Paul Callus Poet Ode

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Whitman Inspired Contest
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Placed 1st
Chosen POTD (21st Jan 2020)
© 19th January 2020

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.

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Published in: "Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace" 
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Jack Horne May 13, 2020 at 2:23 PM truly beautiful, Paul - love it Paul Callus May 16, 2020 at 4:31 PM Thank you, Jack. Hope you are keeping well///stay safe. // paul

John Hamilton February 6, 2020 at 2:26 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 February 7, 2020 at 2:30 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 February 3, 2020 at 3:09 AM So proud of you, dear. You always wrie with such love and finesse. Miss you. Paul Callus February 3, 2020 at 3:15 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 January 31, 2020 at 4:06 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 February 2, 2020 at 11:33 AM So true, Lindsay! Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues January 24, 2020 at 9:03 AM Beautiful! Congrats on POTD! Paul Callus January 24, 2020 at 9:18 AM Thank you, Kim. Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2020 at 8:53 PM wow, POTD AND first place. I just found out it got a first place. Way to go, Paul. Paul Callus January 24, 2020 at 3:56 AM Hey...this is your third visit, Andrea :) Much appreciated...thank you! Regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock January 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM Loving hearts is just what is needed. Excellent words. love phyl Paul Callus January 24, 2020 at 3:57 AM Thank you for the lovely comments, Phyllis. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos January 23, 2020 at 1:13 AM Back with congrats my friend - this poem truly deserved to be chosen as POTD. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny. Paul Callus January 23, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thank you for making a double journey, Jenny :) ...and for the congrats! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Charles Messina January 22, 2020 at 8:36 PM Love this, Paul. Congratulations on POTD. Best Regards, Charlie Paul Callus January 23, 2020 at 12:27 PM Pleased you enjoyed it, Charles; thank you for liking & the congrats. Regards // paul

Jack Horne January 22, 2020 at 2:20 PM love this very thoughtful ode, Paul Paul Callus January 23, 2020 at 12:38 PM Thank you, Jack. Hope all is well on your side of the fence! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri January 22, 2020 at 10:03 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 January 22, 2020 at 12:34 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 January 21, 2020 at 10:59 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 January 22, 2020 at 12:12 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 January 21, 2020 at 9:31 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 January 22, 2020 at 12:08 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 January 21, 2020 at 5:57 PM Back again with congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Paul Callus January 22, 2020 at 10:29 AM Thank you, Eve; a second visit is doubly appreciated :) Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire January 21, 2020 at 1:13 PM Wow, a POTD and a first place. Your poem stands alone, outside of the contest. Congratulations, Paul! Paul Callus January 22, 2020 at 10:28 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 January 21, 2020 at 12:46 PM Very nicely penned Paul, Congrats on POTD.. Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Joseph. All the best // paul

Connie Marcum Wong January 21, 2020 at 12:28 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 January 21, 2020 at 3:25 PM Thank you for the double visit and congrats, Connie:) You make an excellent judge!! Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison January 21, 2020 at 12:02 PM Dropping back to say many congrats on a very well deserved POTD and on your contest win:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 3:33 PM Thank you, Jan...you were the first one to read and comment....brought me luck :) Hugs // paul

Sandra Adams January 21, 2020 at 9:51 AM back to say congratulations on your POTD :) hugs Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 1:28 PM Thank you for a double visit...and for the congrats, Sandra...very kind of you:) Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands January 21, 2020 at 8:50 AM Congratulations for POTD Paul :) Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 5:02 PM Thank you, Heidi. Regards :) // paul

Winged Warrior January 21, 2020 at 8:47 AM Nice flow my friend...a superb ode...Congrats! on POTD! Paul...all the best from the Wingster...^WW^ :o) Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM Thank you, my friend. Your comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Tracy Storrier January 21, 2020 at 8:22 AM really enjoyed this poem, ty for sharing, congrats on POTD :0) x Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 3:10 PM Thank you, Tracy. A pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Running Wolves January 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM Congratulations on P.O.T.D. very nicely done Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 2:20 PM Glad you enjoyed it, RW...thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2020 at 7:12 AM - Described with beauty ... worth its first place and the p.o.t.d. ... congratulations so much, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 2:15 PM Thank you on all counts, Anne-Lise:) Much appreciated! Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit January 21, 2020 at 7:03 AM Back with congrats Paul, on poem of the day. Paul Callus January 21, 2020 at 2:16 PM Double thanks to you, Vijay. Best regards // paul

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