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Chateau

Let my embattled heart
take refuge
within your fortress walls.
Give it the chance to mellow
in a slow healing process,
shedding the insipid taste
of bitter experiences,
then, let it learn to love again. 

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Angela Crabtree

January 10, 2021 at 3:23 PM

A beautiful poem, Paul :)

Paul Callus

January 20, 2021 at 12:24 PM

Thank you, Angela. Pls excuse the late reply; notifications have not been coming my way; in fact only found this by change. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

June 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Enjoyable to read this one again Paul.

Paul Callus

June 23, 2018 at 8:32 AM

Thank you, Richard. Double visits are very much appreciated. Regards // paul

Hija De La Luna

February 14, 2018 at 3:52 AM

let it learn to love again...i love this part. and it is valentine's day! - lovely, lovely words, Paul!

Paul Callus

February 14, 2018 at 6:58 AM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Maria. Your surprise visit is in itself a Valentine gift:) Wishing you an enjoyable (and romantic) Valentine's Day. Warm regards // paul

Ronald A. Williams

February 11, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Meaningful.

Paul Callus

February 12, 2018 at 10:46 AM

Thank you, Ronald. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

February 11, 2018 at 2:25 PM

Definitely a heart needs to heal, a person needs to learn about them and make necessary adjustments to become all they can be before getting in a relationship. A person has to become the right person before looking for the right person. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

Paul Callus

February 12, 2018 at 10:48 AM

A pleasure to have you visiting, Sara. Thank you for your insightful comments. Regards // paul

Laura Hay

February 8, 2018 at 7:30 AM

Such fairy tale imagery Paul, stunning! Warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus

February 8, 2018 at 9:27 AM

Thank you, Laura. So pleased you enjoyed both poem and visual. Warm regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

February 7, 2018 at 5:44 AM

This beautiful poem portrays an enchanted cottage of love, Paul. A place where any world-weary soul would love to seek restful respite. Your pen paintings are a colorful collage of romantic images. Lovely write. Love and smiles always.

Supraja Kannan

February 5, 2018 at 3:39 AM

Wow... This is just beautiful Paul... Lovely imagery and an apt picture...

Paul Callus

February 5, 2018 at 3:54 PM

Thank you for the lovely reaction, Supraja! So pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 4, 2018 at 7:44 PM

I see below that you are "coping" my hubbie has to fly out to Kentucky super early because his mom may be dying. Times never get easy, do they!

Paul Callus

February 5, 2018 at 3:42 PM

Thank you, Andrea:) I found the picture on Twitter; it was a writing prompt. // I agree with you, times never get easy, each new day brings something to worry about! Hope Joe's mum is not suffering! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 4, 2018 at 7:43 PM

I just love this , Paul, and the picture with it, just makes it perfect!!

Jack Horne

February 4, 2018 at 12:16 PM

oh, love this, my friend. I hope you are doing well & having a good week

Paul Callus

February 4, 2018 at 4:15 PM

Thank you, Jack. At present life is extra full, but coping, as always!! Best regards, my friend. // paul

Chris Hagy

February 3, 2018 at 10:01 PM

Love the pix Paul!... that sure looks like a place my heart could mend, as you have so eloquently put it... lovely write Paul, have a great day :)

Paul Callus

February 4, 2018 at 4:13 PM

It sure is a lovely chateau, Chris! Won't mind spending some relaxing days there, even if I have no broken heart that needs fixing:) Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

February 3, 2018 at 9:31 PM

An exquisite and tender write Paul of knowing what you need and knowing when you've found it. Your plea for refuge for healing in hope of loving again is beautifully and elegantly expressed. I hope all is well my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Paul Callus

February 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM

Thank you for yet another pleasant visit, my friend. Glad you liked this fictional poem. Love can bring a person to his/her knees, but healing a broken heart is always possible. ~ Warm regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

February 3, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Eloquent writing, Paul. Very beautiful, and it reaches the heart. Love it.

Paul Callus

February 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Rhoda. Hope you are not working too hard:) Regards // paul

Akkina Downing

February 2, 2018 at 4:43 PM

That photo is breathtaking...Beautiful poem Paul :) hugs and smiles :)

Paul Callus

February 4, 2018 at 3:20 PM

I'm pleased you liked both, Akkina:) Hope you had a lovely weekend. Smiles & hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

February 2, 2018 at 9:28 AM

To you as well Paul.

Paul Callus

February 2, 2018 at 1:18 PM

:) ... and enjoy the weekend!

Joanna Daniel

February 2, 2018 at 8:33 AM

Short, succinct and Mind blowing, Paul:)

Paul Callus

February 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM

You are too kind, Jo:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

February 1, 2018 at 9:36 AM

Great metophor and love the accompanying photo Paul.

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Thank you, Richard. Best regards // paul

Maria Williams

February 1, 2018 at 7:19 AM

Breathtaking view and an astounding retreat in the plea for refuge to re learn love in your poem. A master stroke of penmanship my dear Paul. I enjoyed it...Maria

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 2:16 PM

Thank you for the generous remarks, Maria! Glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 1, 2018 at 4:58 AM

- A place where hearts can learn to love again ... beautifully written, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 2:18 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Anne-Lise:) Hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe

January 31, 2018 at 6:20 PM

Simply beautiful, Paul :)

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 2:55 PM

Thank you, Agnes. (Just been going through your physics lessons:)) Regards // paul

Silent One

January 31, 2018 at 4:16 PM

All hearts need to heal, sounds like perfect place..

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 3:22 PM

You are right, S-1. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

January 31, 2018 at 4:06 PM

Your poem has shades of the King Ludwig's life when reading about his melancholia and his magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle. It is my idea of a fairy tale castle Paul. I adored everything about it, tucked away upon a Bavarian hilltop, it was simply breathtaking. Your poem though brief, leaves a lot of thought to ponder. Lovely! Connie

Paul Callus

February 1, 2018 at 3:21 PM

Bavarian castles are beautiful, Connie! Thank you for your lovely feedback. Warm regards // paul