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My Dreams Are Salmon Coloured

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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. -------------------------------- 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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Lu Loo

Date: 3/15/2017 10:59:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2017 2:37:00 PM

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

Eve Roper

Date: 3/14/2017 10:48:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2017 10:59:00 AM

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

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 10/7/2016 5:25:00 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
Date: 10/8/2016 3:00:00 PM

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

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/6/2016 2:52:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 3:40:00 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

Date: 3/9/2016 8:10:00 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
Date: 3/9/2016 10:33:00 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

Date: 3/5/2016 2:46:00 AM

A metaphoric wonder Paul! #7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/6/2016 3:40:00 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
Date: 3/5/2016 12:41:00 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

Date: 2/26/2016 4:13:00 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
Date: 2/26/2016 4:56:00 PM

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

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/21/2016 10:30:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/22/2016 7:40:00 AM

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

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/21/2016 2:23:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:52:00 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

Date: 2/21/2016 1:22:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:51:00 PM

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

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/21/2016 12:40:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:44:00 PM

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

Eve Roper

Date: 2/21/2016 11:22:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:36:00 PM

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

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/21/2016 10:26:00 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
Date: 2/21/2016 2:55:00 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

Date: 2/21/2016 10:16:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:31:00 PM

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

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/21/2016 10:09:00 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
Date: 2/21/2016 10:43:00 PM

and I am having fun running these contest. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:34:00 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

Date: 2/21/2016 10:01:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/21/2016 2:32:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2016 5:41:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 6:03:00 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

Date: 2/19/2016 2:08:00 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
Date: 2/19/2016 3:54:00 PM

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

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/19/2016 2:06:00 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
Date: 2/19/2016 3:52:00 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

Date: 2/19/2016 1:05:00 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
Date: 2/19/2016 3:37:00 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

Date: 2/19/2016 12:27:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 3:35:00 PM

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

Nathan D.

Date: 2/18/2016 6:46:00 PM

cool love the thought behind it

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 2:41:00 PM

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

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 2/18/2016 5:14:00 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
Date: 2/19/2016 2:40:00 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

Jan Allison

Date: 2/18/2016 3:33:00 PM

Many congrats I love this Paul fabulous choice for POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2016 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. This came as a lovely surprise! hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/18/2016 3:10:00 PM

If this isn't a big winner I will be SO surprised. Just wonderful. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2016 4:16:00 PM

You comment is awesome, Barbara:) If that happens you'll have to send me of picture of you and a surprised look:) Thank you! // paul