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For the November Ninette Contest sponsored by Andrea Dietrich.

Placed 1st

November Birthday

sweet
sixteen
confident
expectancy
on coming of age
oblivious
to life’s fruit
turning
sour

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Cecilia Macfarlane

February 29, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Wonderful poem and congrats on your win. Wouldn’t it be nice to be 16 again I know what we know today. Hugs

Cecilia Macfarlane

March 13, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win Paul. Hugs

Paul Callus

March 13, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Cecilia. It would be wonderful to be that young again, especially since at that age we don't have to shoulder unnecessary burdens! ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Judy Ball

December 13, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Congrats on a well deserved win Paul. Beautifully done. God Bless and Merry Christmas. JB

Paul Callus

December 14, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Thank you Judy for coming back with congratulations. ~ I wish you a joyous, blessed Christmas and all the very best for the new year. // paul

Sam Kauffman

November 28, 2023 at 11:35 AM

A true picture of a sweet sixteen, Paul! I am so happy that it got a first place in Andrea's contest. Congratulations! Advent blessings to you!

Paul Callus

December 13, 2023 at 12:36 AM

Thak you on all counts, Sam. I have just read your excellent Komorebi poem (personally deserving of a podium finish!) Advent blessings to you too, my friend. // paul

Linda Alice Fowler

November 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Hello Paul So unique! Well-deserved win. Congratulations! :)

Paul Callus

November 27, 2023 at 2:41 AM

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

Sara Kendrick

November 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Sixteen is so innocent, yet it can be so tumultuous. Way to go. Keep on writing. Sara K

Paul Callus

November 24, 2023 at 10:36 AM

Thank you, Sara. We have both been there, so we have the advantage of speaking with the benefit of experience! ~ Best regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

November 24, 2023 at 7:31 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a creative "November Birthday" write. Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Paul Callus

November 24, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Thank you on all counts, Paula!! Hope you're enjoying the weekend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

November 23, 2023 at 8:10 PM

This is a really sophisticated way to express one 's youth before they confront reality. Congrats on the win

Paul Callus

November 24, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Thank you for placing my entry on the top podium, and for the lovely comments, Andrea. Hope you've been enjoying Thanksgiving with family. Warm regards // paul

Edward Ebbs

November 23, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Nice and somewhat true, Congrats! ~ Ed

Paul Callus

November 24, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Edward. Best regards // paul

Judy Ball

November 21, 2023 at 8:10 AM

Nice job here Paul. Sixteen wasn't that great a year for me. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus

November 21, 2023 at 12:41 PM

Thank you, Judy. Sorry I brought you back sad memories :( I hope you made up for it, eventually. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jack Horne

November 11, 2023 at 3:51 AM

oh, love this witty write, my friend - one most can relate to, for sure

Paul Callus

November 12, 2023 at 12:12 PM

Glad you enjoyed, my friend. At that age life was so much fun (except for having to go to school!). Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

November 9, 2023 at 1:35 PM

great poem, paul! a wise observation, indeed. good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus

November 12, 2023 at 12:24 PM

Thank you for stopping by my friend. Hope you've been enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Brian Sambourne

November 8, 2023 at 8:21 PM

From innocence (at age 16) to experience (aging) - but let's hope that not all that life lived is sour. A fine, thoughtful write, Paul. Congratulations! Brian

Paul Callus

November 12, 2023 at 12:35 PM

Definitely not all is sour, Brian...God forbid! But have to admit that some of the fruit on them trees is best put aside! ~ Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

November 8, 2023 at 7:36 PM

You sure got that right, Paul. Once the innocence is gone, it's every man for himself. Good to see you always:)

Paul Callus

November 12, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Exactly, Danny...we cannot live in the illusion that life is a bed of roses with smooth fragrant petals and no thorns. Thank you for visiting, my friend. Regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw

November 8, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Splendid verse, Paul! Best to you and your family during the upcoming Holiday Season - Bob H

Paul Callus

November 12, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Thank you on all counts, Bob. I look forward to the festive season, though I must admit that this year has gone by too quickly for my liking! ~ Regards // paul