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Infatuated by obsessive urges and desires he swims in seas of illusion where fluctuating intense waves of longing and despair play havoc with his fragile heart. - - - - - - - - - -

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 1/22/2021 12:35:00 PM

A very heartfelt write, Paul :)

Laura Hay

Date: 2/8/2018 7:28:00 AM

Another fantastic poem Paul! And with a romantic tone - seas of illusion being the positive of course, rather than delusional. Warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2018 9:31:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, Laura:) Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/5/2018 6:52:00 PM

Hey, you got me to look up the word limerence with this one, and it makes great sense since you defined this kind of individual so well. (I had heard the word before but completely forgot it had to do with obsession!)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/6/2018 11:36:00 AM

Thank you for reading...and liking, Andrea. I like it when readers get involved:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/31/2018 8:46:00 AM

There is nothing quite like infatuated love to toss one about. Oh what a ride! You expressed so much in so few words. The sign of a true poet.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 1:59:00 PM

Thank you, Richard; your generous comments are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/28/2018 1:00:00 AM

Dear me....someone needs to save him. Sometimes...such people don't want to be saved because at least, though buffeted, they know that they are alive.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 1:57:00 PM

I can understand your reasoning, too, Eileen. There are times when love and infatuation are only separated by a thin line! Thank you for stopping by...hugs // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 1/24/2018 6:48:00 AM

Infatuation is intense, lets hope the agony is not prolonged to his fragile heart Paul. Reflectively poignant....Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 1:04:00 PM

Hi Maria! Infatuation can be a cause of much pain, especially where young love is concerned! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2018 3:02:00 AM

Hearts are fragile and unrequited love is never forgotten. Beautifully poignant Paul! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 1:01:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. The worst thing is when one falls in love with somebody who already belongs to someone else! Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/24/2018 2:18:00 AM

love isn't love when it is obsession.. reflective and provoking write... smiles & hugs, olive_eloi

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 12:43:00 PM

Thank you for your for reading and commenting, Olive_eloi:) Hugs & smiles to you, too:) // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/23/2018 8:22:00 PM

A fragile heart is so tender and vulnerable Paul, especially while swimming in seas of yearning illusion. A sadly beautiful poem of infatuated love with superb and heartfelt expression. Loved it! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 2/1/2018 12:41:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely insightful comments, Susan! Obsessive love can be such a heart-breaking affair! ~ Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2018 1:11:00 PM

- Sounds so sad ... dreams that get broken are heartbreaking, Paul - Beautifully described with waves :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 3:40:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise for your feedback:) Regards & hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 1/23/2018 7:27:00 AM

Oh this is sad and love does hurt when one has a fragile heart..

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 10:51:00 AM

Fragile hearts hurt the most...Thank you for reading and commenting, S-1. ~ Regards //paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 1/23/2018 1:29:00 AM

Nice write, Paul, enjoy the short lines that give it a sort of tide -in, tide-out feel, waves on the beach. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 10:50:00 AM

I like your feedback, Viv:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/22/2018 8:06:00 PM

wonderful description of infatuated love Paul and he definitely swims in the sea of illusion:-) really enjoyed your thoughts, thanks for sharing:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 10:26:00 AM

Your presence on my page is always welcome, Jan, so are your lovely comments:) Hugs // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/22/2018 6:52:00 PM

Awwww. "fragile heart" made my heart saddened. Expertly, you weaved "swims" and "waves" into one beautiful write

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 10:25:00 AM

That awwww is capable of uplifting any fragile heart, Rhoda:) Thank you for stopping by dear friend. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/22/2018 6:52:00 PM

Well written Paul..depicted with choice words..illusion will do that every time.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Best regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/22/2018 5:19:00 PM

beautiful, paul! i did have to look up "limerence," though - great word!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/23/2018 9:26:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. So pleased to open the door and find you standing on the doorstep:) Regards // paul