoric rhapsody Yielding to my poetic muse on cloud nine. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Ecstasy Sponsor: John Hamilton Placed 1st

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John Michaels

Date: 4/29/2017 10:19:00 AM

Wow! Powerful and evocative piece, Paul. Great imagery and clever use of vocabulary. A well-deserved First Place!! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2017 3:16:00 PM

Many thanks, John; your encouraging visits and support are appreciated. Regards // paul

Katherine Braithwaite

Date: 8/30/2016 4:58:00 AM

Very powerful.I like it,Katherine

Paul Callus
Date: 8/30/2016 12:52:00 PM

I am pleased that you found this to your liking, Katherine. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 8/10/2016 6:54:00 AM

SUPERB!! congrats on your win on this one Paul, warm regards, Laura :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2016 11:53:00 AM

That "superb" says it all, Laura:) Thank you!! Warm regards, paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/10/2016 5:33:00 PM

A first place win which is so deserving for this awesome romantic write! You are a true bard, my friend! Congratulations and a 7, dear Paul! Warmest regards. Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 7/13/2016 1:32:00 PM

Thank you...You are kind and generous, Pandita:) It is so lovely to have you stopping by; excuse the late reply, but have been so busy lately! Take care....all the best ~~ paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2016 5:50:00 PM

GREAT job. I see it's a top placement! Number one? Wow!!! And congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2016 9:53:00 AM

Thank you for another pleasant visit, Andrea! All the best. ~ paul

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/6/2016 4:31:00 AM

Greetings Paul. Congrats for your top placement with this wonderful piece!! ;-)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2016 3:58:00 PM

Many thanks, Teddy; glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/5/2016 3:08:00 PM

excellent well deserved winner..just love cloud 9

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2016 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Harry. All the best. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/4/2016 1:00:00 PM

I love this Paul. You have described that euphoric feeling so well. Congratulations on your well deserved first placement! 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 3:48:00 PM

Lovely to have you visiting, Connie:) Thank you for the encouraging comments and congrats. ~ All the best....paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/4/2016 12:06:00 PM

Hi Paul, You have described"ecstasy" very well in this write. Congrats on your 1st place win it was well deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 3:38:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Alexis. Your visits are always appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/4/2016 10:14:00 AM

Congrats Paul to win on the nice piece

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Anisha; I enjoyed your winning entry, too! Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/4/2016 3:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Paul:) Lovely poetic muse:)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 3:12:00 PM

Glad that you like it, Jo; thank you:) Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 7/4/2016 12:48:00 AM

Excellent. Beautifully penned. Congrats. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 3:18:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Ravi! Always pleased to have you stopping by. ~ Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/3/2016 7:29:00 PM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 11:18:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. ~ All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/3/2016 11:58:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your 1st Place podium win in this contest, Paul! Yes, the way we addressed 'ecstasy' was very similar indeed. However, your poem imaged the feeling much deeper in a more poetic way. Nicely done! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2016 11:19:00 AM

Thank you for coming back again, Sandra; always pleased to hear what you have to say:) Regards // paul

Karam Misra

Date: 7/3/2016 11:04:00 AM

Excellent win, Paul. Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2016 11:32:00 AM

Thank you for the 'excellent' comment and congrats, Karam. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/3/2016 8:41:00 AM

I can see why this one was chosen, congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2016 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Richard. Still grinning at your tall tale:) Regards // paul

John Lawless

Date: 7/3/2016 7:56:00 AM

Ah, Paul, when the muse whispers it is good to stop and listen. Congrats on your placement in the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2016 10:13:00 AM

My muse is an attention seeking 'lady' who does not like being kept waiting; she does not distinguish between day and night, busy or not...she must have her way! Thank you for stopping by, John. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/2/2016 9:18:00 PM

So beautifully said in your wonderful Acrostic, Paul. I know that 'ecstasy' well. Congratulations on your fine win! 7 Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2016 9:56:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra; I appreciate your lovely visit and high rating. ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 7/2/2016 5:42:00 PM

wonderful work here, my friend. read this one twice. hope you are well & having a relaxing weekend

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2016 7:26:00 AM

So pleased to have you stopping by, Jack; hope you are keeping well and active! Enjoy the weekend. Thank you for reading and liking! Lately had an encounter with a gallstone, but it left without much ado:) Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/1/2016 5:28:00 PM

"Yielding to my poetic muse on cloud nine." I like this line..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for dropping by..I appreciate the time spent there..Yes, it is better to eat fish, chicken, and turkey but an occasional small serving of pork loin roast is okay..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 7/2/2016 6:59:00 AM

It is always a pleasure to read your poems, Sara; unfortunately time does allow for too many visits. Thank you for reading and commenting on mine. I am careful as to what I eat, but I do 'sin' from time to time:) ~ Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/1/2016 5:54:00 AM

- A wonderful poem to this contest, Paul ... good luck :) - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2016 10:47:00 AM

I'm glad that you like it Anne Lise:) Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments and wishes. May you too have a most enjoyable weekend. Hugs // paul

Pam Deremer

Date: 6/30/2016 4:43:00 PM

Very nice!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2016 5:29:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Pam; thank you! Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/30/2016 3:22:00 PM

Your muse was in full bloom on this one, Paul. Good luck in contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2016 5:41:00 PM

Thank you fore complimentary remarks, Daniel....thank you! Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/30/2016 3:10:00 PM

:) I've been there too. I wish I could stay there forever. Lovely piece, my dear. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2016 5:28:00 PM

Weee...the first to comment, Eileen:) Thank you for another lovely and encouraging visit. ~ Have just read your ecstasy post...it sizzles:) hugs // paul