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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.
  
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Contest: 100 in a row # 10
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Poet Destroyer A

August 8, 2016 at 10:45 PM

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

Paul Callus

August 9, 2016 at 2:14 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

July 26, 2015 at 10:34 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

July 26, 2015 at 5:00 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

April 29, 2015 at 12:38 PM

Interesting poem

Paul Callus

May 3, 2015 at 2:22 PM

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

Julia Ward

March 12, 2015 at 5:20 AM

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

Paul Callus

March 12, 2015 at 1:21 PM

:))) hugs

Julia Ward

March 11, 2015 at 6:18 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

March 11, 2015 at 6:39 PM

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

Sandip Goswami

October 28, 2014 at 12:07 PM

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

Paul Callus

October 28, 2014 at 3:49 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

October 27, 2014 at 6:36 PM

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

Paul Callus

October 28, 2014 at 2:42 PM

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

Kelly Deschler

October 27, 2014 at 2:50 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

October 27, 2014 at 11:31 AM

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

Cherl Dunn

October 26, 2014 at 11:31 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

October 26, 2014 at 3:38 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

October 24, 2014 at 9:24 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

October 25, 2014 at 9:47 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

October 24, 2014 at 9:19 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

October 25, 2014 at 9:45 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

October 24, 2014 at 3:49 PM

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

Paul Callus

October 25, 2014 at 9:39 AM

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

Timothy Hicks

October 23, 2014 at 1:11 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

October 23, 2014 at 4:12 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

October 23, 2014 at 12:02 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

October 23, 2014 at 5:27 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

October 22, 2014 at 4:37 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

October 22, 2014 at 5:10 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

October 22, 2014 at 4:08 PM

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

Paul Callus

October 22, 2014 at 5:22 PM

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

Angie Thomas

October 21, 2014 at 10:41 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

October 22, 2014 at 9:27 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

October 21, 2014 at 6:47 PM

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

Paul Callus

October 22, 2014 at 10:20 AM

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

Brenda Meier-Hans

October 21, 2014 at 6:17 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

October 22, 2014 at 10:26 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