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Mirrors

I hold your hands as face to face
We dare to look but not embrace
With mirrored thoughts we come to grips
The eyes make up for silent lips
They are reflecting both our hearts as pulses race

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Paul Callus ~ 5 th September 2014 
Contest: Reflections of a Florette
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Placing: 3rd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2014

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January 14, 2023 at 9:43 AM

Dearest Paul, the immediate intimacy and beauty of your poem takes my breath away. I'm captivated by the mirror of emotions that intensify as "eyes make up for silent lips", and along with yours, my pulse races too. Your vivid emotional imagery brings me to the center of this magic moment. Your romantic pen is radiant! Such a potent package of poetic brevity, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

August 11, 2020 at 1:29 PM

OMG I clicked on like ten old poems looking for something I'd not read and I hit on this delightful one from long ago. You should redo it a bit and use it for the new Mirrors contest!! You wrote it on my birthday so maybe that is why I was not paying attention that day!! Oh to be 59 again!!

August 12, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Thank you for going into all the trouble to find an unread poem of mine, Andrea; I understand how frustrating it can be:) Twitter & FB have a simple solution for that...clicking like! I've taken a break from contests - disappointed at how many are being run. Hey even 65 is still young! :) Regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

October 12, 2016 at 5:01 AM

Good job on this poem Paul...I personally like the "we dare to look but not embrace" line. Nothing against my friend Eileen LOL! MC

October 12, 2016 at 12:38 PM

Thank you for the pleasant visit and comments, MC! Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

November 3, 2014 at 11:21 AM

Lovely, Paul...Congrats on your placement. :) The eyes make up for silent lips....my favorite line.

November 6, 2014 at 10:55 AM

Pleased that you enjoyed this florette, Eileen; I am fascinated by eyes and by what they have to say. Thanks for stopping by. // paul

Hija De La Luna

September 15, 2014 at 5:42 PM

i love this piece, Paul! Congrats! :) This is the science of passion in its initial stage expressed poetically :)) great!

September 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM

Hi Hija! Thank you for the visit and insightful comments:) I was impressed by your entry (see comments). // paul

September 15, 2014 at 1:15 AM

the psychology of mirroring done in such a poetic, tremendous way, paul.. thank you for joining my contest with big congrats and hugggs!

September 16, 2014 at 5:50 PM

Many thanks, Nette!! I am very pleased to be on your winners' list and appreciate your great remarks; as usual I look forward to taking part in your next contest. hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick

September 14, 2014 at 5:08 PM

wow, this one really is emotional..for me at least. Love it and congrats. BG

September 19, 2014 at 3:21 PM

Many thanks Barbara...so glad you have been touched by my humble Florette! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

September 14, 2014 at 8:15 AM

WOW!! Love this on Paul. A touch of humble reality mixed into the narcissistic nature of our gazing.

September 14, 2014 at 8:52 AM

Thank you John...love your insightful comments...and that wow just about says it all! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

September 14, 2014 at 4:02 AM

My congratulations!!:) a coffee treat! What's your fave?! :)

September 14, 2014 at 5:22 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi!:) I haven't had many treats lately, so would settle for an apple pie and black coffee...only if you care to join me:) hugs // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

September 14, 2014 at 12:50 AM

Wow that's a wonderful write Paul! The last two lines r wonderful n say it all! Congrats on huge win!

September 14, 2014 at 5:19 AM

Thank you Upma; so glad you enjoyed my romantic florette. I had high hopes for yours and still stand by my initial judgment:) Have a nice day. // paul

Regina Mcintosh

September 14, 2014 at 12:37 AM

I'm back to say Congratulations!!! Love and prayers, Gina

September 14, 2014 at 5:15 AM

Thank you Gina for your repeat visit and congrats; you had faith in this poem right from the start...thank you:) Have a lovely Sunday! // paul

September 13, 2014 at 10:34 PM

brilliant and uplifting write, Paul. congrats

September 14, 2014 at 5:13 AM

Thank you Dr! Your comments are much appreciated. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

September 13, 2014 at 9:48 PM

Congratulations, Paul on your wonderful win! Wow! What an excellent piece this is! Pandita

September 14, 2014 at 5:26 AM

Many thanks Pandita!! Your comments never fail to encourage; I do so appreciate your continued support! Hope you're enjoying your weekend. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

September 13, 2014 at 6:59 PM

Congratulations on your win for this brilliant poem.

September 13, 2014 at 7:10 PM

Thank you Brenda! Double congrats to you for a merited first place! // paul

September 13, 2014 at 6:37 PM

it is said eyes are the windows to the soul Paul - beautiful romantic write many congrats. Hugs jan xxx

September 14, 2014 at 4:49 AM

Thank you Jan. Glad you enjoyed the romantic touch. hugs // paul

September 12, 2014 at 4:29 PM

Well done, this is great Paul

September 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM

Thank you Arthur! Glad you enjoyed this florette my friend. // paul

September 12, 2014 at 10:53 AM

Love the last line, good luck with the contest!

September 13, 2014 at 10:13 AM

Thank you Princess! That last line reminds me of two distant lovers who close their eyes and think of each other, simultaneously [been reading your poems:)]

Richard Lamoureux

September 10, 2014 at 9:15 AM

Not what I was expecting although I am not entirely sure what I expected. This is a wonderful uplifting piece.

September 10, 2014 at 1:52 PM

Hi Richard....the title could have been tackled in various ways; glad that you found my interpretation to your liking! // paul

September 8, 2014 at 10:31 PM

if there is such a thing as a perfect write. This is it my friend.

September 9, 2014 at 12:03 PM

Thank you Maurice; you are too kind! ....and keep thinking positive. // paul

September 8, 2014 at 6:16 PM

truly beautiful piece dear friend

September 9, 2014 at 12:04 PM

Thank you Liam; glad you enjoyed. // paul

Laura Breidenthal

September 8, 2014 at 4:32 PM

very interesting verse. I really enjoyed reading and these lines are unique and memorable to me:"With mirrored thoughts we come to grips The eyes make up for silent lips" ...excellent poetry. Always, Laura

September 8, 2014 at 5:35 PM

Once again...thank you Laura! Coming from you these comments are both positive and encouraging. Your multiple visits have made my day:) // paul

Regina Mcintosh

September 8, 2014 at 3:05 PM

Beautiful. I hope it does well in the contest. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

September 8, 2014 at 4:14 PM

Hello Gina! Thank you for the faith you show in this short poem. God bless you, too. // paul

September 8, 2014 at 9:13 AM

A beautiful subtly expressed romance, a beautiful write. :)

September 8, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Thank you Angie! So glad you too enjoyed this romantic florette! cu // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

September 8, 2014 at 5:00 AM

Superbly romantic! Exceptionally expressed, my friend Paul!

September 9, 2014 at 3:06 AM

Many thanks Demi! You are always supportive and encouraging. Have a nice day. // paul

September 8, 2014 at 2:12 AM

Brilliant!!!! my friend. Lainie

September 8, 2014 at 3:25 PM

Thank you Lainie. Your 'brilliant' comment means a lot to me! Lovely to have you visiting again. // paul

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