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She Stands Beside the Sea

she stands beside the sea a tear escapes, runs down her face melancholy comes to embrace the past won’t set her free lost love decays without a trace _______________________________ Contest: Writing Challenge 2 Lind68868 Sponsor: Dear Heart Placed 1st ©18th May 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/4/2020 5:38:00 PM

Lost love. I think we've all experienced it at some point. Great poem, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2020 8:05:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/16/2020 4:08:00 PM

Sad... full of longing and possibly regrets.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/18/2020 11:01:00 AM

Thank you for reading and for the feedback, Eileen. Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/12/2019 3:29:00 PM

Such sad beauty! Funny how a poet can make the sadest parts in life seem beautiful! But I guess we paint a world of sorrow in beauty it just is that way! Hummm! Sorry kinda s thinking to myself there ! Lol! Wonderful poem Paul I love it!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/14/2019 7:55:00 AM

Thank you for these lovely comments, Brenda. Somehow they remind me of your latest poem about your son...sad, yet beautiful! ~ Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 6/12/2019 1:18:00 PM

Beautiful expressions Paul! -Smita

Paul Callus
Date: 6/14/2019 7:44:00 AM

Thank you, Smita. Have a nice day! Regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/7/2019 10:20:00 AM

Loely poem. So easy to feel through your words. Jeanne

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 5:02:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Jeanne. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/5/2019 6:11:00 PM

Hello Paul she yearns for her true love.So she mourns him because she lost himin death. So sad. Have a nice evening my friend. Regards: Darlene.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2019 5:02:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Rainbow Promise

Date: 6/4/2019 5:52:00 PM

Hi Paul. You always captivate me with your Words, no matter what Poem you write! Congrats on your well deserved placement in this contest! Was away for a while but will enter some Contests again! Hugs ?? Rainbow ??

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2019 2:26:00 AM

Thank you Rainbow...your complimentary words are much appreciated. A pleasure to see you back @ Soup! Looking forward to new posts from you. Hugs // pau

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 6/1/2019 7:25:00 AM

Poignant write !!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2019 9:24:00 AM

Yes, Swetha, it certainly evokes a keen sense of sadness! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 5/28/2019 7:29:00 AM

Ah Paul this one rings true for me! I loved how you expressed it! Wonderful my dear friend!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2019 4:10:00 PM

Thank you, Brenda. I'm sure I had replied to your comment, but never mind as long as I noticed the discrepancy:) Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2019 7:31:00 PM

Congrats for a very well deserved placement. Top notch, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2019 5:18:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Congrats on your win, too. Have a nice day...Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2019 6:17:00 PM

Wow, first placement Paul! I knew this would do well. I didn't have time to get mine finished Paul. Congratulations on your superb deserving placement! : ) xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2019 5:16:00 AM

Thank you for the congrats and the faith you had in my poem, Connie:) ~ Have an enjoyable weekend. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/24/2019 2:45:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Dear Heart's Lind68868 contest my friend! God bless.... Robert

John Hamilton

Date: 5/23/2019 9:30:00 AM

Beautiful write Paul, loved your rhymes, difficult to write lost love in a short verse? I would never think any writing is beyond your capabilities, masterful dear poet! Congrats on a fine win!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2019 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, John. Your complimentary words are indeed encouraging...much appreciated. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/22/2019 2:07:00 PM

Hi Paul - congratulations on your much deserved win in this contest. The pain that a lost love leaves is never forgotten - a sad but realistic fact of life. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2019 2:24:00 PM

Thank you, Jenny. It is not easy to express lost love in a few lines, but standing in 'her shoes' gave me a helping hand! ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/22/2019 12:30:00 AM

A sad scene penned well Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2019 2:05:00 PM

Glad you found this to your liking, Allen...thank you. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/21/2019 8:34:00 PM

Your excellent poem stirs the heart with sentimental emotions, Paul. The melancholy mood is framed so tenderly and beautifully within the power of your poignant imagery. Congratulations on your wonderful and well-deserved first place win. Warmest wishes and hugs always my dear friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2019 2:04:00 PM

Thank you dear Susan. As usual, your insightful comments warm my heart! ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/21/2019 5:12:00 PM

Though I'm not familiar with the contest, your poem had special meaning for me. I always miss John most when I stare at the sea and remember his fishing days. Beautifully written and so deserving of a first place! Congratulations, Paul. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2019 1:33:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, it is such a lovely pleasant surprise to have you stopping by, especially with personal and insightful comments. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. ~ Now I must go see if you have posted anything new....and also to check out Don McLean's song which I have not heard for many many years! Love // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/21/2019 5:15:00 PM

In his song "And I Love Her So," Don McLean has a similar message and describes how "the night won't set me free." I have always loved the song and now I love your poem too...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/21/2019 12:02:00 PM

- Congratulations on a great first place in this contest, a wonderful writing Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2019 3:31:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Have a nice evening. Hugs // paul

Constance La France

Date: 5/21/2019 9:30:00 AM

Paul, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2019 3:29:00 PM

Many thanks, Constance. Always a pleasure to take part in your contests. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2019 7:08:00 AM

A sad scene depicted in this write Paul..Congrats on your win...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2019 3:27:00 PM

Thank you joseph. Pleased to be standing next to you on the podium! Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/20/2019 11:01:00 PM

Can relate well to this one... and unfortunately, nothing can truly heal that pain completely... You capture those melancholy feelings in the imagery and express them beautifully in these lines... Nicely done Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2019 3:26:00 PM

It is said that time will heal, but the scar is hard to conceal. Thank you for stopping by with lovely meaningful comments,Kelly. Warm regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/20/2019 1:43:00 PM

paul, a moving poem tenderly crafted with such soulful mood... much enjoyed!... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2019 3:18:00 PM

Thank you very much, Nette. I read your winning entry which is truly captivating. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/19/2019 12:38:00 PM

- A wonderful and sensitive poem, Paul - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/19/2019 1:12:00 PM

Thank you on both counts, Anne-Lise. Hugs // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/19/2019 2:32:00 AM

If our "past sets us free" we won't be able to enjoy what of beauty your inspiring muse and adept pen capture, Paul! A heartbreaking scene blossoming into a captivating work of art! Definitely a WIN and a FAV! A great pleasure to read your inspiring poetry.. Regards and blessings.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/19/2019 3:44:00 AM

I appreciate the fact that despite your busy school load you still manage to make time to visit and comment, Besma. I also appreciate the lovely insightful comments which you always leave on my pages...and the fav...Thank you! Warm regards & blessings // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/19/2019 12:39:00 AM

Oh the theme of lost love! Well penned

Paul Callus
Date: 5/19/2019 3:39:00 AM

Lost love never fails to inspire, Allen! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul