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“Let’s Soar With This Poetry Contest” sponsored by Nette Onclaud Sept 2025

[Awarded PS Poem of the Day ~ 21^st September 2025]

Peace In The Woods

When the going gets tough
A fond retreat awaits 
Where firs and pines nestle
Yearning for an embrace,
A sigh, and a deep breath
Bathing in dappled light 
And warmth of gratitude.

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Eileen Manassian

October 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Nature brings healing. Much like your poetry. Lovely piece. I miss you.

Paul Callus

February 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Thank you for stopping by, dear Eileen, and please excuse the very late reply. You too are missed <3 Take care // paul

Susan Ashley

October 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM

Dear Paul, your beautiful poem is full of the rewards of retreating to one's sanctuary and recharging one's mind, body, soul within the embrace of Nature and the "warmth of gratitude." This poem feels like a warm healing hug for my soul. Indeed, I know this place, the peace of the woodland is close by, within and without myself. I'm fortunate to live on the coast (my love for the ocean), but where we still have tracks of woodlands, where I've always felt at 'home'. Your pen shines ever brighter! So glad to see you out and about amongst the PS pages again :)) Your poetic spirit has been sorely missed. Warmest wishes and hugs, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

February 7, 2026 at 3:25 AM

Thank you dear Susan for your insightful, generous comments with regards to my little humble poem (which surprisingly obtained p.o.t.d.). Please accept my apologies for being so late in replying to your most welcome visit. ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend // paul

Susan Ashley

October 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM

P.S. Congratulations for your well-deserved contest win and for the high honor of POTD. A very worthy choice! :)

Linda Alice Fowler

September 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM

I am blessed to live in such an environment Paul. A lovely verse. Congratulations! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

September 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Hello Paul, Congrats on POTD! It makes me want to go for a long walk in the woods and just breathe. You've really captured that feeling of finding peace when things are overwhelming. Blessings, Paul, Daniel

Heidi Sands

September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM

So beautiful Paul. Congratulations for POTD :)

Paul Callus

February 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM

Thank you, Heidi, both for liking and the congrats. Best regards // paul

Valsa George

September 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Woods are situated away from the bustle of human life. Indeed they are places that give us peace and blissful solitude. Beautiful poem dear Paul.. Congratulations on your POTD honor

sara Etgen-Baker

September 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM

I love the peace and tranquilty the woods offer. I walk through nearby woods almost every day. Your imagery captures the woods perfectly. Well done...best wishes with the contest, Sara

Paul Callus

February 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM

I am glad that you you live in the vicinity of woods where you can experience peace & tranquility, Sara. Thank you for the feedback. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Deb M

September 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Congratulations on POTD Paul….glad to see your lovely peaceful write in lights ha! Debx

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Our very true home........nature.... Congratulations...

Brandy Nicole

September 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Dearest Paul, peace can be found, somewhere deep within the woods. Nature is soothing in soooo many wonderful ways, and it's needed, when busy moments become too much to handle. Your thoughts take me there. I can feel the calm surrounding me. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, always. :) Hugs and blessings, Brandy

Paul Callus

February 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM

Thank you dear Brandy for the beautiful, insightful feedback...and for the congrats :) Pls excuse the late reply; I'm still trying to catch up!! ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend // paul

Nette Onclaud

September 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM

from haiku, rhyme to free verse, your poetic style shines... huge congrats on your potd win and a high spot in my contest, paul...keep on rockin'

Paul Callus

September 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM

Thank you for my podium finish...and the lovely generous comments, dear Nette! May you enjoy the week ahead ~ Warm regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

September 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Congratulations on POTD! A lovely retreat!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

September 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Hello dear Paul :-) Agreed. Congratulations on your very nice p.o.t.d. I love it! Have a nice day ~ AA

Beryl Edmonds

September 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM

THere’s always peace in the woods when it’s needed. Lovely poetry Paul, congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Thank you on all points, Beryl. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Jim Slaughter

September 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM

You and Robert Frost. Congrats on POTD, Paul, and BOL in the contest.

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Thank you for the generous comments, and the congrats, Jim! Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away..........

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM

You deserve double appreciation, Paula ...thank you, my friend // paul

Tania Kitchin

September 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM

Paul, a wonderful peaceful poem. Congratulations on POTD.

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM

I'm glad you like it, Tania...thank you. Regards // paul

sara Etgen-Baker

September 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM

what a serene retreat you've described...sounds like my kind of retreat. Congrats of POtD

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Sara. ~ Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM

- A lovely place to find peace ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Paul ... enjoy :) - hugs

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise :) Regards & Hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham

September 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM

Life can be challenging at times and we need somewhere to revive our spirits. Congratulations to you Paul on today's POTD honour. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Pleased to have you stopping by, Tom :) Thank you for the feedback & Congrats, my friend. ~ Regards // paul

Unseeking Seeker

September 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM

So soothing and soulful. Congratulations on POTD, Paul.

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Seeker! Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

September 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Paul, Fine place to find tonight. Glad there's still such a place to relax and unwind. -Richard

Paul Callus

September 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM

Hi Richard; nowadays life is too fast and stressful, and unless we slow down things will surely get on top of us! Thank you for your feedback. Regards // paul