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An Ounce of Tears

 – no rain falls from a melancholic sky – 
beneath the willow’s tresses 
in vain the widow grieves

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The Numbers Game Poetry Contest Sponsored by Nette Onclaud  
05/09/2026

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2026

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Paula Goldsmith

September 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "An Ounce of Tears" write again. Hope you are OK... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............

September 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Your double visit is much appreciated, Paula ✨Thank you and regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 27, 2026 at 5:18 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Paul :) - hugs

September 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Many thanks, Anne-Lise 😊Regards & Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

September 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM

Love this, Paul. Congrats on your win 🔥

September 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Feels good to stand on the podium 😊Best regards // paul

September 25, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Paul, congratulations on your top win in the contest with this beautiful Kimo.

September 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Your visit, comments and congrats are appreciated, Sotto ~ Thank you. // paul

September 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Belated congratulations on POTD with this in-depth beauty😊

September 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Belated Congratulations on your lovely POTD Paul! Debx

September 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM

Multilayered! Congrats on POTD!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

September 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Woah an imaginative poem , intriguing sublime.! Congrats on POTD award! Kudos and keep writing! Plz also read axvand comment my newest poem too

Paula Goldsmith

September 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "An Ounce of Tears" write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............

September 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM

Thank you so much, Paula, for the "like" and congrats. Best regards // paul

Daniel Henry Rodgers

September 8, 2026 at 6:16 AM

Hello Paul, Congrats on POTD. It’s such a small piece, yet it opens into something larger, where sorrow waits for release that never quite comes. I truly think it is your restraint that makes it powerful. A tender, beautifully pared‑down write. Blessings, Daniel

Constance La France

September 8, 2026 at 5:24 AM

Paul, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐

September 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM

Beautiful verse, Paul, and congratulations on POTD.

September 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM

Thank you for liking and for the congrats, dear Eve. Warm regards // paul

Christuraj Alex

September 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM

The "melancholic sky" that refuses to rain - a trapped, suffocating kind of grief—grief that cannot find the release of tears, the "willow’s tresses" contrasting the indifferent sky... full of imageries and images this is a beautiful work. Congratulations!

September 23, 2026 at 5:27 AM

Thank you for the congrats and insightful comments, Christuraj. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM

' no rain falls from a melancholic sky. ' Tears always linger, when the heart grieves. So sad to know they don't within your words. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, always. Hugs, Brandy

September 23, 2026 at 5:18 AM

Thank you for the insightful feedback, and the congrats, dear Brandy....much appreciated. Best regards & hugs // paul

September 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM

this is quite a beautiful write for this contest, Paul, big wows congrats on POTD !!

September 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Thank you for your reaction and exclamatory comments, Paige 😊I have just finished reading your entry in this same contest; quite challenging, I must say! ~ Regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM

POTD on fire, PC!!!!🔥

September 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

Thank you for your short but generous comment, Arlo. Regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM

LOVELY, Paul. POTD worthy with human hugability. CayCay

September 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Thank you for stopping to comment with your usual effervescent style, CayCay, Warm regards & hugs // paul

September 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM

Outstanding kimo my dear poet friend Paul! Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD. So glad and grateful to read from you again. Hope you're always doing well. Thanks for sharing and also for reading mine. Blessings and best wishes to you always. Hugs

September 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Thank you dear Len. Life has been somewhat hectic, but I do my best to catch up with poet friends and their work. Glad our paths have crossed again. Regards & Hugs // paul 🌸

Dorothy Gibbons

September 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM

Hi Paul congratulations on your well deserved POTD a pleasure reading powerful write ✍️ a great contender for comp. Tenderhearted too hugz n have a blessed week 🙏 🙌

September 7, 2026 at 8:25 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Dorothy; your feedback and congrats are much appreciated. 😊~ Best regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 5:56 AM

WOW.....the essence of poetry .... so much conveyed in so few words...masterfully done Paul

September 7, 2026 at 8:37 AM

Thank you so much, John. I must confess that I prefer short to (very) long writes! 😊// paul

September 7, 2026 at 5:35 AM

Paul, a beautifully penned poem, full of grief and emotion in your lines. Congratulations on POTD.

September 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Tania; your 'like' and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Beautiful kimo. You are always a master in the crisp form of poetry. Congratulations dear Paul on your POTD honor.

September 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM

Dear Valsa, it's a pleasure to receive your pleasant visit and congrats....thank you 🌸Best regards // paul

sara Etgen-Baker

September 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM

wow! how poignant are your words, Paul. Congrats on your POTD designation.

September 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Thank you on all counts, Sara. I enjoyed going through some of your 'delicious' poems! Regards // paul

September 7, 2026 at 1:59 AM

Dear Paul, your poetry is as smooth and well written as ever. Kudos for the recognition of POTD.

September 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, dear Lin. Your visit is appreciated ✨🌸Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM

- Back with a well-deserved congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Paul :) - hugs

September 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM

Thank you for coming back with congrats, Anne-Lise 🥰Hugs // paul

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