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[A double Acrostic Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May] Placed 1st.

Blinded by the first morning beam Intense infatuation of adolescent love Triggered emotions. His beguiling charm Tightened its hold. But a flaw in the scenario Entangled the script, and the seducer, less his veneer Retreated into oblivion, leaving a broken heart in disarray. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Beata Agustin

Date: 11/5/2024 7:04:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your talent while exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2024 5:49:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely and encouraging comments, Beata. Your bible quote is also appreciated. Have a lovely & blessed weekend // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/26/2024 12:28:00 PM

Dear Paul, your double acrostic is a showcase for your poetic dexterity. It's not easy to do this with flawless flow, emotion and imagery, but you create poetry with finesse, my talented friend. You've captured adolescent love with all the angst in your brilliant verse. Amazing! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2024 12:44:00 PM

Thank you for your generous complimentary feedback, dear Susan....and pls forgive the late reply; these past months have been testing, to say the least. I am pleased to see that you are still writing beautiful poetry! Warm regards and hugs my dear friend. // paul

Gary Radice

Date: 7/9/2024 11:31:00 PM

It takes the skill of a great poet to put together a double acrostic, have it flow and tell a story too. Well done. Cheers - Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2024 2:17:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging complimentary feedback, Gary. Always pleased to hear from you. ~ Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2024 12:22:00 PM

Not easy to write using this form, but you've find well. Good job. Good luck in the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2024 2:27:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by dear Eileen. I've just been reading and enjoying your latest offerings! Keep that ink flowing, my friend! Hugs // paul

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/7/2024 10:05:00 AM

Lovely work enjoyed reading your work many blessings

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2024 1:07:00 AM

Thank you Yolanda. Regards and blessings to you, too. // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/6/2024 12:47:00 PM

Congratulations on you win. I enjoyed reading your Double Acrostic write. Have a great day/weekend..............

Paul Callus
Date: 7/7/2024 8:59:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. I hope you have been having an enjoyable weekend :) Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 7/6/2024 7:32:00 AM

Very nicely penned Paul, Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2024 1:05:00 PM

Thank you for the high placement, Joseph. It was challenging and fun this contest of yours. ~ Regards // paul

Ink Empress

Date: 7/4/2024 12:05:00 PM

Brilliant double acrostic dear Paul, i love how your words flow so seamlessly and how youv written also about adolescent love and how one is left heartbroken and those memories can definitely bitter to look back at: very well delivered: best wishes for the contest, pleasure reading your work always. A fave it is

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2024 1:02:00 PM

Thank you dear Empress, for this delightful feedback which adds a bright sheen to my poem. Thank you also for the wishes and the fav. ~ Have a lovely weekend // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/29/2024 2:18:00 AM

A double Beauty! You write and you illuminate! You always add to your avid reader from your dexterity and richness! A sage mind and artistic soul and the quill follows! You amazingly captured the state when a young soul is going through teen sentiment issues.. A tremendous pleasure to read you once again, Paul! Have great times.. Best regards.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/7/2024 8:37:00 AM

Your feedback is always a pleasure to read dear Besma. Thank you for your sincere interest in reading and commenting. It is good to see you posting again :) Warm regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/27/2024 3:34:00 PM

Paul my friend, I missed you terribly... this acrostic is brilliantly designed...much enjoyed! see you more often on the hallways of soup!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 12:43:00 PM

Thank you, my friend! Glad you enjoyed my latest Soup offering, but even more pleased to have you back in the fold. ~ Warm regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 6/27/2024 12:57:00 PM

Nicely done.. I think this is not an easy thing to do... Great choice for an acrostic.. I hope you are well..

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 4:01:00 PM

Definitely not easy....but it did not stop you from writing a longer and more difficult one, S1 :) Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/27/2024 12:15:00 AM

Very sad, but wonderful poetry.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/11/2024 11:59:00 PM

Then I wish you more happiness, I have had enough of this sadness :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 12:55:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur; luckily, from time to time sadness comes to my rescue. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/26/2024 11:29:00 PM

A broken heart, triggered emotions ... adolescent love for sure. Great Acrostic

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 3:51:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Eve. Hope you are keeping well. Warm regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/26/2024 6:45:00 PM

Dear Paul, what a brilliant magician you are - playing with words! Double Acrostic is not easy, you have created such an excellent piece! Best wishes ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 3:18:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments dear Mala! Double Acrostic can be time consuming, but it's fun. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Woody

Date: 6/26/2024 4:58:00 PM

Ooh a bit of relationship intrigue. Nice doubler Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2024 12:41:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Tommy; excuse the late reply! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 6/26/2024 3:56:00 PM

This form looks really difficult to perfect, but you’ve surpassed excellence! Great write!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/27/2024 3:21:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda. I agree that it's not so easy to write a double acrostic, but knowing you, I can already imagine your pen busy having a go at writing one :) ~ Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/26/2024 3:15:00 PM

Hello Paul Callus, a one sided love is not good. No wonder the person was heart broken. Regards,/ Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/27/2024 9:59:00 AM

hello Paul, Yes Paul I am enjoying the summer. I hope you are to. I met my nephew's girlfriend she is from England. She is here for 6 weeks. It s almost time for her to return to England. Regards /Darlene/

Paul Callus
Date: 6/27/2024 3:15:00 AM

Thank you for the pleasure of your visit, Darlene, and for the feedback. Hope you are enjoying summer :) Regards // paul