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(A Paul Callus co-write) 

The tempest came from nowhere; it took me by surprise
The wind and drawling thunder tried hard to quell my cries.
The darkness felt so heavy, my heart dejected, blue
Then light, all of a sudden, changed that when I met you.
I thought I would be able to get out of the groove
To reach my aspirations and match your every move
By taking a step forward, put wretched past behind
Rely on understanding that comes with strength of mind.
You proved to be a lifeline; I clung with all my might
There was determination to make my future bright.

I truly knew my feelings, I watched you day and night, 
A path to venture unto, and clung to fancy’s flight. 
As I removed the anvil regrets faded away 
In awe I left you breathless, provoking sunlit rays, 
In search of every movement; my heart intrigued by you 
The missing piece suppressing; it felt like a night flu. 
A tempest you sought of me while falling to your knees 
My charms became your weakness; a new loving disease. 
Nothing to fear when falling; the apple of your eye 
As fast as the night changes; I took you by surprise.  

~ ~ A Poet Destroyer Collaboration ~ ~
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Contest: Collaboration Celebration
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placed 2nd
Chosen POTD ~ 7th August, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Salehi Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 10:41 PM
Your writing has a charm of its own not like any other poems. Beautifully done.
Salehi Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 1:50 AM
You bet...
Callus Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Thank you Pashang; pleased that you liked. Regards // paul
Hicks Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 12:06 AM
I think you took me by surprise, Paul. It has the go-with-the-flow feel of first love ... all new and exciting. What a great collab you two created. Spontaneous, it felt like, to me.
Callus Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Honestly, this poem even took me by surprise; I started off the first line without anything in mind....a sentence that sprang out of nowhere, then the rest just followed. Linda, as you can see, rose to the occasion! // paul
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September 5, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Wow! This is absolutely amazing my very dear friend, Paul! I love soooo much this masterpiece of you and our dearest PD/Linda! A super duper 7 and My BIG CONGRATS my very dear friend! To my fave as well if you don't mind! Many hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora
Callus Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 2:22 PM
Wow! You rock Leonora!:) Thank you for the lovely and generous comments, plus the high rating and the fav; I do appreciate it...and so will Linda! Your cheerful visit has lit up my page:)) Enjoy the weekend. Regards and big hugs to you! // paul
Lindley Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 10:26 PM
Back again to read and admire this superb collaboration..Congrats on creating this great poem!
Callus Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 7:29 AM
Thank you Robert for coming back with congrats! This collab contest reminded me of the great chess grandmasters playing simultaneous games! All the best. // paul
Zubair Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 3:53 PM
Well written, straight from the heart
Callus Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Thank you Samiha. I am pleased that you stopped by to read my co-write. I have already read three of your poems and I'm positively impressed. All the best. // paul
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September 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM
What a magnificent, seamless collaboration! I congratulate you both on this masterpiece and on your top win! A-7! Powerful imagery and beautifful flow made this such an enjoyable read! BRAVO! Warmest regards always! Pandita
Callus Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Thank you Pandita! Your lovely feedback and high rating are much appreciated. Warm regards ~~ paul
Haight Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Hi Paul, a huge congratulations to you on your podium win for this lovely poem collaborated with Linda. So flowing and beautiful to read. Sandra
Callus Avatar
September 4, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Many thanks Sandra, for reading and commenting. All the best. // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations Paul!!!! What yoh want for a treat... ~Olive Eloisa =`)
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Thank you Olive_eloi:) How can I ask for a treat when I still owe you so many?!:) Be happy and smile:) Hugs // paul
Romaine Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Hey Paul, Congratulations on your win in Linda's amazing contest! This is an excellent work of art from the both of you. Two great poets, melded together. Be Blessed, Neva
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Thank you Neva...your lovely complimentary comments are truly appreciated:) Blessings ~ paul
Y. Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:26 AM
Paul, I'm glad to see this piece on the winners podium. Congrats on your win.You and PD did an outstanding job! :-) Alexis
