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A Slave To Words

On Montserrat, in the night glow She holds her breath in warm anticipation She waits and longs for loving inspiration For only then could haiku flow. Condemned to ride emotion’s wave To words she is a willing slave! ----------------------------------------------- First five Titles: Montserrat, Night Glow, She Holds Her Breath, Haiku, Condemned. ----------------------------------------------- Contest: Titles Sponsor: Pendleton Arkwright

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Funom Makama

Date: 10/13/2015 7:38:00 AM

longest time friend. You've just exhibited to the highest quality exactly what I have missed in here for months. Your lines are so exciting and your words are each having that second hand of drawing me back to them again and again and again irrespective of how many times I have gone through them. Its nice to be home and you are part of the reason I have this refreshing feeling. A definite 7. Cheers!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/13/2015 12:11:00 PM

Thank you Funom!! Your words are most uplifting, my friend. Welcome back to the fold:) Your presence here is always welcome. All the best. // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/3/2015 1:54:00 AM

That is extremely clever, way to go ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 10/5/2015 4:51:00 PM

Thank you CayCay! Somehow I managed to combine my five titles with a certain amount of sense!! ~ All the best. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/30/2015 12:05:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Way to go..Short one using all the required words..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 9/30/2015 12:53:00 PM

Thank you Sara. Your visits are always appreciated:) All the best. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/26/2015 11:15:00 AM

Fantastic creativity my poetic friend. I too, often feel as a slave to words! Super 7 on this fine poem..

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 2:35:00 PM

You never fail to encourage with your comments, Robert...Thank you my friend! ~ All the best. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/26/2015 5:24:00 AM

Wow Paul, I am witnessing a master at work here! I love how this creation flows! 7

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 2:32:00 PM

Thank you Connie; you are too kind! Juggling those 5 titles around to make poetical sense was tricky business:) Take care! // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/24/2015 8:13:00 PM

This is great, Paul! Love the way you entangled your five titles to create this beauty. All the best in the contest. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 1:55:00 PM

Thank you Sandra. It was not an easy job, but got there in the end! Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Angie Thomas

Date: 9/24/2015 1:14:00 AM

I absolutely love the title. So apt and so relatable. The poem in itself is something that most soupers have in common, and that i can relate to. I wish yo best of luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 1:52:00 PM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Angie. Glad you can relate to this short poem. All the best ~ paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/23/2015 7:23:00 AM

Paul, the title alone caught my attention. Your skillful use of your pen held my attention to the very end. Being a slave to words is something we all can relate to. Great job. Good luck in the contest:-)Alexis 7

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 1:05:00 PM

In our case we don't mind being slaves to words. Different from those who have the gift of the gab....in their case it is the words who are slaves to the ones who utter them:) Thank you for another lovely visit, Alexis. Regards ~ Paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/23/2015 1:48:00 AM

Paul, such a wow... love the last 2lines in the first stanza... that's a wow!!! the use of slave is powerful, clever and creative.. ~Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 1:00:00 PM

Ah! You wow me Olive_eloi:)) You have lost none of your ability to comment in your own distinctive style! Thank you:) Hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 9/22/2015 7:38:00 PM

Dear Paul Did you write this one just for me lol, yup I'm a slave to the words of poetry, I'm the iron clad poetess of poetry, sling me into the silver shackles of the written word, I'm the willing prisoner of inspiration bowing at the mercy of my inner muse, lol great work here paul, by the way missing your commenting lately, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2015 12:57:00 PM

Hi Cherl! Thank you for stopping by:) Oh, yes...you too are a willing slave to words, as you here so aptly describe yourself! I have been (and still am) very busy, but from time to time do find manage to visit Soup....and friends:) ~ All the best. // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 9/22/2015 6:23:00 PM

This is beautifully expressed in a genius form. I live how it flows. Brilliant......A.M.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2015 3:12:00 PM

Thank you Afolabi; I blush in your praise! Regards // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/22/2015 5:40:00 PM

Excellent job! I have to go look up Montserrat, I admit it. The flow isn't a bit forced, the words naturally live together ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2015 3:24:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, CayCay! I am pleased that you like. Also pleased to have you stopping by and making your acquaintance:) Regards // paul

Judy Konos

Date: 9/22/2015 9:15:00 AM

Unique.....and coming from Mr. Talented, himself....whoopee....best wishes in the contest....

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2015 3:21:00 PM

Thank you Judy...you are indeed generous; I must admit I love your comments:) Warm regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/21/2015 10:13:00 PM

Lovely write, Paul....I know what it is like to be a slave to words. Good luck in the contest. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2015 2:40:00 PM

Hi Eileen! Thank you...Glad you enjoyed:) We writers are more or less all slaves to words, but some are even more than others, especially those who are led by strong passion:) Hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/21/2015 5:50:00 PM

Excellent..I cant seem to make anything that makes sense..love yours. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2015 6:04:00 PM

So pleased you liked it, Barbara. Hope you'll come up with something! Thank you for visiting. // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/21/2015 5:40:00 PM

I love how you managed to use all the titles and create a beauty Paul, Lovely.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2015 6:01:00 PM

Thank you Charm. Perhaps another time we'll be given the opportunity to choose any five titles from a whole month's posts...would allow for more creativity! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2015 5:14:00 PM

you have woven the titles in so beautifully - I wont even attempt the contest ... one of my poems is 'lettuce pray... what not to do in church lol' good luck Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2015 5:27:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I have to admit that I did not find it easy; took me nearly an hour to write!! I was about to throw in the towel, but managed it in the end. // Had a look at your first 5 titles...indeed a daunting task...but not impossible:) Hugs // paul