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Forbidden Love

There’s moonlight falling on the ground The sound of silence all around Cannot control my thoughts in flight As we embrace I hold you tight Impassioned hearts both beat and race You tremble now as face to face I feel your breath on frozen cheek And yet we dare not even speak As tears now fill the eyes and fall Inside we hear the parting call It’s time for us to say goodbye We can’t go on living a lie The stars are witness from above We must resist forbidden love. ----------------------------------------------- Author: Paul Callus ~ 22nd June 2014 Contest: a poem you have not entered in a contest # 10 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placing: 1st

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2014 5:00:00 PM

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/13/2014 8:47:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading your lovely poem, once again! It was nice to see it at the top of the winner's list, because it really deserves to be there! Congratulations to you, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/14/2014 3:57:00 PM

Thank you Kelly for re-visiting; your lovely comments are always welcome:) // paul

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/11/2014 6:36:00 PM

Paul, enchanting and mysterious. Beautiful poem. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/12/2014 7:17:00 AM

Thank you Faye; I love your comments and your support. // paul

John Lawless

Date: 7/11/2014 6:37:00 AM

And the mystery of why the love was forbidden leads the reader into the realm of the forbidders. Excellent, Paul, Excellent.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 2:04:00 PM

Thank you John; you read my thoughts and intentions well! txs for the 'excellent' comment. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/11/2014 4:46:00 AM

Very beautiful passionate write Paul! Forbidden in itself is a great challenge! I don't like the parting ways ever,, really hurting! Congrats on top place win!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 2:00:00 PM

I agree with you, Upma...partings are always tinged with sadness, and that is what makes them hard. Thank you for the lovely comments and wishes. // paul

Sam Raj

Date: 7/11/2014 3:33:00 AM

Congrats Paul, A truly wonderful well deserved placement The imagery, emotions and passions are so brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this beauty.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:57:00 PM

I am pleased that you found this to your liking, Sam. Thank you for the very lovely comments. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/10/2014 6:08:00 PM

Big congrats on a great win my friend!!!!!!!! " As tears fill the eyes and fall Inside we hear the parting call It’s time for us to say goodbye We can’t go on living a lie" NICE!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Robert; so glad you like it! Enjoyed your life explosive write, too! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2014 5:18:00 PM

I made it a favourite under jadazzle - a well deserved winner my friend! Hugs Jan xxxx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:53:00 PM

Many many thanks Jan:) I appreciate your comments, fav and support. /x/ paul

Greg Hoffman

Date: 7/10/2014 4:38:00 PM

Congrats on your win Paul,I really liked this one.Well done

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:52:00 PM

I' so glad you enjoyed it, Greg. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 7/10/2014 2:10:00 PM

Stopping back with congrats on the huge win....Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Tim; nice of you to re-visit. // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/10/2014 2:04:00 PM

Awesome, great job Paul, what a wonderful winner :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 1:46:00 PM

Many thanks, Casarah! So glad you like it. Enjoyed your hunger for life, too:) // paul

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/10/2014 1:14:00 PM

Very nicely written, Paul. That is certainly the best way to end a forbidden love. Congratulations on your well deserved win.... Robert.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 12:12:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Your piano player touched my heart, and the judge's. // paul

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/10/2014 12:39:00 PM

Congrats on a great win, Paul.. So tragic is forbidden love.. Hugs. Arlene

Paul Callus
Date: 7/11/2014 12:14:00 PM

Many thanks Arlene. Just been on your latest posts...much impressed! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/10/2014 11:32:00 AM

PAUL! PAUL! PAULLLL!! :D BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS to this.. :D what you like ice cream or coffee.. :D? :P

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2014 4:59:00 PM

Thank you dear Olive_eloi:) Sorry I took long to hear you, but I've been out most of the day; arrived home now, nearly midnight. Coffee will be fine:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/10/2014 11:15:00 AM

Hello Paul, congratulations, on your fine win. Thanks for the support :) Enjoy my latest blog ""A True Friend"" if you'd like.... Love Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2014 4:56:00 PM

Hi Linda! Just come home to find my poem at the top of the winners' list! Thank you so much:) This judge rocks!!:) /x/ paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/4/2014 12:04:00 AM

At first glance, I was drawn to this poem, because I have one with the same title. I am so glad that I chose to read it! This is just beautiful! Wonderful writing, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2014 6:42:00 AM

So glad you enjoyed my forbidden love, Kelly! I was hoping to keep the readers' curiosity going, without revealing too much. I must go and have a look at your poem:) // paul

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 6/27/2014 11:20:00 AM

Who Says the party's over!?! To hell with that! In my playin' days we had a name for guys n' gals with big mouths, and snitches get stitches! HA. cool simple rhyme , well put together and neat. Often the best poems are those written with short, concise terms. I can diG a good story about O.P.P... the P.G. version of that acronym is Other People's PROPERTY. Fill in the final P. with either of the gender appropriate P words for the R Rated O.P.P.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/27/2014 3:42:00 PM

Hey! did I tell you that you got a unique style in writing! well same applies to your entertaining comments!:) Thanks for stopping by. cu // paul

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 6/25/2014 5:27:00 PM

WOW! I like this. You really came up with a good one. It will for sure win. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Paul Callus
Date: 6/26/2014 9:57:00 AM

I am so glad you like this poem, Lucilla! Thank you for the lovely comments :) take care // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/23/2014 11:00:00 PM

Great beautiful write my friend! A winner with me already!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2014 7:46:00 AM

Thank you for liking my poem and for the faith you show in it, Robert! With comments like these it is already a winner! // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 6/22/2014 10:13:00 PM

Quite beautiful Paul...breath on a frozen cheek..we dare not speak...I remember that all to well...You captured that feeling perfectly....Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 6/23/2014 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Tim. I appreciate your comments; always welcome to stop by! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/22/2014 3:29:00 PM

a short version of my "apple of the eye" but in lighter mode.. i can relate to this poem much Paul.. :) and ill say i became better with it.. :) sometimes parting is the best way to better beginnings :) saheh?

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 3:58:00 PM

Right you are:) It often does people good to move on and start afresh. Then, once a decision is taken, one has to stick to it, even if sweet words try to persuade you otherwise!! cu // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/21/2014 8:22:00 PM

Dear Paul, It seems that the "forbidden love" makes passion even greater. Saying farewell is always hard, but surely "We can't go on living a lie." Beautifully written, my friend. Wishing you success in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 3:27:00 AM

Thank you! You are so very right, Carolyn! It's part of human nature. But ultimately decisions need to be made and taken, for the good of all those concerned. Take care. /x/ paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/21/2014 8:17:00 PM

Amazing! I'm lost for words.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 3:21:00 AM

Thank you Eileen! I love it when you're lost for words! Take care. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2014 7:01:00 PM

I think that this is gonna be a chart topper. A great poem to put into PD's contest!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2014 7:11:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! As you know I usually go by your comments and rating to gauge were I stand! You are rarely off the mark:) (may I say you're my pundit!!) hugs // paul

Jadazzle United

Date: 6/21/2014 6:26:00 PM

Oh Paul the imagery is beautiful but the rhyme is so sad about forbidden love. it sent a chill down my spine its a 7 and a favourite now. hugs as ever my friend. jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2014 7:05:00 PM

Wow! Jan thank you for the rating and the fav!! That's most kind of you; love your comments, too. Yes, I'm afraid forbidden love can only elicit sad feelings. Hugs my friend. /x/ paul