Shoreline

The ocean waves come rolling in There’s not a soul in sight With heaving breath they break on shore And burst in brilliant white. The sound of wind is in the air The jutting rocks stretch high Tall redwood trees defiant stand So tough, and yet they sigh. ---------------------------------------- Theme: No 2 ~ Shoreline Form: ‘common meter stanza’ Author: Paul Callus ~1st April 2015 Contest: Let Me Feel Your Lines Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Placed 1st ---------------------------------------- Poem of the Day ~ 2nd April, 2015.

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Old Buck

Date: 11/19/2019 1:56:00 PM

Paul: I have longed to see that sight but never made the trip. Now you've taken me. Thank you. Keep them coming. Honestly, the only callus I've seen I didn't enjoy was on the bottom of my foot. :o) oldbuck

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2019 3:59:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely pleasant comments my friend:) Good to have you back smelling the 'soup'...enjoy! Regards // paul

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 7/12/2019 11:55:00 PM

I see we have a mutual love for the Sea, and even a redwood tree! Great poem with a description of one of my great loves. Thank you. Lonna Blodgett

Paul Callus
Date: 7/13/2019 8:45:00 AM

So pleased to make your acquaintance, Lonna. I have read several of your lovely, fresh poems and commented on some. Your style appeals to me. And yes, I find inspiration in the sea and trees. Keep your pen busy! ~ Regards // paul

Sneha Rv

Date: 6/11/2015 4:11:00 AM

This is SO amazing!!)! Congrats for the win AND the POD!!! :) :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2015 2:29:00 PM

Thank you Sneha:) So glad that you found it to your liking! Keep writing and smiling:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/16/2015 12:03:00 AM

beautiful, Paul, particularly the first stanza. Congrats on the fine win.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/16/2015 4:31:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. Your clothesline brought back some lovely memories. Have a nice day. // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/15/2015 9:11:00 PM

wonderful win a 7

Paul Callus
Date: 5/16/2015 5:23:00 AM

Thank you Eve! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/15/2015 9:39:00 AM

Great write and win Paul... Congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:06:00 PM

Thank you Joseph; nice of you to stop by. All the best. // paul

Md Johnson

Date: 5/15/2015 9:21:00 AM

Beautiful imagery. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:21:00 PM

Thank you for reading, enjoying and for the congrats. // paul

Judy Konos

Date: 5/15/2015 8:01:00 AM

Congratulations are in Order.....a big number one......Kudos

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:23:00 PM

A big thank you, Judy:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/15/2015 4:06:00 AM

I can see it! I can feel the wind and hear the waves as they break on shore! Loved this Paul. Congratulations! Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:24:00 PM

Lovely and generous comments, Kim:) Thank You!! Have a nice weekend. // paul

Emmanuel Brian Oule

Date: 5/15/2015 1:57:00 AM

Congs and And feels good to win brother Happy for you

Emmanuel Brian Oule
Date: 5/18/2015 5:10:00 AM

Paul thank you for the compliment, always i will be too fix time to read and comment your poems, You're welcome

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:26:00 PM

You are kind, Bryan! Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/14/2015 7:39:00 PM

Hi Paul, :-) Amazing Lines, Congratulations ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:27:00 PM

Hi Linda! Lovely to have you stopping by:) Thank you. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2015 5:47:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:33:00 PM

Thank you, Jan; revisits are always appreciated:) hugs // paul

Skat A

Date: 5/14/2015 5:19:00 PM

Hello Paul, amazing. I sure like the imagery. The ending however makes me sigh as well. Love the poem. SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:34:00 PM

Glad I can make you sigh, Skat! Thank you for the like:) // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/14/2015 4:55:00 PM

So lovely, Paul. Flows beautifully just line the majestic sea. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 5:37:00 PM

You are very kind, Sandra:) Thank you for a lovely and complimentary visit. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/10/2015 9:35:00 PM

G'day Paul... this is a wonderful poem Paul. You have given us a fine scene in words. Thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 5/11/2015 9:01:00 AM

Thank you, Lindsay; both your visit and comments are appreciated. // paul

Asma Memon

Date: 4/22/2015 5:53:00 PM

I like your poem

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 8:06:00 AM

I am glad you like these common meter stanzas, Asma. Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Michael Dom

Date: 4/4/2015 8:30:00 PM

That makes me want to go down to the coast and comb the beaches, sit under the trees and listen to the wind whistle through their leaves. Like it. Belated congratulations on this poem of the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2015 10:25:00 AM

Glad that I managed to tempt you to seek nature's allure, Michael! Thank you for the comments and congrats. All the best. // paul

Tom Hitt

Date: 4/2/2015 1:19:00 PM

Great imagery, nice job. Congrats on POTD! ~Tom~ http://wrongwaywriteway.com

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 1:59:00 PM

Thank you Tom, both for the nice comments and the congrats. Pleased to meet you:) // paul

Marilyn Williams

Date: 4/2/2015 11:16:00 AM

Very nice reading. Congratulations for the poem of the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 12:00:00 PM

Glad that you enjoyed my poem, Marilyn. Thank you. All the best. // paul

Neva Romaine

Date: 4/2/2015 10:49:00 AM

Hey Paul, BIG congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD! It is a beautiful, descriptive poem with wonderful imagery. Well deserved! Be Blessed, Neva

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 12:22:00 PM

Hi Neva! Thank you for a lovely visit and insightful comments...much appreciated. All the best. // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/2/2015 10:16:00 AM

Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Paul, your descriptive write is beautiful a 7. Blessings and Happy Easter

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Eve! Your congrats and high rating are really appreciated. May you too have a blessed and happy Easter. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 4/2/2015 10:16:00 AM

Wow! What a beautiful scene, Paul...congrats on being chosen TPOD! Hugs, Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 11:55:00 AM

I much appreciate your Wow and lovely comments, Rhonda!!Thank you for another nice visit. Happy Easter:) Hugs // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/2/2015 8:22:00 AM

So tough...yet they sigh! Oh I love it! Bravo my friend for your poem of the day selection! Hugsxx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 11:51:00 AM

You are a good and sincere friend, Casarah. Thank you for everything. Hugs // paul ... Have a lovely and happy Easter.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/2/2015 8:17:00 AM

Paul, stopping back to read your lovely poem again and to congratulate you on your Poem of the Day! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 11:45:00 AM

Very kind of you to revisit, Sandra; I appreciate it a lot. Thank you and God bless. // paul

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 4/2/2015 7:54:00 AM

Hey Paul great write ,I wanna go too! Congratulations on another fine Poem of the Day.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2015 11:42:00 AM

Many thanks Robert; love your comments:) All the best. // paul