Haven

Harassed by forked tongue
Against treacherous rocks flung
Very nearly drowned
Eventually I found
Never-neverland~ Safe ground!

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Contest: Tankacrostic
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
      Placed 3rd
© 18th May 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 6/19/2021 4:35:00 AM
Nice one, Paul, congratulations on winning with this beauty:)
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2021 7:11:00 AM
Thank you, Jo. Regards & Blessings are sent your way :) // paul
Date: 6/8/2021 2:10:00 PM
Well written, Paul! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 6/18/2021 12:54:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Regards & blessings // paul
Date: 6/8/2021 9:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A heavenly write about "Heaven." Love It. Enjoy your win with blessings..............
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Date: 6/18/2021 12:03:00 PM
Thank you Paula; glad you enjoyed this. Best regards // paul
Date: 6/6/2021 1:43:00 PM
Hi Paul, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/18/2021 12:02:00 PM
A double thank you is sent your way, Alexis :) Have a lovely weekend :) // paul
Date: 6/6/2021 12:09:00 PM
I'm a big fan of never-never land, so I really enjoyed this one, Paul. WELL done and congrats in my contest.
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/18/2021 12:01:00 PM
Thank you Andrea. I had not realized I had more comments to read!! Notifications used to make life easier! ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 5/26/2021 7:20:00 AM
Excellent. I love it. The extra inference to a child's SAFE place... story... is wonderful... Ann
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2021 2:53:00 PM
Thank you, Ann. I'm pleased you found this to your liking. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 5/24/2021 3:14:00 PM
Your brilliant poems are always a pleasure to read, Paul. And you use very few lines, and very words to compose a powerful artistic piece, a lot of times with a great sense of humour. Warm wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 5/27/2021 2:51:00 PM
Thank you, Mala; your lovely feedback and generous comments are truly appreciated. ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 5/22/2021 2:30:00 PM
Paul, That fine ending N in Acrostic flash of rocks flung. 'Never-neverland~ Safe ground!' Your words hold sway. Mine would wish you good luck. -Richard
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Date: 5/23/2021 7:20:00 AM
Thank you, Richard. Your visits are always very welcome. Regards // paul
Date: 5/21/2021 8:18:00 AM
Perhaps these rocks are a metaphor for life's troubles. Quite a few of us have trouble staying afloat. I like the thought of finding Peter Pan's Neverland! A clever take on Andrea's contest. Wishing you success! Hugs, Carolyn
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Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2021 7:18:00 AM
Metaphor is the spine of this poem, Carolyn, and you are certainly on the right track! Thank you for your insightful comments. Love & Hugs // paul
Date: 5/20/2021 1:08:00 PM
Wonderful... thought and image invoking together. Great stuff... Ann
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Date: 5/23/2021 7:04:00 AM
Thank you, Ann. Your lovely feedback is appreciated. ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 5/20/2021 10:11:00 AM
Excellent Paul! I am sure Andrea will love your entry. I did. Blessings, Connie xxoo
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Date: 5/20/2021 12:20:00 PM
Thank you, Connie. So pleased to have you stopping by with encouraging words. Warm regards // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 6:04:00 PM
Hi Paul, You did a great job combining the two forms. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:37:00 AM
Thank you dear Alexis. Your visit is appreciated. Warm regards // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 5:41:00 AM
.."straight ahead and on til morning, first star on the right"....
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:36:00 AM
Thank you, John. Directions noted :) Best regards // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 5:34:00 AM
The journey through life that we all hope will end at that safe haven. Good luck Paul, hope you're well. Tom
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:36:00 AM
I totally agree with you, Tom. Thank you for stopping by. Best regards // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 5:34:00 AM
Gorgeous write. I love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:35:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed my offering, Gina; thank you! Love & Blessings // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 5:02:00 AM
Not just a composition of words! Not a mere rendition of a poetic form! It is rather a powerful artistic ability to infuse genuineness, beauty and insight into your multidimensional poetry! Always an immense pleasure to read you Paul! My warmest wishes and best regards.
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:34:00 AM
Thank you dear Besma...it is my pleasure to read your insightful feedback. Warm regards and blessings // paul
Date: 5/19/2021 4:54:00 AM
I like the uplifting ending--everyone should find that happy phase in life. Well done, Paul.
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:32:00 AM
Thank you for reading an commenting, Vijay. Regards // paul
Date: 5/18/2021 5:36:00 PM
The glass is always half full, right? If one can find the strength to keep going, eventually it gets better. This is a positive look at life (IMO) Good luck my friend. Hoping all is well with you, Paul:)
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Date: 5/20/2021 9:31:00 AM
Thank you, Danny. Usually I prefer to end with a taste of positivity. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul
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