Paul Callus Poet Villanelle

Chariot of Fire: Co-Written With Oe Guillermo

I stand in silence and behold the sight,
     staring in wonder, waiting for thunder.
     A chariot of fire travels through the night.

     The white-winged horses gallop in full flight 	
     pulling at the reins; flowing are their manes.
     I stand in silence and behold the sight.

     Where are they going? There’s a shining light
     leading all the way, so they will not stray.
     A chariot of fire travels through the night
 
     amidst the heaven where in pure delight
     resides the Master, the sweetest lover. 
     I stand in silence and behold the sight.

     Blessings whisked to amble slowly with plight;
     heartbeats race to sway, courage on display.
     A chariot of fire travels through the night.

     Armoured by God’s spirit they ride like knights
     fearless from pain; victory, their peak gain.
     I stand in silence and behold the sight.
     A chariot of fire travels through the night.


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Collaboration: Paul Callus & Olive Eloisa Guillermo
                       November 2014

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Maurice Yvonne November 20, 2014 at 2:47 PM ...and a Villanelle no less. Wow colabs are a challenge as it is but to choose a challenging form as well...wow again you two did amazing! Paul Callus November 21, 2014 at 1:51 PM Thank you Maurice. I know that Olive would never run away from a challenge, so I took pleasure in offering her this one, throwing in internal rhyme for good measure. Glad you enjoyed! // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty November 20, 2014 at 10:16 AM I am " in pure delight". Music reverberates. A good poem always cleanses heart like this one.I have got enough soulfood to go around. Love to you and Olive . She is so powerful. I can't fathom the depth of her poetic insight. She is sweet and wonderful. Take care XXXX RAJAT Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 20, 2014 at 3:47 PM thanks so much I am all humbled with what you just said .. :) i shallm continue writing .. :) thanks much Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 11:22 AM So glad you've been touched, Rajat! Many thanks for your comments. Yes, Olive is one of a kind...a natural! // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2014 at 8:54 AM - A truly wonderful poem from you both! - ( 7 !!!! ) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 9:35 AM Many thanks Anne Lise!:) I have just been reading and enjoying your co-write with Liam! /x/ paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 20, 2014 at 5:27 AM Paul thanks much for trusting me... :)!!!! will treat you for a tea?! healthy. :D Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 21, 2014 at 8:14 AM haaha am excited with those mince pies.. :D! Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 9:19 AM Awww Olive_eloi!! How could I not trust you, of all people!:)) I know that I always get something in return:))....tea will be fine...I'll bring the mince pies. :D hugs paul

David Meade November 19, 2014 at 10:09 PM I loved the whole poem -- This is my third time reading and it won't be the last. Great job! Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 9:33 AM That is so good of you David! Your comments are encouraging...and appreciated. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans November 19, 2014 at 7:01 PM I just love the thoughts of Chariots of fire, and I just love this poem. The two of you did magnificent. Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 9:31 AM Double thanks Brenda, from both of us! Thank you for reading and letting us know you enjoyed it! // paul

Jan Allison November 19, 2014 at 6:52 PM WOW I can hear the chariots of fire theme in my head simply from the title - what an awesome write with fabulous imagery - weel done Paul and olive:-) Hugs jan xx Paul Callus November 20, 2014 at 9:30 AM So pleased that you enjoyed, Jan. Thank you! Olive will surely like your comments. :) hugs // paul

Paul Callus November 19, 2014 at 6:17 PM Dear Olive_eloi.....thank you for co-writing this poem with me. I know I was somewhat hard on you, asking for internal rhyme in mid stanza, as an extra challenge, but you did not shy away! Bless you and many thanks for the fun:) No whippings this time!:)) hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 19, 2014 at 7:41 PM not so hard.. :D!!! :P well, next time we'll make it easier.. :D :P wink! ;) hahahhahaha! you believe? Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 19, 2014 at 7:38 PM :D well.. I love the in between challenges.. !! you know very well that I can say no to such it makes me all the more interested... :) plus the background of this wow!!! :) thanks much .. :D you granted my wish .. :D!

Casarah Nance November 19, 2014 at 6:11 PM Wonderful write, the both of you are fantastic :) Paul Callus November 19, 2014 at 6:20 PM Thank you Casarah for the 'fantastic' comment! So pleased that you enjoyed. // paul