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Quatern ~ Old or New Contest Sponsor Joseph May [November 2023]

Placed 1st

 

Lizard In Green

Green speckled lizard on the wall
Laps up the warmth on satin skin
It lies serenely in repose
A mellow dream it holds within.

Beneath the rays of shining sun
Green speckled lizard on the wall
Enjoys the feel of jagged stones
As end of summer turns to fall.

It does not move; beyond a doubt
It is caressed by nature’s pill
Green speckled lizard on the wall
Is drugged in bliss; the air is still.

As time goes by and evening nears
The homeward sparrows fly and call
The darkness falls but now there’s no
Green speckled lizard on the wall. 

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Shane Thacker January 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM Such a refreshing read and well written poem. Great job, Paul. Thank you for sharing. Paul Callus January 27, 2024 at 12:14 PM Thank you for the nice comments, Shane. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley December 10, 2023 at 5:39 PM Dear Paul, my wonderful poetry friend, I enjoyed a day in the life of the "Green speckled lizard on the wall." Your observant poem is full of daylight, warmth, life, texture and the hint of twilight... your last three lines are a grand finale to a beautiful poem. As darkness falls one hopes the Green speckled lizard on the wall is safely tucked away for the night. Your refrain works seamlessly and with great effect in each stanza. Congratulations for your win in Joseph's contest, I'm thrilled to share the podium with you. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan Paul Callus December 12, 2023 at 1:49 AM Thank you dear Susan for this delightful insightful feedback. I also thank you for always finding time to read, savour and comment. I read your beautiful winning entry, and sharing the podium with you is certainly an honour! ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul

Janice Canerdy December 3, 2023 at 6:18 PM Paul, CONGRATS on your win with this skillfully composed, charming poem! Janice Paul Callus December 13, 2023 at 1:13 AM Thank you, Janice; lovely to have you stopping by. Sending you best wishes for the festive season // paul

Joseph May December 3, 2023 at 8:21 AM Nice imagery Paul, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win Paul Callus December 3, 2023 at 9:01 AM Thank you, Joseph, for the top placement. much appreciated. All the best for the festive season // paul

Jack Horne May 16, 2019 at 7:41 AM ha ha, loved picturing this little fellow Paul Callus May 16, 2019 at 9:01 AM Always a pleasure to have you visiting, my friend :) Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A May 13, 2014 at 9:59 PM Hi Paul, Congratulations, in Andrea's awesome Do You Know Quatern? Contest... happy for all the winning poems.. Linda Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2014 at 11:43 AM ok, NP.... PD Paul Callus May 14, 2014 at 11:32 AM Many thanks Linda! I appreciate the fact that you go out of your way to stop by and comment. cu // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 12, 2014 at 11:32 AM Amazing Paul! U can change anything into poetry! That's a unique art not everyone possesses ! Congrats on great win ! Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 13, 2014 at 11:17 AM An honor again Paul ! In fact i like the way u think n then the style u pen ,, seems as if my own story most of times when its a passionate write ! I loved Euterpe the most ! Thanks again // upma // Paul Callus May 12, 2014 at 4:29 PM Wow! Dr. Upma you are too kind to me....I hold no magic wand, but I must confess that your feedback is very encouraging:) ....I love it!! Thank you! // paul

Nette Onclaud May 12, 2014 at 10:49 AM uniquely done,paul... best of cheers on your award.. huggs Paul Callus May 12, 2014 at 11:15 AM Hi Nette! Thank you lots!. Still have to go over the winning list...been out all day. cu /x/ paul

Joseph May May 11, 2014 at 9:09 PM Congrats on yor win Paul...nicely done Paul Callus May 12, 2014 at 11:13 AM Many thanks Joseph. will be back to you soon. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 11, 2014 at 6:58 PM Congratulations :)! A well deserved win :) Paul Callus May 12, 2014 at 11:12 AM Thank you Olive_eloi :) Just arrived back home from Gozo; had an enjoyable day! now off to play badminton. cu // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2014 at 5:02 PM It 's fun to see who wrote this unusual one. I would have scored it higher but you had at least one line with only seven syllables. Second line. I quite enjoyed this one because it is so unique! Congrats in my contest. Paul Callus May 11, 2014 at 5:14 PM Hi Andrea! You are perfectly right!! I have been naughty; should never have made a mistake like that :)) But you enjoyed the write, so that makes up for it:) [2nd line now becomes: "Laps up the warmth on satin skin"] Thanks Andrea; looking forward to the next contest! // paul

Cherl Dunn May 3, 2014 at 4:46 PM Love images and the nature reflective good job on this write, love the lizard on the wall it was my favorite part, cheri Paul Callus May 3, 2014 at 5:00 PM Hi Cherl! Thank you for stopping by and for leaving such lovely comments. cu // paul

Nette Onclaud May 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM a true poem from the beginning to the end - the precision of the images paired with the words and language of reflection are consistent and true.. what a theme as well, paul.. amazing!,,, huggs Paul Callus May 3, 2014 at 3:33 PM Wow, Nette!! This is what I call sincere and learned criticism! I rely a lot on your honest feedback! Thanks a lot :) // paul

Ivor Kos May 2, 2014 at 7:10 PM Thanks for your comment on my last write, Paul. -------------------------------- Oh! Very original & unique poem & lizard, I must say. I wish You have a beautiful placing in this contest. EDIT: I've just found 'lizard' in Maltese!!! Gremxula? LOVE IT!!! Paul Callus May 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM Hey Ivo....your list of Maltese words is getting longer....some new ones to every visit!! Thank you for the comments re "Gremxula"; glad you like it. cu and sahha. // paul

Barbara Gorelick May 2, 2014 at 5:14 PM Im always amazed at the subjects people chose for their poems. I just adore this one. Wish I'd thought of it lol . Your little lizard is a winner. BG Paul Callus May 2, 2014 at 5:34 PM Hi Barbara! you not only stopped by, but also brought with you some very lovely comments! thank you:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 2, 2014 at 4:50 PM :) the thrird stanza is the cutest.. :D and lil funny as i imagine it.. :D Paul you displayed one great imagination here.. :D HOPE this will get well in the contest.. :), happy FRiday INdeed.. :D!!, olive eloisa with lots of smiles.. :D Paul Callus May 2, 2014 at 5:02 PM Welcome back Olive_eloi :) Missed your presence today! So glad you like this poem; thanks. (I think there is a difference of 7hrs between us.) Here just started Saturday...12.03am. like o.e. with lots of smiles:) // paul

Mark J. Halliday May 2, 2014 at 4:24 PM Sometimes its hard to get the key sentence to fit in all four places. You carried it off nicely. Paul Callus May 2, 2014 at 4:56 PM Hi Mark...so pleased to have you stopping by! Yes, that key sentence is the real tricky part, especially if rhyme is being used. Glad you feel that it fitted in well...thanks. cu around. // paul

Aiyah Torres May 2, 2014 at 4:00 PM superb as always be... !!! you made me remember a special time of my life.. while lying in bed and watch the lizard crawling on my wall... I find them so cute.. like an author of this poem!!! aaaawwww!!! :O)) Paul Callus May 2, 2014 at 4:49 PM Thank you AiyaH for your lovely comments! aaaawwww!!! thank you also for the "cute" remark...does this author merit it?!:) Yes, I love lizards, especially the baby ones squealing while they run along the wall! cu // paul

Tim Smith May 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM This is great Paul...I love you take on this. I flows so well...Tim Paul Callus May 2, 2014 at 4:36 PM Many thanks Tim... love the comments. [just been on your posts....great collaboration.] // paul