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April Showers

April Showers (Anacreontic Verse)

Putting the blame
on global warming
winter felt the pinch
rain was scarce
and spring arrived
lamenting its luck
unable to twirl
in habitual gown
of green satin
shyly tiptoeing
keeping a low
profile, feeling blue;
the wind intervened
encouraged her
with soothing words 
to wait patiently;
providentially
dark clouds came
unexpectedly
and April showers 
quenched thirsting soil;
spring breathed 
in relief, able
to look ahead
unashamedly
in the knowledge
that May would 
come, parading
delightful flowers 
in abundance!

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Contest: Anacreontic Verse 3
Sponsor: Edward Ebbs
Placed 3rd

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Chris Hagy May 8, 2016 at 7:21 PM Nice write, I do hate too many rainy days, but i do love picking wildflowers all in May! Paul Callus May 9, 2016 at 4:41 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Chris. I live in the countryside, so I get my full share of wild flowers; I've made a large collection (photos) of the ones in my area. ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong May 5, 2016 at 6:49 PM Back to give you Big Congratulations on a most deserving win Paul! ; ) Paul Callus May 6, 2016 at 2:26 PM Many thanks, Connie! You had faith in this poem right from the start:) ~ Regards // paul

Sneha Rv May 1, 2016 at 7:38 AM How beautiful!! This is so unique; congratulations on your wonderful win!! :) :) Paul Callus May 1, 2016 at 8:02 AM Thank you Sneha:) Glad you found this to your liking. Hope you've been having a lovely weekend. ~ Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 28, 2016 at 9:02 AM I like the imbedded message, well done Paul a big congratulations. Paul Callus April 29, 2016 at 4:42 PM Pleased to have you visiting, Richard:) Thank you for reading, liking and commenting. ~ Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars April 27, 2016 at 1:06 PM A wonderful poem Paul, many congrats on your placement in the contest. :)-luloo Paul Callus April 29, 2016 at 4:40 PM Thank you Laura:) I really enjoyed your first placed poem! ~ Have been very busy lately; hope you're keeping well:) Regards // paul

Karam Misra April 27, 2016 at 10:22 AM Lovely, Paul. Loved the anticipation, hope and expectation in the poem. Gloom, relief and the joy of flowers in May .... just beautiful. Congrats on your win in the contest. Paul Callus April 27, 2016 at 11:52 AM Thank you, Karam...I like your insightful feedback; and I'm pleased that you enjoyed this entry. ~ Regards // paul

Cherl Dunn April 18, 2016 at 9:38 PM Dear Paul Love this piece Paul it is just wonderfully written by your poetic mind of brilliance, I'm awed sometimes at your overall depth of thoughts put to the pens ink, really this is just excellent, I give you the highest marks I can a seven for honestly beautiful work, and yes I'm still writing as much as the meds allow, cheri Paul Callus April 21, 2016 at 3:18 AM Many thanks, Cherl!! You are too kind:) I should be the one awed by your beautiful writes! Yes, I have noticed that this period of rest has done wonders to your muse...keep up the good work:) ~ Regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop April 17, 2016 at 4:02 PM Cant wait for some April showers because Im still hoping for a May Rose Garden.Lovely poem :) Paul Callus April 20, 2016 at 3:34 PM I think that we won't be having any April showers this year, Charm:( ~ Thank you for reading:) Regards // paul [ps...will answer em tomorrow]

Poet Destroyer A April 17, 2016 at 10:09 AM They come in bunches... Love the delightful read.. Global warming is not the way.... Have a great day... Linda Paul Callus April 17, 2016 at 2:43 PM I hope that May flowers will come your way, too, Linda:) Thank you for reading and liking! Been out all day enjoying the sun; summer will be here early this year! hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud April 17, 2016 at 3:58 AM despite showers, your brightened may delights.. this is a joyous, delicate piece so well scribed, paul.. huggs Paul Callus April 17, 2016 at 2:37 PM Thank you, Nette, for enjoying this poem which holds a promise of spring delights:) Hugs // paul

