Paul Callus Poet Free verse

Crossing Over

It took the Israelites forty years
to finally reach the promised land.
I could well take double that time
till my long journey comes to an end.
Having trekked for endless nights and days,
faced many storms and hurdles on the way,
I would at last come to my destination.
Stopping at the bank of the river of fire,
an angel guides me, ferrying me across
to the other side, where resolutely 
I walk through a shroud of thick mist.
Then, to the sound of heavenly song,
I step into the realm of Elysian Fields. 

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A ‘Cross’ themed contest
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire
Placed 2nd
Awarded POTD ~ 1st March 2019
© 27th February 2019

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Christuraj Alex March 27, 2022 at 10:32 PM "I would at last come to my destination" - Great description of life and death. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2019 at 5:14 PM wow, I found one I never saw before, and it's a real gem. I see you also garnered a poTD with it. A very belated congratulations on your successes with this very choice poem. Paul Callus July 8, 2019 at 3:24 PM Thank you for the complimentary remarks and congrats, Andrea. Hope you have a very lovely week. Regards // paul

Jack Horne May 12, 2019 at 12:52 PM this is very thoughtful & thought provoking - love it. Hope you are well & having a good week Paul Callus May 12, 2019 at 3:19 PM Thank you, my friend. Had a bit of drama this afternoon as I had a hard job catching a 4ft black snake which somehow made its way to my internal yard! ~ Regards // paul

Edlynn Nau April 15, 2019 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on this saga of the journeys end. Free verse with a rhythm and structure and a flow that felt like a sonnet. Amazing! I always hope the crossing over is in a twinkling in that I imagine we’ll be too tired for boats, brinks, and mist! Nice work on this. Paul Callus April 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM I tend to agree with you, Edlynn….I'm sure that the crossing will be so swift that we won't have time to think about it...or record it in poetic form! Thank you for stopping by, yet again:) Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu March 4, 2019 at 6:15 PM Hello Charlie, congrads on POTD. It sounds to me that you had quite a journey. To me it was like you were there. have a nice evening my friend. Paul Callus March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM Thank you, Darlene :) Glad you enjoyed my journey. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Judy Ball March 4, 2019 at 11:17 AM Wonderful Paul.\ There is an ethereal feeling to your words here. You almost feel like you are there. Great job. God Bless and congrats. JB Paul Callus March 4, 2019 at 2:41 PM Thank you for the insightful feedback, and congrats, Judy. Regards & Blessings // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 4, 2019 at 12:07 AM - A congratulations for your winning poem, Paul :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus March 4, 2019 at 7:47 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. I loved the uniqueness of your winning entry! Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong March 3, 2019 at 7:18 PM This poem is brilliantly penned Paul. Congratulations on your win and on having this wonderful poem honored for POTD! : ) xxoo Paul Callus March 4, 2019 at 7:38 AM Thank you on all three counts, Connie :) Some poems are born lucky :) Regards // paul

Jan Allison March 3, 2019 at 5:05 PM a crossing over we will all make one day Paul, hope its many years before we make that final journey:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus March 4, 2019 at 7:20 AM Thank you, Jan. Life is like an ice-cream...we enjoy it and try to make it last, but it can't last for ever! Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2019 at 12:35 PM I hope it takes more than 80 years for you to make this final journey, Paul. I love the way you described the River Styx and your arrival in Elysian Fields. Excellent narration skills are employed in this awesome poem, Paul. With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on a second-place win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn Paul Callus March 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn! This was a pleasantly challenging contest...enjoyed the challenge. I came across several awesome entries, so placing second is ample satisfaction for me. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Silent One March 2, 2019 at 12:40 PM Congrats on potd.. Paul Callus March 2, 2019 at 2:03 PM Thank you, S-1. Regards // paul

Alexis Y. March 2, 2019 at 7:20 AM Hi Paul, This is a good interpretation of the cross. I see why you received such an honor. Congratulations for getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis Paul Callus March 2, 2019 at 7:54 AM Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Alexis. May you have a lovely weekend. ~ Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole March 1, 2019 at 8:26 PM Perhaps you wouldn't take as long, knowing that you were going to the promised land. So beautifully written and presented. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Paul Callus March 2, 2019 at 7:50 AM Thank you for reading and leaving such lovely comments, Brandy...much appreciated. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands March 1, 2019 at 2:19 PM Congratulations for POTD :) Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 3:24 PM Thank you, Heidi :) Regards // paul

Kai Michael Neumann March 1, 2019 at 1:46 PM Nice one Paul ... Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 3:24 PM Glad you found it to your liking, Kai. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos March 1, 2019 at 11:53 AM Back with Congratulations - a great honor been chosen. A poem with character and foresight! Well done Paul for achieving so much in your poetry career - and on been chosen for POTD. It is my honor to have made your acquaintance on poetry soup. Poetry hugs Jenny. Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 3:38 PM Thank you, Jenny...you are too kind!! It is also my pleasure to have met you, someone who finds enjoyment in writing poetry and who has such a nice character! Regards & hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2019 at 11:51 AM - A delightful poem ... congratulations with your p.o.t.d and good luck in the contest, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise :) Hope you have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Winged Warrior March 1, 2019 at 9:41 AM Excellent entry Paul...our final cross over...Congrats! on POTD!...love & light...^WW^...{*J*} Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 9:52 AM Thank you for stopping by with congrats and lovely comments, WW. Best regards // paul

Eve Roper March 1, 2019 at 9:39 AM Congratulations on POTD, Paul. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve~`* Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 9:47 AM Thank you, Eve. Enjoy the weekend. Hugs // paul

Daniel Turner March 1, 2019 at 8:24 AM Be sure to take an obol for the ferryman Charon. One of my favorite topics, mythology. Who knows? Perhaps we will meet there and take long walks sharing stories among the Titans:) Well written, Paul.Congratulations on POTD. Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 9:17 AM There is no doubt that one day we'll meet on the other side and maybe write and share poetry, my friend:) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Regards // paul

Joseph May March 1, 2019 at 7:59 AM Well penned Paul..Congrats on POTD.. Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 9:14 AM Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 1, 2019 at 7:40 AM Gorgeous piece Paul. Congratulations on POTD! xomo :) Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 7:48 AM Thank you on both counts, Maureen :) Have a nice day. Warm regards // paul

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2019 at 7:25 AM Back with congrats on POTD, Paul. Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 7:37 AM Thank you, Vijay...double visit appreciated! Regards // paul

Charlie Smith March 1, 2019 at 6:58 AM Peace be with you on your journey, congratulations Paul... Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 7:52 AM Thank you, Charlie! Peace be with you. // paul

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu March 1, 2019 at 5:41 AM Congratulations Paul on your POTD... The journey of life is for the bold and courageous. Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thank you for the congrats and insightful comment, Okonkwo. Regards // paul

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