Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Euterpe

By Mount Helicon we met
Cupid struck; and in love’s net 
We were caught, just you and me
Underneath the willow tree
Past the sunset through the night
Tasted moments of delight
Exchanged kisses, drank the wine
Precious nectar from the vine
Goblet sent by gods divine
We ascended to cloud nine
Till at last we fell asleep
Slowly drifted far and deep
In the land of dreams reclined
In each other’s arms entwined.

When I woke by light of dawn
All alone, found you were gone
Agitated called your name
But of course you never came
Panic grew; was I to blame?
My tears fell; I knew no shame
Shivers racked my body whole
Icy cold and shattered soul
Hugged the pillow where you lay
Robbed of thoughts and words to say
Outside wandered in the rain
Felt the ache of searing pain. 
Didn’t know what had gone wrong
The emotions were too strong.

Now I pine each day for you
There is nothing else to do
Just in case you do return
Make my heart with pleasure burn...

You know where to find me
Here awaiting I will be
Under the willow tree... 


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Author: Paul Callus ~ 10th April 2014
Contest: Any Poem#20
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placing: 3rd

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Kelly Deschler April 24, 2014 at 1:09 PM Paul, you have a great talent for writing this kind of romantic poetry. Very nicely done. I enjoyed it. Loved the rhyme! Congratulations on your win! Paul Callus April 24, 2014 at 1:32 PM Thank you Kelly for the encouraging comments; they are much appreciated. glad you enjoyed it:) /x/ paul

Sam Raj April 24, 2014 at 10:13 AM This is a wonderful love poem full of emotions, imagery fine rhyme. And the ending is never. And above all I throughly enjoyed it. Paul thanks for sharing. Keep in touch Paul Callus April 24, 2014 at 10:41 AM Thank you Sam; glad you enjoyed it...and appreciate the positive comments. be seeing you. // paul

Marco Bing April 22, 2014 at 7:07 PM Wow, just wow. Excellent imagery Paul in mastered rhythm. 'Chapeau'. A deserved medal! Paul Callus April 23, 2014 at 4:26 AM Thank you very much Marco!! So glad you like this poem; your comments are very encouraging :) Good day to you. // paul

Ivor Kos April 22, 2014 at 2:28 PM Congrats on your win, Paul. I'm so glad this poem won. I imagine your poems in Maltese (one of my fav languagues) are admirable as well. Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 3:59 PM Very many thanks Ivo! Yes, I have written many poems in Maltese and had several of them published in anthologies. Here's one Maltese word for you: 'merhba' which means 'welcome'. cu // paul

Sam Toil April 22, 2014 at 2:26 PM Hi Paul. What a lovely story about a lost love. I love the opening stanza, as you take us through a musical dance of passion, blessed by Euterpe, of course. But Euterpe can be fickle, can't she? Without skipping a beat, she withdraws her grace and your wonderful opening dance collapses in despair as you try to cope with this unforeseen loss. Your rhythm and rhyme are flawless. It is hard to maintain the consistency of either in a poem of this length -- at least for me. Well done! Peace. Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 3:54 PM Hi Sam! Thank you so much, not just for stopping by, but also for going to lengths to comment positively on this poem. I do much appreciate. I believe in feedback; it helps a lot. cu and peace to you, too. // paul

Theresa Stephens April 22, 2014 at 10:44 AM Hi Paul, Congrats on your win. Expressive and a pleasure to read. All the best, Theresa xx Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 11:46 AM Thank you Theresa; so glad you enjoyed it :) /x/ paul

Connie Marcum Wong April 22, 2014 at 3:57 AM There is pure enchantment in this lovely poem Paul. It flowed so smoothly from one stanza to the next. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM Hi Connie! so glad that I managed to bring some enchantment into your life :) thank you for the visit and lovely comments // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta April 22, 2014 at 1:47 AM Brilliant write and congrats on the win, Paul Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 9:41 AM Thank you Dr. Ram; your wishes are much appreciated. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 21, 2014 at 10:34 PM Paul, really a great poem,,, i have always love it ,,,can heartily comment on this one as many times,,,,congrats again! Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 23, 2014 at 6:00 AM Thanks Paul,,,u r so liberal wid ur comments,,,so beautiful to be cherished for life,,,/upma/ Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 9:40 AM Dr. Upma you are one in a million! your comments are always full of encouragement :) thank you. // paul

Poet Destroyer A April 21, 2014 at 9:49 PM Hello Paul, Congratulations, AWESOME POEM:) Thank you so much for taking your time in supporting my contest... Always & Forever *Linda Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 11:36 AM Hi Linda....thank you :) always willing to give my support. Happy with the end result :) [ps...oh! and that flower is so intriguing:)] // paul

