Notes About The Poem

Painting by Dorina Costras

I Miss You

I miss the one who stole my heart
Before the waves pulled us apart
When craving throbbed in every vein
We sang in tune to love’s refrain.

I miss the sparkle in her eyes
The sensual timbre of her voice
The urge to share, to give and take
A tacit wish, a mutual choice. 

I miss the moments when at night
We watched in awe, silent delight,
The sequined twinkling in the sky.
From time to time a kiss, a sigh.

I miss the man who made me yearn
To touch and yield, with passion burn.
He made each fibre thrill within
I lived and breathed only for him.

I miss the touches of his hand
The sense of home within his arms
Where feelings bloomed and love was sweet
His knowing smiles were graced with charms.

I miss the rhythm of his love
His kisses raining from above,
The breathless rapture of my soul
I miss the man who made me whole. 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 

A Callman Collaboration
Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian
[Awarded POTW 22nd Jan 2023]
 © January 2023

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/4/2024 3:29:00 AM

Wow! What a beautiful write. We do so well together. Didn't know this was awarded POTW.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2024 7:03:00 AM

Hi Eileen....it is lovely to go back to earlier poems; they seem to sound even better, like matured wine! :) Have a lovely weekend dear friend Hugs // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/7/2023 2:42:00 PM

Bac! CongrTulationdfof POTW Panagiot xo

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 12:05:00 AM

Thank you dear Pangie; double appreciation for a double visit :) Have a lovely day. // paul

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/4/2023 7:18:00 AM

Comments so true, Paul & Eileen, quite a joy to really feel a work of art such as you two created ..

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 7:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, James. Your lovely comments are much appreciated // paul

Daisy Meadows

Date: 1/29/2023 12:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW. Well done.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 7:13:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanette; glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 1/28/2023 6:34:00 AM

wow, you work so beautifully together

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 7:18:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/25/2023 6:21:00 AM

Paul and Eileen - a perfect blending of spirit and talent. Congratulations on the honor of your POTW! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 7:28:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Linda. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 1/25/2023 5:16:00 AM

Hello Paul and Eileen. Congratulations on your POTW I was impressed after reading i Miss you. I know I spent my Reading time wisely. Enjoy Your day. VB Rogers Black panther

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, Val, Your delightful comments and congrats are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/23/2023 12:24:00 AM

All of it, Paul was beautiful. Congratulations, you word artist! Pangie

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2023 2:05:00 PM

Thank you for your generous comments, Pangie. Take care. Warm regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/22/2023 8:06:00 PM

So happy to know this poem has become POTW. Congrats Callman! May we one day publish a book under that name. Lovely comments from everyone. All the best... dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 9:09:00 AM

It was lovely to receive acknowledgement for our combined work, Eileen. I've been busy, and it took me a while to come back and reply to comments. I've noticed that your similar post has been visited by many. ~ Love & Hugs // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/22/2023 6:23:00 PM

"I miss the one who stole my heart, before the waves pulled us apart." Such an emotional thought. It's heartbreaking being away from the one you love. This is so beautifully expressed and presented. Congratulations to you to both, on Poem of the Week. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 9:04:00 AM

Thank you so much for your insightful feedback, Brandy. Glad you enjoyed, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/22/2023 4:38:00 PM

A beautiful collaboration poem Paul and Eileen. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the week… Belle

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 7:36:00 AM

Thank you so much Belle. Glad you enjoyed our combined offering. ~ Best regards // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/22/2023 9:40:00 AM

Such a beautiful dance … you two entwined in gratitude and the sacredness of simple moments in time . Passion and reverence are alive here in this emotive poem . Big congratulations on POTW dear Paul and Eileen ! Lovely ! Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely feedback dear Susan. I am sure that Eileen will relish each word you left on this page, too. Warm regards & hugs, my friend. // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/22/2023 9:27:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTW to you--Paul and Eileen. I enjoyed the tenor of your poem. Your rhythms blend perfectly together.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2023 12:20:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Vijay. Your visits are always welcome. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/22/2023 8:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. "I Miss You" is a wonderful write and collaboration. Have a blessed day writing away............

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2023 7:28:00 AM

Thank you for your nice comments and congrats, Paula. Regards & Blessings // paul

Constance La France

Date: 1/22/2023 6:32:00 AM

Paul and Eileen, what a tender and beautifully penned poem, congratulations Callman writing team on receiving the deserving POEM OF THE WEEK honor, Constance

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2023 7:27:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. I'm sure Eileen too would love to read your comments. Best regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/22/2023 3:54:00 AM

Paul, a wonderful emotive romantic poem, a great collaboration, congratulations on POTW!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2023 7:16:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Tania. Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/22/2023 2:56:00 AM

Beautiful collaboration Paul, you work so well together. Congratulations on the honour of POTW. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Tom. All the best for the week ahead // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2023 10:27:00 AM

oh how fun. you have combined your names to make it Callman. Wonderful job by your both.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2023 12:58:00 AM

The "Callman" combination was Eileen's idea a few years back, and we stuck to it. Thank you for liking our our latest offering. ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/20/2023 1:33:00 AM

Hi Paul, this Callman collaboration is so touching and sentimental, full of love, emotion and passion. I as the reader feel that your collaboration with Eileen runs into such a likeness, it is as if one mind has created this heart warming write. Kudos to both of you. Warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2023 12:55:00 AM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Jenny. I am sure Eileen will be thrilled to read what you had to say. Have a lovely day, my friend. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/18/2023 8:19:00 PM

Wow! Such an amazing collab, Paul and Eileen:) kudos!!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2023 3:19:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely reaction, Jo. Regards & blessings // paul

Valsa George

Date: 1/17/2023 8:48:00 AM

Hi Paul, a beautiful collaboration. The thoughts and style of both of you merge so perfectly that the poem gives the feel of having been composed by a single author. Very romantic and intensely passionate. Congratulations to both of you

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2023 11:12:00 AM

Your lovely meaningful comments and congrats are truly valued, Valsa ... thank you! Regards // paul