Paul Callus Poet Sonnet

Meld of Muses

My mind is a house with a thousand rooms
That burst at the seams with recollections 
In vain I have tried with a thousand brooms
To sweep the excess of stacked projections.

So often I sift through each fading page
Intending to shred what lacks importance
But failures greet me, all my plans upstage
Submit to the waves, without resistance.

Condemned to a life stranded in the past
Of strength I am drained, dearth of endeavour
Decisive my choice, now the die is cast
Fast chained to regret that lasts forever.

How long could I cope in terms conceptual?
A second in time could be perpetual.

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The Meld of Muses Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish
13th February, 2020

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Angela Crabtree November 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM A wonderful write, Paul. Sounds like your mind races back and forth to ;) Paul Callus November 24, 2020 at 11:10 AM Thank you, Angela. Sometimes we have little or no control over our mind...it has a will of its own :) Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks May 6, 2020 at 4:21 PM Some find tremendous joy living in each moment, others in the endless possibilities they dreamed up in their heads (somewhere between both extremes, though difficult to attain, would be ideal). A fascinating, and tremendously relatable sonnet you have here. The ending couplet is amazing. Writing has that power to conceal a moment indefinitely and relive it for future enjoyment. Paul Callus May 7, 2020 at 12:40 PM Your feedback is truly valued, Timothy. Thank you. I am pleased to see that your muse is having a field day:) Regards // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane March 2, 2020 at 10:15 PM Love this clever incredible write. Big congrats on your fine win. Hugs Paul Callus March 3, 2020 at 1:18 PM And I love your compliments, Cecilia:) Thank you. Hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin February 27, 2020 at 4:21 PM This is excellent in content and all else sonnet-wonderful. I love it. I relate to it. Each stanza saw my smile and agreement. Good luck in the contest and all else, Paul. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paul Callus February 28, 2020 at 7:41 AM Hi CayCay...thank you for stopping by with such lovely comments. Smiles & hugs // paul

Alexis Y. February 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM WoW! Paul, You did an excellent job with this contest challenge. I found your lines to be deep and thought provoking as well. Good rhymes also. Congratulations on your win, it was well deserved:-) Alexis Paul Callus February 27, 2020 at 3:03 PM Thank you for the lovely, complimentary remarks, Alexis:) Much appreciated. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie February 23, 2020 at 5:52 PM Hello Paul … very nice indeed Paul. So many great lines - well done Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus February 27, 2020 at 2:56 PM Thank you for reading, liking and commenting, Lindsay :) Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos February 21, 2020 at 9:27 AM Congratulations on your truly deserved win Paul - i love the concept of a thousand rooms with a thousand brooms 'To sweep the excess of stacked projections' This is a clever write and powerful thoughts recorded. Well penned my friend. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer. Paul Callus February 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM Thank you for the lovely and complimentary comments, Jenny. You support and provide encouragement. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Susan Ashley February 21, 2020 at 9:01 AM Dear Paul, my wonderfully talented friend, I love the emotional imagery of the first two lines of your impressive and sadly expressive poem that instantly tantalized my heart and imagination. A beautiful meld of muses and of the many layers so artfully conveyed, such sadness is mesmerizing. Congratulations on your lovely win. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan Paul Callus February 21, 2020 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much dear Susan! I'm so pleased that at last your busy life relaxed her hold on you and allowed you some freedom:) Your lovely comments are always appreciated. ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend. // paul

Quoth Theraven February 19, 2020 at 10:01 AM Paul, I would say a thousand and one rooms, and each day, one less broom for the sweeping. There's a marvelous condemnation in your poem. Congratulations on your imploring poem 'Meld of Muses'. -Richard Paul Callus February 21, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Richard; appreciate your feedback. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman February 18, 2020 at 10:04 PM Great poetry, you did so well in the contest, never easy are Craig's....congratulations. Paul Callus February 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you Harry. I agree with you; just to be on Craig's list is ample satisfaction. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith February 16, 2020 at 9:11 PM I love reading what the writers are writing. Great job. Enjoy your day.......... Paul Callus February 17, 2020 at 10:58 AM Thank you, Paula; it is lovely to share poetry. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier February 15, 2020 at 6:34 PM I enjoyed your poem immensely, Paul. Congrats on your most deserving win. Paul Callus February 16, 2020 at 11:56 AM So pleased that you enjoyed, Line...thank you. Best regards // paul

Silent One February 15, 2020 at 11:10 AM Paul this is a great poem, but is it a verse, or a sonnet? Seems like well metered sonnet to me... Paul Callus February 16, 2020 at 11:56 AM Thank you S-1. Yes it could be a sonnet, but there are a couple of accents which I was not quite happy with, so took the safeway out! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri February 14, 2020 at 3:23 PM To get into the mind of the wise.. to read the feel of the poet.. to see into the wealth of a lifespan.. to decrypt the words of new dimensions.. that's the aspiration of a reader bewildered by a work of Art and mind of a great poet of many a Muse! A Beauty I kept beholding and exploring its layers! You amaze with your masterful pen, Paul! I so much enjoyed the read! Best regards and blessings to you. Paul Callus February 16, 2020 at 11:47 AM I am amazed at your ability to produce such beautiful and insightful comments, Besma! Thank you! Warm regards& Blessings // paul

Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2020 at 3:21 PM Interesting! Paul Callus February 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM Thank you, Kim. I also thought it was interesting :) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen February 14, 2020 at 2:30 PM - When the sun goes out ... a new fire will be lit ... a wonderful poem, Paul - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus February 15, 2020 at 4:22 PM I love that, Anne-Lise:) Thank you:) Enjoy the weekend. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit February 14, 2020 at 7:46 AM A powerful write Paul--especially I loved the first stanza--best for a win. Paul Callus February 15, 2020 at 2:56 PM Thank you so much, Vijay. All the best, my friend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2020 at 2:51 AM Oh I hope this does well in Craig's contest Paul. I loved it! Happy Valentine's Day my friend! xxoo Paul Callus February 15, 2020 at 2:35 PM Thank you so much, Connie. Your encouragement and support are much appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Tom Cunningham February 14, 2020 at 2:42 AM Quite a dark and deep verse Paul, love that opening line, so much we accumulate as we go through life. Well written Tom. Paul Callus February 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM Thank you, Tom. I think I have accumulated too much :) Regards // paul

Anil Deo February 14, 2020 at 12:44 AM Glad it is poetry, win or lose, always a winner! Yet, Paul, why the need to sweep? The TAO allows us to watch them come and go, like people, without judgment. Join the flow -- of age, thoughts, life, water ... just do NOT label them regrets. Shalom, shalom on Valentines! Paul Callus February 14, 2020 at 4:46 PM Your reasoning is interesting, Anil. True, life should not be burdened with regrets! Regards & Peace // paul

Daniel Turner February 13, 2020 at 9:02 PM Not sure what to say Paul. Wow! It is very sad. I also see it as philosophical and deep. Are you by chance a math or science teacher? Paul Callus February 14, 2020 at 4:16 PM Thank you, Danny. Nah, Maths & Science were never my forte. I preferred languages; in fact my special field of study was English. ~ Regards // paul

FJ Thomas February 13, 2020 at 5:48 PM What a sad, true, beautiful piece Paul! Paul Callus February 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM Hi Flo!! Lovely to have you as my first commenting visitor:) Thank you for the feedback, my friend. Regards // paul