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For Better Or For Worse

Despite the thorns I hold on to my rose - we bleed together.

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Contest: Roses Are Red
Sponsor: Alexis Y.
Placed 1st

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Line Gauthier

February 18, 2018 at 1:33 PM

Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your win.

Paul Callus

February 18, 2018 at 2:48 PM

Glad you like it, Line...thank you! Regards // paul

Lewis Raynes

February 15, 2018 at 5:19 PM

Lets all bleed together, nice, congratulations in ur win

Paul Callus

February 18, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Thank you, Lewis. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

February 15, 2018 at 11:49 AM

What a dramatic one liner Paul, congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 18, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Thank you for lovely comment & congrats, Jan. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 15, 2018 at 3:40 AM

- Congratulations, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

February 18, 2018 at 9:25 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Hope you've been enjoying your weekend. Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

February 14, 2018 at 7:28 PM

So very romantic, Paul, one of the nicest verse. Congratulations on your win!.. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus

February 18, 2018 at 7:37 AM

Thank you, Eve, for your lovely comments, congrats and Valentine's Day wishes :) Hugs // paul

Judy Konos

February 14, 2018 at 4:33 PM

"Congratulations On Your Win!"

Paul Callus

February 17, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Thank you, Judy. So pleased to have you stopping by...good thing I had the kettle on :) Have a lovely weekend. ~ paul

Alexis Y.

February 14, 2018 at 12:51 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY:-) ALEXIS

Paul Callus

February 14, 2018 at 1:07 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis:) Your contest inspired many worthy entries! Happy Valentine's Day to you , too:) Regards // paul

MD Johnson

January 11, 2018 at 11:07 AM

Yes, love bears all things. Very nice, truly enjoyed.

Paul Callus

January 13, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Thank you, MD. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Vera Duggan

December 30, 2017 at 7:32 PM

Hi Paul, lovely one liner and yes that is what love is all about, take care....Vera

Paul Callus

December 31, 2017 at 8:53 AM

Thank you Vera. You are certainly one of my last visitors before the year ends (I know your new year has started already, so here's wishing you a happy new year...once again!!) Yes, love needs nourishment and one has to make sacrifices and persevere! Take care // paul

Laura Hay

December 27, 2017 at 3:21 AM

Such a dramatic and powerful one liner. It needs no more, for it says so much! I return from a long spell away from PS to find beauty all around. I hope to catch up on all you have written since my last appearance and perhaps contribute some writting too. Life has been so busy but i need to make time. All the best for 2018! Warm regards, Laura

Paul Callus

December 27, 2017 at 4:36 AM

How pleased I am to have you stopping by, Laura:) You must have read my mind...this week I too popped over to check out your posts, hoping to find a new poem!! I am glad that you are keeping well and active. Thank you for the lovely comments re this one-liner. ~ Seasonal greetings and all the very best for the new year, to you and your loved ones. ~ Warm regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

December 26, 2017 at 3:42 PM

This bit of wisdom made me smile w/a knowing nod, Paul. Cool monoku expressed by your deft pen. Happy holiday season to you and yours. Love and joy forever.

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 4:09 PM

Pleased to have you stopping by, Freddie, and thank you for these lovely comments and wishes. Sending you sincere seasonal wishes to you and your loved ones. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

December 26, 2017 at 6:17 AM

This is really wonderful...Such a deep one-liner... Reads like a winner... Great imagery...Hope you had a wonderful Christmas...

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 1:33 PM

Thank you, Supraja! I think I'll propose to have you on the judging panel:) Christmas cannot but be wonderful; hope yours was as enjoyable as mine! Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

December 25, 2017 at 3:57 PM

beautiful and deep, and so meaningful,,happy christmas Paul.

Paul Callus

December 25, 2017 at 4:37 PM

Thank you, Harry. Wishing you a happy & blessed Christmas! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

December 25, 2017 at 1:08 PM

What a clever beauty Paul! This better be a winner or it will be a crying shame. Merry Christmas my friend to you and your family! A Fave! ; )

Paul Callus

December 25, 2017 at 4:40 PM

You are kind and generous, Connie:) Thank you! Our Christmas day is nearly over (11.40pm) I hope yours has been a lovely one enjoyed with family. Warm regards // paul

Nathan D.

December 25, 2017 at 11:34 AM

That is very awesome.

Paul Callus

December 25, 2017 at 4:41 PM

Many thanks, Nathan! Your string of visits today is much appreciated. Regards // paul

John Michaels

December 24, 2017 at 6:18 AM

Very profound, Paul. Nicely done - good luck with the contest. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:34 PM

Many thanks, John. Kind regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 23, 2017 at 2:23 PM

- Beautifully written, Paul - Luck in the contest - Merry Christmas to you and your family :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

December 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM

Thank you, Anne-LIse:) Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, too. Regards & Hugs // paul

Akkina Downing

December 23, 2017 at 8:52 AM

A true love! Beautiful Monoku, and good luck in the contest! And I'm wishing you and your family and Merry Christmas!

Paul Callus

December 25, 2017 at 4:44 PM

I'm so pleased with your lovely comments, Akkina. Wishing you and all those close to your heart a happy & blessed Christmas! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

December 22, 2017 at 10:38 PM

Now that's dedication, beautifully portrayed in words.

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:32 PM

Glad you liked it, Rhoda...thank you, my friend. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 22, 2017 at 8:51 PM

Oh... Paul,beautifully said.Regard Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 27, 2017 at 6:04 PM

Yes i did. I hope you had a good Christmas. Happy NewYearRegards Darlene.

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:33 PM

Thank you, Darlene:) Hope you enjoyed Christmas day. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

December 22, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Deep, Paul!!! And very well done.

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM

Many thanks, Andrea. I hope you're enjoying your Christmas break:) Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

December 22, 2017 at 6:35 PM

WoW! Paul, You wrote the what marriage"vows" are about in a few words. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:36 PM

I appreciate your lovely comments, Alexis...thank you:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

December 22, 2017 at 6:12 PM

Wow! Paul an outstanding write. A great title for a superlative poem.. a supreme reflection of love, devotion and commitment. Gorgeous star-dusted poetry :)) Best wishes for a win my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

December 26, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Thank you so much, Susan; your insightful comments are a pleasure to read, my dear friend:) Warm regards // paul