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Saints and Fireworks

Saints and Fireworks (Anacreontic verse) Saints and fireworks band marches galore enriching summer well worth waiting for. Tradition and faith a culture alive passion, emotion which none can deprive. Big celebrations that hold an appeal lights, decorations in rhythm bells peal. The banners and flags in lavish array damask in churches hangs down on display. Processions take pride of place; do not miss the hymns and statues highlighting all this. The ‘festa’ attracts it’s second to none I tempt you with words come join in the fun. ------------------------------ 31st October 2015 Contest: Anacreontic verse Sponsor: Edward Ebbs Placed 4th

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/25/2015 9:02:00 AM

Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 1:19:00 PM

You're very kind, Sara:) Love your comments! Thank you. ~ All the best. // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/20/2015 9:47:00 PM

A cheerful, festive write! Congrats on your win, Paul! Love, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 4:35:00 AM

Thank you, Kim:) Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/20/2015 6:37:00 AM

A lovely one, congrats on the win Paul...hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 4:34:00 AM

Thank you Kayode....yours was also a worthy winner:) All the best. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/19/2015 5:54:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 4:33:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Enjoyed your adorable cat winning entry:) Hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/19/2015 9:29:00 AM

Beautiful, Paul: Great win in time for Thanksgiving.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 4:04:00 AM

Thank you, Ralph. Glad you enjoyed:) All the best. // paul

James Inman

Date: 11/19/2015 9:03:00 AM

Nice write Paul.

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/19/2015 7:17:00 AM

The festivities are on..... Let's celebrate! Paul, is it a description of Thanksgiving? Congrats on uour placement, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:54:00 PM

No, Balveen; it is an overall description of all the religious feasts which we celebrate on our island all year round, but mostly in summer. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/19/2015 4:31:00 AM

Pal Paul, weee congrats!!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:57:00 PM

Thank you Olive_eloi:) weee congrats .... hope it's not meant the Scottish way!!:))) Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/19/2015 2:38:00 AM

love the festive mood, paul.. this should be way up there for me...super congrats and huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:59:00 PM

Thank you Nette...you make a good judge:) Glad you enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/18/2015 7:48:00 PM

Congratulations Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:44:00 PM

Thank you Nayda. All the best. // paul

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/18/2015 6:47:00 PM

I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:43:00 PM

Thank you, Edward! It was a pleasure taking part; it was my first attempt at this form. Pleased to be on your winners' list. Regards // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 11/18/2015 6:35:00 PM

Congrats on your win Paul!! Well deserved :)-LU xxx *smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2015 4:31:00 PM

Thank you Laura. Always a pleasure to have you visit:) Warm regards // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/9/2015 1:11:00 AM

"I tempt you with words Come join in the fun." I love this Paul and I wish you glory with it. Hugs and good day.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:33:00 PM

Excuse the late reply, Kayode, but my computer has been in for repairs. Glad that I tempted you with words....hopefully one day you'll be able to participate in person:) All the very best....paul

Jack Horne

Date: 11/7/2015 1:57:00 PM

love this, Paul - wish I really could be there. At the moment, I can hear fireworks (left overs from November 5th fun here)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:31:00 PM

Hi Jack! Pleased to have you stopping by and enjoying these Maltese feasts. Hope you are keeping well. All the best. // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/5/2015 6:09:00 PM

I enjoyed your entry very much, Paul. I hope you had as much fun with the form as I did. Different, isn't it? Good job ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thank you CayCay. Glad you enjoyed. Sometimes I need somebody to give me a push to try new forms:) I was lucky to come up with a festive topic which suits Anacreontic verse. ~ Regards // paul

David Meade

Date: 11/5/2015 5:41:00 PM

Band playing, people dancing, color, lights . . . your words exploded off the screen! It was fun to frolic in your words.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2015 10:42:00 AM

Many thanks David...welcome back! So pleased that you arrived in time to join in the fun:) ~ All the best. // paul

Skat A

Date: 11/5/2015 1:54:00 PM

Hi Paul, I'm listing to the Goo Goo Dolls "Come To Me",... Now I have you on my mind, my sweet friend. I'm tempted and might join the fun. These days are never gone. Love SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 2:19:00 PM

Hey, Skat...that's a lovely song...emotional lyrics:) Do join the fun ... helps to keep us forever 'young'! ~ All the best & hugs // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 11/5/2015 12:02:00 PM

This is full of fun, adventure and the allure of being somewhere special during a time of celebration. Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 12:42:00 PM

You're right, Emile; our feasts are special and a delight to be part of. Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/4/2015 11:33:00 PM

such a colorful and upbeat write, we are all here to keep tradition alive so our kids kids can one day see old pictures and feel humble enough to be a part of such beauty, enjoyed your lovely write, ~Luv Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 12:39:00 PM

Thank you for a lovely visit and enjoyable feedback, Linda:) I would like to think that old traditions won't die out for good...perhaps I'm getting old and sentimental!! Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/4/2015 4:05:00 PM

Ahh!! Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Your comment was encouraging..I need to try one of these poems..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 12:24:00 PM

As always, your visits are most welcome, Sara. Thank you for reading and commenting. ~ All the best. // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/3/2015 6:55:00 PM

Pomp & celebration not often seen in the USA connected with faith. Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 12:21:00 PM

I doubt if many countries can emulate Maltese religious feasts, Debbie. Unfortunately they too are becoming commercialized! ~ Regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 11/3/2015 7:46:00 AM

Great work Paul, good luck with this one, warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 12:00:00 PM

Thank you Laura, for reading, commenting and the support. ~ Still keeping a lookout for new posts:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/2/2015 11:55:00 PM

Paul, I surely like to join such... =`) very good imagery!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 11:53:00 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi:) Pleased that I managed to tempt you:) Pity you live so far away...but at least there is you tube!:) Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/2/2015 11:21:00 PM

A truly positive and enjoyable to read poem Paul. You make me envious - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 11:50:00 AM

Thank you, Lindsay! Maltese feasts are numerous, and they all have their own distinctive characteristics. Glad you like the poem...perhaps one day you'll be able to witness the 'real' thing! // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/1/2015 3:49:00 PM

truly a fiesta of words so upbeat and vibrant, paul... i like this!.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/1/2015 4:54:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed my Maltese 'festa', Nette! Thank you for another lovely visit, and the nice comments. Hugs // paul