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Night finds her waiting, clad in black, Y earning for his soothing touch. C loaked in darkness she frees her T hreaded raven hair, letting it fall O ver her bare alabaster shoulders. P ausing by the window she stares at H er reflection where the faint glimmer I n her eyes betrays momentary sadness L ingering alongside urges and desires. I nhibitions fall prey to night’s allure A s she strips off the flimsy veils of fantasy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Stunner Contest Hosted by Line Gauthier Placed 2nd © 18th January 2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2018 3:50:00 PM

Dark beautiful imagery, Paul. Congrats on this winning acrostic.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/12/2018 4:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line. So pleased that you found it to your liking...and the podium finish is much appreciated. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 11/25/2017 6:57:00 PM

Her lover is the night, the darkness. I love a poem that implores me to read it more than once. This was one such write. I love it!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2017 3:48:00 AM

You read it well, Rhoda. Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 1/31/2017 2:44:00 AM

Paul I love this write of yours, depicts a sorrowful longing for the face of a beloved. The picture complements it so well too. ~Abosede .

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with meaningful remarks, Abosede. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/21/2017 3:42:00 PM

Though this did not place in the top ten, I really enjoyed your poem with its lovely images! Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 1/21/2017 3:54:00 PM

Thank you, Kim for providing the inspiration! Best regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/19/2017 7:38:00 PM

Wonderful written, Paul, and great message.. I'm not sure if i'm going to try. Good luck in the contest. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2017 12:58:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I can't force you to try, but I can encourage you to enter:) you can do it:) hugs // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 1/18/2017 2:09:00 PM

Very well done with an excellent message. I had to look hard to get it in full. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, Janis. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 1/18/2017 12:45:00 PM

Very lovely and an excellent message Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 9:22:00 AM

Thank you, Tim. Regards...paul

Joseph May

Date: 1/18/2017 12:12:00 PM

She finds beauty in the night..I like how you described her as she paused at the window...Well written Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. Pleased you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/18/2017 11:44:00 AM

Wow! Really veiled message in this superb poem, Paul. Great acrostic poetry. The message embedded within is a bonus. The poem itself was outstanding, the hidden message was pure genius. A poem within a poem. Excellent work of poetic art, my friend. Peace and many blessings of love to you.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 9:06:00 AM

Many thanks, Freddie; your feedback is always a source of encouragement, my friend. Regards // paul

Roy Pett

Date: 1/18/2017 11:30:00 AM

I really like this dark acrostic poem, so well written Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 8:47:00 AM

Thank you for reading and liking, Roy. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/18/2017 11:06:00 AM

lamentation subtlety stark--- i like subliminal paul... cool!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 8:35:00 AM

Thank you, Nette; you have a way with words:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/18/2017 10:57:00 AM

WOW Paul I got chills seeing the picture and the deep dark imagery is amazing ... love the hidden message too I am adding this to my faves!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 7:17:00 AM

Thank you very much, Jan:)) I love your lovely feedback...and the fave!! I must admit that it took me longer to write than I had anticipated. Hugs // paul