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Clutching At Straws

Deprived of love and hope 
She finds it hard to cope 
Yearning to fill her empty bowl 
To the devil she would sell her soul.

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Four Line Contest in Rhyme
Hosted by Silent One
Placed 2nd

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Vladislav Raven Date: 10/27/2018 10:12:00 AM Hi Paul, my much belated congratulations on your win with this much deserved poetic gem. You are so creative within four lines Paul. Such sadly strong lines that create such a dark image. I love the content. For this piece, I shall put in an extra fave. This write is so deserving Paul. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/27/2018 3:53:00 PM Both the congrats, fav and complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, my friend...thank you! Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/30/2018 2:59:00 AM Hi Paul, Very powerful words. Great write! Regards, Jennifer Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/30/2018 5:32:00 AM Thank you for stopping by, Jennifer...pleased to make your acquaintance:) Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 7/23/2018 1:22:00 PM A truly sad poetic insight into a state of mind caused by loneliness, Paul. Gripping and gritty tale of truth. Mighty fine poetry. Love and smiles and smiles of joy. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2018 11:07:00 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback, Freddie. Best wishes and smiles to you, too:) // paul

Judy Ball Date: 7/10/2018 5:19:00 AM WoW! So many young souls have fallen into that trap. Too eager to be accepted they are willing to do anything for friendship or love. Sometimes they learn too late it is just a trap for the untrained mind. Great job here. So much wisdom in such few words. Excellent Paul. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/10/2018 10:59:00 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback and generous comments, Judy. Regards & blessings // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 7/8/2018 5:57:00 PM A genuine depiction of a human state of heart, mind and soul.. Indeed, hopeless, helpless and fragile souls are an easy prey to "the devil" to which they cling! A brilliant rendition of an appalling truth! A FAV and a pleasure to read! Congratulations on your win Paul! Stay safe and blessed always. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/9/2018 3:25:00 PM Thank you for your insightful comments, Besma...and for the fav...much appreciated. Regards & blessings. // paul

Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/20/2018 8:48:00 AM Very effective use of your four lines. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/23/2018 3:50:00 AM Thank you, Richard. Best regards // paul

Al Juman Date: 6/19/2018 12:59:00 PM Excellent my friend Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/23/2018 3:49:00 AM Your 'excellent' is truly appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/16/2018 10:34:00 AM A good descriptive write on one living in hopelessness, Paul. Congrats in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/23/2018 3:48:00 AM Hi Andrea, excuse the late reply; computer problems caused a pileup of mail which I'm still trying to clear! Thank you for reading and liking. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Casarah Nance Date: 6/15/2018 7:26:00 AM powerful in a short verse. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/15/2018 11:29:00 AM What a pleasant surprise, Casarah:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 6/14/2018 8:53:00 PM Wonderful sad write, Paul !:-) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~’* Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/15/2018 2:10:00 AM Thank you, Eve. I loved your winning entry:) Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/14/2018 7:17:00 PM Congratulations, Paul. I do not think I had even seen this one yet!! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/15/2018 2:08:00 AM Thank you, Andrea. I think I have already commented on your winning entry. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/14/2018 1:30:00 PM Hell Pau, on your win.i hope she does not give her soul to the devil.Reguards Darlene Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/14/2018 3:14:00 PM Thank you, Darlene; I sure hope she doesn't! Regards // paul

Heidi Sands Date: 6/13/2018 7:30:00 AM Congratulations for your win Paul :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/13/2018 2:15:00 PM Thank you, Heidi:) Your entry was a worthy winner, too! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/13/2018 7:11:00 AM Back with congratulations Paul. Tom. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/13/2018 2:03:00 PM Thank you, Tom. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/13/2018 7:11:00 AM - Congratulations on your little rhyme poem, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/13/2018 2:02:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. Pleased to see you standing on the podium next to me:) Hugs // paul

Silent One Date: 6/13/2018 7:03:00 AM Dark four lines and very sad also... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/13/2018 2:01:00 PM Thank you, S-1. Pleased to be on the winners' list. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe Date: 6/12/2018 6:00:00 PM You describe feeling lonely and hopeless with a fitting image. Good luck in the contest, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/13/2018 1:58:00 PM Thank you Agnes. Good luck wishes were not in vain...helped the poem gain a podium finish:) Regards // paul

Maria Williams Date: 6/12/2018 5:25:00 AM Well, lets hope it wont come to that. Great imaginative 4 liner Paul, winning material here. Good luck in the contest my friend....Maria hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/12/2018 12:10:00 PM Thank you for being such a kind judge of my poem, Maria! Always a pleasure to have you visiting:) Hugs // paul

Lyric Man Date: 6/11/2018 11:24:00 PM This short write leaves me wanting to know four more lines of what happens next. That "wanting" is poetic magic! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/12/2018 2:33:00 AM Thank you! The urge to keep delving beyond the top layers is what I usually try transmit. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/10/2018 8:19:00 PM It is always sad to encounter people who are at their wits' end, struggling to cope. With some guidance, perhaps we can help them make the right choices. Beautifully composed, Paul. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/11/2018 11:25:00 AM Thank you for the insightful comments, Carolyn. Glad you enjoyed. Sometimes even a single word could alter the course of a difficult situation. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/10/2018 12:22:00 AM Desperation makes many people do anything they can to obtain their goals. Is so sad when they cannot achieve the success they so want to attain. Beautiful Paul! It is wonderful to read your poetry again. Love, Connie : ) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/10/2018 7:20:00 AM Thank you, Connie. It is my pleasure to have you visiting again, and I hope that surgery has been beneficial in more ways than one. Warm regards // paul

Harry Horsman Date: 6/9/2018 5:25:00 PM You pack plenty of punch in to your 4 liner, Paul..awesome. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/9/2018 5:29:00 PM You are too kind, Harry:) Thank you...and regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/9/2018 2:19:00 PM - A deep and sad poem, Paul - Excellent written - Luck in the contest - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/9/2018 5:29:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise:) May you, too, enjoy a very lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul

Mick Talbot Date: 6/9/2018 12:55:00 PM Very powerful, a truth non want to face! Best wishes for the contest. Mick Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/9/2018 5:24:00 PM Thank you, Mick. Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 6/9/2018 12:17:00 PM Such touching depth in the profound expression of your beautiful and meaningful lines, Paul. Your last two lines are exquisite in desperate emotion. Best wishes for a win - but already a big winner with me my wonderful friend.. Warmest wishes and hugs to you :)) ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/9/2018 5:28:00 PM You are certainly one of my favourite judges, Susan:) Thank you for the awesome feedback with which you instill heaps of encouragement. ~ Warm regards and hugs to you, my friend. // paul

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