Paul Callus Poet Nonet

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Corruption's Nameless Face

Sustained by dense manipulation 
corruption rears its ugly head
hiding its identity
behind masks of deceit...
the violator
abuses with 
a nameless
coward’s
face.

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Contest: Form ‘N’ ~ Nonet
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Placed 1st
© 24th April 2017

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Susan Ashley December 23, 2017 at 2:31 PM Paul, a powerful truth strongly depicted with your intriguing poem and your amazing imagery. Belated congratulations for a well deserved first place win my inspired friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Paul Callus December 23, 2017 at 3:39 PM Thank you for your generosity, Susan. You never fail to encourage. Your sincere comments and support are always appreciated, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu May 28, 2017 at 9:16 PM I enjoyed this poem. It is late good night. Paul Callus May 30, 2017 at 11:07 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Darlene. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2017 at 4:22 PM This was an entry very worthy of its win. Congrats, Paul. Paul Callus May 7, 2017 at 4:38 PM Thank you, Andrea. Yours was also a worthy winner:) Regards // paul

Anisha Dutta May 6, 2017 at 12:03 AM Big Congrats Paul. Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM Thank you Anisha. Best regards // paul

Constance La France May 5, 2017 at 10:41 AM Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet and I love your image too Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 1:59 PM Many thanks Constance. Your contests are always a source for inspiration. Placing first was beyond my expectations. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith May 5, 2017 at 9:30 AM Very well said Paul, a worthy winner. Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 10:09 AM Thank you, Charlie. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe May 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM Powerful poem -congrats on your win, Paul. Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:47 AM Thank you, Agnes; you too had a very merited win! Regards // paul

Jan Allison May 4, 2017 at 6:32 PM powerfully penned Paul love the theme you used and sadly your lines are all too true:-( hugs Jan xx Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM Thank you, Jan. This poem was inspired by what's going on around here (home) :( Hugs // paul

Joseph May May 4, 2017 at 4:35 PM So true Paul...Congrats on your win Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Joseph; pleased to be sharing top spot with you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y. May 4, 2017 at 3:13 PM Hi Paul, This is a good piece about "corruption" . Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:41 AM Thank you, Alexis. Have a nice weekend:) Regards // paul

Sara Chansarkar May 4, 2017 at 2:54 PM Corruption is rampant everywhere!Great one Paul. Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:35 AM Glad you liked it, Sara...thank you! Regards // paul

Sandra Haight May 4, 2017 at 2:47 PM Corruption...yes, you imaged it well in your powerful Nonet, Paul. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:28 AM Thank you, Sandra. I hope you are all doing fine back home. Regards // paul

John Michaels May 4, 2017 at 1:50 PM Coming back to offer my congratulations for your First Place win! Well done, Paul. Regards, John. Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 9:26 AM Thank you for a second visit, John. Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. April 28, 2017 at 3:48 PM Excellent nonet, Paul. The theme is so compelling. And you wove a very dark spin w/poetic artistry. Your usual exceptional writing on display. Love and peace, my friend. Paul Callus April 28, 2017 at 4:23 PM Hi Freddie...pleased to see you back writing and commenting. Thank you for your complimentary remarks. Best regards...paul

Maria Williams April 27, 2017 at 9:08 AM You have woven a perfect image into the corruption happening everywhere in every country and at very high levels and companies - They are all hidden behind a mask. Thanks for sharing that Paul - A Super 7 for the contest - it deserves to win Paul Callus April 27, 2017 at 9:53 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback, Maria...and for the high rating, plus the faith you show in it:) Regards // paul

John Michaels April 25, 2017 at 4:17 PM Really like this one - the standard is so high for this contest and you've done an amazing job... best of luck! Regards, John. Paul Callus April 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM Thank you for the lovely and encouraging feedback, John. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan April 25, 2017 at 5:17 AM Well said Paul... You have shared a powerful message... A big 7 and it will definitely win in the contest... Advance congratulations... Paul Callus April 25, 2017 at 3:18 PM Thank you for your lovely comments and the faith you show in this entry, Supraja! Regards // paul

Anil Deo April 24, 2017 at 10:04 PM Wow, Paul! I could put any major corporation ... other than Chik-Filet and Hobby Lobby for the title! well-rendered Paul Callus April 25, 2017 at 11:28 AM Corruption is to be found everywhere, Anil. For many, the lure of easy money is too strong a temptation! Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer April 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM well done, paul! you've said this so well and it works so well with this form... Paul Callus April 25, 2017 at 11:12 AM Thank you, Ilene. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud April 24, 2017 at 4:45 PM a nonet with such strong appeal and tone, paul... you nailed this.. huggs Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 4:57 PM Hi Nette! I heard that you've been spreading your wings again:) In fact you were only 2hrs 15mins away by plane from Malta! You could have made a flying visit...and made my day:) Glad you like this 'corruption' poem; there is a special reason for writing it. Hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop April 24, 2017 at 3:36 PM Oh indeed some people are so good at hiding corruption..especially when they can use power to manipulate..But truth and goodwill will reign..It always will...A fave.A deep message Paul..You were greatly inspired :). Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 4:49 PM You are correct on all points, Charm. Corruptions rots the roots of a stable society and brings a country to its knees. This poem was inspired by recent developments close to home! ~ Regards // paul

Heidi Sands April 24, 2017 at 3:13 PM Good one Paul ! Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 4:38 PM Thank you, Heidi. Regards // paul

Miraj Raha April 24, 2017 at 11:36 AM well spoken Paul,corruption is all the more vicious when its nameless. Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 4:22 PM Corruption has a decaying effect on a country and its people, Miraj. The perpetrators are usually double-faced, greedy and dishonest, and they hide their identity to reach their aims. ~ Regards // paul

Tim Smith April 24, 2017 at 11:08 AM Many are masked behind computer screens Paul... Lovely nonet Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 4:01 PM My first commenting visitor, Tim:) Thank you for reading and commenting. Corruption comes under many guises! Regards // paul