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Essence of Eternity

To the peak we must climb There to seek end of time. ----------------------------------- *After life and death....eternity ** In eternity there is no time. ----------------------------------- Author: Paul Callus ~ 12th October 2014 Contest: In its Essence [The Essence form contains both internal and end rhymes.] Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Placing: 6th

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/28/2014 8:40:00 AM

I imagine myself falling into eternity after finishing my climb. I see congratulations are in order. Well done Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/28/2014 11:48:00 AM

Thank you for revisiting, Richard...always welcome. // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/22/2014 11:45:00 AM

Keep climbing and never stop. You've created a big impact for just twelve little words... congrats on your win!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Timothy...your words are indeed encouraging! paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/19/2014 11:47:00 AM

you took the theme to heart and raised the poetic bar, paul.. thanks for making my contest a special one.. congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/19/2014 12:43:00 PM

Thank you Nette; it's always a pleasure taking part in your contests; I like the challenge, and your topics are a fount for inspiration. Already entered your present one. /x/ paul

Tim Smith

Date: 10/16/2014 3:37:00 PM

Well deserved congratulations here Paul .... cheers Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2014 4:47:00 PM

Thank you Tim; I was impressed by your entry, too. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/16/2014 2:23:00 PM

A very effective write. I see a wise choice was made in adding this one to the winners list. Congratulations Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2014 3:30:00 PM

Thank you Richard; pleased with my placing, considering the worthy entries that I read. // paul

David Mohn

Date: 10/15/2014 7:05:00 PM

Congrats on this peak performance Paul...really like this

Paul Callus
Date: 10/16/2014 5:18:00 AM

Thank you David; yours was a worthy winner...deserved its top placing. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2014 4:03:00 PM

how interesting this one is. Can't believe I never saw it yet. Congrats to you.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 4:43:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. I liked your essence in which time is shown to be a healer. // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 10/15/2014 1:20:00 PM

I really like this,my friend - hope this will be a big winner

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:59:00 PM

Thank you Jack; glad you found this to your liking...appreciate your visits. // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 10/15/2014 12:46:00 PM

Thank you for enlarging my fav list,I really love this; congrats Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:56:00 PM

Many thanks Kayode; I'm pleased you enjoyed this little offering which found its way to your faves. be seeing you. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/15/2014 11:45:00 AM

Clever and creative write, Paul, congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:03:00 PM

Glad you found some creativity in my write, Dr. Thank you. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 10/15/2014 10:02:00 AM

Great wisdom here Paul many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Jan; your entry hit high notes straight away! hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/15/2014 8:42:00 AM

This a really great write. Congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:01:00 PM

Thank you Maurice; as you can see Jan is flying above, leaving us in her wake!:) // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/15/2014 8:25:00 AM

Back with my congratulations Paul. I wish this was higher.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:04:00 PM

Thank you Brenda; you are such an encouraging sport:) you deserve ...hugs:) // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/14/2014 4:10:00 PM

Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..I really like this one..No time to worry about ...Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:08:00 PM

Thank you Sara...you brought me luck...as you predicted this essence poem ended on the winners' list:) Take care. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/14/2014 4:06:00 PM

You nailed it Paul. Two small lines say so much.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2014 1:06:00 PM

Lovely compliment, Brenda...thank you! // paul

Gary Bateman

Date: 10/14/2014 2:57:00 PM

Paul, Two deep-seated lines that describe things perfectly. Very Powerful!! Best of Luck in the contest!! Cheers, Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2014 4:42:00 PM

Thank you Gary; your complimentary remarks are music to my ears! // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/13/2014 9:56:00 PM

A poem that is also eternal in its wisdom, great write Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2014 1:09:00 PM

Thank you Arthur; glad you found some wisdom in this short write. // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/13/2014 3:43:00 AM

sure is paul the essence of neve rending beauty thank you pal smiling vision

Paul Callus
Date: 10/13/2014 9:11:00 AM

Good day Liam! Thank you for reading this short poem and finding some essence inside it. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/12/2014 7:20:00 PM

:) taking the first line only, it connotes many things........... making that line speaking volumes beyond what you tell down below.. :) and so does the second line.... :) thoughtful!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/13/2014 9:08:00 AM

Hi Olive_eloi! I can tell that you found no trouble in finding out what it's all about; this is something right up your street! Thank you and take care. hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/12/2014 5:25:00 PM

Dear Paul, I often use mountains as metaphors. Just as you say, "In eternity there is no time." A beautiful couplet that shows your wisdom well, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/13/2014 9:56:00 PM

Oh Carloyn so do I, so do I, and you brought me a huge big smile!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/13/2014 8:57:00 AM

A happy Monday to you Carolyn! I am pleased you found some wisdom in this single couplet. For those who believe in an afterlife, climbing to the top of the mountain is more than worth it....eternity awaits! Take care and hugs. // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/12/2014 10:06:00 AM

Wise and true ,So very true!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/12/2014 12:51:00 PM

Thank you Charm. There is not much that can be said in 2 lines, so getting the message across becomes harder. // paul

Muhammad Safa Thajudeen

Date: 10/12/2014 8:50:00 AM

Truth you speak..fine.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/12/2014 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Muhammad...glad you agree with me! // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/12/2014 8:31:00 AM

- Unique in just two lines, Paul! - Luck in contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/12/2014 8:59:00 AM

- I'll be home in beautiful autumn in Norway :))) - (I hoped you'd read my Halloween story :))

Paul Callus
Date: 10/12/2014 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise. Hope you've been savouring your Turkish delights! /x/ paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/12/2014 8:17:00 AM

You are a genius, my dear. I was thinking of joining...Now...do you give me a chance? >>>>> Appassionata.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/12/2014 8:35:00 AM

Hi Eileen! Thank you....you rock:) Of course you must take part in this teeny weeny yet tricky form; I know you'll come up with something unique! I will be honest with you....this took me a long time to write and even longer in deciding whether to post it or not!! I finally accepted this version after deleting another dozen. Have a nice Sunday. hugs // paul

James Marshall Goff

Date: 10/12/2014 8:03:00 AM

Paul, this is truly remarkable burning sage in just 2-lines! Jimbo

Paul Callus
Date: 10/12/2014 8:25:00 AM

Hi James! Good to see you active on here once again. Pleased you like this short form and its content. Hope you're having a nice Sunday. // paul