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Thank you Alexis. Linda did great with these co-writes...a job that required versatility. ~ All the best. // paul
Roper Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:29 PM
Paul, BIG congratulations on your wonderful win! An absolutely brilliant work of art with collaboration with Linda Well done. Hugs Eve
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Your big congratulations are much appreciated, Eve:) Thank you for reading! Hugs // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Congrats Paul for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda!
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Thank you Upma:) I have now read most of the winning entries, and I was most impressed by your winning collab! // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 10:56 PM
Congrats Paul for a deserved big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda!
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 10:09 PM
this is really cool. I love how she complemented your part! Especially the last line she used. She did that on my poem too, put a cute twist on the end of it! GREAT collaborating Congrats on your win. I love the picture too.
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Thank you Andrea. Yes, Linda complimented my part with a capable pen! I enjoyed your co-write with her, and that final couplet is so froggy sweet:) // paul
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September 2, 2015 at 3:23 PM
Paul, I love seeing this one all over again. Congratulations.. SKAT
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Thank you for the congrats and for coming back for a second read, Skat; much appreciated:) hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 2:34 PM
Dropping back with my congrats to you both:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Thank you Jan:) It is so lovely to see your entry flying high in top place:) Hugs // paul
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September 2, 2015 at 1:46 PM
On another note: Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Stop by my latest blog "MY FELLINGS" or my newest poem "FLESH" if you'd like or have time. I'd like to post the collaboration on my poem list in the near future with your permission. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:28 PM
Of course you are free to post OUR co-write!! It's as much your work as it is mine:) I have just enjoyed reading your "Flesh" collaboration....a worthy first placement! Hugs // paul
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September 2, 2015 at 1:45 PM
Hello, Paul, I'm coming here to thank you, this was extremely the hardest, plus the sonnet I did with Andrea... Shhhh!!! Anyways, I was happy to see it POTD. Always a pleasure, thank you for showing me the way. LINDA
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM
It was fun collaborating with you Linda:) I read your & Andrea's co-write...it was not at all easy, but as you did with mine, you rose to the occasion! Now, with past and present collaborations you have enough material for a collab poetry book:) Hugs // paul
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September 2, 2015 at 1:19 PM
Congrats Paul! Awesome collab deserves a podium finish! hugs!
Callus Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 2:19 PM
Thank you, Kim:) Congrats to be equally shared by Linda and myself:) Hugs // paul
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August 22, 2015 at 11:45 AM
A great collaboration from the both of you. Congratulations on this poem being selected POTD. I m so far behing in reading but glad I didnt miss this one!
Callus Avatar
August 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Hi Connie! Lovely to see you! I too have not been that active on the site as other things needed my attention, but priorities come first. Hope "M" is doing fine. Thank you for reading and commenting positively on this co-write. ~ All the best. // paul
Lindley Avatar
August 12, 2015 at 10:20 PM
I just found this beautiful poem. A great collaboration my friends! Smooth and soothing to read. This is a great poem!!!
Callus Avatar
August 13, 2015 at 2:47 AM
Thank you Robert. Always a pleasure to have you stopping by! Glad you enjoyed this collaboration. All the best. // paul
Hay Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Superbly done ;) , warm rgds Laura
Callus Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 2:39 PM
Thank you, Laura! Lovely to have you visiting. I think I've read all your poems now...looking forward to new posts:) ~ All the best. // paul
Muideen Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 3:06 PM
Your write is excellence......A.M.
Hamilton Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM
breath taking picture Paul and the write does it justice well done you two hugs 7*
Callus Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 5:41 PM
Commenting for both Linda and myself, I say Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed, Shadow. Have a lovely weekend. ~ Hugs // paul
Onclaud Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 1:45 PM
such a tremendous blending of two poets... vulnerably delightful, paul and PD... huggs!
Callus Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Thank you for your nice comments, Nette:) Hmmmm "vulnerably delightful" ... love the sound of it:) ~ Hugs // paul
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