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Corruption's Nameless Face

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

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/23/2017 2:31:00 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
Date: 12/23/2017 3:39:00 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

Date: 5/28/2017 9:16:00 PM

I enjoyed this poem. It is late good night.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2017 11:07:00 AM

Thank you for reading and liking, Darlene. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2017 4:22:00 PM

This was an entry very worthy of its win. Congrats, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Yours was also a worthy winner:) Regards // paul

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/6/2017 12:03:00 AM

Big Congrats Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 2:00:00 PM

Thank you Anisha. Best regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 5/5/2017 10:41:00 AM

Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet and I love your image too

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 1:59:00 PM

Many thanks Constance. Your contests are always a source for inspiration. Placing first was beyond my expectations. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/5/2017 9:30:00 AM

Very well said Paul, a worthy winner.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 10:09:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/5/2017 8:30:00 AM

Powerful poem -congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, Agnes; you too had a very merited win! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/4/2017 6:32:00 PM

powerfully penned Paul love the theme you used and sadly your lines are all too true:-( hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:45:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. This poem was inspired by what's going on around here (home) :( Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/4/2017 4:35:00 PM

So true Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:43:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph; pleased to be sharing top spot with you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2017 3:13:00 PM

Hi Paul, This is a good piece about "corruption" . Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:41:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Have a nice weekend:) Regards // paul

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 5/4/2017 2:54:00 PM

Corruption is rampant everywhere!Great one Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:35:00 AM

Glad you liked it, Sara...thank you! Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/4/2017 2:47:00 PM

Corruption...yes, you imaged it well in your powerful Nonet, Paul. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra. I hope you are all doing fine back home. Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 5/4/2017 1:50:00 PM

Coming back to offer my congratulations for your First Place win! Well done, Paul. Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2017 9:26:00 AM

Thank you for a second visit, John. Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/28/2017 3:48:00 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
Date: 4/28/2017 4:23:00 PM

Hi Freddie...pleased to see you back writing and commenting. Thank you for your complimentary remarks. Best regards...paul

Maria Williams

Date: 4/27/2017 9:08:00 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
Date: 4/27/2017 9:53:00 AM

Thank you for the insightful feedback, Maria...and for the high rating, plus the faith you show in it:) Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 4/25/2017 4:17:00 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
Date: 4/25/2017 4:54:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely and encouraging feedback, John. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/25/2017 5:17:00 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
Date: 4/25/2017 3:18:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments and the faith you show in this entry, Supraja! Regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 4/24/2017 10:04:00 PM

Wow, Paul! I could put any major corporation ... other than Chik-Filet and Hobby Lobby for the title! well-rendered

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2017 11:28:00 AM

Corruption is to be found everywhere, Anil. For many, the lure of easy money is too strong a temptation! Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/24/2017 5:46:00 PM

well done, paul! you've said this so well and it works so well with this form...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2017 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/24/2017 4:45:00 PM

a nonet with such strong appeal and tone, paul... you nailed this.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2017 4:57:00 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

Date: 4/24/2017 3:36:00 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
Date: 4/24/2017 4:49:00 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

Date: 4/24/2017 3:13:00 PM

Good one Paul !

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. Regards // paul

Miraj Raha

Date: 4/24/2017 11:36:00 AM

well spoken Paul,corruption is all the more vicious when its nameless.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2017 4:22:00 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

Date: 4/24/2017 11:08:00 AM

Many are masked behind computer screens Paul... Lovely nonet

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2017 4:01:00 PM

My first commenting visitor, Tim:) Thank you for reading and commenting. Corruption comes under many guises! Regards // paul