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Fireflies Or Fairies

O to be in England
in the early days of spring 
when the golden daffodils 
steal the heart and make it sing.         

Roaming the Lake District  
far away from urban noise,
by cascading waterfalls
enamoured of nature’s voice.

Up the craggy mountains 
or on hills in shades of green,
watch the sun as down it slides  
veiling tarns with sanguine sheen.

O to be there with you                                   
holding hands in amber light
basked in aural twilight field;
daylight melting into night.

Fireflies or fairies
My mind cannot well discern.
Feelings surge within my soul,
Nature sighs with me and yearns.

Time and breath both bated
as your lips touch mine with bliss;
stars aflutter, for they know
Love is born with your sweet kiss.    

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A Callman Collaboration (Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian)

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2020

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Angela Crabtree Date: 11/14/2020 1:29:00 PM A beautiful love story :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/20/2020 11:08:00 AM So pleased you liked it, Angela...thank you. Regards // paul

Jack Horne Date: 8/13/2020 12:09:00 PM this is really beautiful, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/13/2020 11:03:00 PM Thank you, Jack. Have a nice and productive day! // paul

Arturo Michael Date: 5/31/2020 5:58:00 AM Nice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/31/2020 10:00:00 AM Thank you, Arturo. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/28/2020 8:35:00 AM Nice to visit and read the responses to our poem, dear. Always a pleasure to collaborate with you. Sending hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/28/2020 3:39:00 PM Hi Eileen. Been expecting your visit....in fact I've had the kettle on for a few days now :) There are some lovely comments here which are a pleasure to read....same like yours. Co-writes are always on my list. Hugs // paul

Jack Horne Date: 5/21/2020 2:24:00 PM oh, I long to be there again - what a beautiful collaboration. Stay well, my friend Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/21/2020 3:11:00 PM Thank you, Jack. The Lakes' peaceful surroundings are like a balm to aching bones :) Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/19/2020 1:54:00 AM A brilliant collaboration dear Paul between yourself and Eileen Paul. Whenever anyone mixes the beauty of nature and the excitement of romance you have my full and undivided attention -brilliant write. Well done both of you. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 8:09:00 AM Thank you for the lovely comments dear Jenny. Managing to attract your full attention is ample satisfaction for me and for Eileen:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 5/18/2020 6:03:00 PM Hello Paul … beautifully written flowing and rhymed verse Paul. Nature and romance are the perfect pair - thank you Paul - Lindsay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 4:53:00 PM You summed it up perfectly, Lindsay...thank you! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/17/2020 3:46:00 PM Whenever romance is combined with imagery of nature it may leave one breathless as this gorgeous collaboration does Eileen and Paul! You write beautifully together! xxoo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 4:16:00 PM You are too kind, Connie...thank you!! Your complimentary feedback is truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/15/2020 9:55:00 AM I love romantic writing and your collab is one of the best I've read, Romantic in both ways (love as such and Elizabethan too) :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 4:27:00 PM Thank you so much, Jo...such lovely comments! Best regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/14/2020 10:22:00 PM Oh my!! This is so beautiful and romantic. Seems nature softly lingers, while love collides. Your thoughts take me there in the moment. I think it is both- Fireflies and Fairies. Leaving hearts in complete awe. A wonderful collaboration Paul and Eileen. :) Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/19/2020 5:57:00 PM Thank you so much, Brandy. Your complimentary and insightful comments are very much appreciated. Eileen will certainly love your delightful remarks. ~ Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/14/2020 6:52:00 PM this is lovely! a beautifully written collaboration - kudos to you both! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 8:44:00 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Ilene. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 5/14/2020 3:43:00 PM Melodious, gorgeous penning! xomo, X2! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 5:13:00 PM Those two adjectives are awesome for feedback, Maureen...thank you! Regards // paul

Charlie Smith Date: 5/14/2020 3:41:00 PM Wonderful collaboration Paul and Eileen, I love the third and sixth verses, congratulations... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 5:19:00 PM So pleased that you found this to your liking, Charlie...thank you. Also pleased to have you stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/14/2020 2:55:00 PM Love is born of words like these dear Paul, nicely written and well delivered. Keep well. xo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 8:24:00 AM Thank you so much, Vienna. Take care :) Regards /x/ paul

Jan Allison Date: 5/14/2020 12:34:00 PM I remember reading this gem when Eileen posted it, your combined pens are golden Paul, you have portrayed the scenery so beautifully no wonder romance is in the air:-) love to you and the family :-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 5:29:00 PM Even your feedback is beautiful, Jan:) Thank you! Love to you and yours, too. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/14/2020 11:07:00 AM Enjoyed this wonderful journey in scenic imagery of spring. A lively poem, hinting, sweet romance. Kudos to both: Paul and Eileen. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 6:04:00 PM Thank you, Vijay. Nature and romance combine effortlessly! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/14/2020 10:47:00 AM Well written romantic collaboration Paul and Eileen, I was there last year for a few days. It is as you discribe; a beautiful place and of course I visited William Wordsworths House in Cockermouth. You wouldn't be disappointed if you ever get the chance to go. Tom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/20/2020 8:59:00 AM Thank you Tom. My wife's mum came from Whitehaven, we used to go to the Lakes quite often when my in-laws were still alive. Haven't been there for about 5 yrs (we now stay in a B&B in Keswick.) ~ Regards // paul