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Painting by Trevor Mitchell

Riverbank

A 
Yorkshire
scene of old
on river's bank…
This detailed painting tempts my yearning soul.

It takes me on a sweet nostalgic trip
when time lingered
near water’s
lazy 
flow.

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Picture 2
A Double Tetractys 8 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper
       Placed 1st
© 31st August 2021

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Valsa George Date: 12/13/2021 9:10:00 PM A lovely scene .... every little detail of it makes one long for a visit to that enchanting river bank, where one can see so much of gaiety. Beautiful poem and beautiful painting ! Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 9/14/2021 11:04:00 AM A beautiful picture/poem for memories to live in Paul. Your reminiscence flows so smoothly and invites us into that place where memories reside. Congratulations on your win. Blessings! Thanks for the visit back in time. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/15/2021 8:41:00 AM Your most welcome insightful feedback and congrats are truly appreciated, Sam....thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/11/2021 11:01:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Wish we had some of these days back. More time and more fun. When a family was a family. Have a blessed day/ weekend.................. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/12/2021 8:09:00 AM Thank you, Paula. Those days have gone, but they sure were fun while they lasted!! ~ Blessings // paul

Beata Agustin Date: 9/11/2021 12:20:00 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of our family picnics. God bless you. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/12/2021 8:07:00 AM Thank you, Beata. Hang on to those lovely memories! Regards & blessings // paul

Eve Roper Date: 9/9/2021 6:11:00 PM I just fell in love with your verse. Paul, congratulations on your win. Your verse had great imagery, flow, and a different thought for the second stanza. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/10/2021 6:43:00 AM Thank you so much for the delightful comments and top placement, Eve. Your picture promp contest was inspiring. Regards & Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman Date: 9/1/2021 9:20:00 PM Not only is the poetry delightful, but takes me back to the place of my birth. Thanks Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/2/2021 6:18:00 AM Thank you, Harry. From time to time it does us good to travel back in time! Regards // paul

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/1/2021 6:11:00 PM Those days of old were the best, a fantastic Double Tetractys Paul, does the picture proud… Belle Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/2/2021 6:16:00 AM I am pleased you enjoyed it, Belle; thank you. Regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/1/2021 11:51:00 AM This is wonderful. I love the river... you did a awesome job with the theme. God bless you, Love, Gina Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/2/2021 6:15:00 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Gina. Your complimentary remarks are sincerely appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/31/2021 1:34:00 PM I really love your take on this picture. Awesome! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2021 1:25:00 AM Thank you, Andrea. After reading your and a couple more entries, I decided not to write about family, etc, so went for something totally different. I also had to edit after realizing that the contest rules barred the use of certain words! ~ Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/31/2021 10:38:00 AM Awesome painting--so is your poem, Paul. All the best. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2021 1:27:00 AM Thank you for the "awesome" Vijay; much appreciated. Best regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/31/2021 10:13:00 AM Excellent! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2021 1:28:00 AM Thank you, Kim. Regards // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 8/31/2021 9:48:00 AM Tom is right, everyone is glued to their mobiles…Delice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2021 1:29:00 AM Unfortunately you are both right, Delice. Times have changed!! Technology has taken over. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/31/2021 9:15:00 AM How things were back then Paul, families enjoying time together unlike now where everyone is glued to their phones. Good luck in the contest and I hope you are keeping well. Tom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2021 2:12:00 AM Those times will never come back again, Tom. I had a lovely childhood, even though we lacked many material things, but we experienced love and a lot of fun. Regards // paul