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Lover and Friend

Relationships are precious, like lover and friend Cherished much longer – built on trusting love and care Hence, losing one: melancholy – a tragic end Why have to lose one? Is life really that unfair? We are best friends, till death us part is what we swear Horizons shift from dark to blue on sprawling sand Through thick and thin, the solid bond will halt despair Relationships are precious, like lover and friend Stars and moon converge setting a happy trend Our dreams and goals pave one everlasting affair To each other's side we stand firmly to defend Cherished much longer – built on trusting love and care When eyes behold not just a friend but even more The carefree feelings change and deep emotions blend Will it be worth the risk that surely is in store? Hence, losing one: melancholy – a tragic end The battle rages like wild tempest right inside The urges unrestrained are there to give, to share Like burning lava hot to handle or to hide Why have to lose one? Is life really that unfair? The jewels’ sparkle has to last and never fade A lasting sacrifice is one that leads the heart To rise above the pains from which true love is made Lover and friend must aim to play a lasting part Relationships are precious. ----------------------------------------------------------- Contest: Collaboration First 3 stanzas: Olive_eloi Guillermo Next 3 stanzas: Paul Callus April 15, 2014 Form: Rondeau Redouble Sponsor: Jared Pickett

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Jack Horne

Date: 10/25/2020 12:18:00 PM

you write beautifully together - what an insightful write

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2020 11:33:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Excuse the late reply, but somehow I was not alerted to your visit. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/29/2014 3:04:00 PM

You write well together. I didn't know it was a collab till I came to the end. Lovely thoughts here on love and friendship.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 4:35:00 PM

Many thanks Eileen. Can you imagine trying to write a collab poem in a couple of hours by going backwards and forward using a faulty connection?! and using a difficult form, too. Managed to enter the contest by the smallest of margins! A real race against time, but Olive was there to whip me right up to the finishing line:) hugs // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/22/2014 5:42:00 PM

great collaboration :) cool poem both of u two :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2014 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Casarah...so glad you enjoyed it :) // paul

Robin Davis

Date: 5/17/2014 8:36:00 PM

Paul This is such a charming and sweet write. The relationship aspect is displayed in a wonderful and passionate way. Thank you for the great comment on my Sunlight poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/18/2014 2:40:00 AM

Many thanks Robin! your comments are lovely and with sense:) Have a good day and take care. // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/18/2014 1:00:00 AM

I did not know that this was a collaboration until after I read it. The poem is seamless, I could not tell which lines were written by who. A wonderful write! Well done to you both!...Thank you very much for the kind congrats, Paul. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/18/2014 8:55:00 AM

Hi Kelly, always a pleasure to be part of reciprocal visits :) and to receive positive feedback :) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/17/2014 10:15:00 PM

gosh, that was ambitious doing a rondeau redouble. I have never tried one of these, and I am impressed to see you two doing it. I hope Jared likes it. Did he judge his contest yet? He just loves these kinds of endeavors!!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/18/2014 8:52:00 AM

I confess...this was my first attempt at this form, not my choice, but that of the 'instigator' Olive_eloi :) It received an honorable mention. (not bad when you consider that it was written hurriedly in the last couple of hours before closure of contest!) Txs for stopping by; your visits are a source of encouragement :) // paul

Shaista Aziz

Date: 4/17/2014 7:16:00 AM

A great poem paul! I liked the relationship between lover and frnd

Paul Callus
Date: 4/17/2014 7:28:00 AM

Thank you Shaista. Relashionships are important in life, be they family, friends, or lovers. cu // paul

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 4/15/2014 5:13:00 PM

a great blend which compliments you both hugs and gl

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 5:36:00 PM

Thank you SH. Always appreciate your visits..and hugs :) // paul

Ivo Cos

Date: 4/15/2014 2:49:00 PM

It gladdens my soul to see a new poem by yourself today. I was going to be sad otherwise. I like the idiom :Through thick and thin: and the vocabulary.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 3:29:00 PM

Hello Ivo; always glad to see you here. Visiting and reading different post helps to increase awareness of what people here are capable of writing, and what forms they use to express themselves. We learn from one another :) // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/15/2014 1:03:00 PM

well, you both really got into the scene.. greeat job, paul and olive.. sweet congrats with huggs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 4/15/2014 2:52:00 PM

hahahaha remember Paul: "what things happen at night... :D :P... YES LOL! last night, even my connection isn't cooperating fast.... your messages i receive late...,.. lol i like that instigator with a whip :P:P:P but not so cruel :Phahahahaha YES, UNFORGETTABLE :D! ==olive_eloi laughing with the whip lol

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 1:33:00 PM

Thanks a lot nette :) you won't believe this was a last minute night job :) still, it was a mixture of fun and satisfaction. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/15/2014 11:13:00 AM

Our "craziness" paid off :D lools not on any placement but it still recognize.. Again , thank you for the collaboration.. --THanks mumumumuuuuch! We'll not forget this..:)-- olive_eloi with claps

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 1:29:00 PM

Did you say "craziness" !!! Getting an honorable mention is already an achievement considering everything. Thanks to you as well...for being the instigator with the whip :):) another unforgettable experience :) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/15/2014 12:05:00 AM

Paul hahahahahahahaha still each time I see what we made it can't help but paint a smile on my face.. LOL!!! Thank you really for the collaboration..:) I'm glad we give it a try as fast as we can... LOL! Fun working with you.. God bless always and take care... You really are great and we made it on deadline.. :D-- giggles from olive_eloisa :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 4/15/2014 5:31:00 AM

hahaha.. :D!! so soooorry. ;) hehehehe i enjoyed the time thing lol.... i know you can do it, i trust you.. ;) hahaha yes whatever the outcome is, the thing is we did have lil fun :D "what happens at night.. :P! +olive_eloi :P

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 1:50:00 AM

Good morning Olive_eloi :) I should let everybody know how you treated an old man....flogging him to to arrive at the finishing line on time!!:) Joking apart...it was fun, whatever the outcome :) God bless you. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2014 7:31:00 PM

Paul and Olive_Eloi this is a beautifully written piece - made me feel quite emotional. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2014 1:43:00 AM

Thank you Jan; glad you liked this "race against time" poem! appreciate your lovely comments...and good luck wishes :) // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 4/14/2014 6:22:00 PM

This is marvelous Paul..You guys did a tremendous job....Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 6:27:00 PM

Thank you Tim.....would you imagine....this was the fastest ever song written...must be a record!! out of the blue! // glad you like it. // paul

Karen Murphy

Date: 4/14/2014 6:01:00 PM

Very Good Writing Paul. You are right that relationships are built on loving care and trust. I have been with my man 20 years this June and we have been through ALOT. But we love each other still And I hate thinking about him not being here when he passes from this life. My only hope is that we go together. I can not imagine my life without him in it.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 6:13:00 PM

Thank you Karen for the visit and understanding comments. In married life we share and enjoy and suffer together. Nobody likes to think of when inevitable parting arrives; but that's life. For those who believe in an afterlife there is always hope...for eternity. // paul