For Paul Callus

FOR PAUL CALLUS

Paul, this short poem is for you alone,
Wish you lived closer, 
I’d tell you on the phone,
You have been the cornerstone of 
Poetry for me,
A tutor in a way,
An incredibly honest person
Who writes talented poems
You write brilliantly, and you are clever,
Whether Historical, romantic, serious or funny,
Before I answer some of your poems
I definitely research them to see if I’m right,
Not all, just a few.
I know all Soupers respect and like you
A lot, hope the feeling is mutual, where
I am concerned, Alpha to Omega 
Was a rhymed poem but I suddenly noticed
After it had been posted
That a good friend of mine had not been noted
A friend that has supported me
Through-out my two years with this group
Called Poetry Soup,
Had in error, not been mentioned,
Certainly not intentioned!
All I can say is please accept my apology
I was working on two poems at a time,
‘Eve of Storms’ involved in mythology
Paul, this I knew I wanted and needed to say,
And, to wish you a relaxed and happy Sunday

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 11/10/2020 2:11:00 PM
this is SO sweet what you wrote for Paul here. I love this one, Jennifer, and I bet it made his day when you showed it to him! He is truly is such a talented kind hearted man.
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Date: 8/24/2020 8:31:00 PM
A beautiful dedication to Paul. He is a wonderful friend and such a talented writer. Your thoughts lift my heart and I know he is smiling. Thank you Jennifer, for being an inspiration to us all. :) My best to you. :) Brandy
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Date: 9/6/2020 8:47:00 AM
Brandy, you are such a lovable person - you always comment so awesomely and kindly and gently - thank you for a delightful commen Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/24/2020 7:29:00 PM
Jennifer wonderful tribute to a man that I respect and admire dearly. He is one of the finest human beings I have communicated with. Maybe someday we can all get together and meet one another. Paul would be certainly on my very top list to meet. God bless him for being the kind soul that he is...
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Date: 8/19/2020 9:28:00 PM
Jennifer, Thoughtful, and on point here. Such a fine tribute, and apology apparently, to Paul. His star does indeed shine bright. Important for me to say how Paul has inspired me when the 'write' words or feeling wouldn't come. Insightful? yeah...intelligent? yeah sure, perhaps.., genuine..,ah yes, Paul is the real article and truly gifted. Our Composer. -Richard
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/22/2020 8:22:00 AM
Hi Richard, lovely to hear from you, and to have you visiting my page. Yes Paul is special - always the same, a wonderful disposition! Blessings, Jennifer.
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 11:08:00 AM
I've had the pleasure of meeting Paul and his lovely family on several occasions and he is the most delightful gentleman you could wish to meet:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 8/17/2020 7:39:00 AM
Hi Jennifer, a wonderful tribute to a true gentleman of the soup. His poetry is indeed the greatest joy to read. An honest and true gentleman to the core. I love the content of your write. Have a wonderful Monday. Blessings and Hugs....Mike.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:24:00 AM
Thank-you Mike - Paul has always been there for me when I needed guidance with certain styles of poetry - he is a perfect gentleman. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/15/2020 8:20:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... I'm certain Paul will enjoy this tribute to him in respect. Paul is such a nice bloke to have contact with. Always positive - much enjoyed Jennifer - Lindsay
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:18:00 AM
Thank-you Lindsay for an awesome comment, just for the record, I love each and every one of your poetic gems, Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/15/2020 2:17:00 PM
What a friend you have in Paul and likewise he in you!
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:16:00 AM
Kim, such a wonderful comment, thank-you my friend, you are absolutely right. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/15/2020 3:53:00 AM
You make want to know Paul. This is a wonderful dedication Jennifer. A lovely poem
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Date: 8/17/2020 9:14:00 AM
Phred, you say the nicest things, bless you. Kind regards, Jennifer
Date: 8/13/2020 4:34:00 PM
This is a wonderful dedication to Paul's mentorship.
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Date: 8/17/2020 9:12:00 AM
He is a great poet, and a philosopher of note - thank you for a lovely comment MLK. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/13/2020 10:39:00 AM
This is a descriptive, heartwarming tribute to a wonderful poet friend. Janice
