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Forever Young

The old man’s bag was bursting at the seams.
Who would have thought he still believed in dreams! 

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Best Rhyming Couplet #2 Contest
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© 1st October 2021

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Anil Deo Date: 1/19/2022 5:11:00 AM Dream on, & never let ups & downs stop any human from dreaming. God helps us dream, too ( if we ask Jesus). Shalom, shalom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/21/2022 2:07:00 PM Thank you, Anil. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Quoth Theraven Date: 12/17/2021 8:00:00 AM Paul, Very nice this poem. Strike while the iron is hot. -Richard Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/29/2021 2:19:00 PM Thank you for stopping by Richard. All the best for the New Year! // paul

Valsa George Date: 12/7/2021 3:36:00 AM So pithy, but bursting at the seams with meaning ! Beautiful couplet, Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/12/2021 10:42:00 AM Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, VG. Pleased to make your acquaintance. ~ Best regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock Date: 10/27/2021 7:38:00 PM Those few words say so much Paul. Nice one. love phyl Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/13/2021 3:31:00 PM Thank you, Phyllis. Goodnight // paul

Ann Foster Date: 10/17/2021 8:03:00 AM Wow... I love this one... So well written... it needed to be memorized... Ann Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 9:23:00 AM Thank you for the lovely reaction, Ann. Hope you're having an equally lovely Sunday. Regards // paul

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 10/14/2021 4:42:00 PM Your couplet speaks volumes to life! Good Luck in the contest.....I think it is Tip Top! Blessings, Paulette Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 6:16:00 AM Thank you, Paulette. I'm glad you found it to your liking, but I'm afraid it never made it to the final selection. ~ Regards & Blessings // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 10/13/2021 3:39:00 PM Wow! how sweet, and how beautiful! Paul, You capture minds of the readers with even two lines! Dreams are forever! BW ~ Mala Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 6:18:00 AM Thank you for your lovely reaction and comments, Mala. Dreams keep us forever young! ~ Warm regards // paul

Angela Crabtree Date: 10/12/2021 7:10:00 PM These few words speak volumes. Great poem Paul! :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 6:18:00 AM Thank you, Angela. Pleased that you enjoyed. Best regards // paul

Judy Ball Date: 10/12/2021 7:50:00 AM This is lovely Paul. Really good imagery. I could see an old man with a large full bag on his back. I n my mind this bag is figurative. It holds his dreams some fulfilled and others not. Good stuff. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 9:26:00 AM You read my poem perfectly, Judy!! Thank you for your insightful feedback. Regards & Blessings // paul

Lisa Ricci Date: 10/8/2021 7:43:00 AM Good Morning Paul - The entry may be brief due to the nature but it speaks with a message and thought. Best wishes for the entry and contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 9:25:00 AM Thank you, Lisa. Lovely to have you stopping by, my friend. Blessings // paul

Supraja Kannan Date: 10/7/2021 11:10:00 PM Interesting!!! Lovely couplet, Paul... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 8:54:00 AM Thank you, Supraja. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Karen Jones Date: 10/6/2021 3:56:00 PM Ah dreams keep him young at heart I dare say. nice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 8:37:00 AM Exactly, Karen! Dreams are capable of doing that (though I already have a granddaughter who does the same job!!:)) Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp Date: 10/5/2021 3:41:00 PM I love this, Paul. Glad to see he still believes in dreams. Age is not a deterrent, only fear. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 8:35:00 AM Thank you, my friend. A pleasure to have you visiting. When one has enough dreams, fear will find no space where to stay:) ~ Best regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/4/2021 8:30:00 PM :) Me. I still believe in dreams and I can see the one in your rhyming couplet does too. Keep reaching for the stars, that's what I always say. Your thoughts bring a smile, my sweet friend. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 8:23:00 AM Thank you, Brandy. We deserve to keep our dreams alive as long as possible. Hope you are keeping well. Regards & Hugs // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 10/3/2021 4:28:00 AM Nicely done Paul...Delice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 3:28:00 AM Thank you my friend. Have a lovely day. // paul

Panagiota Romios Date: 10/2/2021 10:01:00 AM So true Paul. Love the idea Pangie Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 3:29:00 AM Thank you, Pangie. All the best // paul

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 10/2/2021 8:14:00 AM Beautiful as usual. It is a pleasure to read your poems. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 3:28:00 AM You are too kind, Rama...thank you! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/2/2021 6:14:00 AM The ending line spells the essence of his exuberance. Well delivered in just a few words, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 3:23:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. Best regards // paul

Laura Leiser Date: 10/1/2021 5:42:00 PM There is a sweetness in your couplet that shines, Paul! Best of luck in the contest! :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/4/2021 3:35:00 PM Thank you for the lovely comment, Laura..and the gl wishes :) All the best // paul

Chris Green Date: 10/1/2021 2:09:00 PM Nice one Paul. This one sings as I read it. Best wishes in the contest Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2021 3:14:00 AM Thank you for stopping by Chris. Pls excuse the late reply; life has been very demanding of late! Regards // paul