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“Let’s Soar With This Poetry Contest” sponsored by Nette Onclaud Sept 2025

[Awarded PS Poem of the Day ~ 21^st September 2025]

Let’s Find Peace In The Woods

When the going gets tough
A fond retreat awaits 
Where firs and pines nestle
Yearning for an embrace,
A sigh, and a deep breath
Bathing in dappled light 
And warmth of gratitude.

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“Let’s Soar With This Poetry Contest” 
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud 
Posted 20th Sept, 2025

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/24/2025 2:18:00 PM I am blessed to live in such an environment Paul. A lovely verse. Congratulations! :) Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/24/2025 1:15:00 PM Hello Paul, Congrats on POTD! It makes me want to go for a long walk in the woods and just breathe. You've really captured that feeling of finding peace when things are overwhelming. Blessings, Paul, Daniel Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 9/23/2025 11:30:00 AM So beautiful Paul. Congratulations for POTD :) Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 9/23/2025 6:45:00 AM Woods are situated away from the bustle of human life. Indeed they are places that give us peace and blissful solitude. Beautiful poem dear Paul.. Congratulations on your POTD honor Login to Reply

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/22/2025 5:39:00 PM I love the peace and tranquilty the woods offer. I walk through nearby woods almost every day. Your imagery captures the woods perfectly. Well done...best wishes with the contest, Sara Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 9/21/2025 10:59:00 PM Congratulations on POTD Paul….glad to see your lovely peaceful write in lights ha! Debx Login to Reply

Dr. Vandana Sharma Date: 9/21/2025 10:50:00 PM Our very true home........nature.... Congratulations... Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/21/2025 8:24:00 PM Dearest Paul, peace can be found, somewhere deep within the woods. Nature is soothing in soooo many wonderful ways, and it's needed, when busy moments become too much to handle. Your thoughts take me there. I can feel the calm surrounding me. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, always. :) Hugs and blessings, Brandy Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/21/2025 6:49:00 PM from haiku, rhyme to free verse, your poetic style shines... huge congrats on your potd win and a high spot in my contest, paul...keep on rockin' Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/23/2025 2:52:00 AM Thank you for my podium finish...and the lovely generous comments, dear Nette! May you enjoy the week ahead ~ Warm regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/21/2025 5:49:00 PM Congratulations on POTD! A lovely retreat! Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 9/21/2025 2:51:00 PM I loooove being in a thick pine forest. So peaceful and quiet. You can hear yourself breathe. Enjoy your special day Paul Login to Reply

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 9/21/2025 2:33:00 PM Hello dear Paul :-) Agreed. Congratulations on your very nice p.o.t.d. I love it! Have a nice day ~ AA Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/21/2025 11:54:00 AM THere’s always peace in the woods when it’s needed. Lovely poetry Paul, congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 4:08:00 PM Thank you on all points, Beryl. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Jim Slaughter Date: 9/21/2025 10:23:00 AM You and Robert Frost. Congrats on POTD, Paul, and BOL in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 4:01:00 PM Thank you for the generous comments, and the congrats, Jim! Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/21/2025 9:00:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away.......... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 10:36:00 AM You deserve double appreciation, Paula ...thank you, my friend // paul

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/21/2025 5:33:00 AM Paul, a wonderful peaceful poem. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 3:09:00 PM I'm glad you like it, Tania...thank you. Regards // paul

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/21/2025 4:21:00 AM what a serene retreat you've described...sounds like my kind of retreat. Congrats of POtD Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 3:04:00 PM Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Sara. ~ Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/21/2025 4:21:00 AM - A lovely place to find peace ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Paul ... enjoy :) - hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 12:13:00 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise :) Regards & Hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/21/2025 1:19:00 AM Life can be challenging at times and we need somewhere to revive our spirits. Congratulations to you Paul on today's POTD honour. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 12:48:00 PM Pleased to have you stopping by, Tom :) Thank you for the feedback & Congrats, my friend. ~ Regards // paul

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/21/2025 12:57:00 AM So soothing and soulful. Congratulations on POTD, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 12:39:00 PM Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Seeker! Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven Date: 9/20/2025 8:56:00 PM Paul, Fine place to find tonight. Glad there's still such a place to relax and unwind. -Richard Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 12:29:00 PM Hi Richard; nowadays life is too fast and stressful, and unless we slow down things will surely get on top of us! Thank you for your feedback. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/20/2025 3:09:00 PM Your "Let’s Find Peace In The Woods" is a wonderful write. "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away.......... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/21/2025 10:28:00 AM Thank you very much, Paula; hope you're having a lovely weekend // paul

Ilene Bauer Date: 9/20/2025 1:04:00 PM this is lovely, paul! wish i had some woods close by - i could use such a retreat... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2025 2:30:00 PM Glad you liked it, Ilene. From a young age I made it a point to have a 'my space' where I recouped after making a hasty retreat :) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/20/2025 9:54:00 AM This one is very good, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2025 2:26:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. I tried to keep it flowing; hope the sponsor will take note of your comment :) :) Regards // paul

Deb M Date: 9/20/2025 3:28:00 AM Yes indeed Paul….l want to be there! Sounds delightful…..lovely write…Debx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2025 1:47:00 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Deb. We all need a peaceful sanctuary where to rest, heal and find the strength to move on in life. ~ Best regards // paul