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He Gives You Roses

When your lover gives you roses Look him well into the eyes; Are his words sincere and honest Or are they just fragrant lies? ------------------------------------- Inspired by Jan's poem: "He's Never Given Me Roses"

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Julia Ward

Date: 2/13/2015 3:15:00 AM

The fair sex have been warned! I'll take heed. Alicia, x

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 12:03:00 PM

Your comment puts a smile on my lips, Alicia! Maybe it's a warning to males, too:) // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/11/2015 9:38:00 PM

Oh, I love this one, my friend - very clever, lovely piece. And you are absolutely right - while some lovers may give roses for sweet loving reasons, others may have ulterior motives in mind. All the best. Pandita.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 12:06:00 PM

Hi Pandita! Just come across this while rummaging through scattered comments...hope this soup mail business gets fixed soon. Thank you for the nice comments. Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day! // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/2/2015 12:35:00 AM

I have 18 beautiful deep pink long stemmed roses scenting my room right now given to me by my husband yesterday. He lets the roses speak for him, and they tell me a lot, (smile) I know I am a lucky lady because he is the one who is ill. I prefer to receive roses for no reason at all rather than on a special holiday, and he always surprises me. What you say in your poem is true with most fellows though. Good write Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/3/2015 12:44:00 PM

I am happy for you Connie! It is lovely to receive roses from somebody who truly loves and cares. You are one lucky lady:) Thank you for another very lovely visit...you have made my day! I appreciate your charming comments and honest support. All the best......paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/25/2015 7:38:00 PM

Well put my dearest friend when my love gives me roses, I wonder what he has broken or what trouble he's got himself into lol, enjoyed this work of your it's excellent and a pleasure to read tonight, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/26/2015 8:26:00 AM

Once again I'm delighted with your stopping by with lovely and witty comments, Cherl. I am so glad you enjoyed this little offering. Have a nice day! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/25/2015 4:33:00 AM

indeed.. :)! all women love roses but I agree to what Nathan said that at his times sometimes the gesture of give roses is merely a facade of insincere intentions.. well, there are other ways though that needs to be considered.. even sometimes the sweetest tongue are the deadliest ones.. hence like me with all the heartaches I've gone through well, must be really so wise..! anyhow still like roses if one gives accept but be keeeeen! olive eloisa ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2015 12:45:00 PM

Most of the women I have known would have loved to receive roses...and chocolates! I am sure you would be no exception:) Usually roses and sweet words compliment each other! hugs // paul

Nathan D.

Date: 1/25/2015 3:32:00 AM

lol yeah these days if a man gives a woman roses its a for sure sign that hes up to no good.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2015 12:41:00 PM

I have brought up this subject with some of my young friends, and they look at donating roses as something beyond them...they grin and say that only sissies do it! Well, times change! // paul

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 1/23/2015 6:53:00 PM

Nicely written Paul... Verlena

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2015 8:00:00 AM

Thank you Verlena. All the best. // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/22/2015 3:35:00 PM

Quite the question, Paul. I hope the roses are sincere gesture.. Thanks for reading my Valentine poem. love, joyce

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:40:00 PM

Thank you Joyce; lovely to have you stopping by my humble abode:) All the best. // paul

Poesy Relish

Date: 1/22/2015 11:39:00 AM

Love the humor :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:54:00 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed, Nadiya! Thank you for a welcome visit. All the best. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/22/2015 9:23:00 AM

This made me smile, a clever play on words.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:53:00 PM

Thank you Richard. When love and roses join hands passion erupts!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/21/2015 7:50:00 PM

I gave up on my husband getting me a bouquet of roses..He says its love is not in the roses and words..So these verses you ve written make me feel a bit better anout it : )lol.Put a smile on my face.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:51:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Charm! Roses are nice, but it is also true that they do not always mean love! I hope that other things make up for lack of roses! .... glad you're smiling:) // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/21/2015 6:27:00 PM

ooh - a bit of a cynic, are you? great poem, though, paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:41:00 PM

A cynic...not really, Ilene, but a woman should never receive flowers with eyes closed:) Thank you for the 'like'. // paul

Frederic Parker

Date: 1/21/2015 5:56:00 PM

Paul you have just revealed the play book of young men everywhere...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2015 3:29:00 PM

Hi Frederic! Gifts are nice, but the intention behind them is not always what it's meant to seem. Thanks for stopping by to read my humble poem. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2015 3:38:00 PM

Cute one..I got a chuckle..Thanks for stopping by..I did a blog about Diminished Hexaverse which you might find interesting..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 4:06:00 PM

Did not find it...will visit again later on:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:46:00 PM

Thank you Sara; I will go have a look in a minute:) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2015 2:45:00 PM

Ha Ha ha Love it Paul - into faves and a 7!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:49:00 PM

Thank you Jan!:) So not getting any roses isn't that bad, is it!! hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2015 2:35:00 PM

- I'm betting on honesty and love :) - A great poem Paul ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:59:00 PM

You are a believer of positivity, Anne Lise! That's the spirit:) Txs for a lovely visit. hugs /x/ paul

Tim Smith

Date: 1/21/2015 2:31:00 PM

Love it Paul...the fragrant lies puts it over the top....Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:56:00 PM

Thank you Tim; yes, the fragrant lies could so easily have become 'flagrant' lies! // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/21/2015 2:18:00 PM

Good one, Paul....Often that comes with guilt! Proven fact...when something's afoot...spouses turn sweet and caring. Not all the time, of course. Good luck!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:55:00 PM

Ahhh many are the gifts that are guilt-tainted! but nothing beats the ones that are sincere!! Glad you liked, Eileen. hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/21/2015 2:10:00 PM

Oh good one, Paul! My husband brings me flowers every week...maybe I should be worried? (only kidding...he's a sweetie)...hugs, Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2015 3:45:00 PM

Thank you for the sweet comments, Rhonda. There is nothing better than roses and confirmation of love all in one! So, why worry:) hugs // paul