Paul Callus Poet Quatrain

Creeping Roses

Tender tendrils climb the wall
Up towards the sky
Past the latticed windows tall
Clinging on from high.

Then in springtime buds in red
Pout with lips apart
Inhibitions they all shed
And seduce my heart.


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Contest: A 7/5 Trochee
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Placed: 1st

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Susan Ashley March 29, 2018 at 4:35 PM Your luscious poetry 'seduces my heart' Paul :) Such impassioned poetic lines of beauty wrap their 'tender tendrils' of sensuous imagery around my imagination like a lovely hug. Love the title as well. Superb poetry, my friend. I'm going to have to fave this lustrous gem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Susan Ashley April 1, 2018 at 8:17 AM Paul, Happy Easter greetings to you and those you hold dear, my dear friend. Paul Callus April 1, 2018 at 3:09 AM Thank you, Susan. Glad you found these lines luscious and seducing:) As always your lovely comments are much appreciated, so is the fav! Warm wishes & Happy Easter! // paul

Funom Makama June 8, 2015 at 3:29 AM This is adorable and extremely cute. Your soul just diffused into mine to wonderfully correlate with your message. Great work friend and thanks a zillion for visiting my page. I hope to be able to attract more of your attention. Once again this is an awesome piece of creativity. selah! Paul Callus June 8, 2015 at 3:57 PM Thank you Funom. Even your lovely comments are poetically transmitted! I am pleased that you found beauty in these few lines. Sahha! // paul

Sneha Rv May 15, 2015 at 9:31 AM How lovely!! Congratulations on your amazing win!! :D :D Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 11:21 AM Thank you for a lovely reaction, Sneha! Have a nice weekend. // paul

Poesy Relish May 12, 2015 at 10:59 AM simply beautiful and deep... a7.. nad Paul Callus May 12, 2015 at 12:28 PM Thank you Nadiya; the lovely comments and high rating are appreciated. All the best. // paul

Kelly Deschler May 10, 2015 at 11:49 AM This is a lovely quatrain poem, Paul. Very beautiful and passionate! Paul Callus May 11, 2015 at 9:48 AM Pleased that you found it to your liking, Kelly! Thank you for another lovely visit. All the best....have a lovely week. // paul

Eve Roper May 4, 2015 at 11:29 PM Congratulations on your win, well deserved a 7 :~) Paul Callus May 11, 2015 at 9:31 AM Thank you, Eve. The high rating is appreciated. hugs // paul

Skat A May 3, 2015 at 9:54 PM Love it Paul, Congratulations on your Trochee poem win. :) SKAT Paul Callus May 11, 2015 at 9:21 AM Thank you, Skat! Glad you enjoyed:) All the best...paul

Kp Nunez May 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM Happy to welcome you back with a warm congrats, Paul! I love the pouting lips! lol! 7. Hugs! Kim :) Paul Callus May 4, 2015 at 6:24 PM Thank you Kim! It's nice to be back commenting, but my muse is still wandering in the wilderness! Hugs & :)))) // paul

David Fisher May 2, 2015 at 7:57 PM Paul, this was such a joy to read and worthy of a 1st. Way to go! Paul Callus May 3, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thank you David. Glad you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Barbara Gorelick May 2, 2015 at 7:55 PM How lovely Paul, one of the nicest things Ive read in awhile. Congrats. BG Paul Callus May 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM That's very nice of you, Barbara! Thank you. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul

Mohan Chutani May 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM Paul, a perfect sensual meter for the heart. Congrats for fine win. Mohan Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 12:58 PM Thank you, Mohan. Appreciate your visit and comments. All the best. // paul

Judy Konos May 2, 2015 at 10:07 AM Velly Vonderful! Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thank you velly much, Judy:) All the best. // paul

Carrie Richards May 2, 2015 at 9:49 AM Wow, this is a good one, Paul !! Congratulations are due !! Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:03 PM Thank you, Carrie. Hope you had a nice weekend. // paul

Joseph May May 2, 2015 at 9:23 AM Congrats on a great win Paul Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:08 PM Thank you, Joseph. Nice to have you stopping by. // paul

Sara Kendrick May 2, 2015 at 8:54 AM Ahh!! Great quality work!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:31 PM Hi Sara! So glad you enjoyed this write; thank you for stopping by. hugs // paul

David Mohn May 2, 2015 at 8:17 AM Well done Paul...big congrats on this wonderful beauty! Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM Thank you David! Lovely to be back commenting again after my short break! All the best. // paul

Archana Garg May 2, 2015 at 8:13 AM Worth winning poen. Congrats....... Archana Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM Thank you Archana; pleased to meet you:) All the best. // paul Archana Garg May 2, 2015 at 8:14 AM ( something mis-spelt )Worth winning poem. Congrats....... Archana

Sandra Haight May 2, 2015 at 7:37 AM Paul, this is so lovely and what wonderful imagery you have painted with your words. "...buds in red pout with lips apart." Exquisite! Congrats on your well-deserved solo First Place win! 7-Fav, Sandra Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:38 PM Thank you very much, Sandra; I appreciate your lovely comments, the high rating + the fav. Lovely to be back amongst friends:) All the best. // paul

John Lawless May 2, 2015 at 7:20 AM Well Paul all I can say is WOW!!. Excellent treatment of this tricky form and a well deserved top spot. Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:35 PM You are very kind, John! I appreciate your lovely, complimentary comments, my friend. All the best. // paul

Jan Allison May 2, 2015 at 6:35 AM Dropping back with my congrats on your well deserved top spot Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison May 2, 2015 at 12:16 PM I KNOW how that feels Paul my 2 top wins have boosted my flagging spirit:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM Many thanks, Jan! This has made my day; needed a boost:) Hugs // paul

Rob Carmack May 2, 2015 at 2:50 AM Congrats Paul with taking first. Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:21 PM Many thanks, Rob; appreciate your dropping by. // paul

Skat A May 2, 2015 at 12:40 AM Hello Paul, amazing win. :) Congratulations! Forever ~SKAT~ Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 1:20 PM Glad that you enjoyed, Skat! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2015 at 12:34 AM Paul. Your trochee poem is pure perfection! I just adore the final stanza!! Congrats on your number one win. I had a hard time deciding whom to give the top spot because all the top poems were so GREAT, but you deserve this! Paul Callus May 2, 2015 at 10:48 AM Thank you so very much, Andrea! This is indeed a great tonic on a day when I'm feeling somewhat under the weather. I'm delighted with my top placing:) Hugs // paul

Debbie Guzzi April 10, 2015 at 10:38 PM ah Andie should really like this paul. Light & love Paul Callus April 11, 2015 at 4:02 AM Thank you Debbie! I am pleased that you like it; hope Andrea will, too. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Robert Lindley April 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM SEXY, Romantic and Deep. Packs a punch and a delight to read. Best of luck in that contest my fiend..A7 Paul Callus April 9, 2015 at 12:51 PM Hi Robert! Thank you for taking a punch from my write, and for rating it high! All the best. // paul

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