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She walks barefooted in a slit swing dress on verdant grass; her hair a blaze of gold. Light wind is teasing with a sweet caress I look in envy, yet my tongue I hold lurking in shadows, yearning to profess my deep emotions, but I am not bold. Her perfume hits me, wafting through the air. Of my existence she is unaware. --------------------------------------------------- Contest: Form 'O' ~ Only One Sponsor: Broken Wings Placed 2nd 18th May 2017 POTD 20th May 2017 Ottava Rima consists of eight 10 or 11 syllable lines, with a rhyme scheme of ABABABCC.

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/2/2018 10:33:00 AM

This lovely write makes me want to grip the man by the shoulders and gently shake and whisper "Say something, dammit", so if emotionally distraught readers is what you were after, mission accomplished. Lol. Great write, Paul. I'm going to spend the rest of my day sucking my thumb in an infantile position. Unrequited does that to me.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2018 2:34:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda; as always your comments make for pleasant reading! I bet she knew all the time about him and took pleasure in teasing and game playing. Perhaps all he needed was a slight shove...pity you weren't around at the time:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/2/2017 12:00:00 PM

Paul, such enticing, graceful lines of lovely longing in your beautifully enchanting write of unrequited love. So romantic, delicate and bittersweet.. a poetic recipe for a fabulous poem my friend. Love it!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2017 2:16:00 PM

You have made out all the ingredients that I stirred in this poem, Susan:) Thank you for yet another lovely visit, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2017 4:42:00 PM

This is utterly gorgeous. you have the talent for lyrical verse, Paul and I love this one. Belated Congrats too. Can't believe I never saw this one yet!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2017 10:57:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I'm afraid I had missed yours, too, but now I'm pleased to find that we both finished on the podium:) Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 5/25/2017 2:37:00 AM

That is hard to believe ....unaware of you !! impossible... with your talent..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/25/2017 11:41:00 AM

Aww you are too kind, Pashang:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 5/24/2017 6:22:00 AM

I see with this wonderful poem of yours a double celebration is in order. So well deserved. A belated congratulations Paul. A7++ Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2017 11:41:00 AM

Your visit and congrats are most welcome, Maria...so is the high rating; thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/23/2017 6:00:00 AM

You managed to express so much in such a few striking words; congratulations on PotD Paul:)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Marie:) Your comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 5/22/2017 8:39:00 AM

Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful write and i love the image too

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 1:45:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. Always a pleasure taking part in your contests. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2017 9:08:00 AM

Congrats on your win Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 1:17:00 PM

Ah...I see you're back again, Joseph; thank you:) // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 5/20/2017 9:55:00 PM

This is very elegant, and beautifully crafted...you have a knack for so many poetry forms :) Hope you are marvelous in Malta :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 1:02:00 PM

Thank you for the generous comments, Chris:) Weather in Malta is beautiful right now, not like the political scene where we're facing a snap election brought around by corrupt leaders. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/20/2017 7:43:00 PM

A love yet to be...Congrats on POTD..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 12:52:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph...regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 5/20/2017 5:33:00 PM

Swinging back around to offer congrats for PotD! Just as striking on a second reading! Very well-deserved! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 12:32:00 PM

Thank you, John; a repeat visit is appreciated. Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 5/20/2017 4:50:00 PM

Congratulations Paul. Beautifully sad. A great choice for poem of the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 12:31:00 PM

Pleased to see you hanging out again, Armand:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/20/2017 11:49:00 AM

Beautiful poem, Paul, congratulations on POTD ~*

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2017 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Warm regards ~ paul

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/20/2017 11:23:00 AM

So glad your poem is POTD!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2017 4:24:00 AM

Thank you, Sunlite. Have a nice day:) Regards // paul

Anita Harris

Date: 5/20/2017 10:40:00 AM

Written beautifully.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 5:38:00 PM

Thank you, Anita:) Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/20/2017 9:52:00 AM

I agree w/Richard, a quite beautiful sadness, Paul. Expressed w/such desirous yearning. Kudos for POTD, my talented friend. Your work speaks for itself. Lots of love and smiles.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 5:37:00 PM

Your complimentary words are always appreciated, my friend. Thank you and best regards. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/20/2017 9:35:00 AM

You portrayed a beautiful sadness..

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 5/20/2017 9:02:00 AM

Powerful imagery and the raw emotion of that desire is perfectly captured. Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 4:59:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, John. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/20/2017 9:01:00 AM

Wonderful pen 7 & congratulations on potd!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 4:39:00 PM

Pleased to make your acquaintance, Maureen! Thank you for both lovely comment and congrats. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/20/2017 7:35:00 AM

Great form, wonderful execution Paul, congratulations for POTD honors.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 4:24:00 PM

Your complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, Charlie...thank you! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/20/2017 7:30:00 AM

- Beautiful poem, Paul - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Happy weekend - hugs and a 7 // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 4:15:00 PM

Many thanks, Anne-Lise:) Wishing you, too, a very lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/20/2017 6:53:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. This is marvelous poetry that is complete and poetic. I can see how it was selected. Congratulations to you and your entry on POTD. It is deserving in every way. Further, good luck with the contest. Well done entirely. Enjoy the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/20/2017 4:14:00 PM

Thank you for the generous comments, Lisa:) Have a nice day. Regards // paul