Playtime

She had lots of fun Hot dates in the sun Her body was willing to share. Defeated by time And squeezed like a lime For comfort she plays solitaire.

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Julia Ward

Date: 3/13/2015 5:03:00 AM

She should get out there and prune the roses. Solitaire will make her more miserable. // Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/13/2015 12:22:00 PM

You are absolutely right, Julia:) I will pass on the message! Hugs // paul

Courtney Courtney

Date: 3/9/2015 1:16:00 AM

cute poem

Paul Callus
Date: 3/9/2015 8:02:00 AM

Thank you; hope you have a nice week ahead. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/5/2015 8:04:00 AM

Sorry, back to give the rating, A7...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2015 3:14:00 PM

:))) txs

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/5/2015 8:03:00 AM

Paul , time is the enemy of youth. Tis' also the enemy of any beautiful young lady's shining presentation that almost all men are programmed genetically to admire and desire! Yet sometimes one sees a lady in her 60's and 70's that still has it all. Surely they are blessed but one has to wonder why them and not others. One of life's mysteries I suppose.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/5/2015 3:13:00 PM

You are right, Robert. Taking good care of one's body has a lot to do with it...and that depends a lot on lifestyle! Of course, health, stress and worry have their say, too. All the best my friend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/2/2015 1:05:00 AM

It is sad how some people think their youth will last forever and they don't plan for the future. A great little Alouette you have created Paul! I love this form which a good friend, Jan Turner, created.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/4/2015 1:51:00 AM

Soup mail...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/3/2015 12:27:00 PM

Thank you Connie. These short forms are very good tools to work with. I do not know much about Jan Turner except that she invented some poetry forms, amongst them the Alouette and the Florette. You are lucky to be friends with her; was she on Soup? // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/31/2015 4:02:00 AM

love short poems Paul.. :)! as always!!! this a sad one... :( but well, one mustn't give up! and one must always learn lessons and stand up with every decisions and stand one pursues.. :O I hope I stated well ... :O --olive eloisa sorry bout my english..

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2015 9:01:00 AM

It's ok Olive_eloi:)...your message came through clear:) Good thing you speak English, otherwise we would not be able to communicate:) Hope you are keeping well. hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/29/2015 12:51:00 PM

Paul,with the passage of time everything changes. Natural. Part of life. Our role in life also changes.We must have a positive outlook and enjoy every moment. Love and regards to you Dear friend>rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 1/29/2015 2:40:00 PM

Correct you are, Rajat! Life is a transition that leads from one stage to another...till we arrive at the end of the journey! May our journey be long and fruitful, my friend:) // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/28/2015 1:51:00 AM

Sadly, the more we age, the more solitary we become. It's true, but, there are other ways to amuse ourselves and pass the time... A very clever and charming write, Paul. And, nicely rhymed, too!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/28/2015 9:21:00 AM

Hi Kelly! So lovely to have you stopping by today...a warm beam of sunshine on a cold and gloomy day! Love your comments...glad you enjoyed. hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/27/2015 6:19:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed your poem, I wrote it because you enjoyed the other poem so much, I wanted to do something with the same flavor for you, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/28/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thank you Cherl! You are a kind and lovely person. I very much appreciate:) // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/27/2015 6:16:00 PM

Thank you Peter for your flattering comments I appreciate them my friend, you must excuse me right now, I'm a little bumed out tonight, i know i should be happy about all these wonderful comments but well I've worked so hard and i have not got any of them pubished yet, the last poem I got published was about five years ago, I'm just gun shy I guess, but on the other hand I'm ready to go for it, I just keep doubting myself, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/28/2015 9:16:00 AM

Hey Cherl! You must not doubt yourself; you write beautiful and captivating poetry which many of us love and truly appreciate. Keep at it...failure has many faces, but so does success. Take care. // paul

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 1/27/2015 9:34:00 AM

Nice write Paul...Love the "defeated by time and squeexed like a lime"...very creative :) Ana

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2015 1:19:00 PM

Thank you Ana, both for stopping by and for the nice comments! All the best. // paul

Ana Espinola Collins
Date: 1/27/2015 9:37:00 AM

ooops...squeezed ;)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/27/2015 8:10:00 AM

Interesting work..Alouette is one that we don't see much..Time takes its toll no matter if one plays the field or is tied to just one..Thanks for the visit to my page..I am dog sitting again today..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2015 1:18:00 PM

Hi Sara! We can't argue or compete with time! It's a matter of acceptance. // Dog sitting has its lovely moments...as long as house rules are kept to:) // paul

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/27/2015 8:11:00 AM

Even though she has gray in her face and coat, she has that little fiery disposition..Sara

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/26/2015 5:55:00 PM

Paul may I extend an invitation to you for Camelot, lol your poem is posted enjoy, my dearest of friends, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2015 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, Cherl:) I made use of your invitation, and it was truly worth the visit! Enjoyed to the full my friend. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/26/2015 5:53:00 PM

Beauty squandered, a tale as old as time. Well said Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/27/2015 1:14:00 PM

Glad you visited, and enjoyed this little offering, Richard. Thank you. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/26/2015 10:55:00 AM

Paul I'm so flatter by your comments about my dream weaver that i'm working right now on something special for you, it is called the vails of camolot. I should be done in an a couple of hours, take care cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/26/2015 3:45:00 PM

Will have a peep....:)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/25/2015 7:41:00 PM

Paul what a sad tail of wasted youth, yet it is written with such clarity of truth, well done on this subject, it is honesty on alot of accounts my friend, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 1/26/2015 8:21:00 AM

Thank you Cherl! This might be a light-hearted write, but it has its own message to relay...and you always catch on! All the best. // paul

Timothy Emmons

Date: 1/25/2015 3:09:00 PM

"In the blink of an eye ten years got behind me". Happens to all of us. Thanks, I enjoyed your poem

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2015 3:26:00 PM

Happens to me too, Timothy! Thanks for stopping by...and glad to make your acquaintance. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/25/2015 1:58:00 PM

oh dear oh dear oh dear...Really, Paul? Where did this one come from??? Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2015 3:15:00 PM

Somebody I've known for a long time came up on the bus this afternoon, and this Alouette came to mind! Prompted a wicked grin...hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/25/2015 2:24:00 PM

It's cute!!!