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My Dreams Are Salmon Coloured

Declining the urge to go with the flow I swim upstream,

 there to spawn and hatch countless dreams which freely

     flow and then disperse in the vast ocean of my life.


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Contest: Any Birthday Poem
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Written on my birthday:
16th February, 2016

Contest: River of Dreams
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A.
Placed 3rd
Chosen POTD 18th Feb 2016

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Beautiful Scars

March 15, 2017 at 10:59 AM

such depth Paul..very lovely poem! thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Paul Callus

March 15, 2017 at 2:37 PM

I'm glad you liked it, Laura:) Pleased to feature on your winners' list. Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper

March 14, 2017 at 10:48 AM

Wonderful write, loved it before and love it now... Paul, ... Congratulations on your win.. ~* Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

March 14, 2017 at 10:59 AM

Thank you, Eve. I did not realize the contest had been judged. Hugs // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

October 7, 2016 at 5:25 AM

This was another very nice poem Paul. You're like a hidden gem here! I'm glad I found your work. Very good! MC

Paul Callus

October 8, 2016 at 3:00 PM

You are very generous, MC :) Thank you! I must make time to read more of yours! Regards // paul

Gerald Kithinji

August 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM

... vast ocean of my life... There are few that swim upstream... let me joi you.

Paul Callus

August 6, 2016 at 3:40 PM

Thank you for the feedback, Gerald; I'm pleased that I tempt you to also swim against the current:) All the best. // paul

Red Fiery

March 9, 2016 at 8:10 AM

You love water..don't you? I't love water but sometimes I scared but it doesn't matter...I am weird..hahah This is another exceptional write from you...You are one of the finest gems of poetry soup ! Love and hugs Red

Paul Callus

March 9, 2016 at 10:33 AM

Hi! Yes, I love water and I go swimming for about 6/7 months a year, weather permitting. Sea water and swimming form an excellent therapeutic combination! No, you are not weird...I have also learned to treat the sea with respect! Thank you for your complimentary remarks...your lovely visits are much appreciated. Hugss ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

March 5, 2016 at 2:46 AM

A metaphoric wonder Paul! #7

Connie Marcum Wong

March 6, 2016 at 3:40 AM

I hope you feel better soon Paul. I injured my knee and have been stuck upstairs for four days on crutches. Tomorrow I am going to try to go downstairs so I can use my desk top to get to PFT. My kindle doesn't work at pft. Take care. Hugs, Connie

Paul Callus

March 5, 2016 at 12:41 PM

Thank you, Connie. I've had a lingering cold for some days, and am still running a temperature, but made an effort to check some of my mail. Hope you're all keeping well. ~ regards // paul

Laura Breidenthal

February 26, 2016 at 4:13 PM

Lovely verse!!! I like the mindset of going against the current and swimming upstream, and the last line is awesome! Also, great title! :) Always, Laura

Paul Callus

February 26, 2016 at 4:56 PM

Thank you Laura. Your feedback is always meaningful and complimentary:) ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 21, 2016 at 10:30 PM

Congrats on ur awesome win with this wonderful monokus Paul..

Paul Callus

February 22, 2016 at 7:40 AM

Once again...thank you, Upma:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Gentry

February 21, 2016 at 2:23 PM

Congratulations! Awesome and beautiful. For me this a 7 and a favorite.

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:52 PM

You are kind and generous, Susan:) Many thanks for the awesome comments and for rating this poem high while adding it to your favs! ~ Warm regards // paul

Bl Devnath

February 21, 2016 at 1:22 PM

Beautiful win with beautiful poem. Congratulation my lovely friend,bl

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:51 PM

Many thank... and congrats go to you as well on your merited win. ~ All the best // paul

Sandra Haight

February 21, 2016 at 12:40 PM

Back again, Paul, to congratulate you on your nice podium win! Sandra

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:44 PM

Very sweet of you to revisit with lovely congrats, Sandra! Thank you:) Regards // paul

Eve Roper

February 21, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Back to congratulate on your win on this gorgeous poem! Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:36 PM

Thank you, Eve, for coming back with congrats. Applause comes your way, too:) hugs // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 21, 2016 at 10:26 AM

Happy to find this one high up the list. Those salmon are such rebels ;) I didn't know this was POTD (apparently I never check those) ... so congratulations on that as well!

