Paul Callus Poet Quatrain

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Coming To Terms With Reality

He disappeared without a word.
There was no writing on the wall
to let her know what to expect.
Was she naïve and blind to all!

Her expectations drowned in tears.
A thousand thoughts her mind assailed. 
The world around her crumbled down
Was she to blame? Where had she failed?

Confused emotions left her nights 
in disarray consumed with guilt.
The pain within was hard to bear;
felt like a sword plunged to the hilt.

She searched for answers but in vain
looked deep inside her crystal sphere 
till her reflection laughed and said
she was a fool to persevere; 

And in that instant she saw light,
elucidation from above.
The loss was his. She would move on.
He was not worthy of her love!


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A Picture Prompt Contest
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri
Placed 1st
3rd March 2020

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Lisa Ricci March 23, 2022 at 1:25 AM Good Morning once again Paul. I once again turned to this entry at random. Congratulations on your entry placing first. Contest or no contest this entry stands on its own. Truly. Oh yes, the world of reality and delusion when our minds or hearts are not seeing or thinking clearly. Your writing is very clear and smooth. As always, thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful morning and day. Take care

Angela Crabtree November 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM A great poem, Paul. She did right by moving on. It was painful at first, but she was better off in the end :) Paul Callus November 24, 2020 at 11:37 AM Thank you for your lovely feedback, Angela. Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks April 25, 2020 at 12:29 PM Sometimes when the world crumbles around us is when we realize our true worth ... an interesting avenue your mind traveled from that curious picture. (as a side note ... I'm heavily considering purchasing that moon lamp!) Paul Callus April 26, 2020 at 3:04 PM Your meaningful comments are appreciated, my friend...thank you! As for the moon lamp, I had already put in a bid, but am willing to withdraw it:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley April 13, 2020 at 7:53 PM Paul, as only you can do, beautiful rhythm dances with the poignant pain of lost love in this superb poem. The graceful flow of sad emotions swept me up and carried me along to the enlightened destination of your last stanza and her inspired epiphany. Congratulations on your wonderful win. I hope all is well with you and yours, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan Paul Callus April 19, 2020 at 4:25 AM Good morning, Susan. Excuse the delay in replying to your beautiful and insightful feedback; it's one of the reasons why I do not post poems so often...it can be very time consuming. I hope you and your family are keeping well and safe. Thank you for your sincere support, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Quoth Theraven April 9, 2020 at 9:15 AM Paul, Very nice parable the poem title implores 'Coming to Terms with Reality'. I enjoyed this poem's theme of jilted love, of realization. "And in that instant she saw light, elucidation from above. The loss was his. She would move on. He was not worthy of her love!". But questions remain. If not him, then who? If not now then when? -Richard Paul Callus April 10, 2020 at 5:35 PM You should know by now how a woman's mind works, Richard:) On a more serious note..thank you for the pleasant feedback....Stay safe, and enjoy the weekend. // paul

Jack Horne April 1, 2020 at 2:04 PM excellent write, Paul Paul Callus April 1, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thank you, Jack...my last comment for the night, about to strike midnight!!

Eileen Manassian March 27, 2020 at 4:47 PM Lovely to read again. I'm glad she decided that she's worth more. You might want to check my poem again... I've done a reading of it. Click on the audio file. :) Paul Callus March 29, 2020 at 4:54 AM Hi Eileen...incidentally yesterday I revisited your poem and was surprised to find your recorded voice...as usual, very pleasant to listen to :) Have a lovely and blessed Sunday. Hugs // paul [what about doing the same with our latest collab!]

