Moving On

as time passes her visits wane - fresh love sprouts...weeds grow by his grave - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A "Charlie-Quadku" Contest Hosted by Charles Messina Placed 3rd © 31st August 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/27/2020 5:07:00 PM

A beautiful poem, Paul. I like that she found new love but I guess she quit her visits to his grave :(

Paul Callus
Date: 11/28/2020 3:47:00 AM

You got it right, Angela. Time heals...and yet... Thank you for reading and commenting, Angela. Regards // paul

Johnson Vdev

Date: 11/19/2019 10:03:00 AM

Lovvvvee this one...... The poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/23/2019 10:22:00 AM

Thank you JV. I have just read your poem "To the unknown"...very wise words indeed! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2019 6:00:00 PM

oh my, this one is SO moving. One of the better ones on the list. I love it, Paul. Congrats for your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2019 3:18:00 AM

Thank you so much, Andrea. I always rely on your judgement :) Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 9/20/2019 1:25:00 PM

A beautiful and touching piece. You see the widow visiting the grave of the deceased spouse. She misses him greatly, she is very lonely. Eventually the pain of his passing grows dimmer and the ache subsides. She meets someone, perhaps a widower. They start to keep company. Nice. Good write. Congrats. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 9/20/2019 3:46:00 PM

You have interpreted it perfectly, Judy! Thank you. Have a lovely weekend. Regards & Blessings // paul

Constance La France

Date: 9/18/2019 11:38:00 AM

Paul, congratulations on your win, excellent ***

Paul Callus
Date: 9/20/2019 4:41:00 AM

Many thanks, Constance. A pleasure to have you visit:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/18/2019 11:05:00 AM

- Congratulations, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/20/2019 4:33:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Enjoy the weekend:) Hugs // paul

Charles Messina

Date: 9/18/2019 6:54:00 AM

Excellent write Paul. Great piece with a touch of emotion. A heartfelt poem that touches us all. Sometimes when judging I tend to overlook or mis-judge great poetry.. This may be one of those times. Congratulations on your win my friend. All the best.. Charlie

Paul Callus
Date: 9/20/2019 4:32:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Judging is no easy job, especially when the entries are of high standard. Best regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/6/2019 8:19:00 AM

But in her heart, she remembers...A moving poem Paul. good luck in the contest with this gem.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2019 3:39:00 AM

Indeed, Jeanne...the heart remembers, and often that is what leads us back to the cemetery to visit our loved ones. Thank you for the visit and warm comments. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 9/4/2019 10:46:00 PM

Great Haiku, Paul. Good luck in the contest. So true for so many that have lost their mates. I've know 3 people that lost their mates almost the same time my husband passed , 2 married right away ,, the other started dating as soon as his wife passed. I'm still going to visit, but we were loners.. only our children and grandchildren were in our lives.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2019 8:46:00 AM

It is a case of different people and different circumstances, Eve. People who were very close find it hard to let go; others accept and adjust. Thank you for your feedback. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/4/2019 5:14:00 AM

- I try to avoid weeds at my mother's grave ... but weeds grow fast ... not easy to avoid - Best wishes in the contest, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/4/2019 5:54:00 AM

I sometimes think that weeds grow by graves to keep them company, especially when no one goes to visit. Thank you for your pleasant visit, Anne-Lise. Hugs // paul

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/2/2019 9:18:00 AM

This is so true, yesterday was 24 years since my mom passed and I was not at the graves my visits have gotten less frequent... another excellent piece that speaks volumes :) hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2019 9:31:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra. Unknowingly our visits gradually become less and less, but even so, I find that now my visits last longer somehow. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2019 10:30:00 PM

Another outstanding emotive piece Paul! You are so talented at writing these shorter forms that offer such impact! I love this! : ) xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2019 9:10:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie; your words light up my page:) Warm regards // paul

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/1/2019 7:59:00 AM

Oh my, a priceless gem--nice one, ~ Aloha always William

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2019 9:08:00 AM

You are too kind, William...thank you! Best regards // paul

Franco Gonza

Date: 9/1/2019 12:23:00 AM

Life goes forward through this poignant haiku strikingly written!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2019 7:17:00 AM

Indeed, Franco, and yet many find it hard to move on. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/31/2019 7:52:00 PM

WoW! Paul, This a good entry for the contest theme. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2019 7:08:00 AM

Many thanks for your lovely comments, Alexis! May you too enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friend:) Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/31/2019 6:27:00 PM

Well written Paul. It stirs emotion:)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2019 7:06:00 AM

Glad it grabbed your attention, Heidi. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/31/2019 4:45:00 PM

wonderful! best of luck in the contest, paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2019 5:46:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene...a most welcome visitor; I had the kettle on, just in case:) Regards // paul