Paul Callus Poet Questionku

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In the City of Love

indecision
by Eiffel Tower
shall I take lift or stairs

sipping coffee
off the beaten track
why does it taste better

on bench, relaxed
relishing the peace
can idling be a sin

fantasy shared
padlocks on a bridge
is love for ever more

pleasantly lost 
in city side streets 
do we need find the way 

an evening stroll
lovers by the Seine
who knows where it will end

soaking in her
nocturnal beauty
how can I resist her

lingering thoughts
when it's time to leave
how soon can we return


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Contest: Questionku Two
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
Placed 1st

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Red Fiery March 27, 2016 at 12:39 AM I am not surprised that you won this contest....this is one of your best work,,,,you are a poet who is always hidden in the light of thought...Paul, you are magnificent as always...hugs Red Paul Callus March 27, 2016 at 4:10 AM *Blush* Thank you so much Red:)) You are a, lovely, kind and generous person; I bathe in your praise! Have a lovely day! Big hugs to you ~ paul

Balveen Cheema October 26, 2015 at 8:17 AM A great win in the city of love, Richard! Balveen Balveen Cheema October 26, 2015 at 8:58 PM Whoops! That was rude on my part! Apologies, Paul! Regards, Balveen Paul Callus October 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM Thank you, Balveen! Hmmm Richard is a lovely name:) Your visit gave me a smile:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Viv Wigley October 26, 2015 at 12:43 AM A great sense of place, and captures the emotion that anyone who has walked Paris on a warm Summer dawn would feel, Paul. Now, where's my passport? Congratulations! Viv Paul Callus October 26, 2015 at 6:23 PM Thank you, Viv! lovely feedback! Don't tell me you've been naughty and gone lost your passport!! I'll let you know if I find it:) // paul

Greg Hoffman October 25, 2015 at 7:56 PM Ahh Paris, congrats on your win Paul Paul Callus October 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM Paris .. she pulls the strings of my heart, Greg! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight October 25, 2015 at 7:54 PM Paul, congratulations on your First Place win for this excellent Questionku. Lovely Paris imagery and great questions! Sandra Paul Callus October 26, 2015 at 6:26 PM Many thanks, Sandra. Your visits, comments and continuous support are always appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2015 at 5:04 PM I LOVE Paris. Wish I had thought of this idea!!! Congrats on your great win, Paul. Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 5:23 PM Thank you, Andrea. Isn't Paris beautiful! Lovely by day...romantic by night! ~ Regards // paul

Laura Leiser October 25, 2015 at 4:32 PM Wonderful poem, Paul! I'm so glad my husband and I got to experience the Eiffel tower back in '05. Congrats on your win :) Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 4:40 PM Thank you Laura. As you rightly put it, Eiffel Tower is an 'experience'. I had a moment of indecision, but solved it by using the lift to go up and the stairs to go down:) ~ Regards // paul

Ralph Sergi October 25, 2015 at 4:23 PM Hi Paul: Congratulations on a beautiful Paris Scene! Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you Ralph; glad you enjoyed it. ~ Regards // paul

CayCay Godwin October 25, 2015 at 2:53 PM I am excited for you - congratulations, Paul ... CayCay Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM Thank you CayCay! Today has been my lucky day...the judges have been kind to me! Appreciate your coming back again. ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison October 25, 2015 at 1:32 PM What a charming string of poems Paul so glad to sit on the top step with you - we must stop meeting like this lol:-) I'll see you very soon:-) :-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison October 25, 2015 at 2:19 PM LOL:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 2:11 PM Thank you Jan! I can already hear tongues wagging:) At least we do it in public:) Be seeing you soon:) Hugs // paul

Lin Lane October 25, 2015 at 12:39 PM Congratulations on a winner, Paul.

Michael Tor October 25, 2015 at 12:18 PM I don't know how I missed this one Paul this is wonderful. A well deserved win!!!

Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2015 at 12:16 PM Don't even try to resist Paul, resistance is futile. Congratulations on a fine win. Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 2:07 PM Many thanks Richard! Just realized that the results are out....so pleased to be flying high on your winners' list! Taking part was a pleasurable experience. ~ All the best. // paul

CayCay Godwin October 21, 2015 at 9:24 AM I love this, Paul - It is charming, I can relate to it and there is a love / vacation quality that readily transported me in feeling and sensation - yes, all that. I would not want to judge this contest. I have learned that kus can truly convey a lot of substance ... CayCay Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 11:28 AM Thank you CayCay! The vibes you get about these snippets are correct; it's always lovely to receive honest feedback from you. Being a judge is never going to be easy; but I think that Richard is going to enjoy this one...have seen several worthy entries. ~ Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 21, 2015 at 8:09 AM Great strings Paul... Some are easy to answer, some I need time to contemplate... =`)~Olive Eloisa Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM Take your time, Olive_eloi:) My job is to tease the mind with statements and probes. There are no easy answers to everything! Hope you're keeping well. Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam October 21, 2015 at 2:48 AM Excellent. Beautiful and powerful write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 11:19 AM Your enjoyment is my pleasure, Ravi! Thank you for the impressive comments. ~ All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud October 21, 2015 at 1:57 AM ohh, the city lights and splendor of love finely portrayed, paul... greeat job!.. huggs Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 11:17 AM Oh to be in Paris again!! A city that teems with inspiration. Thank you Nette, for a warm and lovely visit:) Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso October 21, 2015 at 1:31 AM Wow loved this Paul, as I will be there in a few hours! Paul Callus October 25, 2015 at 11:13 AM Thank you Arthur! Paris has a lot to offer, and it should be visited at least once in a lifetime! Enjoy your stay, mixing business with pleasure:) // paul

Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 3:25 AM A powerful write penned in a unique way.....I love how your message was conveyed excellently Paul...........A.M. Paul Callus October 20, 2015 at 2:15 PM Thank you Afolabi. Your visits and comments are much appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Daver Austin October 19, 2015 at 10:44 AM Wonderful to be "Lost in the side streets of Paris," eh? Love, daver Paul Callus October 20, 2015 at 2:03 PM Hi Daver! Paris has a lot to offer, but many people fail to savour the beauty that side streets have to offer. ~ Regards // paul

Robert Lindley October 19, 2015 at 9:34 AM I love this deep poem written in this form thats new to me. You did your usual inspired and top level writing in this one my friend. " intoxicated by her nocturnal beauty how can I resist? our lingering thoughts as we prepare to depart will we be back soon?" Great closing! A7 Paul Callus October 20, 2015 at 2:14 PM Hi Robert! This form is like a haiku in which the end line is a question. Thank you for reading, the 7...and the feedback. ~ All the best, my friend. // paul