Paul Callus Poet Verse

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Black and White

His moods
Change fast
But they
Don’t last
That long;
From low 
To high
A song
Or sigh
That comes
With deep
Sad flow
A touch 
Warm glow
So soft
Which speaks
Of love.
Then peaks
To sharp...
He thumps
The key
Stale, flat,
Heart stark
Weak beat...
Pitch dark.

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(25 lines, 2 one-syllable words per line)

#1. piano keys
Contest: United colours ~ Black and White 
Sponsor: Silent One
Placed 2nd

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Chris Hagy May 11, 2016 at 2:32 PM Love this fun, witty write!

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis April 12, 2016 at 3:06 PM I like contrast of your witty creation. Paul Callus April 13, 2016 at 10:19 AM Glad that you enjoyed it, Iris; thank you:) ~ Regards // paul

Manmath Dalei April 12, 2016 at 1:29 PM Outstanding creation.~7~.........with love Paul Callus April 12, 2016 at 1:37 PM Thank you Manmath; the high rating is also appreciated. ~ Regards and peace // paul

Susan Palli March 28, 2016 at 1:24 PM Excellent work! I enjoyed it. Paul Callus March 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM I am pleased that you like it, Susan...thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Cherl Dunn March 19, 2016 at 1:40 PM Dear Paul Hey love the lines in this piece, just wonderful work Paul great job my friend exceptional my friend, congrats in winning the contest, cheri Paul Callus March 19, 2016 at 3:16 PM Thank you Cherl; always a pleasure to read your lovely comments, my friend:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Jai Bankson March 16, 2016 at 4:26 AM Great write,I was reading the others and curious to see what won,then I got to the end.Congrats,well deserved Paul Callus March 16, 2016 at 6:31 AM Thank you for the positive remarks and the congrats, Jai! ~ All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 11:31 AM Paul. Congratulations on your awesome Black and White united theme win. Love LINDA Paul Callus March 15, 2016 at 12:07 PM Thank you Linda! Glad you enjoyed. ~ Hope you're settling in nicely:) hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM I really like how you did yours. Hope it scored high. I am sure it was a winner!! yep, just looked down and saw... Congratulatons. Paul Callus March 13, 2016 at 11:44 AM I enjoyed your tale of two sheep:) Glad you liked mine, too! Have a lovely day. // paul

Eve Roper March 11, 2016 at 8:36 PM Paul, congratulations on your black and white contest win :-) Paul Callus March 12, 2016 at 3:59 AM Thank you, Eve:) There were several lovely entries, yours amongst them! Regards & hugs // paul

Daver Austin March 11, 2016 at 4:59 PM I recognize the tune - Rachmaninoff, aint it? I hope this virtuoso opus wins, Paul. Love, daver Paul Callus March 12, 2016 at 3:43 AM Yes, Dave, it could quite easily have been Rachmaninoff; the poor reception of his first symphony and other negative things effected his life and composing, but he overcame all this by becoming a greater man. To me he is one of the best pianists of all time. Thank you for a pleasant visit. ~ Regards // paul Daver Austin March 11, 2016 at 5:00 PM Ooops! Reading down, I see you have won. More love, daver

Red Fiery March 11, 2016 at 9:23 AM How did I miss this magnificent work...? Congratulations Paul! It's better late than never... Glad I found this poem... 100/100 Paul Callus March 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM Thank you teacher ... you are very generous:) I think I only wrote this one two days ago. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 9:25 PM Back again ... Well deserving of the high win, Mr. Paul. Paul Callus March 11, 2016 at 8:56 AM Thank you Timothy. You did well yourself! // paul

Laura Leiser March 10, 2016 at 7:50 PM Congrats on your win, Paul :) Paul Callus March 11, 2016 at 8:57 AM Thank you, Laura; lovely to have you stopping by:) // paul

Vladislav Raven March 10, 2016 at 6:48 PM Hi Paul, your musical interlude plays to the stars in ethereal hues the notes sing into the night. As always my friend, an excellent write. This is a seven for me and into my faves....MIKE. Paul Callus March 11, 2016 at 9:01 AM Your generous comments are encouraging and lovely to read, Mike. Thank you also for the fav and high rating. All the best, my friend! // paul

Sandra Haight March 10, 2016 at 6:18 PM Nicely interpreted, Paul. The piano has such a range of notes and feelings, and you have captured it. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra Paul Callus March 11, 2016 at 8:58 AM Thank you Sandra; both feedback and congrats are appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud March 10, 2016 at 1:08 PM marvelous, paul!.. a real winner; congrats on your new feather on your cap!..huggs Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 1:57 PM Your lovely comments serve as the perfect booster, Nette:) Thank you!! Regards & hugs ~ paul

Constance La France March 10, 2016 at 10:55 AM Paul, back to say CONGRATULATIONS ~ Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 1:55 PM Thank you for making a return trip, Constance:) Thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Rizwana Bhurani March 10, 2016 at 8:20 AM Fluctuating moods artistically portrayed...congrats Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 9:17 AM Thank you, Rizwana; was pleased to have you standing next to me on the podium:) ~ Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux March 10, 2016 at 6:29 AM It sounds like you are describing my dad. I never knew what mood or how many I would experience at any given moment. Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 10:03 AM Thank you for reading and commenting, Richard. Have just been watching Landfill Harmonic...very inspiring. ~ Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam March 10, 2016 at 3:08 AM Excellent. Very beautifully done. All the best for the contest. Enjoyed reading it. Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 9:41 AM Thank you, Ravi; I like your complimentary remarks:) ~ All the best. // paul

Constance La France March 9, 2016 at 9:23 PM Paul, this is quite wonderful, I really enjoyed it and it is perfect for the contest, I am loving this 7 ~ Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 8:59 AM Thank you Constance. Your comments and high rating are appreciated:) ~ regards // paul

Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:30 PM Most creative, Paul. I enjoyed your unique take on the contest, while still keeping with the piano terminology... the musician must have the right set of mind, or the else the music falls flat. Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 8:45 AM Moods play a big part in music, whether one is composing or playing an instrument. They can take one to great heights, others can be unproductive and frustrating. ~ Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie March 9, 2016 at 7:01 PM You know more about playing a piano than I ever will Paul - good luck - Lindsay Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 8:10 AM I can't play any instruments, Lindsay, but I love to listen to them! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Bl Devnath March 9, 2016 at 12:50 PM Beautiful verse in contest my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Paul Callus March 9, 2016 at 1:34 PM Thank you for your generosity, my friend:) All the best....paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2016 at 12:20 PM - Bravo, awesome Paul - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus March 9, 2016 at 1:23 PM Molte grazie, Anne Lise:) Your 'awesome' is very encouraging! ~ Regards & hugs // paul

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