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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! 

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First Day of Spring Contest
Hosted by Carolyn Devonshire
Placed 1st
© 17th February 2019

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Eileen Manassian Date: 3/15/2020 10:32:00 PM How delightful... how romantic... how sweet Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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? :) Login to Reply 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.... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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? Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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!

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