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He Called His Name

Paradise to the old man was a humble garden, A peaceful sanctuary for rest and meditation, Reminiscing and counting his blessings. An angel found him there and softly called his name, Delivered a message, with a tender smile, and Invitingly he held out his hand; he followed. Standing by the door, the Lord greeted him with open arms: Enter, your long journey has come to an end; welcome home! ---------------- To those who believe in an after life ...enjoy the inspiration. To those who do not ........................enjoy the narration. ---------------- 25th December 2015 Contest: Paradise Acrostic Sponsor: John Hamilton Placed 5th

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Lenny Gazbowski

Date: 4/14/2016 10:22:00 PM

Love this acrostic Paul, especially because I had an NDE(Near Death Experience) when I was 13. The Afterlife is a beautiful place of Love.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2016 12:08:00 PM

Thank you for reading, commenting and liking, Lenny. Eventually we all have to reach the end of our journey! ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/18/2016 12:57:00 AM

I think I'll take both, thank you very much ... why settle for one? :) I thought it cool how your old man was in a garden, only to transcend into a more heavenly garden. Nice transition. On a side note am I the only one that finds it amusing how a person named John Hamilton is hosting a contest called Paradise, which is incredibly similar to the author John Milton who wrote Paradise Lost??

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2016 3:43:00 AM

I'm glad you liked the transition, Timothy...from a minor heaven to a higher heaven. Interesting point you make about JH and JM! I did not pick up on that since I have a friend by that name and I'm used to it. What about Craig and Cornish Sonnets?!:) // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 1/4/2016 2:30:00 PM

Well, I for one, enjoyed the inspiration and the clever way you took him to paradise without out and out saying so, creative and beautiful, Paul ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2016 3:28:00 PM

Thank you CayCay...your read my intentions well; suggestive writing makes a better impact than a direct one. I always enjoy your welcome feedback! *~* paul

Skat A

Date: 12/28/2015 10:19:00 PM

Hi Paul, a very nice win. SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 12/29/2015 7:06:00 AM

Thank you, Skat:) Have a lovely day! Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/28/2015 4:21:00 AM

Paul, Congratulations on your win. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2015 7:51:00 AM

Thank you, Linda:) Enjoy the new week ahead! Hugs // paul

Balveen Cheema

Date: 12/28/2015 3:22:00 AM

I believe and appreciate the take! Congrats on your placement, Paul!

Balveen Cheema
Date: 12/28/2015 3:38:00 AM

Thanks Paul and pray for you and your family's happiness and health in this new year!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2015 3:28:00 AM

And I appreciate your lovely comments and congrats, Balveen! Thank you! Wishing you and your family all the best for 2016. ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/28/2015 2:06:00 AM

Great take on theme and a wonderful acrostic Paul.. congrats on big win!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2015 3:25:00 AM

Lovely to see you here this morning, Upma:) Thank you for the encouragement and unwavering support! May you and your loved ones have a peaceful and prosperous new year. ~ Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/27/2015 7:48:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul. For me, this is a wonderful inspiration. Lovely image present here. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2015 3:21:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely and honest comments, Sandra. I truly enjoyed your winning entry, too! ~ Regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/27/2015 6:26:00 PM

I can see this being the way some may go my friend! Asleep in that dreaming garden and the call comes in.. A7 Congrats on your win!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/28/2015 3:19:00 AM

Thank you Robert for your feedback and high rating. Both visit and congrats are appreciated, my friend. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2016! ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2015 3:16:00 PM

I loved your awesome transition from garden to garden!! Congrats, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:45:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! It was a serene and supersonic one:) ~ Hope you enjoyed the weekend. ~ Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/27/2015 2:46:00 PM

I enjoyed this beautiful, moving, winning poem, Paul! Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:42:00 PM

Thank you for enjoying and for finding it beautiful, Janice. ~ Regards // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 12/27/2015 11:24:00 AM

Love this Paul! Truth stated through out the whole Acrostic!! Congrats Paul on your placement! -*SMILES*

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:40:00 PM

Thank you, Laura! Your ever encouraging comments are very supportive...so are the *smiles* :) Regards // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 12/27/2015 10:59:00 AM

Paul this write and Jans deserve 1st place loved it congratulations my friend. My personal favorites!!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:34:00 PM

Thank you for judging this highly, Michael; I do truly appreciate it. ~ Best regards & God bless. // paul

Michael Tor
Date: 12/27/2015 11:00:00 AM

Love your quote also.

