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A Moment In Time

When true love comes unexpected Knocking gently on the door And I open, then you enter I stand spellbound on the floor There is light that blinks and flickers While the shadows dance around Every heartbeat rhythmic music Every breath heavenly sound. Should I move or break the silence Take your hands, look in your eyes? I dare not disturb the moment Where profound enchantment lies. ------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor: Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Contest: Name Your Most Romantic Poem of 2014 Placed: 3rd Contest: Men Only (April 2014) Sponsor: Kelly Deschler Placed: 4th [Published in Kavya Kishor, Bangladesh ~ 25 April 2023]

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/18/2015 9:10:00 PM

I do remember this beautiful poem from one of my first contests. I really enjoyed reading it again, Paul. Congrats on the win! Very nicely done!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2015 10:20:00 AM

Thank you Kelly; I like to give poems a second read for somehow they tend to sound even better! All the best and hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/18/2015 4:22:00 AM

yes, this is truly enchanting, paul.. a shining work!.. big congrats and huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2015 4:53:00 AM

Thank you Nette for your lovely comments! I enjoyed your top winning entry immensely. hugs // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/18/2015 4:15:00 AM

KUDOS Paul---e... :) softin every word yet very romantic indeed.. :)!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2015 5:02:00 AM

Good evening Olive_eloi! (hope I've got the time right:)) I like your comment which becomes a version of "soft romance":) Well done on your top win...alongside Nette!!:) hugs // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/17/2015 4:28:00 PM

My friend, you have truly established yourself as one of the premier poets of romance and this excellent piece is a wonderful example! Bravo and congratulations on a well-deserved sweet win! Best wishes. Pandita.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 5:06:00 PM

Wow Pandita! Your praise is truly appreciated, but you forget what a good writer you also are! Some of your excellent poems I will never be able to emulate! Thank you...I love your unwavering support:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 1/17/2015 3:57:00 PM

nicely done Paul love the rhythm and rhyme in this piece,congratulations on this win. Could have seen this placed even higher.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 4:12:00 PM

Thank you Robert...you are a generous judge:) I just read your entry and was impressed by its uniqueness. All the best. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/17/2015 12:58:00 PM

What a beautiful moment you have captured with your words Paul, and a wonderful win for you. Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 3:03:00 PM

Thank you Connie! I am glad to share this special moment with you. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/17/2015 12:53:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful Paul - I am sorry I missed reading this before - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 3:06:00 PM

I'm pleased you like this short moment in time, Jan. Contests sometimes help to bring back on show our past works; poems need airing from time to time:) hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/17/2015 11:35:00 AM

This is such a gorgeous romantic write. Congratulations on your win,Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 3:08:00 PM

Thank you Armand...you did very well yourself! All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/17/2015 9:08:00 AM

That moment that takes your breath away! Very beautiful, Paul. Congratulations on your nice win once more! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 3:31:00 PM

Thank you Sandra; you are always generous with lovely comments. So pleased that you enjoyed. // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/17/2015 8:37:00 AM

This is another fantastic Poem Paul,congrats on the win my friend...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 3:33:00 PM

Thank you my true friend; you never fail to stop by with encouraging words. I do appreciate it. God bless. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/17/2015 4:35:00 AM

Very passionate composition, congrats on the win, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2015 6:39:00 AM

Thank you Dr! Regards and have a nice day. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/29/2014 8:32:00 PM

Very nice to have found this one my friend. As soft as silk, as smooth as glass and as fine as wine! I see that you won with it too. A belated congrats on that my friend!!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/30/2014 5:29:00 AM

Enjoying your connoisseur choice of words, Robert! Thank you for both wishes and tasty comments. Time to pour a glass of red wine...hope you'll join me:) // paul

Robin Davis

Date: 5/21/2014 9:26:00 PM

Paul This is so romantic and passionate. A true love story from your heart. Thank you for the wonderful comment on my Lifes Path poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2014 2:14:00 PM

Hi Robin! Love your feedback:) lovely comments. cu // paul

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/12/2014 12:42:00 PM

Hi Paul, Here is ten or more points and or gold stars my friend. It was very lovely. Congrats to you on your deserved win. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Deborah

Paul Callus
Date: 5/12/2014 4:13:00 PM

Deborah...you rock!! Your comments touched my heart; you are too kind; thank you :)) Peace with you too. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2014 11:40:00 PM

personally, I'd have placed this one higher on the list. I think it is the kind of poem a woman enjoys reading. congrats for y our win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2014 4:20:00 AM

Wow! I do like your encouraging comments Andrea!:) Glad you enjoyed it.....after all, it was meant for a woman:) Thank you :) // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/24/2014 9:34:00 AM

Very apt perspective. Congratulations on the win, paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2014 4:12:00 AM

Thank you Dr. Ram...you never fail to stop by with...much appreciated. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/24/2014 9:12:00 AM

Beautiful! I am speechless. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2014 9:15:00 AM

Thank you Richard...your concise but sincere comments are very much appreciated.! txs for the welcome visit. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/24/2014 1:43:00 AM

Lovely write Paul,,, mesmerising romantic,,, such lively words well knit wid emotions,,, hearty ,, congrats on great win ,,/Upma/

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2014 8:36:00 AM

Hi Dr. Upma...how lovely to see you here...with such encouraging comments! thank you :) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/24/2014 12:08:00 AM

Congratulations dearie Paul..:) God bless you always:)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2014 8:33:00 AM

Good day Olive_eloi :) Thank you so much. God bless you too :) / paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/23/2014 11:46:00 PM

a wonderful win Paul...PD

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2014 8:32:00 AM

Thank you Linda; so glad YOU like it :) /x/ paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/23/2014 10:59:00 PM

Quite the romantic poem that you have written here, Paul. Great rhyme and a smooth word flow, as well. Congrats on your win in my contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2014 8:27:00 AM

Many thanks Kelly :) glad you liked it; looking forward to your next contest!! cu /x/ paul

Linda Jackson

Date: 4/6/2014 1:57:00 PM

A very romantic poem. The descriptions are lovely. "The light flickers from the fire." Best wishes Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2014 11:01:00 AM

Glad you like it Linda; thanks for the lovely comments. yes, both light and shadows are endowed with movement. cu // paul

Joyeeta Neogi

Date: 3/30/2014 9:39:00 PM

Love described in its best of words, powerful and short. Thank you for sharing. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2014 4:18:00 AM

It's lovely having you visiting and leaving such encouraging comments :) Hope to read more of your poetry, Joyeeta [does the name mean 'joy'? :)] // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/30/2014 2:02:00 PM

- Thanks for the beautiful and warm poem Paul! - Music like this: doing something with the soul!! - Good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/30/2014 3:03:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise always glad to have you visiting; thanks for the encouraging comments :) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/29/2014 3:24:00 PM

Hi Paul, Even if we do have to move or "beak the silence" eventually, these are the moments that will stay in our hearts forever. I love the John Legend song and can feel the inspiration of it throughout your poem. Best wishes for success in the contest, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2014 4:10:00 PM

Yes, Carolyn, some moments are more special than others...they are the ones which we hold on to and recall later on in life. Thank you for your lovely comments and wishes for contest :) cu // paul