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!

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First five Titles: Montserrat, Night Glow,
She Holds Her Breath, Haiku, Condemned. 
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Contest: Titles 
Sponsor: Pendleton Arkwright
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Makama Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 7:38 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!
Callus Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 12:11 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
Godwin Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 1:54 AM
That is extremely clever, way to go ... CayCay
Callus Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 4:51 PM
Thank you CayCay! Somehow I managed to combine my five titles with a certain amount of sense!! ~ All the best. // paul
Kendrick Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Reads like a winner..Way to go..Short one using all the required words..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Callus Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Sara. Your visits are always appreciated:) All the best. // paul
Lindley Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Fantastic creativity my poetic friend. I too, often feel as a slave to words! Super 7 on this fine poem..
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 2:35 PM
You never fail to encourage with your comments, Robert...Thank you my friend! ~ All the best. // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 5:24 AM
Wow Paul, I am witnessing a master at work here! I love how this creation flows! 7
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Thank you Connie; you are too kind! Juggling those 5 titles around to make poetical sense was tricky business:) Take care! // paul
Haight Avatar
September 24, 2015 at 8:13 PM
This is great, Paul! Love the way you entangled your five titles to create this beauty. All the best in the contest. Sandra
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 1:55 PM
Thank you Sandra. It was not an easy job, but got there in the end! Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul
Thomas Avatar
September 24, 2015 at 1:14 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.
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Thank you for reading and enjoying, Angie. Glad you can relate to this short poem. All the best ~ paul
Y. Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 7:23 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
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 1:05 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
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 1:48 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 =`)
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 1:00 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
Dunn Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 7:38 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
Callus Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 12:57 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
Muideen Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 6:23 PM
This is beautifully expressed in a genius form. I live how it flows. Brilliant......A.M.
Callus Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 3:12 PM
Thank you Afolabi; I blush in your praise! Regards // paul
Godwin Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 5:40 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
Callus Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 3:24 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
Konos Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 9:15 AM
Unique.....and coming from Mr. Talented, himself....whoopee....best wishes in the contest....
Callus Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 3:21 PM
Thank you Judy...you are indeed generous; I must admit I love your comments:) Warm regards // paul
Manassian Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 10:13 PM
Lovely write, Paul....I know what it is like to be a slave to words. Good luck in the contest. Hugs
Callus Avatar
September 23, 2015 at 2:40 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
Gorelick Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Excellent..I cant seem to make anything that makes sense..love yours. BG
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 6:04 PM
So pleased you liked it, Barbara. Hope you'll come up with something! Thank you for visiting. // paul
Chircop Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 5:40 PM
I love how you managed to use all the titles and create a beauty Paul, Lovely.
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 6:01 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
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 5:14 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
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 5:27 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
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