Joseph May

Date: 12/27/2015 9:58:00 AM

A beautiful homecoming Paul...Congrats on a well deserved win

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:37:00 PM

I dream of such 'smooth' homecomings, Joseph:) Thank you and regards. // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 12/27/2015 8:50:00 AM

A creative different point of view for Paradise, an inspiration to read so must have been to put to paper so to speak. This would be a 7 from me. It touched my heart.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:31:00 PM

You are very generous, Susan; love your comments and high rating:) Thank you. ~ regards // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 12/27/2015 1:16:00 AM

I love the inspiration! When it's my turn, I hope it works out like this for me:-)! Congratulations, dear friend on a wonderful win! Best regards. Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:29:00 PM

Many thanks Pandita! I suppose we would all like to have a smooth journey on our way out! Wishing you all the best while thanking you for all your support, my friend:) Regards ~ paul

John Hamilton

Date: 12/27/2015 12:17:00 AM

Thanks Paul for posting this, I really enjoyed it, congratulations on your placement. Looking forward to your rhyming acrostic next time will do even better!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:04:00 PM

Thank you John. It was a pleasure participating and being on your winners' list. ~ Wishing you all the best for what's left of this festive season and the new year. ~ paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/26/2015 4:39:00 PM

Awe Paul, you left me a wonderful message, thank you for replying to my comment on the bottom. How sweet. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2015 3:14:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by again, Linda...it's a pleasure. Had missed those late night visits:) Hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/26/2015 10:09:00 AM

Yeah what Andrea said...and who else but you Paul could accomplish that feat. Amazing! Thank you for the inspirational read.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/26/2015 10:51:00 AM

You are kind, Armand! Thank you for stopping by with your unfailing words of encouragement. ~ All the very best! // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2015 6:09:00 PM

Hi Paul, wonderful acrostic, I want to Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 12/26/2015 10:33:00 AM

Welcome to my humble abode, Linda:) Your visit and season wishes are much appreciated. Hope you had a lovely Christmas, and may you enjoy the rest of this festive season. ~ Many of us take people for granted, even though we often do not mean to. ~ Take care...Keep well & Hugs *~* paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/25/2015 4:24:00 PM

wow, you REALLY did the literal meaning of paradise. Very well done, Paul. Merry Christmas to you , my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/25/2015 5:00:00 PM

Hope yours has been a merry Christmas, too, Andrea! ~ In reality I did two paradise meanings...the garden and heaven. It was a transition from an earthly to a heavenly one. *~* Goodnight // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/25/2015 8:02:00 AM

WoW! What a wonderful write of your dream. I enjoyed how you expressed what you got from the dream. Well done! Good luck in the contest. P. S. Happy holidays to you and your family and friends:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 12/25/2015 1:13:00 PM

Hello Alexis! I have been to check your posts but was disappointed to find that all your poems had gone. Hope that all is ok! Also hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying this festive season:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 12/25/2015 6:51:00 AM

weeeee, please be careful Paul.. =`) nice one... Yes i both enjoy the inspiration and narration! hugs and smiles~Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/25/2015 1:10:00 PM

I am pleased that you enjoyed both the inspiration and narration, Olive_eloi:) Hope your Christmas has been a lovely and blessed one. Smiles & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/25/2015 5:41:00 AM

Wow Paul this certainly was divine inspiration - a wonderful acrostic - and not so much of the old man!!!!:-) Love and hugs to you all on this Christmas Day:-) Jan xx7

Jan Allison
Date: 12/25/2015 1:09:00 PM

Dull rainy and cold here but mum came for dinner and having David home has been my best Christmas present:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/25/2015 1:08:00 PM

Thank you, Jan for the lovely comments and Christmas wishes:) The temperature is now below 20 degrees, but lately it's been sunny and warm, except for nights. Hope you had a lovely day! Love and hugs from us all:) // paul

Paul Callus

Date: 12/25/2015 5:14:00 AM

Last night, Christmas night, I had a dream. A voice said: get up and write it in your own words...in simple words. I did! Is it a poem or just a dream? I really do not care! It is a lovely day, and I’m a happy old man! Blessings to all!