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Addiction

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[9 is not PRIME Poetry Contest hosted by Suzette Richards]

flying
on the wings
of euphoria
seduced by transient desire
love-struck Icarus falls to abysmal depths

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/29/2024 4:35:00 PM

Dear Paul, your poetic brevity is as beautifully expressed as it is tragically insightful. Your golden pen is ever impressive my friend. I see congrats are in order.. bravo! I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2024 1:10:00 PM

Thank you dear Susan; indeed I relish brevity, though in rare instances I have allowed my pen more freedom :) Warm regards, hugs and goodnight my friend. / paul

Crystol Woods

Date: 7/28/2024 7:08:00 AM

Yess so true and in so few words you get the point across perfectly! Xo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2024 2:52:00 AM

Thank you, Crystol; your visit and comments are truly appreciated. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2024 8:15:00 PM

This is fantastic. Congrats, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2024 12:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea. Hope you're having an enjoyable weekend // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/25/2024 6:36:00 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2024 2:03:00 PM

Thank you and regards, Kim // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/25/2024 6:11:00 AM

Very nice winner. Way to go. Congratulations on your win. Sara K

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2024 2:09:00 PM

Thank you for liking and the congrats, Sara. Best regards // paul

Terry Miller

Date: 7/25/2024 3:12:00 AM

Brilliant write, congratulations

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2024 1:03:00 PM

Thank you and regards, Terry // paul

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/13/2024 9:16:00 AM

The rise and fall of Icarus so skillfully expressed as addiction, well done Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2024 2:57:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Michelle. I just read and was much impressed by your contest entry! ~ Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/10/2024 2:21:00 PM

Well done! Hope you do well in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2024 2:53:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen. I rarely take part in contests nowadays, though I do use some to tickle my muse (in this unbearable heat she feels the lack of energy). Warm regards, my friend. // paul