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I Wait For You

I have been counting all the days Till your return, then we’ll embrace Where flowers bloom beside the stream. With beating heart and eyes that gleam I would inhale your fragrant scent And taste your lips, with your consent. All dressed in green, with flowing hair A spell you wield my maiden fair! But now it is the twenty-first And I still hunger, I still thirst. For jealous winter spoiled our date Abused its grip to make you late. Outside it’s raining, dark and cold There is no rainbow to behold! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - First Day of Spring Contest Hosted by Carolyn Devonshire Placed 1st © 17th February 2019

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/15/2020 10:32:00 PM

How delightful... how romantic... how sweet

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 3:21:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen. As always, a pleasure to have you visiting. Hugs // paul

Dalton Moss

Date: 11/19/2019 11:47:00 AM

I'm no poetry judge but to me this is an excellent rhyme with excellent rhythm. My kind of poem. Great example and a pleasure to read!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2019 4:12:00 PM

Many thanks, Dalton. So pleased you enjoyed it, and I appreciate the fact that you commented on rhythm and rhyme. Regards // paul

J. I. Thomas F.

Date: 4/8/2019 11:28:00 PM

I dig it; I'm highly impressed by your use of so many different poetic forms - is this a sonnet in disguise? :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/9/2019 11:17:00 AM

I'm pleased you enjoyed it, J.I. It's similar to a sonnet, except that it has only 8 syllables per line, and no true iambic pentameter. Regards // paul

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 3/6/2019 1:39:00 PM

Good creation of an atmosphere of love Paul....

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Okonkwo. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/5/2019 9:04:00 AM

Beautiful Paul. Excellent in every way. I see it won first place. Congrats and God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 8:44:00 AM

Thank you for the congrats and lovely comments, Judy. Have a nice day. Regards & blessings // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2019 1:57:00 AM

A belated congratulations on this First place winner Paul! xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2019 8:24:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Wishing you a lovely week ahead of you:) Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2019 3:16:00 PM

Congrats on your very well deserved first place win, Paul! are you getting an awesome prize?

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2019 8:26:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Carolyn is very kind, though placing first is already a most appreciated gift! Regards // paul

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 2/24/2019 1:36:00 AM

reminds me of the Joy I always felt, when I came home to my wife! Beautifully expressed by a true romantic! Great Job!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2019 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Andrew. I am sure you have many beautiful memories of your wife...a treasure to hold on to. Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/23/2019 9:29:00 AM

Hi Paul, this is such a wonderful write my friend. It flows so gently within its poetic grace. on your win in the contest, much-deserved with this wonderful poem. The creativity and the skill shine through in this engaging write. Your poetry shall always sing gold Paul. A fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2019 9:16:00 AM

As always, your comments set a poet's heart aglow, Mike! Thank you for both the encouragement and support, my friend. Best regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/23/2019 8:28:00 AM

Excellent write Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/24/2019 5:05:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Enjoy the day! Regards // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/22/2019 8:54:00 PM

Beautiful write, Paul. PLUS, I've been meaning to tell you for a long while that I like your new Avatar pic - most handsome. All the best ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 2/24/2019 4:56:00 AM

Thank you very much, CayCay; your lovely complimentary remarks are much appreciated :) You have a keen eye. After 5 years, I decided to do away with the old and bring in the new:) Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 2/21/2019 11:56:00 AM

this is just beautiful - so glad it was a winner

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:39:00 PM

Many thanks, Jack. Have a nice weekend, my friend. // paul

Chuck Melugin

Date: 2/21/2019 11:18:00 AM

No rainbow Paul, but the glow of your pen lit up my day!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:38:00 PM

You are too kind, Chuck! Thank you. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/20/2019 5:32:00 PM

I have read your dream and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:29:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for the congrats, Sara. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 2/20/2019 5:06:00 PM

Hi Paul congrats, on a great poem, Anthony

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:23:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Anthony. Best regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/20/2019 2:54:00 PM

I love where you took the spring theme, Paul! Very creative how you wrote this! Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win. Sandra :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:17:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sandra. I enjoyed your delightful winning poem, too. Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2019 11:48:00 AM

Hi Paul congratulations my friend - an absolutely totally deserved win - the way you personify seasons and the interplay between the two! Wonderful write. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:10:00 PM

I love your feedback, Jenny...you read the poem well, my friend. Thank you!! Warm regards & hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/20/2019 4:39:00 AM

Well done Paul congratulations. Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 1:00:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with congrats, Tom! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 2/20/2019 3:07:00 AM

The moment I read this I knew this would be a top place winner Paul and I've added this gem to my faves , many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 12:52:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with congrats and a fave, Jan...much appreciated! Enjoy the weekend. Hugs // paul

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 2/20/2019 2:22:00 AM

That's wonderful! The anticipation of the Beloved, only to be let down by the the weather.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 12:49:00 PM

I am pleased you found it to your liking, Andrew....thank you! Regards // paul

Charles Messina

Date: 2/19/2019 8:07:00 PM

A brilliant write, Paul. Congratulations on your 1st place win...Regards, Charlie

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 12:37:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie! I was pleasantly surprised!! Regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/19/2019 8:04:00 PM

Very beautiful and creative Paul, congratulations on your first place win!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 12:33:00 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed it, Tania...thank you! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/19/2019 4:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your first-place win in the contest! There were quite a few good poems on spring, Paul, but yours stood out through your creative approach that personified spring as a lover with whom a date was broken. Fabulous writing! You have a prize coming to you. Best wishes, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2019 10:44:00 AM

Excuse the late reply, Carolyn; I've been extra busy (as usual!) Thank you for a much appreciated first place in your inspiring contest. I will now slowly go and read the other winning entries. Regards & Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/18/2019 3:34:00 PM

with this kind of weather, expect some rain, paul... lovely spell for the 1st day of spring. 'All dressed in green, with flowing hair..' touche!...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2019 3:51:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. In Malta I expect spring to start with a flourish of colours and fine weather, though global warming is known to be a spoilsport! :) Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2019 2:55:00 PM

yes, the line limit was my biggest problem in finding something to use so I rewrote an older poem and made it shorter!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2019 3:38:00 PM

To be honest, initially I entered a poem with repeated lines, then realized that no such lines were acceptable! Trying to write another poem before the contest filled up was a race against time!