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I often scribble in the sand The words I find so hard to say And hope the wind will come along And blow them all your way. ---------------------------- Contest: Simply Beautiful Sponsor: Kelly Deschler Placing: 2nd (April 2015) Contest: Five Lines or Less Sponsor: Black Eyed Susan Placing: 2nd (April 2014) Published in: PS: It’s Still Poetry Volume II ~ (1 Jan. 2022) ISBN-13:? 979-8793344418

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Karen Jones

Date: 10/6/2021 3:54:00 PM

What a romantic write about longing. Enjoyed

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2022 5:19:00 AM

Thank you, Karen. Excuse the late reply since I had no notification about your comment. May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/1/2021 7:40:00 PM

Paul, This is still one of my all time favorites. Inspiring, not quite enough to say for the sublime simplicity. -Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 6/17/2023 12:58:00 PM

Paul, Like Kelly's contest name, Simply Beautiful. And, long as life and voice remains, still relevant. -Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 3/24/2021 8:32:00 PM

There is something special recognized in someone's gift. You know it when it resonates, feel it in a moment, a day, a lifetime. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2021 5:47:00 AM

Thank you Richard, both for the comments and repeat-visit. Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 1/16/2021 2:58:00 PM

Paul, 'Unspoken Words' still relevant in 2021? Survival of the fittest; would say so. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2021 8:00:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I am surprised that this tiny poem has, and is still garnering all these hits! Shows that simplicity never loses its allure:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/12/2020 1:24:00 PM

seeing this one again and remembering how it's one of my faves and also your BEST poem, according to Soup members' opinions!!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/13/2020 9:09:00 AM

Thank you for your repeated visits, Andrea. I have always been a firm believer in simplicity, as this poem goes to prove. At the time of writing, it has received nearly 30,000 hits...and many attempts at plagiarism!! :) Regards // paul

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/13/2020 5:42:00 PM

wow, this is majestic! Thank you for introducing this gem to me dear poet Paul. To my faves.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2020 12:26:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely reaction, dear friend! Your fav is also much appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/4/2020 2:36:00 AM

Paul, A double eagle on a par three, this poem. Though I've never played. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2020 4:42:00 AM

Thank you Richard. I've never played either, but I can appreciate the message behind your words:) Hope you're keeping well & Safe. // paul

Franci Hoffman

Date: 11/23/2019 7:07:00 PM

What a lovely poem. Short and heartfelt.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2019 6:08:00 AM

So pleased it appealed to you, Franci...thank you! // paul

Valerie Staton

Date: 11/19/2019 10:50:00 PM

I liked this poem a lot. Short but sweet!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2019 1:18:00 PM

Thank you, Valerie. Hope you too have a lovely weekend :) // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/19/2019 5:56:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work. I don't know if I read it way back when you wrote it or not but it is relevant today. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2019 1:16:00 PM

Glad you still find it enjoyable, Sara. Thank you. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/19/2019 12:13:00 AM

This poem fits the title of the "Simply Beautiful" contest perfectly, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2019 1:15:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. The secret of many successful poets is how they can express themselves in simple yet enjoyable words (take I.B. as an example:) Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 11/18/2019 8:43:00 PM

I find this so descriptive and the imagery even in so few lines is extraordinary. Great Quatrain Paul. ...Maria Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/19/2019 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. I never expected these four simple lines to be read by so many people...over 29,000...amazing! Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/18/2019 7:28:00 PM

Nicely done great imagery

Paul Callus
Date: 11/19/2019 3:50:00 PM

Pleased you like it, Eve...thank you. (Surprised to see these 4 comments today!) Hugs // paul

Eric Ashford

Date: 7/3/2019 9:23:00 AM

It says much in few words. Well done.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you, Eric; pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Susan Jeavons

Date: 2/3/2019 2:53:00 PM

Beautifully done quatrain Paul. Blessings, Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2019 8:16:00 AM

I am glad you enjoyed it, Susan. Incidentally, so far, this has been my most read poem! Best regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 5/11/2018 2:20:00 PM

Hi Paul! I was reading about quatrains and came across this little beauty. I like it and I have actually done it.

Lewis Raynes

Date: 2/18/2018 9:02:00 PM

wow, such a simple idea yet so deep, i love this one Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2018 2:57:00 PM

Thank you, Lewis. I find that simplicity can be quite satisfying! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/4/2018 2:01:00 PM

Awesome - no wonder it's been a winner. Love it, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2018 2:28:00 PM

So pleased that you like it, Line...thank you! Best regards // paul

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/17/2017 4:55:00 PM

I missed this, but I love its simplicity and hopefulness.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 3:37:00 PM

Thank you, Sunlite. This poem was posted a couple of years before you joined Soup. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/17/2017 2:44:00 PM

Awwww...how sweet...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 3:29:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Luis Estable

Date: 12/7/2017 8:05:00 PM

This is good and has the implications of erasing the words and gone to her, so only she would know of them. Good piece of work, short and right to the matter. I have two books on Amazon.com: "One Hundred Sonnets, Book Two," on kindle and "Thirty Religious Sonnets." You like a copy, type the names of the book or my name Luis A. Estable. Please, Pass the Word! I like what you did here. keep writing like this. The best to you now.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 2:43:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and feedback, Luis. Congratulations re your published books. I will take note and check them out. Regards // paul

Ricky Muse

Date: 10/4/2017 8:23:00 PM

One of the most beautiful ways I've seen to say I love. Good Poem........peace!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/5/2017 10:21:00 AM

I'm glad you found this poem, in all its simplicity, to your liking, Richard....thank you & regards // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 9/24/2017 11:18:00 AM

Lovely Paul. Wonderful way to tell someone you love them. Belated congratulations,

Paul Callus
Date: 9/24/2017 12:52:00 PM

Thank you Janis, for both lovely comments and congrats. Regards // paul

James Horn

Date: 9/19/2017 3:32:00 PM

Unspoken words were quietly read, When I had read a book in bed; Then in a dream to myself I said, Our cat again we have not fed. Jim Horn

Paul Callus
Date: 9/20/2017 1:44:00 AM

Thank you for a pleasant visit in rhyme, James:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2017 11:11:00 AM

Just saw this little gem was highlighted on the right hand side of my tablet and it is a joy to read it again Paul:-) hugs jan

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2017 1:43:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I think it was a good idea to have these poems coming up on our screen; I too have visited some of them. Hugs // paul

Curtis Johnson

Date: 7/23/2017 8:07:00 AM

Nice Quatrain, Paul. I wish I had done that when I lived in SanFran. Thks for your kind comments.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2017 9:41:00 AM

Glad you like it, Curtis....thank you. Have a nice day. Regards // paul