Paul Callus Poet Verse

Arbour

Ambling on hallowed ground
Among the clustered trees
As faintly dusk enveils
An alcove where I pause
Aware of rural peace.
Alluring herbal scents
Arouse my dormant soul.

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Contest: Pleiades – A
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 3rd
© 10th August 2016

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Sarban Bhattacharya September 9, 2016 at 6:27 AM This poem has a peaceful grandeur of the countryside, Mr. Paul. Paul Callus September 10, 2016 at 2:59 PM Thank you for reading and commenting, Sarban. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Probir Gupta August 15, 2016 at 11:10 PM Congratulations, Paul on your nice win for your soft and lovely poem 'Arbour' ... Regards ... Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:35 PM Many thanks, Probir. Best regards // paul

Winged Warrior August 15, 2016 at 12:35 PM Congrats!!! my friend...superbly done...god bless...WW Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:37 PM Thank you WW; glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Kim Merryman August 14, 2016 at 2:22 PM Paul, your lovely poem evokes a tranquility that I long for. Congrats on your 3rd place win with this well written Pleiades! Thank you for supporting my contest. Blessings! Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:40 PM Thank you Kim. I am very pleased with the final result; you had many lovely and worthy entries to choose from! Looking forward to your next contest. Blessings to you too. Regards // paul

Moon Flower August 14, 2016 at 1:43 AM Sounds like this sends shivers down my spine, all the more interesting about the last line thought. Congrats on the win. ;) Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:44 PM Much impressed by your reaction to my short write, MF:) Thank you! Best regards // paul

Viv Wigley August 14, 2016 at 12:28 AM Faith in your work justified, as usual. Well done, Paul, a fine piece. Regards, Viv Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:51 PM Thank you for believing in my poem, Viv! You did say that it will storm the chart:) Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2016 at 1:58 PM I am so happy to see this poem in the top three Paul. Congratulations on your wonderful win. This palm deserves it! ; ) Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 12:55 PM Thank you for being so supportive and encouraging, Connie! I'm still wondering what colour your aura is:) Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi August 13, 2016 at 12:27 PM Congratulations, Paul. I love the last line about the ''dormant soul'' . We all need that awakened by a sense experience with nature. Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 1:03 PM Thank you, Janis. Nature has a way of speaking to us...even a thunderstorm can be very expressive! Regards // paul

Joseph May August 13, 2016 at 10:18 AM You penned this beautifully Paul...Congrats on your win Paul Callus August 13, 2016 at 10:21 AM Thank you, Joseph. You did extremely well yourself! Regards // paul

Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 9:35 AM You painted a lovely picture in my mind so beautiful and serene Paul - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus August 13, 2016 at 10:23 AM I'm so pleased that you like it, Jan:) Also happy to see yours flying right at the top of the list! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen August 13, 2016 at 7:44 AM - Congratulations on your winning poems, Paul ! - Great !! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 1:54 PM Thank you Anne Lise! Enjoyed your winning adventure poem, too:) Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud August 13, 2016 at 5:45 AM super, paul.. my best congrats!..huggs Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 1:55 PM Thank you for the 'super' comment and congrats, Nette! Hugs // paul

Beautiful Scars August 13, 2016 at 3:39 AM Paul! Love this dear man :) "an alcove where I pause"...beautiful...congrats on your placement :)-luloo Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 1:59 PM Thank you for the lovely feedback, dear lady:) Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 13, 2016 at 12:58 AM Possibly the best of them all. BIG congrats on a well deserved win. Paul Callus August 17, 2016 at 2:01 PM That's very kind of you, Andrea! You deserve an amaretto:) Regards // paul

Alexis Y. August 12, 2016 at 9:51 PM Hi Paul, Just coming back to say congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Alexis Y. August 15, 2016 at 12:31 PM My Apologies Congratulations on your 3rd place win: -) Alexis

Charlie Smith August 12, 2016 at 9:42 PM A peacefully lovely write Paul, congratulations... Paul Callus August 13, 2016 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Charlie. Congrats to you, too!! Regards // paul

Laura Hay August 12, 2016 at 7:41 AM Sounds like a lovely place Paul. Reading your poem i imagined myself there. Well done and good luck, warm regards, Laura. Paul Callus August 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM Though I have a garden, I wish I could have a secluded alcove with latticed vines and a wooden bench to go with it...the ideal serene place where to sit, dream and write poetry! Thank you for the lovely comments, high rating and the fav.....very kind of you:) Warm regards // paul

Laura Hay August 12, 2016 at 7:41 AM A 7 and added to my favs

Connie Marcum Wong August 11, 2016 at 9:09 PM Wow Paul! Outstanding and one of the best I have read yet! I know this will be high on the list if not first! I love it! : ) 7 Paul Callus August 12, 2016 at 5:22 AM I am so pleased that you found my arbour to your liking, Connie! Thank you for the generous comments....very much appreciated:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen August 11, 2016 at 11:48 AM - A lovely poem, Paul - Very well done! - I wish you every success in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus August 11, 2016 at 4:24 PM Your lovely comments are appreciated, Anne Lise...thank you:) Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley August 10, 2016 at 11:57 PM Love it. Very soothing. I do like the word 'enveil' in the right context. Great little piece, Paul, will storm the chart. Hope you're all well. Regards, Viv Paul Callus August 11, 2016 at 10:59 AM Thank you for stopping by with heartening words, and for showing faith in my entry, Viv:) Keeping well but very busy!! All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 10, 2016 at 10:35 PM wow, one of the best I've seen. DANG this one is filling up fast. I gotta do it fast. Paul Callus August 11, 2016 at 10:55 AM Glad you like it, Andrea...thank you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y. August 10, 2016 at 8:26 PM Hi Paul, I enjoyed this well written piece. I myself found it quite difficult.Nice flow as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest-7:-) Alexis Paul Callus August 11, 2016 at 10:14 AM Prior to this one I only wrote a couple of Pleiades poems; I must admit that it's not an easy form! Thank you for reading and commenting, Alexis. Regards:) // paul

Daniel Turner August 10, 2016 at 8:14 PM Very soothing Paul. Sounds like my kind of place. Should do well. Paul Callus August 11, 2016 at 10:10 AM I am pleased that you find it to your liking, Daniel...thank you! Regards // paul