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:55 PM

Thank you Timothy for the double congrats:) I was very pleased to see your lovely poem getting a most deserved win. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 21, 2016 at 10:16 AM

'this was one of my favorite ones. I am glad to see it high on the list. Congrats.

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:31 PM

Thank you Andrea; I too am very pleased for your deserved win:) Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 21, 2016 at 10:09 AM

Paul, Congratulations on your flowing win. Enjoyed the imagery. Stop by my latest blog "Oh Beautiful Dreams" if you'd like. Enjoy your wonderful win and day. ~LINDA~

Poet Destroyer A

February 21, 2016 at 10:43 PM

and I am having fun running these contest. LINDA

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:34 PM

Thank you, Linda; I've been finding these short forms very inspiring. Pleased to be high up on your list:) hugs // paul

Sneha Rv

February 21, 2016 at 10:01 AM

Congratulations on your marvellous win!! This is just amazing!! :D :D

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 2:32 PM

Thank you Sneha:) You too did very well! I was very pleased for you:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 19, 2016 at 5:41 PM

wow, symbolic to boot. I like it very much!!!

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 6:03 PM

Thank you Andrea! This is definitely my last comment for the night...it's now 1.03am and my eyes are holding open by matchsticks:) goodnight ~ paul

Cherl Dunn

February 19, 2016 at 2:08 PM

Dear Paul I just wanted to say thanks for your review of my coach poem, I did it for a dear friend of mine at work he loved it, and I'm glad you enjoyed it too, take care cheri

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 3:54 PM

I enjoyed it, Cherl; so glad that your friend loved it, too! All the best...paul :)

Cherl Dunn

February 19, 2016 at 2:06 PM

Dear Paul Love this write my friend and the picture matches it perfectly, I'm an upstream swimmer myself, I think normal stoking is boring, I like the different strokes for different folks idealism, and if people don't like it that's there problem right my fine fellow. I like to be abnormal, it's alot more fun, enjoyed your poem very much. And you never change Paul, I'll see you upstream, cheri

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 3:52 PM

I admire people who are not led by their noses, but instead forge ahead to get what they need, even if they have to work hard for it. Yep...I'll meet you upstream, my friend:) Thank you for a pleasant visit:) ~ Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

February 19, 2016 at 1:05 PM

Hi Paul, i had to drop in and leave a comment on this excellent contest entry. This write has such an easy flow to it, the vision is so clear in my mind. There is a place up North a ways where you can actually watch the Salmon jumping upstream, they don't give in. I once saw one take seven jumps before it got up to the next level let's say, just wouldn't give in. Your words encapsulate the whole journey of the salmon Paul. Congrats on POTD. Stand a great chance in the contest, A seven....Vlad.

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 3:37 PM

Thank you Mike; you are always so generous in your comments; you have always been a source of encouragement. Your comments and high rating are much appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Jeannie Cronin

February 19, 2016 at 12:27 AM

Great write, Paul. Congrats on your p.o.t.d!

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 3:35 PM

Thank you Jeannie; have a nice weekend. ~ Regards // paul

Nathan D.

February 18, 2016 at 6:46 PM

cool love the thought behind it

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Thank you Nate; have a nice weekend. // paul

Liam Mcdaid

February 18, 2016 at 5:14 PM

Reading your fine piece Paul an old Irish tale floods into the mind the salmon of knowledge congratulations on poem of the day pal wishing you a blessed weekend

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 2:40 PM

I'll have to look up the salmon of knowledge, Liam! Thank you for stopping by with congrats; may you have a lovely and blessed weekend, too. // paul