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A Nation Betrayed

With loving heart and caring hands I soothe your pain, I bathe your wounds An ill wind blew and sapped your strength There was not much that you could do. Corruption, greed, no rule of law, Unfair the treatment handed out. Betrayed by those you trusted most Who sold their soul for worldly gains And dared to stab you in the back. Do not give up; you’re not alone, Delay of justice will not last. Till then I’ll prop you, wipe your tears With loving heart and caring hands. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Whitman Inspired Contest Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire Placed 1st Chosen POTD (21st Jan 2020) © 19th January 2020

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Jack Horne

Date: 5/13/2020 2:23:00 PM

truly beautiful, Paul - love it

Paul Callus
Date: 5/16/2020 4:31:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Hope you are keeping well///stay safe. // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 2/6/2020 2:26:00 PM

Just found out about the win and POTD, I've not been around much, but I love this write Paul, congrats on all your accolades, and more to come with this beauty!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2020 2:30:00 PM

Like you, John, I am not able to be around much @Soup; too many priorities to cope with. Thank you for stopping by with words of encouragement. Take care. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/3/2020 3:09:00 AM

So proud of you, dear. You always wrie with such love and finesse. Miss you.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/3/2020 3:15:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend...you are too kind. What a pleasure to have you return to the fold:) Looking forward to see what your muse has in store for us. You too have been missed...Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/31/2020 4:06:00 PM

G'day Paul … great verse indeed. Be it individual or organization, the back must be watched going forward - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 11:33:00 AM

So true, Lindsay! Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/24/2020 9:03:00 AM

Beautiful! Congrats on POTD!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2020 9:18:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2020 8:53:00 PM

wow, POTD AND first place. I just found out it got a first place. Way to go, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2020 3:56:00 AM

Hey...this is your third visit, Andrea :) Much appreciated...thank you! Regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/23/2020 2:57:00 PM

Loving hearts is just what is needed. Excellent words. love phyl

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2020 3:57:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Phyllis. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/23/2020 1:13:00 AM

Back with congrats my friend - this poem truly deserved to be chosen as POTD. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thank you for making a double journey, Jenny :) ...and for the congrats! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Charles Messina

Date: 1/22/2020 8:36:00 PM

Love this, Paul. Congratulations on POTD. Best Regards, Charlie

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2020 12:27:00 PM

Pleased you enjoyed it, Charles; thank you for liking & the congrats. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 1/22/2020 2:20:00 PM

love this very thoughtful ode, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2020 12:38:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Hope all is well on your side of the fence! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 1/22/2020 10:03:00 AM

Betrayal and all evil deeds weaken and destroy Nations and Humanity. We need "loving hearts" and "caring hands". the power of Love! The belief in the goodness of human nature. the feel that there are always people who care, support and lend a hand that "wipe tears". They "are not alone"! reading and feeling such a wonderful message of Love and Hope! I so much enjoyed the depth of your words, Paul! What you honour is worthy of Honour and recognition. Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings to you

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2020 12:34:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful feedback, Besma! Your words reflect some of those striking traits which abound in your beautiful character. Your visits and support are truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards & Blessings, my friend. // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/21/2020 10:59:00 PM

"With loving heart and caring hands" Exactly what the Nation needs. Our World. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2020 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy; "your thoughts caress gently around me" appeals to me! POTD was quite a surprise, but I'll take it :) Warm regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 1/21/2020 9:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Paul. As you might have noticed I'm not much on here, but I stop by from time to time, and I'm so pleased to see this gem being honoured, and a win too I gather from the comments below. Congrats on both Paul, you deserve it....Maria Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2020 12:08:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. I know that yours is a very active and full life; do drop in from time to time:) Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/21/2020 5:57:00 PM

Back again with congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2020 10:29:00 AM

Thank you, Eve; a second visit is doubly appreciated :) Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/21/2020 1:13:00 PM

Wow, a POTD and a first place. Your poem stands alone, outside of the contest. Congratulations, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/22/2020 10:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carolyn, both for the comments, congrats, and the top placement in your contest. It made my day:) Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 1/21/2020 12:46:00 PM

Very nicely penned Paul, Congrats on POTD..

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 3:23:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. All the best // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/21/2020 12:28:00 PM

I am very pleased to see this wonderful poem honored as POTD Paul. You already know I loved it and put it into my Faves. Congratulations! : ) xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 3:25:00 PM

Thank you for the double visit and congrats, Connie:) You make an excellent judge!! Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2020 12:02:00 PM

Dropping back to say many congrats on a very well deserved POTD and on your contest win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Jan...you were the first one to read and comment....brought me luck :) Hugs // paul

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/21/2020 9:51:00 AM

back to say congratulations on your POTD :) hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 1:28:00 PM

Thank you for a double visit...and for the congrats, Sandra...very kind of you:) Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/21/2020 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 5:02:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. Regards :) // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 1/21/2020 8:47:00 AM

Nice flow my friend...a superb ode...Congrats! on POTD! Paul...all the best from the Wingster...^WW^ :o)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 5:08:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Your comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Tracy Storrier

Date: 1/21/2020 8:22:00 AM

really enjoyed this poem, ty for sharing, congrats on POTD :0) x

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thank you, Tracy. A pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Running Wolves

Date: 1/21/2020 7:50:00 AM

Congratulations on P.O.T.D. very nicely done

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 2:20:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, RW...thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2020 7:12:00 AM

- Described with beauty ... worth its first place and the p.o.t.d. ... congratulations so much, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 2:15:00 PM

Thank you on all counts, Anne-Lise:) Much appreciated! Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/21/2020 7:03:00 AM

Back with congrats Paul, on poem of the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2020 2:16:00 PM

Double thanks to you, Vijay. Best regards // paul