Paul Callus Poet Quatrain

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Dark Hunger

Thick smoke and fire engulf the air,
The wounded writhe and scream in pain.
Grim tyrant sends his monsters forth;
No mercy shown. They plead in vain.


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Contest: In 5 lines or less #1 (picture this)
Sponsor: Skat A
Placed 1st

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Viv Wigley November 12, 2015 at 11:50 PM Sorry to hear about your technical issues, Paul. Over here, the blue wire is neutral, the brown wire is live and the green is earth. No, hang on... the blue is fzzzzzt AAAARGH! Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 2:40 PM Hi Viv! Thank you for the humour:) I got my computer back yesterday, but then the monitor took one last breath and passed away...! Luckily it was no trouble getting a new one, and here I am, doing my best to go through all the back-dated mail. Regards, my friend. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos November 11, 2015 at 8:49 AM What a masterpiece this is, Paul! My friend, you deserve your top placement and a 7! Warmest regards. Pandita Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 4:09 PM Hi Pandita! Your lovely and sweet comments drip like golden honey:) I love them...thank you! Warm regards // paul

Paul Callus November 10, 2015 at 2:54 PM I must apologise for not having replied to any of your comments, but my computer has broken down and I am quickly making use of a borrowed tablet. Will make it up to you once repairs are ready. ** Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 9, 2015 at 6:59 AM PAul, well-deserved win!!! ice creams?~Olive Eloisa =`) Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 4:06 PM Thank you Olive_eloi:) I'm using a borrowed tablet, so forgive me if I have not been to visit you. Should have my computer back tomorrow. Tempted by the ice-creams....:)) Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley November 9, 2015 at 4:44 AM Effortless win, Paul. Well done! Regards, Viv Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:53 PM Thank you, Viv. Haven't been around much due to technical problems. Will be paying you a visit. Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 8, 2015 at 9:30 PM Superb write Paul... perfect to the pic.. a super 7 and big congrats on top podium!! Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:51 PM All your comments, high rating and congrats are truly appreciated, Upma. Thank you!:) Regards // paul

Constance La France November 8, 2015 at 11:56 AM Paul congratulations on your placement. This is wonderfully penned. .. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM Pleased to have you visiting, Constance. Thank you for the congrats and lovely comment. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2015 at 10:17 AM You did such a great job especially with the rhyme effect. Congrats, Paul. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Andrea! You too did a great job with your high-flying win! // paul

Lin Lane November 8, 2015 at 7:58 AM Your words certainly fit the photo...Great win, Paul. Congratulations. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM Glad that you enjoyed, Lin...thank you! Liked your winning entry. Regards // paul

Samiha Zubair November 8, 2015 at 4:08 AM You described this illustration making us feel as if we are there. Congratulations Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:33 PM Thank you Samiha! It was lovely to see you on the winners' list; well done:) Regards // paul

Kayod5 Kayode November 8, 2015 at 2:16 AM You simply show the stuff you are made of here with this excellent work,always proud of you Paul. Congrats and huggs. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM You are very kind, Kayod5! Your praise is very much appreciated. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Eileen Manassian November 8, 2015 at 12:55 AM Congrats on your fine win. Appassionata is enthralled with your writes, my dear Paul. Hugs Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 3:32 PM Thank you Eileen:) Always pleased to have a satisfied Appassionata stopping by! (Have been let down by my computer; a most disruptive situation! Was supposed to be mended today, but have to wait another day.) Hugs // paul

Alexis Y. November 7, 2015 at 11:05 PM Paul, this is a outstanding write! Congratulations on your 1st place win it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7 Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 2:55 PM Many thanks Alexis! Your comments are the tonic that the dr ordered:) Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong November 7, 2015 at 10:37 PM I am so happy to see this a number one winner Paul! Big Congrats! Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 2:44 PM Thank you Connie! I appreciate your visits and continued support. (Am still using a borrowed tablet; hopefully my computer will be mended soon!) Regards // paul

Michael Tor November 7, 2015 at 10:29 PM Paul your on a roll my friend. Another excellent win. Congratulations, my friend. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 2:33 PM Thank you Michael. Yes, I have been somewhat lucky lately. I have seen several great entries in this contest. All the best my friend. // paul

Eve Roper November 7, 2015 at 9:23 PM Excellent right, Paul, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 2:19 PM Many thanks, Eve! Your support is always appreciated. Hugs // paul

Janice Canerdy November 7, 2015 at 8:26 PM Excellent! Congrats on your well-deserved win. Janice Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 2:09 PM Thank you, Janice; loved your winning poem, too. Regards // paul

Ralph Sergi November 7, 2015 at 6:26 PM Hi Paul: Very intense. congratulations on number 1! Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 1:29 PM Thank you Ralph. Enjoyed your winning entry, too. All the best. // paul

Edlynn Nau November 7, 2015 at 6:15 PM Perfect! Love this. Ha! I wrote one called "The Hunger" about Fire this past July. Not about these beautiful creatures in the fire but about all creatures consumed in our wildfires. Here there seems two tyrants! I love how you captured the genocide of the creature. Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 1:34 PM Thank you for the lovely feedback, Edlynn; you read the poem well! Yes, I read about the 'hungry' fires you had in your area. We don't get such problems in Malta where we are lacking in forests. // Regards // paul

Skat A November 7, 2015 at 6:13 PM Hi Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win. I have a new blog up, "The Only Thing To Fear, Is Fear It'self" stop by and enjoy the winners and my explanation to all who join my contest. Truly enjoyed. Love SKAT

Carrie Richards November 7, 2015 at 6:08 PM You painted a scary and nightmarish picture with words !! Good work, Paul! Congratulations!

Jan Allison November 7, 2015 at 5:52 PM Knew this was a winner the first time i read it Paul:-) many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin November 5, 2015 at 6:05 PM '... and fire engulf the air while I poop my pants everywhere.' There, that is all I can think of when looking at the picture, You did a great job and are becoming the quatrain master ... CayCay Paul Callus November 6, 2015 at 11:57 AM You are too kind, CayCay:) With a picture such as this there was little alternative left, but to take the chilly dark road! Thank you for your sincere support. ~ Regards // paul

Robert Lindley November 3, 2015 at 5:55 PM Matches the pic perfectly my friend. And says so much in such few lines! A7 Paul Callus November 4, 2015 at 4:40 PM Hi Robert! Thank you for stopping by; your positive attitude is most welcome, my friend. ~ Regards

Laura Hay November 3, 2015 at 7:38 AM Powerfully suited to the visual you have included with this Paul, well done ;) Paul Callus November 4, 2015 at 4:38 PM Thank you Laura:) Pleased that you approve of my interpretation. Regards ~ paul

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