Edlynn Nau April 16, 2016 at 12:40 AM Ooooooooooh! I'm smelling that good, warm, wet Earth! I just love this dance you did with words and you waltz me across the floor. Fun, delightful, quite beautiful! Edlynn Nau April 16, 2016 at 2:02 PM All my poem got deleted by Google so I didn't want to write any more. I pouted and took my marbles and went home! Next dance: I would love to Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 11:01 AM Thank you for the very delightful comments, Edlynn!! May I have the next dance?:) So pleased that you enjoyed...and that you found your way back to my poetry:) ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2016 at 6:55 PM you ended it with May awesomeness. VERY nicely done. Sorry you did not get that sentinel one posted up. Why don't you do it? Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 10:44 AM Your comments are lovely and encouraging, Andrea...thank you! // The sentinel poem I have now changed into lyrics for a song; should be recorded soon by a local singer; she intends to enter it for a contest. // paul

Joseph May April 15, 2016 at 5:59 PM This is beautifully penned Paul....I love the ending...best wishes Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 10:41 AM Thank you, Joseph, for reading and commenting...and for liking:) ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong April 15, 2016 at 6:15 AM This is wonderful Paul. A fave for me. Your words flowed effortlessly my friend and became a garden of beauty! # 7 :) Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 10:15 AM Thank you for your generosity, Connie:) I am so pleased that you like it; your words are a poem in themselves! ~ Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2016 at 10:05 AM Enjoying another read! Have a great day Paul. Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 9:58 AM Pleased you did, Richard! Thank you! ~ Best regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam April 14, 2016 at 6:58 AM Excellent. Lovely write. Enjoyed reading it. TFS Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 8:53 AM Thank you Ravi; glad you found it to your liking. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks April 14, 2016 at 3:14 AM Your vision of Spring has personality and character as is fitting for the season: shyly tiptoeing, keeping a low profile. Not so for my backyard ... more dandelions than green at the moment (they say I ought to mow it, but why cut down so many pretty yellow flowers?) ... Great as usual, my friend. Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 8:40 AM Thank you...great feedback, as usual, Timothy:) I love wild flowers, dandelions included. These past few years I have taken photos of all the wild flowers in my neighbourhood ... wish I had Casarah's camera:) ~ Regards // paul

Casarah Nance April 13, 2016 at 7:42 PM I am still waiting for spring, still snow on our yard. You bring the words of the season I long for. hugs xx Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 8:10 AM It never snows in Malta, Casarah! Hope your spring will soon visit you with warmth and delightful blooms:) ~ hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick April 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM Reads like a winner..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Won't be long before the beauty of summer will be here in full bloom..Sara Paul Callus April 16, 2016 at 7:27 AM Thank you Sara. Our spring is already in summer mood. Rain was scarce this year and the plants will be feeling the pinch! Have a nice day:) // paul

Sneha Rv April 12, 2016 at 4:07 PM How lovely!! All the best in the contest!! :) :) Paul Callus April 13, 2016 at 12:14 PM Thank you Sneha! It was lovely today to see a new post of yours...and in excellent meter, too!:) ~ Sweet regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A April 12, 2016 at 2:54 PM lovely write, enjoyed:) Paul Callus April 13, 2016 at 12:21 PM Thank you, Linda! Your visits are always appreciated:) hugs // paul

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis April 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM Fresh promises fulfilled; a bouquet. Paul Callus April 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM Like spring, we must never give up on our dreams and hopes! Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, Iris. Regards // paul

Manmath Dalei April 11, 2016 at 4:59 PM Lovely write. Presentation is very amazing. I enjoyed.............with love. Paul Callus April 12, 2016 at 12:41 PM Your reaction to this poem is appreciated, Manmath...thank you! Peace and regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2016 at 7:59 AM You did this well Paul!good luck in the contest. Paul Callus April 11, 2016 at 4:40 PM Thank you for the encouragement, Richard. Regards // paul

Matthew Anish April 10, 2016 at 9:57 PM Today was sunny but chilly in New York City. Looking forward to May which hopefully will be filled with flowers. Positive take on nature here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Paul Callus April 11, 2016 at 4:39 PM Thank you for a pleasant visit, Matthew. Our weather is nice and warm; could have done with some more rain...but April is not over yet! Regards // paul

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