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Gambling On Love

love
can be
a gamble 
treading on sand
in uncharted land 
hoping to quench
the craving
of parched
hearts

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A Ninette Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet 
Placed 2nd
© 30th May 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/13/2020 4:22:00 PM

Love is always a gamble ;) Great poem, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2020 11:06:00 AM

In hindsight we realize what a big gamble we took lol! Luckily for many it pays good dividends :) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/22/2020 9:12:00 PM

True love a real gamble, nicely said.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/20/2020 11:03:00 AM

Thank you, Eve; I am positively sure I replied to your comment many moons ago! Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/17/2020 2:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this amazing poem, Paul. More than anyone else I know, you seem to say so much in just a few words. When we gamble on love and lose, we sometimes shut the door to future relationships. If we win the gamble, we may find a lifetime of happiness. Excellent writing and a fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/17/2020 4:50:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. I enjoyed reading your insightful comments...truly appreciated, so is the fav. Regards & Hugs // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 6/13/2020 10:14:00 PM

Congratulations on a job well done!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/16/2020 5:19:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. Best regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/10/2020 12:28:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2020 4:43:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. As usual I'm playing catching up:) Hugs & Goodnight. // paul

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/8/2020 10:05:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! What matters most is that in genuine love, the true lover always wins. God bless you.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2020 4:47:00 AM

You are right, Beata; true love is destined to last. Thank you for stopping by. Regards & Blessings // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 6/8/2020 8:58:00 PM

A big big congratulations friend. So true! Love is a gamble, but we have no choice, we will all need to take the gamble, because without it, life is dead. Great write friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thank you for your feedback, Funom. Regards // paul

David Mohn

Date: 6/8/2020 8:29:00 PM

gracefully written Paul...congratulations

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2020 3:06:00 AM

Thank you, David. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/8/2020 7:50:00 PM

A lovely love gamble Paul. Congrats on this fine Ninette win. Best. Mohan

John Hamilton

Date: 6/8/2020 6:18:00 PM

A wonderful write Paul, a deserved winner for sure!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/8/2020 5:28:00 PM

Beautiful Paul! Congratulations on your Second placement! xxoo

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/8/2020 2:29:00 PM

A beautiful portrayal of human emotions and realities blended musically. This is beautiful Paul. Congratulations on your win :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2020 11:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Yes, "love can be a gamble." Sometimes you win. Enjoy your win and day...........

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/8/2020 10:31:00 AM

Such a beautiful moving poem. Paul, CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 6/11/2020 4:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/8/2020 10:17:00 AM

Congratulations Paul, your poem has placed "Second" in my contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2020 5:26:00 PM

Thank you, Emile; such a pleasant surprise! Best regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/6/2020 1:22:00 AM

A very nice form, Paul. I love the wages of love. Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 8:00:00 AM

Thank you Linda. Such a pleasant surprise finding you knocking at my door. Lovely to see you back in action. Warm regards // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 6/4/2020 1:16:00 AM

A beautiful Ninette ... A lot of human desires, with its before and after, skilfully penned in just few words ... Enjoyed reading, Paul ... Regards .../ Probir

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 11:17:00 AM

Your insightful comments are appreciated, Probir; thank you. Regards // paul

JCB Brul

Date: 6/4/2020 12:58:00 AM

a lovely poem...very creatively written.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 11:13:00 AM

Thank you! Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/3/2020 8:42:00 PM

"Treading on sand" a perfect way to describe the fragility of falling in love Paul. This is a lovely Ninette. I think Emile will love it as I do! Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 11:08:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Your words never fail to encourage. Warm regards & blessings // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/2/2020 4:59:00 PM

Love can be a gamble but when we win, oh what a trophy we take home with us. Nicely written Paul. xo

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 10:23:00 AM

Yours is such a lovely comment, Vienna! Thank you. May you make your winnings last many more years :) Warm regards /x/ paul

Elaine George

Date: 6/1/2020 8:37:00 AM

A fantastic Ninette, dear Paul. Sincerely~ Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 11:02:00 AM

Thank you, Elaine. All the best regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/31/2020 8:13:00 PM

I was once a gambler. Took many chances -even chances on life and death. Especially so in the romance department my friend. And that was oft very uncharted territory in my wild and racing onward youth. A fav, good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 12:13:00 PM

Thank you for the fav, the comments and for sharing your personal experiences, Robert. I tend to believe that your 'gambling' ended with 2 special prizes, my friend....precious wife & son! Best regards // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/31/2020 4:23:00 PM

A wonderful ninette, Paul...beautiful and true words. Love is definitely a risk worth taking. xx Rhonda :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 11:58:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Rhonda. Thank you, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/31/2020 8:37:00 AM

This looks like a win to me Paul - a lovely write - we didn't have to gamble - after going out together in our early twenties and then stupidly going our separate ways, we were only to happy and eager to tie the knot when we bumped into each other 25 years later - each of us divorced and each with a grown up son. 20 years later still very much in love - I could never have hoped or wished for a kinder more considerate wonderful husband. Warm regards my friend and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 12:10:00 PM

Love has no borders, Jenny, and it can come with pleasant surprises when she feels like it. So it was in your case; she had it all planned from the start, but preferred to use delaying tactics:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul