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After the Storm

cry in the privacy of your sad thoughts behind louvered blinds till pain wanes…then wipe away your tears: smile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - August Ninette contest Host: Caren Krutsinger © 8th August 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/30/2020 4:55:00 PM

Perfect title on this terrific write, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2020 5:15:00 AM

Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/17/2020 4:14:00 AM

Sage advice, indeed. I enjoyed this piece.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/17/2020 1:38:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen. Take care...hugs // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/4/2019 2:07:00 PM

Hello Paul, I also like this beautiful poem. I like the way you expressed yourself. Regards Darlene

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thank you for reading and liking, Darlene! Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 8/23/2019 2:21:00 AM

Paul as always your words are beautiful!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2019 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Brenda. I knew you would relate to this poem! ~ Have a nice weekend:) // paul

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/22/2019 1:34:00 AM

So nice. I admire.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/22/2019 9:54:00 AM

Glad you liked it, Anisha...thank you. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/21/2019 3:27:00 PM

Did this not win. OMG, it's really one of the best I have ever seen. FAVE

Paul Callus
Date: 8/21/2019 3:35:00 PM

You are kind and generous, my friend! Thank You for both comments and the fave....made my day:) ~ Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/17/2019 9:25:00 PM

Something as simple as a smile can truly work wonders... This poem was very, very well written and expressed Paul. Wishing you the best of luck in the contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2019 3:51:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely feedback, Kelly. Have a nice Sunday :) Regards // paul

Ann Foster

Date: 8/15/2019 11:20:00 AM

and smile... yes... like faces we keep by the door in case someone comes unexpectedly. Blessings on your day my friend. God give you real days to smile about. Ann

Paul Callus
Date: 8/16/2019 2:21:00 PM

Thank you very much, Ann. Yes...those 'faces' do come in handy sometimes! Regards & Blessings // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2019 6:09:00 AM

I love this Ninette Paul. It is my favorite I have read so far! Excellent in form and message! I hope it comes in at the top!: ) xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/16/2019 2:19:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Connie...and for the faith you show in my poem:) Have a lovely weekend! // paul

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/13/2019 6:23:00 AM

Crying relieves pain and when pain is relieved, heart rejuvenates and there comes the light of smile which gives strength to wipe out every odd. Beautiful write Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/16/2019 2:09:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely, insightful feedback, Swetha:) Have a lovely weekend! // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 8/13/2019 5:09:00 AM

Beautiful ninette, Paul. loved the twist from cry to smile... Brilliant one!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/16/2019 2:08:00 PM

Thank you, Supraja! So pleased to see you back posting. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/12/2019 6:37:00 PM

You handled both the tears and the turn marvelously in your exceptional Ninette, Paul. Tears are a wonderful release as is a smile, which your poetry always seems to bring about (the smile.. of course) :)) Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs for you my precious friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 8/15/2019 3:42:00 PM

Thank you for yet again a lovely, pleasant visit, Susan. This is a poem built on simplicity, intent on passing on a positive message to those who need emotional release. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/9/2019 12:41:00 PM

A full turn of emotions from one that is so sad, and will cry behind louvered blinds, alone, and so no one can see- the pain and cause of sadness will eventually subside and the good cry will release all the pent up emotion, and then it is time for the tears to be wiped away, so we can face life again, and to smile - a perfect ninette of a situation - love it Paul and have to fav it. Hope the storm doesn't reappear! Hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2019 3:03:00 PM

Thank you Jenny.....as usual you delve into my poem and give a most worthy explanation. Hope you enjoy the week ahead. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/9/2019 5:26:00 AM

You created a perfect Ninette Paul. I love the emotion giving way to hope with a smile. I am sure she will like this lovely entry. xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2019 2:35:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. Many people keep things bottled inside them; tears can be very therapeutic. Warm regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/8/2019 5:54:00 PM

Nicely said! We must all have a good cry every now and again.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2019 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Tears make people feel good and they also ease both physical and emotional pain. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/8/2019 5:29:00 PM

such emotion in so few lines Paul, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2019 2:02:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I've been busy more than usual lately (housework is never ending lol!) Ladies returned yesterday afternoon; they had an enjoyable time. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/8/2019 5:26:00 PM

You transitioned well Paul from Cry..to smile..a smooth turn..excellent write..all the best for a win.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2019 2:00:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. [Thought I had replied to your comment a couple of days ago, but it seems to have disappeared!!] Enjoy the new week. Regards // paul