Paul Callus Poet Lyric

Pastel Reflections

[Inspired by the melody: 'Pastel Reflections' by Kevin Kern]
www.last.fm/music/Kevin Kern/_/Pastel ReflectionsCached
[A 25 sec introduction precedes the Lyrics.]

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I called out your name, but I got no answer.
You had gone away without a word; no reason why.
I called out your name; echoes filled the cold deserted rooms
and the silence I could not bear.

         Time has now gone by, yet I can not forget nor give up.
         I live in hope that you will come back to me.
         Always in my heart there is a place reserved just for you.
         Do not let my tears flow down in vain.

I called out your name. In my mind I saw you
in a swirling mist of hazy blue, beyond my reach.
I called out your name to the wind that blew in restless nights
and I wondered where you could be.

         Time has now gone by, yet I can not forget nor give up.
         I live in hope that you will come back to me.
         Always in my heart there is a place reserved just for you.
         Do not let my tears flow down in vain.

I called out your name to the stars above me;
to the rolling sea where secrets hide among the waves.
I called out your name as I sat alone and longed for you
and the silence I could not bear.

         I still call your name
         as I live in hope.
         Life is not the same
         since you went away.
         I call your name.

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Contest: Pastel Reflections
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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Poet Destroyer A July 14, 2015 at 1:57 AM Paul, Congrats on your win. ~LINDA~ Paul Callus July 16, 2015 at 11:01 AM Thank you Linda; I'm waiting for Kern to send me a contract to sign:) Hugs // paul

Skat A July 12, 2015 at 9:16 PM Paul, congratulations on your Pastel Reflections win. SKAT LOVE Paul Callus July 16, 2015 at 11:09 AM Thank you, Skat. Just been reading your poem "Philosopher's Stone"; Linda must be reading it with a smile on her face:)

Kp Nunez July 12, 2015 at 8:59 PM Now I will admit it. You made it look so easy that I was convinced I can do it too. Thank you Paul. Congrats Paul! hugs! Paul Callus July 16, 2015 at 10:59 AM That's very kind and candid of you, Kim:) Thank you:) You did very well; fitting reward for not throwing in the towel!! Hugs // paul

Carrie Richards July 12, 2015 at 2:13 PM The mood and theme of your poem is so perfect, Paul......I am listening to the music as I read this! It fits exactly what I am feeling, so sad and melancholy ! Well done! Big congratulations to you!!! Paul Callus July 12, 2015 at 5:15 PM Thank you Carrie! I appreciate your most lovely feedback. I truly enjoyed your winning entry; the music led us in similar directions. All the best. // paul

Frederic Parker July 12, 2015 at 1:58 PM Congratulations Paul,from my eariler reply, you figured it out...well done Paul Callus July 12, 2015 at 5:29 PM Thank you Frederic, for coming back with congrats. I see that you figured it out as well:) // paul

Jan Allison July 12, 2015 at 1:03 PM Your song writing skills rose the the challenge Paul sad but oh so beautiful:-) Am listening to the music as I read these winning poems:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 Paul Callus July 12, 2015 at 5:35 PM Thank you, Jan! So pleased that you like these lyrics. I think that I should have given less attention to the melody and instead concentrated more on the lyrics. Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2015 at 9:48 PM I have not heard the song yet. I gave up doing this kind of challenge and not scoring well with them! Anyway, I bet this really goes with the music and I can almost imagine the type of music it would be by the type of poem it is, so melancholy yet beautiful! Paul Callus July 11, 2015 at 4:52 PM Melancholy it is; glad you found the lyrics beautiful, Andrea. May I tempt you to match them with the melody!:) (Don't forget that the lyrics start after a 25 sec intro.) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Constance La France July 4, 2015 at 11:32 AM Paul, beautiful and moving lyrics 7 and thanks for visiting my drunk poem Paul Callus July 4, 2015 at 5:09 PM Thank you Constance; I look forward to your charming visits:) Hope you're enjoying your weekend. // paul

Poet Destroyer A July 2, 2015 at 8:58 PM enjoyed your lyric, good luck in the contest:)*luv p.d. Paul Callus July 3, 2015 at 4:02 PM I am glad that you enjoyed these lyrics, Linda! Merit goes to Kern's musical talent. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop July 1, 2015 at 4:08 PM I so love this beauty which describes the loss so well..and even the longing ,and hope for her return.A fav!! Paul Callus July 2, 2015 at 6:12 PM Thank you for the lovely comments and the fav. I'm pleased that you found these lyrics to your liking, Charm! Still a long way to go to beat your enchanting romantic poems:) // paul

Connie Marcum Wong June 30, 2015 at 9:32 PM A beautiful romantic entry for the contest Paul. This should do well! It is lovely. Paul Callus July 2, 2015 at 6:07 PM Thank you Connie! This melody by Kern is beautiful and it inspires one to write romantic lyrics to suit it. Take care. hugs // paul

Kp Nunez June 28, 2015 at 7:51 PM Another perfect lyric for this Kevin Kern selection! It is awesome how everything fits, Paul. A 7. Blessings for the contest! hugs! Paul Callus June 29, 2015 at 7:35 AM I am glad that you like it, Kim! Kern's melody is very inspiring. The high rating and blessings are much appreciated. hugs // paul

Afolabi Muideen June 28, 2015 at 5:13 PM What a stunning write, you painted this with vivid imagery, and wisely. Excellent .........7!..........A.M. Paul Callus June 29, 2015 at 7:32 AM Your comments are music to the ears, Afolabi:) Thank you, also for the high rating! // paul

Frederic Parker June 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM This is a hard contest and it looks like you figured it out..good luck Paul Callus June 29, 2015 at 7:21 AM Hi Frederic! It is a challenging contest, but to be honest I am used to writing lyrics to a given melody, so I might have a slight advantage. Thank you for reading and commenting:) All the best. // paul

Viv Wigley June 28, 2015 at 3:18 AM A lovley interpretation, Paul, simply wonderful. Well done. Regards, Viv Paul Callus June 28, 2015 at 6:27 AM Thank you, Viv. Your positive comments are elevating:) All the best. // paul

Judy Konos June 27, 2015 at 8:02 PM Congratulations Paul. I looked at this contest and said, "Judy get out of here before the computer bites you!" YOU DID GOOD PAUL...REAL GOOD.... Paul Callus June 28, 2015 at 6:24 AM You are too kind, Judy:) I did my best with a challenging task. I love writing lyrics for songs, but putting words to a melody is never that easy...I much prefer it the other way round! All the best. // paul