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In Her Shadow

she lingers on my mind her fragrance haunts me - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lantern Frenzy No 2 Ir0nic ZiNk’s Contest © 25th April 2017

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/23/2017 10:20:00 AM

Paul, memories have an amazing habit of clinging to surfaces inside and outside one's mind - like fragrance. It can entice you with nostalgic pleasure or sadness.. you words are as alluring as my favorite perfume and they tell a stirring emotional story. Lovely passionate imagery of emotional reverie.. warmest wishes sweet friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/23/2017 2:13:00 PM

So true, Susan...memories, scents and music linger on, even for a lifetime! In this case the perfume connects the 'she' & 'me'. I wonder what that favourite perfume is...:) Thank you for your pleasurable comments. ~ Warm regards // paul

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/23/2017 6:47:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. The Lanterne is in true form. It never gets enough credit. Its a marvelous format to work with. Your theme and words make it come alive. How true of your words. And yes, its the same in reverse. Your poetic expression is marvelous. All is well entirely and completely. Enjoy the morning and day.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 3:39:00 PM

Hi Lisa...your feedback is always a pleasure to read; thank you for being a lovely source of encouragement. Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/12/2017 3:45:00 AM

Beautiful and passionately sweet.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/13/2017 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen. A pleasure to see you back after your travels. Hugs // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/9/2017 6:42:00 PM

She must have a good fragrance on that you like. I enjoyed this Lanterne Paul Regards Darlene.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/10/2017 10:52:00 AM

I'm pleased you liked it, Darlene. Thank you. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2017 12:28:00 AM

I sure wish they would do more of the old style contests and not the limited list where people often choose even fewer than ten winners!!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/7/2017 3:45:00 PM

Hi Andrea...I already replied to this comment earlier in the day, but now it's all blank! ~ Having more winners on the list offers writers more exposure, but too many winners can also have its disadvantages. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/2/2017 5:59:00 PM

thought I saw and commented on this one, but I guess not!! It's really nice, Paul. One of the better lanternes I have read.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2017 1:10:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I have read some really good entries for this contest; the sponsor will have a hard job selecting the winners! Regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 4/29/2017 5:36:00 AM

Well ... Jesse goes before me. I salute both of you. 7 (and Shalom, shalom Paul)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2017 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, Anil...I noticed the change of name (Australia's Good Fire) :) Peace be with you. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/27/2017 4:24:00 PM

Your words speak in an elusive abstract voice that supplies the catalyst to spark further thought, like the crying strings of a sad violin, Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2017 8:34:00 AM

Your feedback is in itself a poem, Emile! Thank you. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/27/2017 11:48:00 AM

So beautiful.... Good luck with the contest.... A big 7...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2017 11:59:00 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Supraja...thank you. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 4/27/2017 9:15:00 AM

A beautiful sentiment brought to life in your Lanterne Paul - It's so strange how our mind goes straight back into it's memory bank when a fragrance wafts through or when it hears music that related to a happy situation long past. A big 7 - hope you enter it for the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2017 11:10:00 AM

Thank you, Maria. I suppose we all have a memory bank account to which we can turn to when needed. Regards // paul

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/26/2017 8:13:00 PM

Very charming, I love it :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2017 11:01:00 AM

Thank you, Akkina:) Pleased to see you posting again. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/26/2017 2:43:00 AM

- Well done a great poem, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2017 7:23:00 AM

Glad you like it, Anne-Lise...thank you:) Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 4/25/2017 5:19:00 PM

Great Lanterne Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2017 7:11:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/25/2017 5:05:00 PM

Awesome, Paul. Amazing how music and scent can haunt us!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2017 7:10:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. In my case, I can 'recollect' sound and smell with the same ease that I recollect memories. Regards // paul

Carol B.

Date: 4/25/2017 4:35:00 PM

Scents sure do bring back memories. Some can be wonderful and others can be down right haunting :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2017 2:51:00 AM

You are right, Carol:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/25/2017 4:20:00 PM

hauntingly beautiful Paul! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2017 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Have just read two of your recent poems...contrasting results...witty humour and sad emotions! Hugs // paul

John Michaels

Date: 4/25/2017 4:15:00 PM

Wow... powerful write, Paul! Amazing how so few words can capture such depth of emotion. Is this for the Lanterne Frenzy contest? Good luck, if so! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2017 4:58:00 PM

I might enter it, but there is no hurry, time is on my side! So pleased you like it, John. Thank you for being my first commenting visitor:) Regards // paul