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She Was His

She was his. It was late fall of sixty-nine and ‘with a little help from my friends’ we danced as one to the lure of Joe Cocker’s voice. I held her close relishing her warmth and fragrance. She melted in my embrace savouring a final memory. She was his. It was late fall of sixty-nine. ---------------------------------------------- Contest: I THINK OF YOU Sponsor: Gautami Phookan Placed: HM 14th February 2015

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Lu Loo

Date: 10/13/2015 2:44:00 PM

Love this..it reminds me a little of the love my parents share. They were married in 1969. Beautiful write.. :) -LU

Paul Callus
Date: 10/13/2015 4:22:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting so pleasantly, Laura:) Songs bring back many memories, some lovely, others sad...This was the time when I had said bye to my teenage years! I got married 4 yrs after your parents! ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/5/2015 10:10:00 PM

you know why I am here.. :) thank you... LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2015 9:09:00 AM

...enter...:) [by the way, I checked....you must have lost your pen:)]

BE Bailey

Date: 2/25/2015 4:51:00 AM

Congrats on your win Paul. This is a well deserved win and a job well done. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day and keep writing. Hugs "B"

BE Bailey
Date: 2/27/2015 1:56:00 AM

Thank you Paul and u are welcome. I love reading your work and thank you for taking the time out to read mine. Keep writing and keep smiling. Hugs "B"

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2015 7:06:00 AM

Hi Bee!! I have just read the heartfelt tribute which you wrote to your father...I was impressed and touched! Even the first poem you posted was about him. Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments. hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/22/2015 7:26:00 PM

Oh my, this is wonderful..a favorite of all these poems...You have such talent...Congrats..a higher placement should have been yours. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2015 3:10:00 PM

Thank you! You are too kind, Barbara! I still have to read the other entries; yours I have read already, and it is such a sweet one! All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/22/2015 6:01:00 PM

Paul, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2015 2:47:00 PM

Many thanks Linda. Lovely to have you stopping by. hugs // paul

Skat A

Date: 2/22/2015 2:49:00 PM

Paul, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win, enjoy the coming week **SKAT**

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2015 2:54:00 PM

Thank you Skat; hope you have a lovely week ahead, too. hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/15/2015 6:33:00 PM

Dear Paul, I love crocker myself one of my favorite songs is love lifts me up where we belong, I wanted to have that played at my wedding, but my hubby didn't like it. But when we renew our vows he promised I could play my song. Thanks for the memories though, I love the last line and how you've pulled it all together in the final verse. Well done a very romantic write for the Valentines month, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2015 9:33:00 AM

Hi Cherl! Crocker's gritty voice was what made him different from others. Most songs from my teenage years bring back many memories; time goes but the memories remain. Hope you'll get your wish; that Cocker song is one of his best. Thank you for liking this poem. Glad soup mail is finally up again!!! All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/15/2015 6:29:00 PM

Dear Paul, Hello my friend and thanks for the Happy Valentines day back, lol I'm glad you like my freedom poem, and your right we are all born free and should remain so. These two poems are written for black history month, I wanted to do a couple as a tribute, so I appreciate your comments my friends. Now I told you that I would make a better comment on your poems because I would have more time tonight and I won't disappoint you my kind friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2015 5:38:00 PM

by the way, '69 was a VERY memorable year for me too. My first sweet kiss was that year. I was only 14 and so in love.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2015 3:17:00 PM

So we have something in common:) In '69 I went on holiday to England and stayed at my pen-friend's house...a summer to remember!!! Was much older than you..22!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2015 5:37:00 PM

wow, Paul. This could be called the NON RHYMED version of my form!! Thanks for letting me know about it since it can't qualify without the rhyme, but i really do love it and what it is saying. i think you should put it into one of the love poem contests, such as the one called 'i think of you.' VERY nice. Seven!!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2015 3:22:00 PM

I'm glad you found my unrhymed version to your liking, Andrea. I took your advice and entered it for the other contest. I had worked out a name for your form...CHokeya, but then found there's another form called Choka, so I suppose you would not want it similar sounding. I had my reasons for calling it that.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 2/15/2015 11:43:00 AM

Enjoyed it Paul. Its an excellent form. Regards

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 12:28:00 PM

Thank you Rajat. I was inspired to do this by Andrea's latest poetry form, but I omitted the rhyming lines. All the best. // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 2/14/2015 10:26:00 PM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 11:38:00 AM

Pleased with your complimentary remarks, Ravi. Thank you. Very much enjoyed your 'daughter' poem, too! // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/14/2015 8:00:00 PM

Dear Paul, Happy Valentines day, love your poem, and good luck in the contest my dear friend take care, will comment more soon, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 11:36:00 AM

Thank you Cherl....missed this yesterday, but still appreciate the nice wishes:) Hope you've had a nice weekend. All the best. // paul

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/14/2015 7:38:00 PM

Looks like a winner Paul..I was 18 in the fall of 69 and relishing is the right word for the times...the whole of my country was filled with an energy I haven't seen since...good luck

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 11:33:00 AM

Those were the days, Frederic!! The world has changed too much since then, and not always in the right direction! Thank you for reading...and enjoying my friend. All the best. // paul

Constance La France

Date: 2/14/2015 7:03:00 PM

Paul, nice write, sad ending though, but you did a great job with your words of capturing that experience and thanks for the visit ~~

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2015 10:58:00 AM

Thank you Constance; nothing like going back in time when the right mood comes by. Listening to a song often effects me that way. All the best. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 2/14/2015 4:10:00 PM

Very nice pen Paul! A charming piece, my dear friend. I enjoyed! A 7 from me! Have a very lovely day! In his light! God bless you! I wish you a very Happy Valentines Day! :) Love n hugs! xxx D

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 4:26:00 PM

Hi Dorian! Pleased that you enjoyed, and thank you for the high rating. I hope that yours has been a most lovely Valentine's Day:) hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/14/2015 4:07:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Way to go..Thanks for dropping by "I Care"..I have finished it and I went in a different way from the start if you care to read the finished work..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 4:24:00 PM

Thanks for dropping in, Sara. I will go back now and see the finished masterpiece! // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 2/14/2015 3:52:00 PM

It's like going back in time, I can hear the music play

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 4:23:00 PM

So true Casarah!! It sure takes ME back quite a long way!!! hugs // paul

Poesy Relish

Date: 2/14/2015 2:57:00 PM

very romantic Paul... loved the form you used to craft this piece... nad!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Nadiya. That's similar to Andrea's new form (still needs naming); just gave it a trial run! :) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 2/14/2015 2:42:00 PM

Lovely romantic write Paul and fabulous memories of the late great singer too:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 3:27:00 PM

Many thanks, Jan. A true memory; she had a lovely wedding! hugs // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 2/14/2015 2:26:00 PM

very beautifully crafted paul love the format used wishing you a happy valentines dear pal

Paul Callus
Date: 2/14/2015 2:34:00 PM

Thank you Liam. Just read your lovely poem for the occasion! Hope Valentine's Day has brought you joy! // paul