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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. ------------------------------- 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ~’*

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!!

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

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 :)

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.

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 :)

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..

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.

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

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!

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

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 : )

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.

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 :)

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

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

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