Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Free Spirit

She is a free spirit rebellious and wild
She’s changing so quickly – no longer a child.
Determined, impulsive, she gets into fights
She wants independence and quotes me her rights. 

She is a free spirit now spreading her wings
In search of adventure and trying new things.
She sees the horizon that beckons from far;
Relies on the guidance of her lucky star.

But when the experience starts fading away
She finds disillusion obstructing her way
There’s home as an option to get her on track;
I will be there waiting to welcome her back.


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Written: 3/15/2014
Contest: Your Favourite Old Poem
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
Placed 3rd

Author: Paul Callus
Contest: Any Poem Goes#14
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placed 5th

[Published in Kavya Kishor, Bangladesh ~ 25 April 2023]

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Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2015 at 3:33 PM what a nice one about your daughter. I was lucky to have an angelic daughter. I named her Angela!! Maybe that is why. A belated congrats on this one winning. Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 4:05 PM To be honest, Andrea, this is about a friend's daughter, but I tackled it as if she were my own. Luckily my daughter has not caused me any such concern! One of my sisters is named Angela and we call her Lina. ~ Txs for stopping by. // paul

Kelly Deschler June 14, 2015 at 12:59 AM A child with a safe home and loving parents waiting for them is truly lucky... A beautiful poem, Paul. Perfectly rhymed! Congrats on a great win! Paul Callus June 14, 2015 at 7:19 AM Thank you Kelly! A "safe home and loving parents" is the ideal environment for any child. Hope you're keeping well. Hugs // paul

Joe Maverick June 10, 2015 at 4:32 PM I really like this write Paul, the whimsy and inevitability that pervade this story congrats..' Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 5:32 PM Thank you for liking and for the positive feedback, Joe. All the best, // paul

Skat A June 9, 2015 at 11:46 AM Paul. Congratulations on your awesome win. HUGS **SKAT**

Robert Lindley June 9, 2015 at 8:37 AM Great poem , expressing a father's love and a child's need for that love. So reminded me of my 27 year old daughter. Congrats on your win my friend.. Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 12:30 PM Thank you Robert. Children are there to be loved and helped along, especially in times when things go wrong. Have a nice day. // paul

Jan Allison June 9, 2015 at 5:06 AM Dropping back again with my congrats:-) Hugs jan xx Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM As always, grateful for your support Jan:) Thank you. Hugs // paul

Mark Trichet June 8, 2015 at 10:21 PM Well done Paul, enjoyed this cleverly constructed Rhyme. You have a tender heart, and one that can provide emotions to paper with ease. Your daughter is a lucky girl. Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 11:31 AM Thank you for reading and enjoying, Mark. Sticking together in time of need is essential to keep families intact. All the best. // paul

Kim Merryman June 8, 2015 at 9:21 PM You never stop being a parent. A lovely tender-hearted write, Paul! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 12:42 PM Yes, Kim; parents have a duty to stand by their children, especially in time of need. We want the best for them, and that is not just in material things. Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos June 8, 2015 at 8:23 PM Congratulations, my friend on a wonderful win! I can see why this piece is one of your favorites! That's true love when you can be there for your beloved no matter what! Warmest regards. Pandita Paul Callus June 10, 2015 at 12:38 PM Thank you Pandita! Your lovely feedback is much appreciated. Congrats once again for your high-flying win! All the best and regards. // paul

Shadow Hamilton June 8, 2015 at 5:34 PM I felt in tune as a wild child myself Paul congrats on 3rd place hugs Paul Callus June 8, 2015 at 6:09 PM Thank you Shadow. I'm really pleased to be on your winners' list. Have a lovely week. Hugs // paul

Tereiti Pohatu July 25, 2014 at 5:40 AM Awesome love it! Paul Callus July 25, 2014 at 5:59 AM Many thanks, Tereiti! Hope to see you around more often. // paul

Michael Ward April 30, 2014 at 12:34 PM Hi Paul, I have just read free spirit and I can honestly say I don't know how the hell you do it this little piece Is definitely one of my favourites, Regards. MIKE. WARD Paul Callus April 30, 2014 at 3:48 PM Hi Michael, there are no words to thank you; this is such encouraging and positive feedback. We all have our own ways of expressing ourselves; very often we downgrade our work and look with wonder at that of others. That's why I look at yours the way you look at mine:) cu my friend. // paul

