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Beautiful Mystery

Beautiful Mystery (English Sonnet)

I heard the roaring from amongst the trees
as sheeted water tumbled from up high
a place where nature lay in blissful peace
exhaling fragrant breaths that gratify
a soul that yearns for stimulative balm.
I looked in silence, daring not to move
at risk of losing empyreal calm.
Who could such wonder dare to disapprove!
Engrossed in rapture I became aware
of a nymph’s presence, by her dulcet voice.
She sang of freedom and of love to share,
but being human I had not a choice
to come into the open and declare
my heartfelt feelings to a maid so fair!

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A Beautiful Mystery Contest
Hosted by John Hamilton
Chosen p.o.t.d. 27 Sept 2018
© 25th September 2018

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2018

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Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/5/2018 12:08:00 PM How lovely is the image you create of the waterfall and the nymph whose voice allures you! I can see why this was chose POTD, Paul. Congratulations! And I hope it scored a top spot in the contest too. Gosh, I had to go back to days when I was in the hospital to find a poem of yours I hadn't read. Hope the muse strikes you again soon, my friend. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/5/2018 2:27:00 PM Thank you very much for the complimentary comments, Carolyn. As for the contest, either I missed the result or else it failed to make the final list. I know what a hassle it is sometimes to find an 'unread' poem; maybe Soup Adm can come up with something to help us, such as @ Twitter. ~ Love // paul

Deb Radke Date: 10/31/2018 6:20:00 AM A beautiful sonnet. You captured the essence of nature and the mystery of her existence. Best wishes. Deb Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/31/2018 7:18:00 AM Glad you like it, Deb. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp Date: 10/30/2018 6:44:00 PM You just knew I'd have to come here and read this after seeing it on FB...What a true beauty, Paul! Congratulations! You are amazing. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/31/2018 6:11:00 AM It's a pleasure to have you stopping by, Rhoda! I never give up on certain visits, especially by you:) Thank you for the lovely comments...you raise me up! Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/22/2018 7:06:00 PM wow POTD this was and now is one of best new poems. Congrats on the success of your beautiful sonnet. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/23/2018 3:59:00 AM So pleased you enjoyed it, Andrea. Thank you:) Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/15/2018 6:44:00 AM Glad to see you at the TOP of best poems..congrats, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/15/2018 6:59:00 AM Thank you for this 3rd visit, and the congrats, Vijay:) I still don't know how the 'best poems' system works!! Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings Date: 10/12/2018 8:26:00 PM I didn't know where you were going and I love it when that happens. Well woven and a joy to read, Paul. I pictured Eden. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/13/2018 7:36:00 AM Thank you for reading and commenting, CayCay; always a pleasure to have you visiting:) Have a lovely weekend. Poetry hugs to you too ~ paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/7/2018 1:38:00 AM Hi Paul, Your poem has the effect of balm for the soul when read. Serenity and beauty are portrayed so beautifully. Sorry you couldn't wave a magic wand and perhaps become a nymph for a short while! Regards, Jennifer Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/7/2018 4:41:00 AM Your lovely insightful comments are also a balm to my ears, Jennifer:) Your suggestion would have solved my dilemma, but magic often tends to be short-lasting! Regards // paul

Robert Lindley Date: 10/5/2018 7:00:00 AM Forgive me my friend, I miss so much here now. Just now found this gem to be POTD. You are a true and very fine sonnet'eer! A fav... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/5/2018 2:28:00 PM Numbers do not count, Robert! It's the honesty and good will of the visitor which touches the heart:) Thank you for being a good and supportive friend...and for the fav! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 10/3/2018 8:38:00 PM I am captivated and enchanted by the natural and mysterious beauty of your verses, Paul, brilliant in rich imagery and soothing in the graceful rhythm of your lovely poetic lines. Belated congratulations on your well deserved recognition for POTD honors with your exquisite sonnet. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/4/2018 2:18:00 PM Your delightful comments are always a pleasure to read, Susan. You make me grow wings:) Thank you for the support, and congrats. Warm regards & Hugs, my friend. // paul

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 10/2/2018 12:06:00 PM So beautifully written with such imagery. Congratulations on your win and POTD! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/2/2018 4:47:00 PM Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate both your lovely comments and congrats. Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 9/29/2018 2:58:00 AM An enchanting poem Paul,many congrats on your win and a very well deserved POTD. I tend to struggle writing this form I must work on it:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/29/2018 4:22:00 PM Thank you on all counts, Jan:) Sonnets come easy to some and hard to others, mostly because of iambic pentameter; that is what I have to work harder on! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/29/2018 1:04:00 AM - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d., Paul - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/29/2018 4:17:00 PM Many thanks, Anne-lise; a pleasure to see you around again:)... and happy weekend to you, too! Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/28/2018 8:31:00 PM This beauty is one of your best Paul! I was enchanted! Congratulations on having this lovely poem deservedly honored with POTD Paul! It is going into my Faves! : ) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/29/2018 4:24:00 PM Your lovely complimentary comments are indeed cherished, Connie...so is the fav! Thank you:) have a lovely weekend. // paul

Line Gauthier Date: 9/28/2018 1:56:00 PM How sweet. Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your well deserved win. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/28/2018 2:49:00 PM Pleased you like it, Line...thank you. Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/27/2018 6:52:00 PM "to come into the open and declare my heartfelt feelings to a maid so fair!" Such a lovely thought indeed. Simply beautiful. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/28/2018 12:21:00 PM A pleasure to receive your lovely encouraging comments, Brandy:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Joseph May Date: 9/27/2018 6:04:00 PM Beautiful write Paul..Congrats on POTD Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/28/2018 12:20:00 PM Thank you on both counts, Joseph. Regards // paul

Roy Pett Date: 9/27/2018 3:48:00 PM Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Paul with your beautifully written sonnet. :)) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 4:06:00 PM Thank you, Roy. Best regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 9/27/2018 9:23:00 AM Beautiful, Paul, and nicely done.. Congratulations on POTD Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 9:42:00 AM Thank you for both the comments and congrats, Eve. Hugs // paul

Warren Doll Date: 9/27/2018 7:15:00 AM Beautiful sonnet, Paul. Congratulations on your POTD, ~Warren Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 8:23:00 AM Thank you for the reading, liking and commenting, Warren. Your congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight Date: 9/27/2018 6:49:00 AM Back again, Paul, to congratulate you on your lovely poem deservingly being honored as POTD! Sandra :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 7:45:00 AM So kind of you, Sandra:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/27/2018 6:48:00 AM Charming and whimsical, Paul, and penned with such wonderful phrasing and imagery - I love this! Congrats on your win, my friend, and keep up the great work! Blessings! :-) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 8:22:00 AM Thank you, Greg; your positive feedback is truly appreciated. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/27/2018 6:40:00 AM Back with congrats on poem of the day Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 8:20:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/27/2018 6:29:00 AM Beauty made me do it, sounds about right ;) Lovely done Paul, enjoyed. Congratulations on your win and potd! xomo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 8:19:00 AM Many thanks, Maureen:) Beauty has a lot to answer for! Regards // paul

Maria Williams Date: 9/27/2018 6:24:00 AM From the comments below I can see that this brilliant Sonnet is a winner all around Paul, and now Congratulations are in order for your POTD. so well deserved my friend....Maria hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 8:00:00 AM Thank you for the double congratulations, Maria, and for the lovely comments. Hugs // paul

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/27/2018 4:45:00 AM Awesome poem, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/27/2018 7:48:00 AM Thank you for the 'awesome' comment and congrats, Tania! Regards // paul

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