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Her Jaded Passion

Reckless and fast paced
Love in time displaced
By a bitter taste
Ardour gone to waste.

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[Wujue - 4 lines, 5 syllables each]
Contest: Form ‘J’ Jueju
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Placed 1st
© 22nd March, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Ashley Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 12:04 PM
Paul, life in the fast lanes of overindulgence and bitter regrets leaves one lost in the end... an enthralling and alluring write. Belated congrats on your well deserved win my friend. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 3:10 PM
Thank you! Yours are very well expressed thoughts, Susan. Life in the fast lane takes its toll on both the physical, mental and moral aspects. ~ warm regards // paul
Merryman Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 12:17 PM
Great jueju, Paul! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim
Callus Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Thank you, Kim. You did very well yourself! Best regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 7:44 PM
Congrats, you did it excellently.
Callus Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 4:23 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Regards // paul
La France Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Jueju and your image is amazing too ~
Callus Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Thank you, Constance. Winning feels good...placing first is the cherry on the cake:) Regards // paul
Devonshire Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 4:04 PM
I tip my hat to you, Paul. Congratulations on your first-place win with this excellent poem!
Callus Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Many thanks, Carolyn! It is satisfying and encouraging to see poems placing well. I hope you're having a lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul
Beam Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations, Paul. Great imagery and flow with brevity, Well done!
Callus Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Thank you, John. Your lovely comments are appreciated. Regards // paul
May Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 9:49 PM
Congrats on your win Paul
Callus Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul
Williams Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 11:56 PM
Beautifully written and I love the image Paul, Good luck in the contest.
Callus Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Thank you, Maria. Best regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 7:42 PM
Love it. Your theme is a bit like mine!!
Callus Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 10:37 AM
Thank you, Andrea...but I prefer yours to mine!! Regards // paul
Roper Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 9:53 AM
Deep and emotional, already winner ~*
Callus Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 4:18 PM
I think I'll retain you as my personal judge, Eve:) Thank you for the faith you show in it! Hugs // paul
Marie Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 4:17 AM
An expressive Jeuju on the emptiness of being unfulfilled. Beautifully written Paul:-) a fave, 7+ blessings, lynn
Callus Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 11:56 AM
You hit on the gist of the poem, Lynn:) Thank you for both the positive comments and high rating+fave!! Regards // paul
Muideen Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:24 AM
I hope this wins the contest. Good luck......AM.
Callus Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Your faith is appreciated, Afolabi:) Thank you! // paul
Devonshire Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 1:18 PM
Awesome poem, Paul. The woman in the photo reminds me of Constance. She'll love this! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Thank you, Carolyn:) I hope the subject matter appeals to Constance, too. Hugs // paul
Sathasivam Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 5:23 AM
Excellent. Masterpiece of writing. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it
Callus Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:45 AM
You are too kind, Ravi:) Thank you! Regards // paul
Kinch  Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 2:38 AM
Great write Paul. I haven't tried this form myself yet and I'm sure it is not as easy as you have made it look. Good luck in the contest. This is a definite 7 from me.
Callus Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, Elizabeth. Short forms are not always the easiest to write, but I am sure you'll get to grips with this form:) Regards // paul
Leiser Avatar
March 23, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Well penned, Paul! I really liked this one...good luck in the contest :)
Callus Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Thank you, Laura:) Have a nice weekend! Regards // paul
Green Avatar
March 23, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Really nice Paul, a bit dark and lonely but still beautiful.
Callus Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM
Thank you for reading and liking, Chris. Regards // paul
Kannan Avatar
March 23, 2017 at 6:26 AM
This is great... Well penned poem... Good luck with the contest... A big 7...
Callus Avatar
March 24, 2017 at 4:54 PM
I'm glad you like it, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul
Charles Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 6:23 PM
This is so hauntingly beautiful and sad at the same time. Sure will be happy to read more of your poetic skills Paul, good luck in the contest.
Callus Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 6:36 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments, Erin. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 6:12 PM
beautiful but sad rhyme Paul:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 6:27 PM
Thank you, Jan:) I was trying to base this on a fast life of overindulgence. Hugs // paul
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