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Open Poetry 11 Poetry Contest sponsored by Charlotte Puddifoot

 

Complexity

Waves	
wander	
unrestrained	
far out to sea	
in impassioned mood 
relentlessly striving 
to discover the allure 	
of an elusive horizon.	
Undaunted I follow in their wake… 
A life fraught with the unpredictable.

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Johnson Vdev Date: 5/23/2025 8:39:00 PM What a way of showing the restless spirit of the waves in pursuit of the horizon. This evokes a sense of freedom and yearning, Enjoyed every word of it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/24/2025 2:31:00 AM Thank you JV for the feedback and encouraging comment. Pleased you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/21/2025 1:41:00 PM ' Waves wander unrestrained far out to sea in impassioned mood, relentlessly striving to discover the allure. ' It seems that many in the world are like waves, tossing to and fro searching for beauty. We can embrace beauty, if we just pause and then look around. Delightful moments in life are not complicated at all. (I don't think so, anyway). Many wonderful blessings to you, Paul. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/22/2025 12:21:00 AM Thank you for stopping by with lovely, insightful comments, Brandy. And yes, I agree with "Delightful moments in life are not complicated at all"....beauty and simplicity often go hand in hand. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/21/2025 6:19:00 PM another shorty which charms with undulating wordstream, paul... i love your winnerventries outside soup...huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/15/2025 2:23:00 PM Thank you on all points, dear Nette. There are short poetry forms which do not receive due importance on Soup, so I have to look elsewhere! Regards & Hugs , my friend. // paul

Maria Williams Date: 3/11/2025 1:28:00 AM Dearest Paul,your Etheree is beautifully written—feels like a journey in itself! Love how the waves mirror life’s unpredictability. You’ve got a way with words, my friend!...Love and Hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2025 2:04:00 PM Thank you for the lovely insightful feedback, Maria. Your visits are always appreciated. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 3/5/2025 11:33:00 AM Dear Paul, I am deeply touched by your exquisite etheree. Fantastic title! Such beautiful use of Nature imagery to convey a mood of emotions rich with poetic expression. I, too, follow their wake, and at times, have been bowled over by it. Oh to reach and touch that ever "elusive horizon"... "Undaunted" love that word! Your last line is true indeed. A fav for me, my inspiring friend. Your presence has been missed, I hope all is well. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2025 2:14:00 PM Dear Susan it is such a pleasure to have you commenting meaningfully on my poem, and you manage (effortlessly, I would say!) to pinpoint the main parts on which it hinges. Thank you for your sincerity and the generous congrats. ~ Sorry for the late reply, but I still find it hard to get back in the groove, though I do my best :) Warm regards and hugs to you, my friend. // paul

Gary Radice Date: 3/4/2025 2:49:00 AM I sense a time of change in your words Paul and particularly like your use of the horizon, describing it at elusive. Do we ever get to where we want to go? As an aside, what’s for sure is that sometimes constraints in life can leave us feeling all at sea on land. :) Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/15/2025 2:34:00 PM I like your insightful feedback, Gary....thank you for stopping by. ~ Best regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/3/2025 10:13:00 AM I enjoyed reading your "Complexity" write. "Good Luck" Have a great time writing away..................... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/15/2025 10:42:00 AM Thank you for stopping by, Paula, and 'liking' my Etheree. Regards & blessings, my friend // paul

Tom Woody Date: 3/3/2025 5:47:00 AM Horizons, rainbows, dreams... Frequently elusive. Still we chase. Nice etheree Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/15/2025 10:36:00 AM Hi Tommy; excuse the late acknowledgement of your visit; life is very full and hectic! Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul