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A New Year - Time For Love

The New Year (Cornish Sonnet) 

The clock struck midnight; she came in
attired in silky flowing dress  
that matched her youthful glowing skin.
She clutched an hourglass in her hand
that showed the seconds evanesce
with every grain of trickling sand.

I put my bow to violin 
and played for her a melody;
I hoped her tender heart to win.
Champagne was popped and glasses raised
but she cared not for revelry...
into my eyes she deeply gazed.

The clock struck midnight; she came in.
I put my bow to violin.

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4th January, 2015
Contest: Cornish Sonnet
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
Placed 4th

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R.A. Marschall May 31, 2016 at 11:44 AM Beautiful sonnet with a fabulous cadence

Poet Destroyer A January 25, 2016 at 9:51 PM PAUL, THANK YOU for blessing my comment with a reply. THAT WAS NICE OF YOU!!! PD** Paul Callus January 26, 2016 at 1:17 PM Big :) and hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A January 22, 2016 at 11:48 PM PAUL, Congrats on your awesome win. Love ~LINDA~ Paul Callus January 23, 2016 at 2:56 PM Thank you, Linda:) Any vacant houses in your neighborhood?:) Hugs // paul

Len Gasun January 16, 2016 at 1:50 AM Wow! Beautiful and brilliant take of the theme my dear friend, Paul! I love it! Congratulations on your win! Many hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora Paul Callus January 16, 2016 at 8:25 AM Thank you Leonora; I love your comments and congrats! I was pleased to see your entry on Craig's winners' list, so I also send congrats your way:) Hugs and love ~ paul

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2016 at 7:48 PM I remember this one and I am so glad it is on the list!! congrats. Paul Callus January 14, 2016 at 2:16 PM Yes, and I remember yours, too cos we were next to each other on the podium:) // paul

Elaine George January 13, 2016 at 11:06 AM Love the picture and the Cornish Sonnet. Many Congrats on your win, Paul Paul Callus January 13, 2016 at 11:51 AM Thank you Elaine for stopping by with lovely comments and congrats. Al the best. ~ paul

Sara Kendrick January 13, 2016 at 6:38 AM Amazing Cornish Sonnets landed upon this list. Congrats on your win. Sara Paul Callus January 13, 2016 at 11:56 AM Many thanks, Sara. As you rightly said, this contest attracted many worthy sonnets, yours amongst them! ~ Regards // paul

Skat A January 12, 2016 at 11:29 PM Hello Paul,, awesome win... :) SKAT Paul Callus January 13, 2016 at 5:20 AM Always lovely to see you here, Skat:) Thank you // paul

Roy Jerden January 12, 2016 at 2:28 PM I like this unusual take on an old theme, crystalizing the moment without a denouement to finalize it, leaving the future open for possibilities hence a fresh start, like a new year is. Paul Callus January 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Roy; I appreciate your insightful feedback. ~ Hope the new year is being kind to you:) ~ Regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney January 12, 2016 at 12:33 PM Congratulations Paul A lovely song of romance . SuZ Paul Callus January 12, 2016 at 1:26 PM Thank you Suz:) A bit of romance helps us to start off the new year on a good footing! ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 12, 2016 at 1:32 AM This is so so lovely Paul.. a super 7 and top place in my view.. Congrats on big win! Paul Callus January 12, 2016 at 1:23 PM You are very generous, Upma! Thank you for being sweet and supportive:) ~ Regards // paul

Viv Wigley January 11, 2016 at 11:45 PM ....and doubtless I have returned to offer you hearty congratulations. I've read this several times recently and it has grown on me more each time, so a fave for me, thanks Paul. Regards, Viv Paul Callus January 12, 2016 at 1:22 PM A pleasure to have you revisiting, Viv:) Thank you for the positive comments and the fav! ~ All the best. ~~ paul

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2016 at 4:12 PM Congrats on your placement...*smiles*-luloo Paul Callus January 12, 2016 at 1:20 PM Thank you Laura:) Always pleased to have you stopping by! ~ Regards *~* paul

Casarah Nance January 8, 2016 at 5:48 PM Wow, hmm, yours is a masterpiece! Paul Callus January 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM That wow means a lot Casarah:) You are kind and generous!! I truly appreciate your reaction! If this is a masterpiece in your eyes, then I ought to dedicate it to you:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2016 at 3:41 PM wow, Paul. I am impressed. You made the new year NOT boring by making her a ravishing woman. Probably about the best I have seen in this contest. Let's see what the judge says!! Paul Callus January 7, 2016 at 3:52 PM How could I not usher in the new year without a sprinkling of romance, Andrea! Thank you for the encouraging feedback:) It took me long to start writing sonnets, but I'm truly enjoying them, now! Hope the new year is treating you well! ~ regards // paul

Nette Onclaud January 5, 2016 at 12:01 PM what a different take on new year, paul... a heartfelt toast to such a beauty!.. huggs Paul Callus January 5, 2016 at 3:14 PM I am pleased that you like it, Nette; I thought that it was only fair that the new year be greeted with a romantic flavor! ~ Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley January 5, 2016 at 7:36 AM This is lovely, Paul, and will do well. I struggled a bit with mine, but you have an easy flair for the style. Doubtless I shall return to offer you hearty congratulations. Regards, Viv Paul Callus January 5, 2016 at 10:52 AM This is my second attempt at a Cornish Sonnet, Viv; hope to get better by the time I write a few more! Pleased that you enjoyed, and thanks for the uplifting comments, my friend. ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong January 5, 2016 at 4:29 AM I love this Paul! You have yourself a super entry with this enchanting piece Paul. I hope to see this take top honors. I wish you and your family a blessed 2016 my friend. Love and blessings, Connie Paul Callus January 5, 2016 at 9:49 AM So lovely to have you stopping by today, Connie:) Thank you for the lovely feedback and the faith you show in my entry. I hope that the new year has started off on a good note for you and your family. Blessings and hugs ~~ paul

Skat A January 4, 2016 at 7:35 PM beautiful write Paul.....Hugs* SKAT Paul Callus January 5, 2016 at 9:04 AM Thank you, Skat:) Hugs to you, too! ~ paul