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Clasped Hands

deteriorating mind - remnants of time clasped in wrinkled hands --------------------------------------------------- A Pick a Picture Contest Hosted by James Edward Lee Sr. Based on Image 2 Placed 1st 30th March 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/7/2020 2:12:00 PM

A well-expressed write, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/7/2020 2:52:00 PM

Thank you, Angela. I find old age quite inspiring. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2019 2:50:00 PM

Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2019 4:30:00 PM

Thank you, Richard; even a one liner merits its little moment of fame :) Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/10/2019 6:29:00 AM

Excellent. Beautifully expressed. Enjoyed reading it.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/10/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you, Ravi; pleased you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 4/9/2019 2:31:00 PM

A profound statement, well written, Paul. Congratulations on your well deserved win.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/10/2019 7:40:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sandra. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/9/2019 11:48:00 AM

Great imagery! Thanks for your visit and comment Paul. I hope all is well with you.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/10/2019 7:41:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. Life is very hectic at present, and my writing is suffering, but otherwise all is fine. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 4/8/2019 6:01:00 AM

Beautifully expressed...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2019 9:56:00 AM

Pleased you found it to your liking, Pashang...thank you! Regards // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 4/7/2019 2:33:00 PM

Sad, short, and hard hitting. Clear message.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2019 2:47:00 PM

Hard hitting, but for somebody your age there is still a long way to go :) Thanks for stopping by. Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/7/2019 12:26:00 PM

Superb Monoku dear, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2019 12:31:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I love these short forms...I'm a man of few words:) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/7/2019 10:30:00 AM

Brilliant as always, Paul, congratulations on your win:)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2019 12:29:00 PM

You are too kind, Jo....thank you. Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/6/2019 7:15:00 PM

A profound and poignant monoku, Paul. Your tender imagery touches me deeply. Congratulations on your excellent win, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2019 3:04:00 AM

Many thanks, Susan. I am so pleased to see you posting again. Hope life is not being too hard on you...you and your poetry have been missed. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/6/2019 6:24:00 PM

Simple but overwhelming poetic statement, Paul. well Done!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2019 2:53:00 AM

Thank you Ralph...I like your meaningful statement. Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/4/2019 12:52:00 PM

I can just picture your words come alive. Superbly done, Paul. Congrats on your well-deserved win in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 9:18:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/4/2019 6:37:00 AM

I have read your creative Monoku and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 9:08:00 AM

You are very welcome, Sara...thank you. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/3/2019 7:05:00 PM

beautifully crafted with a fine win, paul... congrats and huggs!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 9:05:00 AM

Many thanks, Nette. I loved your winning entry, too! Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/3/2019 5:28:00 PM

A brilliant winner Paul..love this one liner..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:59:00 AM

Thank you, Harry. I hear that you're off...enjoy your trip! // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/2/2019 1:18:00 PM

Wow! Very well said, my friend, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. That picture has inspired many excellent entries. Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/2/2019 1:04:00 PM

Paul - congratulations my dear friend - heartfelt words written in this Monoku! Warm regards, Jennifer

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Jenny. Your support is truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/1/2019 10:21:00 PM

This has such a profound feeling Paul. Beautifully written. Congratulations on your deserving first placement! xxoo : )

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:33:00 AM

I am so pleased that you enjoyed it, Connie...thank you! Warm regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/1/2019 10:10:00 PM

Wow - bravo, Paul. A very poignant write. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your most deserving poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:29:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Line...your comments are fav are a fount of encouragement. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/1/2019 7:41:00 PM

Yours was so profoundly stated. One of my favorites for the hands category!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2019 8:25:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I always appreciate your candid comments. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 4/1/2019 3:18:00 PM

Well rendered Paul..Congrats on your win..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2019 5:09:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph...regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/1/2019 1:40:00 PM

- Congratulations on your wonderful win, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2019 5:05:00 PM

Many thanks, Anne-Lise :) Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/31/2019 7:25:00 AM

Yes--those hands speak for the state of mind..and the remainder of time! Well described Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2019 11:44:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/31/2019 12:33:00 AM

I like your interpretation Paul, I'm sure this wil do well, good luck. Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/4/2019 9:37:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. Pls excuse the late reply; my computer called it a day and now had to get a new one. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2019 8:53:00 PM

I love yours. You took it opposite me but you did a great job , Paul!!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2019 3:41:00 PM

I have read yours, Andrea, and I really like it! Regards // paul