Julie Clark April 17, 2014 at 3:40 AM woow thats beautiful all the acceptence love and patience truly beautiful Paul Callus April 17, 2014 at 4:07 AM Thank you Julie...very welcome comments. // have been on your posts...very inspiring :) // paul

Kelly Deschler March 31, 2014 at 12:20 AM A very tender and heartfelt write, Paul. This kind of emotional situation is relatable for us all. I really enjoyed reading your beautiful poem tonight! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. :) Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 4:12 AM Thank you Kelly; glad you like it. I'm sure that many parents will be able to relate to something similar where children are concerned. I firmly believe that a good foundation at home helps a lot in any kind of circumstances. :) // paul

Joseph May March 29, 2014 at 8:31 PM Well written Paul...congrats on your win Paul Callus March 30, 2014 at 3:43 AM Thank you Joseph. appreciate your stopping by. // paul

Olusegun Arowolo March 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM Lovely and beautiful write,Paul..Congrats on your win... Paul Callus March 29, 2014 at 2:57 PM Many thanks Olusequn; glad you enjoyed it. // paul

Tim Smith March 29, 2014 at 8:43 AM Beautifully penned Paul. I am just experiencing this with my 14 year old daughter. Congratulations on the win Paul Callus March 29, 2014 at 8:53 AM Hi Tim thanks a lot. Nowadays children seem to have a will of their own, but good parenting does help a lot to save awkward situations which otherwise could turn sour. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta March 29, 2014 at 2:40 AM Well constructed and penned poem. Congrats on a fine win, paul Paul Callus March 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM Thank you Dr. I still have to have a look at the results and the winners. cu // paul

Poet Destroyer A March 29, 2014 at 1:10 AM Paul, Congratulations! Thank you for the support. Enjoy my latest blog if you like. It's called "Lunatics On The Loose." Stay tuned, I'll have a new contest coming up in a few days. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Paul Callus March 29, 2014 at 7:46 AM Thank you Linda. Participation is always my pleasure. I will be having a look at your blog. :) cu paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 22, 2014 at 2:34 PM mmm.. like how I was then.. thank GOD i have my family to catch me through.. :D sweetly touching and challenging... :) Paul Callus March 22, 2014 at 4:12 PM Wow Olive_eloi, we've had quite a long meeting/chat today! :) Once again thank you for stopping by. Hope you have a nice weekend. // paul

Keith O.J. Hunt March 21, 2014 at 2:38 PM Very touching Paul, great work! Paul Callus March 21, 2014 at 6:14 PM Thank you Keith, both for the visit and the lovely comments. cu // paul

Teresa Godwin March 16, 2014 at 7:11 PM Beautiful. Teresa Paul Callus March 17, 2014 at 7:39 AM Once again, thank you Teresa. cu around :) // paul

Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 10:18 AM beautifully written Paul and I bet she will be so glad you are right there waiting for her. Am visiting Malta again in October - fabulous place cant wait to go back. Jan Jan Allison March 16, 2014 at 10:43 AM We were supposed to fly out in April but the direct flight from the Island was cancelled so re-scheduled to October - hope we finally go then Jan x Paul Callus March 16, 2014 at 10:38 AM Hi Jan; Thank you for visiting; glad you liked it. Weather in Malta is usually lovely in October; who knows, we might bump into each other then :) ... paul

Eileen Manassian March 16, 2014 at 4:14 AM Very sweet and moving. I'm glad she has a father like you to be her sure foundation. Lovely, Paul, simply lovely Eileen Manassian March 16, 2014 at 5:43 AM My pleasure. Your daughter sounds like me! I have a bit of that rebellious spirit as well. Glad you are enjoying that beautiful isle! God bless. Paul Callus March 16, 2014 at 5:40 AM Bright sunny day here in Malta, and your visit adds warmth to it :) Thank you Eileen for appreciating this latest 'effort' of mine. /x/ Paul

Nizar Sartawi March 16, 2014 at 3:41 AM Lovely... well written and well wrought too. I wonder if the poem is not simply about father and daughter. It could be about be the poem itself, poems being like one's children. As the old saying goes in Arabic: The meaning is in the heart of the poet. Paul Callus March 16, 2014 at 5:38 AM Thank you Nizar; you are not far off the mark! Your last comment just about sums it all up. :) // will be coming back to your work. // paul

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