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:10:00 AM
Thank-you Janice, I have always held Paul in the highest of esteem. Thank-you for a lovely comment, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/12/2020 11:08:00 AM
Great tribute to Paul, Jennifer, he is all that and more. Hugs Eve
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:08:00 AM
How true Eve, and we are all blessed to have one another. Hugs my friend, Jennifer.
Date: 8/12/2020 10:22:00 AM
Jennifer, just look at how happy your poem made Paul! He is all you say; I couldn't love and respect him more. The haiku genre is one at which he excels and I'm trying to study and learn from his work. This is surely a favorite for me. Beautifully penned, Jennifer! Hugs, Carolyn
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/17/2020 9:06:00 AM
A beautiful comment Carolyn, he is enormously talented and I love the way he makes us think about what he writes, I often have to look up information in order to reply. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/10/2020 12:05:00 PM
- Paul ... a man with a heart in the right place ... lovely written, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/17/2020 9:03:00 AM
Thank-you my dear friend Anne-Lise, - you are so right - blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/10/2020 11:45:00 AM
This is very nice Jennifer. Paul is a great poet and very kind :)
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Date: 8/17/2020 9:01:00 AM
Absolutely Heidi, you hit the nail right on the head - Paul is uniquely kind, talented and a good person. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/10/2020 4:21:00 AM
Good you did this poem.. Yes, he has helped me also! IMPORTANT SOUPMAIL FROM ME. READ ASAP.
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Date: 8/10/2020 8:39:00 AM
Thanks Pangie I read your soup mail, appreciate it very much and I will re -spell immediately. Hugs and blessing Greek Sis.
Date: 8/9/2020 2:23:00 PM
Love your tribute to Paul, Jennifer. You're right about him being talented and respected, and certainly a gentleman. Blessings, John
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Date: 8/9/2020 1:40:00 PM
Paul is a wonderful poet and gentleman... I always love his short poems.. so many that are full of wisdom and very clever in expression... A sincere person and poet .. A great asset to this website
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Date: 8/9/2020 12:48:00 PM
what a lovely tribute Jennifer I have met Paul and he is the most delightful person you could wish to meet and a very talented poet:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/14/2020 11:18:00 AM
Paul is delightful Jan - one can tell how distinguished and how refined he is from the poems he posts. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Date: 8/9/2020 11:49:00 AM
Wow!! Thank you dear Jenny. This is very generous and kind of you. You have been very supportive since the first day you arrived on Soup, You stood out straight away thanks to your lovely character and sweet sense of humour. Keep your pen flowing my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul
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Date: 8/14/2020 11:02:00 AM
Paul, you are such a kind, sweet, wonderful poet on soup - a gentleman and a gentle person. From the replies to this poem, I know we all love you, how awesome would it be if we could have a convention and meet each other. Thank you Paul for being who you are, talented, clever, amazing and amusing and you shine as a STAR on this web site. warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 8/9/2020 10:40:00 AM
i agree with everything you've said about paul! he is a delightful person, a talented writer and always supportive in his comments. well-said, jennifer!
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Date: 8/14/2020 10:46:00 AM
Thank-you Ilene, absolutely - thank-you for a great comment. Blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/9/2020 10:26:00 AM
Hello Jennifer, a lovely tribute to Paul.He will love this poem. enjoy your day my friend.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/14/2020 10:44:00 AM
Paul is a special person and I feel honored to have met him on soup. Thank you for a lovely comment Darlene, Blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/9/2020 9:42:00 AM
Love your tribute to Paul, he'll love it Tom
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/14/2020 10:41:00 AM
Thanks Tom, I'm sure he will. Blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 8/9/2020 9:18:00 AM
This is so sweet! Paul is a wonderful and supportive poet. Lovely dedication.xomo
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 8/14/2020 10:40:00 AM
Yes he is my friend, thank-you for a lovely comment, Paul will enjoy all his comments from his fellow poets. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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