Vladislav Raven March 23, 2020 at 6:43 PM Hi Paul, this is such a wonderful write from your golden pen. It takes two working together to make any relationship work. I am glad the lady saw the truth in the end and moved on. As always, Paul, your poetry sings, my friend. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Your friend always....Mike. Paul Callus March 25, 2020 at 2:08 PM Thank you, Mike. Even your comments sing, and they are music to this poet's ears! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp March 16, 2020 at 12:55 AM I knew this one would do well. Congratulations. Paul Callus March 16, 2020 at 4:23 PM Thank you so much, Rhoda. Lovely to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

John Watt March 12, 2020 at 11:52 PM Sometimes breakup songs are the best. In this case, a #1 for you. This flows and rhymes so nicely, congrats! Paul Callus March 16, 2020 at 6:02 PM Thank you, John. Best regards // paul

Brenda Chiri March 11, 2020 at 9:53 PM Paul congrats on your top win!:) Paul Callus March 12, 2020 at 6:37 AM Thank you, Brenda! You just made my day:) Warm regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie March 9, 2020 at 7:15 PM Hello Paul ... another fine poem indeed. Runs so smooth. Well done once again Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus March 12, 2020 at 6:58 AM Many thanks, Lindsay. All the best ~ paul

Carole Duet March 6, 2020 at 6:01 PM Wonderful write, Paul, and I love the last line. You are so talented. Good luck in the contest. I think it's a winner for sure. Paul Callus March 7, 2020 at 5:36 AM Thank you, Carole. You are too kind:) Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian March 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Superb write. Your talent shines through. She made the right choice. Paul Callus March 7, 2020 at 5:35 AM Thank you so much, dear Eileen. Your encouragement and support are appreciated (so is your sincere friendship). A pleasure to have you posting again. Hugs // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane March 6, 2020 at 12:12 PM Brilliant write Paul. If only she would have looked into her crystal ball sooner. Hugs Paul Callus March 7, 2020 at 5:18 AM Thank you, Cecilia. Probably none of us bother to check out things till something happens to draw our attention. Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A March 6, 2020 at 12:04 PM Good day Paul, it's been forever but here I am. I think your poem is quite right. She needs not to be sad, if one doesn't want to stay, then she is way better off. In my opinion, I think the picture is perfect and gives a moving look from start to finish. #imageryonpoint Love, Linda aka PD Paul Callus March 7, 2020 at 5:16 AM Hi Linda!! It sure has been a while since you were last active on Soup. A pleasure to have you back! Thank you for reading and liking my poem. Hugs // paul

Joseph May March 5, 2020 at 8:35 PM Great interpretation of the photo Paul, Winning wishes.. Paul Callus March 7, 2020 at 3:58 AM Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne March 5, 2020 at 7:57 AM You have never failed to impress me. Your talent is massive and all encompassing. Paul Callus March 5, 2020 at 3:03 PM You have always been good to me, Armand, and your support has been and will still be appreciated. Thank you...and take care, my friend. Best regards // paul

Alexis Y. March 4, 2020 at 8:20 PM Hi Paul, Taking a chance can bring much heartache. But the experience of being in“love” is worth it, because the “old saying” is true; time does eventually heal wounds. Great ending to a well written write.Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos March 4, 2020 at 2:03 PM I'm glad she saw the light in the end. Sometimes the truth evades us and we need a sign. A brilliant write and a certain win Paul! Also an absolute fav. Warm regards, and hugs, Jenny. Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Jenny, not only for the lovely comments, but also for the fav and the faith you have in it! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 4, 2020 at 12:53 PM - Yes, the loss was his ... very well written, Paul - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 4:20 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. Regards & Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit March 4, 2020 at 6:46 AM I like your interpretation on this theme Paul--heartbreak and confusion but ultimate revelation of true feelings. All the best, Paul. Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 11:59 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Vijay. I very much liked your interpretation of this same picture prompt. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham March 3, 2020 at 8:58 PM Sometimes you don't realise until youve been together a while, they say love is blind, how true. Good luck Paul. Tom Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 11:57 AM Thank you, Tom. Best regards // paul

Lacy Dream March 3, 2020 at 7:08 PM Love it Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 10:20 AM Pleased you found it to your liking, LD. Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Mystic Rose Rose March 3, 2020 at 6:59 PM I agree, love is a two way street Paul. If only one is in it, its nothing but heart ache, Winning wishes are being sent your way, Have a blessed evening too xo Paul Callus March 4, 2020 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Vienna. Love can be blind, and when at last eyes start seeing clearly, it is usually too late. Thank you for stopping by....warm regards /x/ paul