Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

A Constanza For Lothario

A ladies’ man, one of a kind,
to guileless females gave the eye 
response highlighted by a sigh.

He had seduction on his mind 
intentions hid behind a smile
he took them in with charming style.  

Unwary victims he would find
their full attention swiftly grab
his forte was the gift of gab.

To love eternal he was blind
immersed he was in selfish aims
and boasted of Quixotic claims.

Fragmented hearts were left behind
betrayal tasted, bitter, vile 
instead of walking up the aisle.

A ladies’ man, one of a kind, 
He had seduction on his mind
Unwary victims he would find
To love eternal he was blind
Fragmented hearts he left behind.

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Contest: Constanza
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
© 19th November 2017

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Eileen Manassian December 10, 2017 at 10:28 PM :) Thanks for your repeated visit to my Constanza, dear. This is my second visit to yours to congratulate you. Numbers don't mean anything...it's a top entry winner. Hugs Paul Callus December 11, 2017 at 2:40 PM You are sweet, Eileen:) Thank you for your appreciated double visit. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong December 9, 2017 at 6:56 PM I loved this entry Paul! I am happy to see it on the winner's list. Congratulations my friend! : ) Paul Callus December 11, 2017 at 2:48 PM Thank you for coming back with congratulations, Connie. I was pleased to see your form in the limelight:) Regards // paul

Sandra Haight December 9, 2017 at 4:21 PM A powerful Constanza poem about a nasty scoundrel, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra Paul Callus December 11, 2017 at 2:46 PM Thank you for the positive comments and congrats, Sandra. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp December 7, 2017 at 6:20 PM Congratulations on your win! This is a great Constanza. Very deserving. Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 2:14 PM Thank you very much, Rhoda! Pleased to have you stopping by. Wishing you a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Faye Gibson December 7, 2017 at 3:42 PM Wonderfully written, Paul, as is your habit. Congratulations. Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 1:49 PM Thank you, Faye; pleased to see your name on the winners' list. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley December 7, 2017 at 7:06 AM Congratulations Paul on your wonderful win with your excellent and witty portrayal of a sweet-talking heartbreaker. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 1:48 PM Thank you, Susan. Such men usually already have a reputation, but women still fall for them! Warm wishes ~ paul

David Mohn December 6, 2017 at 10:11 PM You had me at "Quixotic claims"...wonderful Paul Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 1:44 PM Pleased you liked it, David. Thank you and regards // paul

Eve Roper December 6, 2017 at 9:37 PM Excellent, Paul, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 1:39 PM Thank you, Eve. Have a nice weekend. Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier December 6, 2017 at 8:40 PM Ah, those sexy hot Italian men! Cute poem, congrats on your win, Paul. Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 1:25 PM They could well be Maltese, too, Line:) Thank you and regards ~ paul

Craig Cornish December 6, 2017 at 3:56 PM Dear Paul, thank you so much for this perfect entry! Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 12:27 PM Thank you, Craig. Enjoyed the challenge. All the best ~ paul

Gregory Richard Barden December 6, 2017 at 3:34 PM Wonderful write, Paul, about a scoundrel, indeed, (and could have been my bio in my younger days, sadly) ... I enjoyed and connected with this one very much. Congrats on your win, my friend! :-) Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 9:19 AM Thank you Gregory. I suppose most of us have imitated butterflies in one way or another:) Best regards to you, my friend.

Susan Ashley December 3, 2017 at 12:46 PM Paul, such an entertaining portrayal of a seasoned sweet-talking heart-breaker who lives to fluster unfortunate females he can easily fool. An excellent write colored with your witty tone of truth.. warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan p.s. I adore Don Quixote and love the play 'Man from La Mancha! Paul Callus December 4, 2017 at 4:26 PM I'm relieved that my mind wasn't playing tricks on me, Susan:) I too read Don Quixote many moons ago and would like to read it again, but time keeps running away from me! A glance at the clock tells me that another day is about to end...11.27pm. Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley December 3, 2017 at 3:21 PM Yes Paul, you are correct, thank you, it was a movie that my class went to see in a theater in Boston when I was in college - so many years ago and we read Don Quixote in high school too. I just loved it, especially when I saw the movie on the big screen! Though I would have to re-read the book again, as I only remember bits and pieces now.. but I do remember falling in love with the story. To dream the impossible dream.Oh I love that song! Paul Callus December 3, 2017 at 1:49 PM I read Don Quixote when I was a teenager, and it very much caught my imagination! I believe that 'Man from La Mancha' was originally intended for tv, but I'm not sure. Thank you for enjoying my first attempt at this form, Susan. ~ Warm regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi November 29, 2017 at 11:06 AM This is a good read and very well done to form. I wish it all the best for the contest. I certainly hope I don't date his kind. Paul Callus November 29, 2017 at 3:15 PM Many thanks, Janis. I believe you are clever enough not to fall for the sweet talk of a heart breaker:) Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp November 25, 2017 at 3:15 PM May I say WOW??? So charming and full of wit. Paul Callus November 25, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thank you, Rhoda....the WOW is much appreciated, so are the rest of the comments:) Regards // paul

CayCay Godwin November 23, 2017 at 11:14 PM I like your entry for the contest VERY much. Very imaginative and entertaining. This reminds me anew how much I've missed reading you and others. Great job, Paul. Hugs ... CayCay Paul Callus November 24, 2017 at 12:03 PM Many thanks, CayCay...you too have been missed:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong November 21, 2017 at 1:21 AM I have know a few fellows like this Paul. Their karma often catches up to them. You did a great job on your entry! This had me smiling from beginning to end! I hope to see this on the winning list! : ) Paul Callus November 21, 2017 at 12:35 PM I am glad I passed your test, Connie:) As the creator of this form you know best! Thank you & Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 20, 2017 at 8:48 PM Pure creative genius this eye-grabbing poem be, Paul. You golden pen shines as usual. Very witty and truthful poem, my dear friend. Love and smiles always. Paul Callus November 21, 2017 at 12:14 PM Your encouraging comments are much appreciated, my friend...thank you. Best regards // paul

Alexis Y. November 20, 2017 at 3:38 PM Hi Paul, This a entry for the contest theme. Remind me stay clear of such a guy. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Paul Callus November 21, 2017 at 12:37 PM Thank you, Alexis. Unfortunately many get influenced by sweet talk! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2017 at 12:28 AM Oh, I had to come and leave a comment on this one I read earlier today. I REALLY like it! Paul Callus November 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM I owe you a double thank you, Andrea:) Regards // paul

Joseph May November 19, 2017 at 5:39 PM Great constanza Paul..best wishes Paul Callus November 20, 2017 at 3:31 PM Pleased you like it, Joseph; thank you. Regards // paul

Elizabeth Kinch November 19, 2017 at 3:17 PM Perfect! Paul Callus November 19, 2017 at 3:40 PM Thank you, Elizabeth. Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 10:03 AM I love it! The theme is good. The form is good. You will do well, my dear. These kinds of men bring nothing but heartache... Paul Callus November 19, 2017 at 10:41 AM So glad you like it, Eileen. I feel I could have done better, but you know how I am:) Thank you for the encouragement. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison November 19, 2017 at 8:20 AM He sounds a real cad and sadly there are folks out there who get taken in by these guys and their lies Paul!!! I am struggling with my original poem so I am just going to make that into a monorhyme and have an idea for a new one but not for the contest:-) Good luck with the contest:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus November 19, 2017 at 8:44 AM This is my first attempt at a Constanza, Jan, and I must admit I struggled somewhat. I feel I have to go over it again to remove any lingering doubts. Good luck with yours:) Hugs // paul