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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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

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!

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

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 :)

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! : )

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.

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

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

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. :))

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

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

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 :)

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! :-)

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.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

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

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

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!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2018 7:48:00 AM

Thank you for the 'awesome' comment and congrats, Tania! Regards // paul