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Indulging In Sweet Wine

death plays hide and seek

seize the day

by its vulgar horns


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A MagiCicada 13 Contest
Host: Maureen McGreavy

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Angela Crabtree Date: 12/1/2020 7:10:00 PM That's right, Paul. "Seize the day" and don't stop. I totally agree :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/2/2020 2:28:00 PM We have to make the most of each day; life is too short! Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 7/31/2019 4:09:00 PM Your gifted imagination never fails to seize my imagination, Paul. Such poetic drama and beauty packed into three little lines. I especially love your title for this impactful piece. Indeed, live for today, life is fleeting! The older we get the more important this becomes. Warmest wishes and hugs always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/2/2019 10:42:00 PM I would have given you the gold, my dear friend :) Paul Callus Date: 8/2/2019 5:41:00 AM Pity you were not judging this contest, Susan!:) Your critique gives me reason to keep believing in myself and my trusty muse! Thank you so much, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Maria Williams Date: 7/28/2019 10:05:00 PM Alas I do not drink Paul, so have not had to wrestle with the indulgence, but I'm all about Carpe Diem. You are The Master of saying so much in such a few words my dear friend. Good luck in the contest....Maria Hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/29/2019 4:53:00 PM Ah! Two lovely visits in quick succession, Maria! Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. I'm no drinker myself, though once in a while I enjoy a small glass of red wine (good for the heart). Thank you for the generous comments, my friend. Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/23/2019 6:49:00 PM oh and it just hit me, that is the title of yours I used in my 20 friends poem!! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/24/2019 2:17:00 PM Exactly, Andrea :) Good afternoon ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/23/2019 8:36:00 AM Death is tortuous and your last line defines that so well Paul. Dark but brilliant! xxoo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/24/2019 2:18:00 PM Thank you,Connie. So pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/22/2019 12:27:00 PM This one grows on me more every time I look at it. Those horns are scary. Best of everything, Gershon Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/23/2019 3:18:00 AM Ha ha horns are always somewhat scary:) Hope you made horns or tails of what my mind dished out!! Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan Date: 7/22/2019 11:20:00 AM How true! Loved it... Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/23/2019 3:13:00 AM Thank you, Supraja. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings Date: 7/20/2019 6:40:00 PM An original indeed - a heavy-duty carpe diem message, too. You successfully delivered a somber tone. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/22/2019 3:48:00 PM Your feedback is appreciated, CayCay...thank you! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/19/2019 4:11:00 PM so original and cool, Paul. LOve it! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/22/2019 3:37:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. All the best // paul

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/19/2019 9:53:00 AM Sounds like a plan! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/22/2019 3:17:00 PM Ha ha ... there is always a plan somewhere!! Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 7/19/2019 12:54:00 AM Excellent. Wise verse. Well said Paul Thanks for sharing it Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/22/2019 2:56:00 PM Thank you, Ravi. Pleased to see you back in action :) Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/18/2019 4:38:00 PM A clever write Paul as always - rather I do not know when the moment will be - just would like to live peacefully and lovingly with my family and dear friends. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/22/2019 2:53:00 PM Thank you, Jenny. We can all enjoy the day, as long as we're prepared for any eventuality that might arise. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul.

Heidi Sands Date: 7/18/2019 7:31:00 AM So true Paul. Well done :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/19/2019 5:01:00 PM Thank you, Heidi. Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/18/2019 2:59:00 AM No one knows the day or the hour Paul, just hope when I do I have a glass in my hand lol. Live it whilst you have it is my motto. Tom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/19/2019 3:42:00 PM Thank you, Tom. An old friend of mine used to get up very early every morning; when once I asked him why, he answered: "Each day could be my last, so I make the most of it!" Regards // paul

Alexis Y. Date: 7/17/2019 5:51:00 PM Hi Paul, Much wisdom lies within this poem. These are words to live by. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest- Alexis Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/19/2019 3:32:00 PM Glad you liked it, Alexis; thank you for the lovely comments. Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 7/17/2019 5:39:00 PM wise words indeed Paul and as you know my hubbies cancer has been a kick up the backside for us! hugs jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/19/2019 3:26:00 PM Thank you, Jan. I keep myself so busy that I have hardly any time left to worry about tomorrow:) hugs // paul

Silent One Date: 7/17/2019 4:35:00 PM Yes it does and we have no choice in it.. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/19/2019 3:21:00 PM Thank you, S1. have a nice day! Regards // paul