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Bluebell Woods

Where hazel bushes mix with sturdy oaks and beech trees densely grow in shades of green the fairy flowers come in early spring attired in clothes of violet-blue sheen. The swathes of bluebells, like a sheet unrolled before our eyes, breathtaking to behold! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This stanza is a Sexain or Sestet. Contest: One Stanza Sponsor: Broken Wings Placed 4th © 14th July 2016

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Carole Duet

Date: 8/26/2016 3:45:00 PM

I love this. When I was a child bluebells were my favorite flowers...and I still love them.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 4:11:00 PM

Thank you for yet another delightful visit, Carole! I agree with you...bluebells are beautiful and inspiring. Best regards // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 8/6/2016 1:07:00 PM

I am soooooo behind with your poems which always thrill my poet bones - just not enough time! I reached out and clicked this one, knowing any would be worthy and sure enough - a lovely, one stanza delight that enthralled me, just beautiful, Paul, and please accept my belated congrats! CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 3:04:00 PM

You are too kind, CayCay!! but I have to admit that I love your complimentary comments:) Like you I am backwards in answering visits, etc. but happily I am making up lost ground:) Regards // paul

Cona Adams

Date: 7/25/2016 8:12:00 AM

A lovely poem, Paul. I've seen those "fairy flowers" myself. Your title pulled me in, and your words brought back sweet memories.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2016 5:20:00 PM

I am so pleased you could relate to my bluebells, Cona! Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/24/2016 2:43:00 PM

- Beautiful poem, Paul - Glad I stopped by this poem, a pleasure to read - Congratulations on your 4th place ..... I would put it higher :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2016 4:07:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Anne Lise...you are kind and generous:) Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/24/2016 12:46:00 AM

We have a blubell wood nearby, Paul. Lovely little vignette, should do well. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2016 10:06:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Viv. Hope you're managing to make up lost ground:) Regards // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/23/2016 8:35:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, Paul! Congrats on your placement in the contest. Blessings!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2016 10:01:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I truly enjoyed your first placed winning entry! Best regards // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 7/23/2016 2:12:00 PM

Your words took me there Paul...beautiful write:)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2016 8:18:00 AM

Thank you Chris:) Have a lovely day! Regards // paul

Karam Misra

Date: 7/22/2016 1:11:00 AM

Beautiful picture, Paul. Congrats on your win in the contest. ~karam~

Paul Callus
Date: 7/22/2016 11:53:00 AM

Pleased that you like it, Karam....thank you! Regards ~ paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/21/2016 6:33:00 AM

Such lovely imagery, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 7/21/2016 3:11:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Sandra. ~ Best regards // paul

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/20/2016 1:09:00 PM

Congrats on your beautiful win with this beautiful poem my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:27:00 PM

Thank you BL. Your winning entry is also very beautiful! Regards to you my friend. // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/20/2016 6:41:00 AM

Lovely work Paul, congratulations ...

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:42:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie! All the best...paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 7/19/2016 11:51:00 PM

Nice stanza ... Congratulations on your win in the contest ... Regards ..

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:27:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Probir. All the best...paul

Jesse Day

Date: 7/19/2016 10:07:00 PM

Nicely composed Sexain. Congratulations for your impressive 4th place win in the One Staza One-Only contest! Jesse

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:29:00 PM

Many thanks, Jesse. You did very well with your high placing, too. Regards // paul

R.A. Marschall

Date: 7/19/2016 5:45:00 PM

Paul, Beautiful poem with great imagery that you can see and almost feel Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:35:00 PM

Thank you for the generous comments, R.A. Yours are encouraging words! Regards // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 7/19/2016 3:46:00 PM

Paul, just beautiful... congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 5:16:00 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed it, Laura...thank you:) I really liked your 'uplifting' winning entry! Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/17/2016 4:10:00 AM

Oh Paul, this is lovely. Reminds me of the wonderful photos Yvonne has sent me. Please share this at PFT. Best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Connie

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2016 8:53:00 AM

Many thanks, Connie. I have just shared with PFT; incidentally Yvonne sent me some lovely photos too, but I did not make use of hers, not wanting to abuse of her kindness. ~ All the best // paul

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/16/2016 8:01:00 PM

Hello Paul, Dropping by to check out some of your poetry. This rhyme piece on "Bluebell Woods" is a marvelously articulated Sexain. The imagery is exquisite and paints a memorable picture for the reader. Outstanding!! Best of Luck in the contest!! Seven/FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2016 3:03:00 AM

Good morning Gary! Such a pleasure to have you stopping by with 'marvelous' comments. Both the high rating and the fav are truly appreciated!! Best regards ~ paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/16/2016 4:55:00 PM

Being a country boy born and bred, we all have our Bluebell Woods, your poetry took me right back Paul, a wonderful experience both the poem and the memory

Paul Callus
Date: 7/16/2016 5:19:00 PM

So glad that I brought you back lovely memories, Harry. Nothing beats nature's beauty. Thank you for a pleasant visit! Regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/16/2016 3:26:00 PM

Much color and pleasant imagery presented in so few words.. I've been thinking to write for that contest and may even yet do so..A7

Paul Callus
Date: 7/16/2016 5:10:00 PM

Hi Robert! So pleased to have you stopping by with your usual complimentary and encouraging feedback. I hope you are keeping well and active, my friend. ~ All the best. // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/16/2016 8:54:00 AM

Hi Paul, You have painted a beautiful picture with words. And I like what I see.Best of luck in the contes-7 ;-) Alexi

Paul Callus
Date: 7/16/2016 11:54:00 AM

I am glad you like my bluebell woods, Alexis...you are welcome to walk in them while their beauty lasts:) Thank you for your lovely visit and high rating. ~ Regards // paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 7/15/2016 11:28:00 PM

A nice one Paul, I remember seeing fields of bluebells when I was in UK, unfortunately we don't seem to get them here, probably too hot, anyway you made a beautiful Stanza out of them, good luck with the contest and take care.......Vera

Paul Callus
Date: 7/16/2016 4:41:00 AM

It's the same over here, Vera; I had never seen beautiful bluebell carpets before going to England (except on pictures!). Thank you for reading and liking. All the best....paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/15/2016 12:43:00 PM

wow, you thrill the senses with your 6-liner, paul.... a floral delight for me!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2016 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Nette...I am so pleased that you like my bluebells! Have a lovely weekend...hugs // paul

Walter T. Ashe

Date: 7/14/2016 8:48:00 PM

Though this stanza rhyme scheme is new to me, your words do bring about a very visual picture of Nature's varied beauties

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2016 7:43:00 AM

I like using this rhyme scheme, Walter; something which I invented, though I suppose there might be others who use it, too. Usually, many Sexains use an abcabc scheme. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/14/2016 6:13:00 PM

Fantastic Imagery...Just Beautiful and a Fave..: )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2016 7:31:00 AM

Than you Charm:) Both the lovely comments and the fav are much appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/14/2016 6:08:00 PM

delightful imagery Paul I love the bluebell woods on our Island in May time:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2016 6:52:00 AM

Hi Jan! I have seen beautiful bluebell spectacles, but not in Malta, unfortunately! Thank you for liking and being the first o comment:) Hugs // paul