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Elixir

Eagerly I swallow
Each aromatic drop
Exposing myself to
Euphoric essence, as	 
Even-song resonates
Erasing pain, aiding
Enamoured heart to heal.

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Contest: Pleiades – E
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 3rd				
© 19th September 2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 11/5/2016 2:21:00 PM I agree w/Arthur. A most beautiful write, Paul. Written w/the soul of a poet. Love always. RW Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/5/2016 4:49:00 PM Most kind of you, Freddie! Thank you. Best regards // paul

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/31/2016 8:51:00 PM Very beautiful Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/5/2016 3:06:00 PM Thank you, Arthur. Excuse the late reply...been away in Sicily (visited Catania, Syracuse, Taormina). Regards // paul

Paloma P Date: 10/19/2016 3:11:00 PM Oh cheers Dionysus, I see you were way ahead of me. :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/19/2016 5:42:00 PM I love your sense of humour, Paloma:) Dionysus and Bacchus knew their wines...and the ways to reach heights of pleasure!! Regards ~ paul

Len Gasun Date: 10/7/2016 2:28:00 AM Actually, this is one of my favorites among the winning entries my dear friend, Paul. My most faved word in fantasy world is "Elixir" and you did it very well. Hugs and cheers! Many congratulations (belated)on your win! Thank you so much for sharing and for your lovely visits and greetings! Best wishes always! love lots, Leonora Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/8/2016 1:57:00 PM Thank you for the lovely and complimentary feedback, Leonora. It is always a pleasure to have you visiting. Hugs and love to you, too...paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/25/2016 8:05:00 PM wow, a romantic one with Elixir, VERY cleverly done, Paul. BIG congrats. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/26/2016 9:30:00 AM You never fail to visit with lovely and complimentary remarks, Andrea:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Francis J Grasso Date: 9/23/2016 8:15:00 AM Congratulations, Paul! ...Fran Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/23/2016 2:38:00 PM Thank you, Francis; pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Laura Leiser Date: 9/22/2016 1:29:00 PM Congrats on your win, Paul :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 2:59:00 PM Many thanks, Laura:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 9/22/2016 12:54:00 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 2:35:00 PM Coming back with congrats is much appreciated, Jan. Thank you! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/22/2016 12:27:00 PM - I think it's a nice thing to do, to congratulate all one by one - in the contest I participate in - As a little "thank you for the match" regards ..... - Some I have read before and others not - It will always take some time, a long list of winners - But for me it is common courtesy and a pleasure to congratulate you Paul - Save a few drops for me :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 2:33:00 PM Yes, Anne-Lise, I too believe that congratulations to fellow winners are in order:) Thank you...and I will save some drops for you also:) Hugs // paul

Sara Chansarkar Date: 9/22/2016 9:06:00 AM Yes I want to taste that too Paul!Congrats! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 2:31:00 PM You are welcome to try my elixir, too, Sara:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars Date: 9/22/2016 8:44:00 AM Paul-congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 2:30:00 PM Thank you, Laura; I enjoyed your etching, too:) Regards // paul

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 9/22/2016 8:36:00 AM I like this very much. Congratulations, Kai Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:54:00 PM Thank you, Kai. Regards // paul

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe Date: 9/21/2016 11:56:00 PM Congratulations Paul - well deserved Regards, Mark Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:53:00 PM Thank you, Mark. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe Date: 9/21/2016 10:47:00 PM Back with congratulations :) Agnes Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:52:00 PM A repeat visit is appreciated, Agnes...thank you:) Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/21/2016 6:39:00 PM Very easy flowing. Well phrased. I'm wondering about that elixir. I may need it. Congratulations on your placemernt. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:51:00 PM Thank you for the nice remarks, Janis. What a pity I did not make extra elixir:) All the best...paul

Sandra Haight Date: 9/21/2016 6:21:00 PM That sounds like wonderful 'elixir' Paul! Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:48:00 PM Glad that you enjoyed my elixir, Sandra:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Kim Merryman Date: 9/21/2016 5:20:00 PM Paul, I like how your Pleiades tells a story, with smooth flowing lines! Congrats on your 3rd place win! Blessings! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:45:00 PM Thank you, Kim! It's always a pleasure participating in your contests. Looking forward to the next one:) Warm regards // paul

Viv Wigley Date: 9/21/2016 12:20:00 AM eeeeasily done, Paul, I'll take a bottle of that. Good luck in the contest. Regards, Viv Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:42:00 PM Glad you liked it, Viv! I think this elixir is going to make me rich:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/20/2016 2:23:00 PM ohh, your potion comes from that golden pen, paul... such a healing, wonderful balm... huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:40:00 PM Your lovely comments are a delight to read, Nette:) Thank you for another pleasant visit. Hugs // paul

Daniel Turner Date: 9/19/2016 9:34:00 PM I love how you made it all one sentence, Paul. Now I'm wondering just what this elixir might be? This is an excellent poem. Very intelligent write. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/22/2016 12:38:00 PM I'm glad you mentioned the 1 sentence, Daniel...I think that it is important to have flowing lines in this form. Thank you for liking and commenting; as for my elixir I'm still trying to get it branded:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 9/19/2016 4:07:00 PM Can you save a bottle for when I come to visit Paul! Great pleiades:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2016 11:06:00 AM I'll look around, see if there is one left...if not I'll pass you my secret recipe:) Thank you for liking...hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe Date: 9/19/2016 3:38:00 PM What a great pleiades, Paul. I love how this flows. Good luck for the contest. Agnes Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/19/2016 3:55:00 PM Thank you for being first to comment, and for commenting favourably on this poem, Agnes. Wishes of good luck are always appreciated:) Regards // paul