Tim Smith April 21, 2014 at 9:02 PM Another win with this one Paul...congrats Tim Paul Callus April 22, 2014 at 9:38 AM Many thanks Tim; always glad to have you visiting // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2014 at 9:53 PM I remember this one well and it's a good thing you made it into the contest in time YOu got a well deserved win. Congrats. Paul Callus April 20, 2014 at 4:03 AM Thank you Andrea; I remember you liking this love song :) Best wishes for Easter. // paul

Michael Dom April 18, 2014 at 8:05 PM Your title intrigued me and the tale is deep, steeped in romance. Congratulations on your winning place. Paul Callus April 19, 2014 at 11:22 AM Thanks for the visit and lovely comments Michael. Glad you liked this. cu around. // paul

Ilene Bauer April 18, 2014 at 6:56 PM this is wonderful! beautiful rhyme and flow and a poignant story... Paul Callus April 19, 2014 at 11:19 AM Thank you Ilene...such encouraging feedback :) // paul

Poet Destroyer A April 18, 2014 at 3:45 PM Hello Paul, thank you for the awesome poem,,, Congrats :) ... by the way I have something to say to all who supported my ANY POEM # 19 contest. Shame on me, Shame on me! Please forgive me, for not taking the time, to CONGRATULATE and adore all the winning poems for a second or third time. I AM VERY LATE:(-- I was a little mad at the world. However, this is my winning list, I will give everyone the same love and support. I'm dropping by with a Copy Paste note from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry, it's not like me, to walk away, as if nothing. Truly, I appreciate every winning poem, and HM. LOVE Paul Callus April 18, 2014 at 4:05 PM Hi Linda.....everything is forgiven and fair in love and war :) :) // paul

Tim Smith April 17, 2014 at 2:40 PM Outstanding Paul...congrats on the win Paul Callus April 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM Many thanks Tim for the visit and lovely comment. // paul

David Mohn April 17, 2014 at 9:07 AM Great poem Paul...floats like a feather when you read it...wonderful content also Paul Callus April 17, 2014 at 9:39 AM Very welcome comments Dave...thanks. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 17, 2014 at 6:03 AM CONGRATULATIONS Paul.. :) what can i say more but i like ad love reading your poems... :) I read it again not only by my eyes now but aloud with emotions.. :) .romantic and really lovely though a little open ended. :) === olive_eloi :) with a reminder that you rest in between the writing the lyrics. :) Paul Callus April 17, 2014 at 7:54 AM Wow! Olive_eloi thank you:) poetry is meant to be read aloud...at least that's what the experts say. glad you enjoyed it. Don't worry...I work...and I rest :) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM Sad ending of a romantic marvel ,, and an everlasting wait ,, masterpiece ,,vey touching Paul !! Loved this one ! Congrats on win!! Paul Callus April 17, 2014 at 4:18 AM Very many thanks Dr Upma; touched by your lovely comments :) didn't know the results were out...will now go and see the winners' list. cu // paul

A.E. Rivenbark April 12, 2014 at 7:54 PM I love this, such beautiful imagery! Good luck. Paul Callus April 13, 2014 at 8:20 AM many thanks AE; glad you enjoyed. be seeing you// paul

Constance La France April 12, 2014 at 9:31 AM Paul, this is a lovely poem, and well written, best of luck in the contest. Paul Callus April 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM Thank you BW ... both for the lovely comments and the wishes. cu // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2014 at 4:13 AM - A beautiful and touching poem - between proximity and distance ... to identify each other's good feelings - a very well written poem Paul. - Have a enjoyable day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus April 10, 2014 at 4:26 AM Good morning Anne Lise. Love your comments :) May you have a nice day too. /x/ Paul

Eileen Manassian April 9, 2014 at 9:17 PM The willow tree....my favorite. Lovely write..Yes...romantic and sad do have a close affinity. Love the way you put these lines together. Paul Callus April 10, 2014 at 3:54 AM Many thanks Eileen...as usual, encouraging remarks:) Really, when I wrote it I was thinking of found and lost muse, and the yearning to have her return. I pine for loss of inspiration!! cu // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 9, 2014 at 6:16 PM "Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree.... " but with you is the willow tree.. :) this longer than the others.. Nevertheless this mixed emotions prose... Catching the reader wanting to read more...... :) god bless on the contest..:) ----olive_eloi with a whisper of good night:):P Paul Callus April 9, 2014 at 6:21 PM Sorry Olive_eloi...I kept you awake; it's well past my bedtime now too. Pleased you made one last stop; thank you..yes slightly longer :) sleep well. // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 9, 2014 at 6:09 PM ahhh, love beneath a willow tree. A romantic and lyrical poem that turns to a sad love song. I hope it won the contest. Can't remember if this one is judged yet or not. Paul Callus April 9, 2014 at 6:18 PM Thank you Andrea; I hope I have entered it in time!! Romantic and sad go quite well together...usually :) goodnight. // paul