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My Loyal Muse

When I find it hard to write she comes here at dead of night; to her whims I then give in till she leaves at dawn’s first light. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Let the pens flow: a Jueju contest Sponsored by Jenish Somadas Placed 3rd © 12th March, 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/20/2020 9:21:00 PM

You have a good muse, Paul ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2020 8:32:00 AM

Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 7/26/2020 10:43:00 AM

what a beautiful write - & what a great muse you have too!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2020 3:40:00 PM

Thank you, Jack :) Hope you've had a lovely weekend, my friend. // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/29/2020 7:14:00 PM

Never heard of a Jueju before ... but either way ... it's certainly a relatable poem to most of us here! Gone as quick as she arrived (scandalous ... LOL!).

Paul Callus
Date: 5/1/2020 4:48:00 PM

She sure runs away when time is ripe, but she certainly knows how to leave her mark! Looking forward to you tackling a Jueju :) Goodnight // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/4/2020 9:14:00 AM

CONGRATS, Paul! I might ask MUSE to come back about 9:00 AM! LOL! Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2020 11:39:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. You're lucky to make deals with your muse:) ... mine is quite strong headed! Hope you are keeping well; stay safe! ~ Warm regards // paul

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/4/2020 6:02:00 AM

Ah, that wonderful muse that saunters in in the middle of the night. With such beautiful lines and lovely sentiment. If only I could remember them when I wake. Congratulations on your deserved win JC Hawkens

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by with pleasant comments, JC. It's always wise to keep pen and paper handy on the bedside table:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2020 4:38:00 PM

back again with my glad Congrats for you.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2020 4:51:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Had I known you and Jan were revisiting, I'd have put the kettle on! :) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/2/2020 4:13:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2020 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Jan :) Hope all is well on the Isle of Man! Hugs // paul

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 4/2/2020 1:06:00 PM

Nice Paul. So simple and straight! But yet so profound! Congrats on your win!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2020 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Krish. I liked your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Jenish Somadas

Date: 4/2/2020 11:22:00 AM

You muse is so loyal and sweet..Congrats on your wonderful win Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/2/2020 4:45:00 PM

Thank you, Jenish. You had several good entries in this contest; pleased to be on your final list. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/29/2020 9:16:00 PM

My dear Paul, a muse can be such a capricious creature (at least mine is lol!) but the delicate beauty of your Jueju portrays your muse's angelic, loyal and prized essence brilliantly. Your golden pen flows with serenity in this piece, my wonderful friend. A lovely intimate gem. I hope all is well with you and yours. Stay safe and healthy. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 3/30/2020 8:50:00 AM

Dear Susan, your muse is one of the very best on this site! She intentionally takes her time and makes sure that end results are of a high standard! Thank you for your generous comments, my friend...much appreciated. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul [May you and your loved ones stay safe.]

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/28/2020 8:26:00 AM

Hi Paul, Great take on the contest theme. I agree the “ muse” shows up unexpectedly. Best wishes in the contest. I hope you are well. Stay safe my friend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 3/28/2020 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I hope you are keeping well, especially in these troubled times. Take care. Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/21/2020 12:32:00 PM

Hi Paul, this is such a wonderful Senryu. The muse does have a habit of coming when she wishes. I hope this Senryu does well in the contest Paul. I love the content. Stay safe my friend. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, Mike. I have learned from experience that it never helps to force our muse to perform...she could be hardheaded at times:) Best regards, my friend // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/21/2020 9:12:00 AM

This is so true of the Muse.....always come un- invited....not at our beck and call. Good to read your words again. Be safe. SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2020 12:55:00 PM

Thank you, Suz. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Hope you are keeping well and safe. ~ Warm regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 3/21/2020 1:10:00 AM

hi Paul. Saw this when i searched "juegu" and am glad to find no writer's block holds sway here. shalom shalom Friend. How have u been? (Forget virus 4 now)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/23/2020 12:53:00 PM

Hi Anil. No writer's block virus so far, but all around corona is making its presence felt. Peace be with you. // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/17/2020 9:04:00 PM

Your Loyal Muse is wonderful, Paul.. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/20/2020 5:34:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/17/2020 1:28:00 AM

Wow. i'm reading some brilliant poetry for this contest, i agree with Richard, below.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/17/2020 2:56:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Harry! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/16/2020 9:52:00 AM

This should do very well in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 1:32:00 PM

Thank you Richard. All the best. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/15/2020 3:42:00 AM

This is so clever Paul, your muse picks the right time in our 24 hour circle to visit you and then be gone. I know this will win! But then of course your muse is very proud to be connected to so awesome a poet and knows the visiting hours must be discreet! Warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 1:27:00 PM

Smiling at your sweet comments, Jenny....thank you. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 3/14/2020 6:09:00 AM

How wouldn't a muse be loyal to a great composer and arranger of words tone?! How wouldn't a muse succumb to insight and mastery of a great poet! So impressive and serene an image in so expressive words! You amaze with your artistry, Paul! And so much pleased to read so fine a poetry! My deepest regards and blessings.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 11:42:00 AM

Thank you so much, Besma...you are far too kind! As always, impressed by your comments. ~ Warm regards & blessings // paul

Constance La France

Date: 3/13/2020 9:19:00 PM

Paul, great poem. My muse does the same thing... just waiting for my head to hit that pillow and then it starts _Constance

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 9:44:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. Probably I'm too busy during the day to notice my muse trying to attract my attention:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2020 4:41:00 PM

I love what you did with this form. And it's so relevant to us poets as well.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Most of my writing is done at night when the house is quiet and I can concentrate. ~ Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/13/2020 2:26:00 PM

:) She must be very very talented for she always produces wonderful work in you, dear. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 9:26:00 AM

You are far too kind, Eileen..thank you. Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2020 10:55:00 PM

Lovely poem, Paul. When do you get to sleep? LOL

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 9:46:00 AM

Thank you, Line. I'm a busy man (even busier once I retired from work!) Those close to me know I'm a night owl:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/12/2020 6:56:00 PM

So many poets are plagued by sleeplessness until our muse lets us rest. A wonderful entry for the contest Paul. I hope it does well. xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 11:39:00 AM

Thank you for reading, commenting and liking, Connie. Warm regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/12/2020 6:43:00 PM

She has the power--many can relate to your poem--so well expressed. A TOP win for you Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you on all counts, Vijay. Best regards // paul