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Cross My Heart

Come to the River Of my Soulful Sentiments Meandering silently Yearning for release. Hasten Earnestly As my love flows by Rushing through the flood-gates To your heart. ------------------------------------- Contest: 100 in a row # 10 Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/8/2016 10:45:00 PM

PAUL, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog "It's Over." always & forever ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2016 2:14:00 AM

Many thanks, Linda! Pleased to be on your list and to have you stopping by....long time no see:) Best regards // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/26/2015 10:34:00 AM

"Rushing through the floodgate to your heart" is an awesome line, Paul. Love that the acrostic did not distract from the flow of the poem as a whole. A beauty. 7. hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2015 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for liking and commenting, Kim. I meant to keep each line short and flowing, matching the rush through the floodgates. The high rating s appreciated. Hugs // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 4/29/2015 12:38:00 PM

Interesting poem

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 2:22:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by to read, Afolabi. Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Julia Ward

Date: 3/12/2015 5:20:00 AM

Paul - Yours of 6:39 PM yesterday. Ditto to that! Hugs, Julia

Paul Callus
Date: 3/12/2015 1:21:00 PM

:))) hugs

Julia Ward

Date: 3/11/2015 6:18:00 AM

Dear Paul, The requirements of an acrostic take second place to the wonderful feelings you express in "Cross My Heart".//7// Hugs, Julia

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2015 6:39:00 PM

Your comments mean a lot; thank you Julia. Also appreciate the high rating:) Hugs // paul

Sandip Goswami

Date: 10/28/2014 12:07:00 PM

Wonderful creation..I want your spontaneous love...no flood-gates...Best wishes to you...

Paul Callus
Date: 10/28/2014 3:49:00 PM

So glad you like this creation of mine, Sandip. Spontaneous love does not have many rivals! Thanks for stopping by. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/27/2014 6:36:00 PM

Very nice Paul...very meaningful acrostic! :) best to you! Xxxx D.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/28/2014 2:42:00 PM

Many thanks, Dorian; your comments are encouraging and are much appreciated. /x/ paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/27/2014 2:50:00 AM

I think, to cross the river of your heart would be a pleasant journey for anyone to take, my friend.... This is a beautifully written acrostic poem. I enjoyed the play on words and your use of metaphor. Lovely work, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/27/2014 11:31:00 AM

Thank you Kelly; your insightful comments and compliments are very much appreciated. Hope you have a lovely week. /x/ paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/26/2014 11:31:00 AM

Paul I absolutly love this work, love how you wrote cross my heart, and the play lines off of this are truely wonderful, I give you a seven for concept and techique, and the beautiful flow for which you have achieved, too cool 77777 cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 10/26/2014 3:38:00 PM

And I absolutely love your great comments, Cherl!! A critic after my heart...believe me:) Hope you like the senryu I wrote you! // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/24/2014 9:24:00 PM

Sorry Paul yeah a fav for me to. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite poets I think your talent radiates these days. Good for you, keep doing what you are doing. You are soaring like an Eagle.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/25/2014 9:47:00 AM

Thank you for coming back with a fave and some really lovely comments, Maurice. You are too kind:) Have a nice weekend. // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/24/2014 9:19:00 PM

I love this Paul, just an amazing acrostic and it is amazing how few words you used. As poets it is always our job to write on the head of a pin.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/25/2014 9:45:00 AM

Thank you Maurice. I suppose by now it is common knowledge that, when writing, I prefer short poems to long ones. When I venture on long writes my attention and concentration tend to disintegrate. // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/24/2014 3:49:00 PM

Those flood-gates to the heart..So so romantic!!A favourte!!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/25/2014 9:39:00 AM

Many thanks Charm....especially for the fave! // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/23/2014 1:11:00 PM

Wow, Paul... very, very nice! Your first stanza is pure gold. And of course I've always loved the word 'meandering' :) I've noticed a lot of people, when writing acrostics, put a space between the first and second letter so that the title pops out. If I'm being honest it's slightly distracting from the poem itself... of course this is just my opinion... not a criticism!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2014 4:12:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed this poem, Timothy. Also, I love it when I get such feedback with insightful comments. I agree with you...that space is distracting; usually, when print publishing, I avoid it and instead print the first letter bold, in order to bring the readers' attention to the fact that it's an acrostic. cheers. // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 10/23/2014 12:02:00 AM

Cross my heart, this is absolutely awesome acrostic my dear friend Paul. I love it and so enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing! have a blessed day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2014 5:27:00 AM

Many thanks Leonora! I love your visits...cross my heart! Just read your raindrops poem...so lovely! Hope you too have a nice day. hugs //paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2014 4:37:00 PM

Just saw your reply to me. Cute one. Your wings flapping!! Sorry I can't stay to look for another of yours to read. I am late getting out of work already! Thanks for your recent comment!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 5:10:00 PM

That's ok.....I understand you have to fly...now I can hear your wings flap:) // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/22/2014 4:08:00 PM

I hear the sound of the river within your words. I feel refreshed reading this piece.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 5:22:00 PM

Pleased you found this write refreshing Richard; thanks for stopping by. // paul

Angie Thomas

Date: 10/21/2014 10:41:00 PM

Great poem Paul... You are my inspiration to try out new poems once in a while and step out ofmy comfort zone...thank you :)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 9:27:00 AM

I am glad you enjoyed this acrostic, Angie...and feel honoured that I can be of some inspiration to you! Thank you for both visit and lovely comments. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2014 6:47:00 PM

this is a GREAT acrostic poem, Paul. Keep up with these kinds of poems. Marvelous.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 10:20:00 AM

Can you hear my wings flapping, Andrea?! Lovely and encouraging feedback...thank you!:) // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/21/2014 6:17:00 PM

Great Acrostic Paul. So much beauty. I love the first 7 words. Come to the river of my soul. Ok 61/2. That line is killing me I love it so much. P.S. the other 21 1/2 are great too.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2014 10:26:00 AM

Love your style of commenting, Brenda:) Thank you for your sincere support, and I'm glad you enjoyed my humble acrostic. [sorry to read about your rating ordeal; you deserve much better.] Take care. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/21/2014 3:27:00 PM

What? This is not for a contest? Oh...how deliciously sweet and satisfying.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/21/2014 4:25:00 PM

:) Wow! It makes it all the more sweet then. I love the way you wrote this. Simply beautiful. Angel visits can be sweet.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/21/2014 4:22:00 PM

Hi Eileen....no, this is not for a contest....it was inspired today by sweet talk on soupmail with an angel! special hugs ...... paul