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Behind the Shadows

She hides her feminine charms
behind a veiled silhouette
allowing unobstructed 
undistracted views
of nature’s abundant gifts.

Yet, instinctively,
furtive wandering eyes
skim hurriedly from light to dark
surrundering to the strong allure
of the mysterious and unknown.

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© 18th March 2017
Contest: Any March Poem not written for a contest
Sponsor: Laura Loo

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 1/5/2018 4:36:00 PM Your lovely write captivates, Paul. The alluring mystique of 'silhouettes' ignites and arouses the imagination.. beautifully expressed with your gorgeous imagery my friend.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/6/2018 4:20:00 PM I am pleased you got positively involved in the mystique of this poem, Susan. Thank you for the lovely comments. ~ Warm regards // paul

Judy Ball Date: 3/20/2017 10:01:00 AM Lovely poetic thoughts from the sight of a young woman seen only in silhouette. Beautifully done. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2017 10:24:00 AM You read it well...That's exactly how it happened, Judy:) Blessings...paul

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/20/2017 8:46:00 AM Amazing reaction by a poet to an image. That is what the best poets do enhance with words what might of been missed by different eyes. I loved both stanzas as together they paint the total scene. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2017 10:15:00 AM Your meaningful feedback is truly appreciated, Armand...thank you!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/20/2017 3:24:00 AM Oh I love the feeling of mystery you express in this lovely romantic poem Paul. A joy to get my mind off other disturbing things. Cheers, Connie 7 ; ) Login to Reply

Elizabeth Kinch Date: 3/19/2017 1:14:00 PM A truly beautiful write Paul, wonderful words. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 3:28:00 PM Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm glad you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Tim Smith Date: 3/19/2017 12:29:00 PM Wow terrific Paul...that first stanza utterly amazing...creates a beautiful painting Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 3:27:00 PM Thank you for a lovely reaction, Tim. Pleased you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Lynn Marie Date: 3/19/2017 2:59:00 AM a lovely piece Paul with a soft subtle meaning that is truly beautiful. Outstanding writing, it is a joy to read your exceptional poetry. blessings, lynn Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 10:29:00 AM I am glad you hit on the gist of the poem, Lynn. Thank you for reading, enjoying and commenting. Warm regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 3/19/2017 2:40:00 AM Excellent. Well penned on the image. Always love your work. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 10:17:00 AM Thank you for your continued support, Ravi; thank you, my friend. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/18/2017 9:58:00 PM Absolutely enchanting, my dear. Your work always thrills. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 10:15:00 AM You are a fount of encouragement, Eileen...thank you:) By the way, this is a real message...not automated like Ryan's:) Hugs // paul

Joseph May Date: 3/18/2017 7:39:00 PM Great write on the image Paul..I especially liked the first stanza.. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/19/2017 10:12:00 AM Thank you, Joseph. This time it was the photo which inspired the poem. Regards // paul