Paulette Calasibetta Poet Verse

Paulette - 1

After a breathtaking day, watching skaters perform on ice;
                       Returning to the bus station on a cold, dark, January night,
                       Paulette, happily reflects on a day she will not forget. 
                       Awaiting her parents arrival, under the empirical clock,
                       A seedy man swaggers toward her,
                       His crooked nose tilted on his face,
                       His clenched fist opens, offering candy, feigning kindness,
                       "Take it, Take it, come with me"...
                       The hands of the clock stopped, with the pounding
                       Of Paulette's 10 year old heart.
  




For: "Paulette - 1" Poetry Contest
Date: 11/18/21
Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Bill Baker November 19, 2021 at 12:31 AM Terrifying yet informative poem, Paulette I could feel the conflict and intensity in the moment. Well written. Blessings, Bill Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:00 AM Thank you~your comments very much appreciated. Blessings, Paulette

Valsa George November 18, 2021 at 9:20 PM Such tricks are being played commonly now a days to hoodwink children. Parents should warn them of such possible ploys. An interesting and at the same time serious write, Paulette . Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:01 AM So true, Valsa, even in todays world, children can be snatched, without anyone ever noticing. blessings, Paulette

Debra L Brown November 18, 2021 at 7:39 PM Paulette, Is this a true story? This is certainly a parents worst nightmare. You told the story beautifully. Good luck in the contest ~ Debbie Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM Debra thank you for stopping by~it certainly is a parents worst nightmare....the story is partially true but fortunately there was an intervention that prevented a tragedy. Blessings, Paulette

John Watt November 18, 2021 at 4:01 PM These words have such visceral impact. I cringe to think that 10-year-old Paulette actually had this experience, but I know the reality is that many people do go this kind of trauma. Well written and so powerful, I wish you the best in the contest. Hugs ~ John. Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:10 AM Thank you. I love your comments~you validate what I had hoped to express. Blessings, Paulette

Kim Rodrigues November 18, 2021 at 2:17 PM Is this a bio? Oh my, sweet poet. Sometimes the cold takes when we are all to distracted by a warm moment. Regardless ~ hugs Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:12 AM Dear Kim, You are very perceptive~it is partially a bio but fortunately, in reality the ending was not tragic. Blessings, Paulette

Eve Roper November 18, 2021 at 1:52 PM Good luck in the contest, Paulette. Great for a Paulette contest. :) Sorry had to say that. Paulette Calasibetta November 19, 2021 at 9:13 AM Hi Eve, LOL....it was funny when I saw a contest Paulette, I knew I had to enter. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings, Paulette

Rico Leffanta November 18, 2021 at 10:27 AM A parent's worst nightmare! Paulette Calasibetta November 18, 2021 at 12:25 PM indeed. Thanks for stopping by Rico. Blessings, Paulette