Charmileen

C onjuring wonders with pen in hand H olding me captive; in awe I stand. A cceleration, slow down, restrain R ousing emotions to grand refrain M erging together to tempt and tease I nserting visions with utmost ease L ifting and rolling to rhythmic flow E laboration that goes on show. E xpressing virtues of mind and soul N either is failing to reach her goal. [To two of my friends in poetry Charmaine C. & Eileen M. G.] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Author: Paul Callus Contest: Acrostic Time #1 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A Placing: 3rd

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2014 10:56:00 AM

WOW, I was all over your replies yesterday and here I am again. LOL... About that mail, I don't even know where to start. I wish to delete all, however, I'm behind on the reading. Love Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/2/2014 11:50:00 AM

Hi Paul, now I will leave for the day.. Hopefuly, I'm back later tonight...Luv Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2014 12:36:00 PM

Hi Linda.....now allow me to have the last word; I know you have many other comments to see to. [I love hearing from you, but I know what it means to be drowning in unanswered mail!! :)] /x/ paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/19/2014 11:20:00 AM

Fabulous tribute to lovely ladies on soup Paul! Great write n huge win, congrats !

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 12:04:00 PM

Thank you Upma. They are both lovely ladies, but I must make it clear that there are other lovely ladies (and handsome men) on Soup!:) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2014 6:36:00 AM

'souper' acrostic a fabulous tribute to two lovely ladies - many congrats:-) Hugs jan x

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 7:52:00 AM

Many thanks Jan. It is lovely to be back on Soup....missed all my friends. Trying to find my feet while drowning in accumulated mail!!! hugs // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/19/2014 5:30:00 AM

Nice and lovely write with nice dedication, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 7:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Dr! Will be visiting your entry while trying to catch up on lots of backlog. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/18/2014 7:45:00 PM

Paul....so glad that this placed on PD's contest! :) I am so honored!!! :) Thanks again for this beautiful write. Charmaine is a dear friend and I adore her spirit. You have come to be very dear to my heart as well. Your constant support and honesty have been a constant source of strength. I missed you. Glad you are back...Appassionata!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 7:46:00 AM

Hi Eileen! I am so glad that this acrostic poem placed high up in Linda's contest. All three protagonists (PEC) deserve congratulations! Thank you for your lovely and sincere comments...and for the signature!:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/18/2014 6:13:00 PM

Paul, Congratulations!!! Enjoy your winning poem, I had tons of fun, going over the winning poems. If you like, stop by my latest blog "Things That Suck" Featuring Andrea's awesome title and poem, if you like. Always ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 7:39:00 AM

Hi Linda! What a lovely surprise on my return from holiday finding a winning result in your contest. Thank you! I will be visiting your blog while dealing with a huge backlog of mail that's awaiting me!! /x/ paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/13/2014 12:22:00 AM

Paul, I am ashamed that i had not yet added you as one of my fave poets. I went just now to see if I had you on my list, so I am rectifying that oversight RIGHT now. you are too good not to be on my list!!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/13/2014 4:22:00 AM

Andrea, you are very kind! You have already been very supportive and I do appreciate it very much. Hope I won't let down your expectations:) // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/12/2014 9:12:00 AM

I enjoyed rereading this one as well as all the positive comments.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/12/2014 7:02:00 PM

Once again...thank you Richard; appreciate your visits and support. // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/9/2014 12:30:00 AM

I was curious about the title, but now I get it! What a creative write, Paul! A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to two very talented ladies here on The Soup! Well done! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/9/2014 4:38:00 AM

Hi Kelly! Glad you enjoyed, and many thanks for the positively nice comments:) Yes, both are very talented, but there are also several others who too merit mention! // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 7/8/2014 6:30:00 PM

Love this poem it's great, this is a great style I've done a couple myself, but this is a nice poem enjoyed it a lot. cheri Thank you for your comment on Austrila I wrote it for two of the soupers, whom are from their the way Peter discribes the country, inspired my write so I'm really glad so many enjoyed this write. I truly enjoyed your poem, I'm glad I stopped by for the read tonight cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 7/9/2014 4:30:00 AM

Hi Cherl! Thank you for the lovely comments. I have heard a lot about Australia from the many friends I have living there, but Peter's poems give it a different kind of beauty. cu // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/6/2014 8:18:00 AM

Straight to my favorites, I love how you have melded the names and personalities. You rock my friend. Two exceptional women you have honored here. Bravo!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2014 10:46:00 AM

I'm so glad you like this, Richard; coming from you that means a lot! Yes, they are exceptional. txs for the fav :) // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/5/2014 9:09:00 PM

Your beautifully written acrostic honors two wonderful poets who I am sure will be very impressed with this lovely tribute as I am Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2014 3:48:00 AM

Thank you Connie! Thought of writing tributes to all the awesome poets on Soup...but then I'll need a whole book! Hope you're keeping well:) // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/5/2014 7:49:00 AM

I am speechless!!!Thankyou so much for the wonderful tribute..I am do delighted and in awe.I' m going to print this acrostic and treasure it.I am so happy you've written this acrostic for our wonderful ,sweet,passionate Eileen.I am sure She deserves it,She' s so beautiful inside and out.Thanks so so much for this gem.Going to my favourites-Grazzi hafna-Charmileen : )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 9:09:00 AM

Hi Charm! So glad you appreciate this little tribute. Although you and Eileen are different in so many ways, yet there is a uniting common factor - love and passion for poetry. May you both continue to share with us your beautiful work. Take care. (txs for the fav) // paul

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 7/5/2014 7:51:00 AM

Sorry for the typos : )

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/5/2014 5:00:00 AM

Paul...you know...you know when to give a word in due time to save. Charmileen. I LOVE IT! Charma is a wonder. She is a wonderful friend whom I would never want to lose. Her poetry is beautiful...light and airy...like a dream. Yours speaks to my soul. Now...when I've been deleting my poems and thinking of leaving, you come to give me joy with this and touch my soul. I need this balm, Paul. Words are inadequate. Feel the gratitude in my heart! Bless you. Bless you! Of course...a favorite!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/5/2014 2:04:00 PM

Paul, I like that name....I am who I am, Appassionata...I've often wished to change, but find it impossible. The plus side to the madness? The highs are heavenly! ;) Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 9:15:00 AM

and thank you for the fav:)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 6:20:00 AM

Eileen...I don't have the key to your heart, but your poetry lays bare much of what goes on inside. I call you Appassionata, impassioned to extremes of highs and lows; your life one continuous battle; you give a lot and yet look for reassurance and self-belief. I appreciate your honesty. Thank you for your open comments...and gratitude! Take care:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/5/2014 4:38:00 AM

Great great write and tribute to both Eileen and Charmaine.,:) well- rested me

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 4:49:00 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi:) Glad you had a good rest...you can't keep staying up late every night:) pitied weary you yesterday! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/5/2014 1:55:00 AM

you have chosen two of the brightest souls on Soup to emulate. They are amazing poetesses.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/5/2014 2:05:00 PM

Andrea....it does my heart good to read this. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 4:22:00 AM

You are right, Andrea. There was a reason behind the choice...there are many others who I hold in high esteem...most of them are in my fav poets folder:) // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/4/2014 7:34:00 PM

Awesome, what a lovely poem for these two ladies, hope it makes them smile as well :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2014 4:16:00 AM

I hope so too. There are many awesome people on Soup; they too merit my appreciation (take Casarah, for example...:)) // paul