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

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/10/2017 10:28:00 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
Date: 12/11/2017 2:40:00 PM

You are sweet, Eileen:) Thank you for your appreciated double visit. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/9/2017 6:56:00 PM

I loved this entry Paul! I am happy to see it on the winner's list. Congratulations my friend! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 12/11/2017 2:48:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with congratulations, Connie. I was pleased to see your form in the limelight:) Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/9/2017 4:21:00 PM

A powerful Constanza poem about a nasty scoundrel, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 12/11/2017 2:46:00 PM

Thank you for the positive comments and congrats, Sandra. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/7/2017 6:20:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! This is a great Constanza. Very deserving.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 2:14:00 PM

Thank you very much, Rhoda! Pleased to have you stopping by. Wishing you a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Faye Gibson

Date: 12/7/2017 3:42:00 PM

Wonderfully written, Paul, as is your habit. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 1:49:00 PM

Thank you, Faye; pleased to see your name on the winners' list. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/7/2017 7:06:00 AM

Congratulations Paul on your wonderful win with your excellent and witty portrayal of a sweet-talking heartbreaker. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 1:48:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. Such men usually already have a reputation, but women still fall for them! Warm wishes ~ paul

David Mohn

Date: 12/6/2017 10:11:00 PM

You had me at "Quixotic claims"...wonderful Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 1:44:00 PM

Pleased you liked it, David. Thank you and regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 12/6/2017 9:37:00 PM

Excellent, Paul, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 1:39:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Have a nice weekend. Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/6/2017 8:40:00 PM

Ah, those sexy hot Italian men! Cute poem, congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 1:25:00 PM

They could well be Maltese, too, Line:) Thank you and regards ~ paul

Craig Cornish

Date: 12/6/2017 3:56:00 PM

Dear Paul, thank you so much for this perfect entry!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 12:27:00 PM

Thank you, Craig. Enjoyed the challenge. All the best ~ paul

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/6/2017 3:34:00 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
Date: 12/8/2017 9:19:00 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

Date: 12/3/2017 12:46:00 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
Date: 12/4/2017 4:26:00 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
Date: 12/3/2017 3:21:00 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
Date: 12/3/2017 1:49:00 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

Date: 11/29/2017 11:06:00 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
Date: 11/29/2017 3:15:00 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

Date: 11/25/2017 3:15:00 PM

May I say WOW??? So charming and full of wit.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda....the WOW is much appreciated, so are the rest of the comments:) Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/23/2017 11:14:00 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
Date: 11/24/2017 12:03:00 PM

Many thanks, CayCay...you too have been missed:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/21/2017 1:21:00 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
Date: 11/21/2017 12:35:00 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.

Date: 11/20/2017 8:48:00 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
Date: 11/21/2017 12:14:00 PM

Your encouraging comments are much appreciated, my friend...thank you. Best regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/20/2017 3:38:00 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
Date: 11/21/2017 12:37:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Unfortunately many get influenced by sweet talk! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/20/2017 12:28:00 AM

Oh, I had to come and leave a comment on this one I read earlier today. I REALLY like it!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2017 3:32:00 PM

I owe you a double thank you, Andrea:) Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 11/19/2017 5:39:00 PM

Great constanza Paul..best wishes

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2017 3:31:00 PM

Pleased you like it, Joseph; thank you. Regards // paul

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 11/19/2017 3:17:00 PM

Perfect!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/19/2017 3:40:00 PM

Thank you, Elizabeth. Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/19/2017 10:03:00 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
Date: 11/19/2017 10:41:00 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

Date: 11/19/2017 8:20:00 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
Date: 11/19/2017 8:44:00 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