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Prodigal Son

Finally
        I reach the top
           of the hill
          overlooking
         the old house
          by the river...
 My bag full of memories.

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Contest: Whitney (2)
Syllable Pattern:  3/4/3/4/3/4/7
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Placed 6th
© 4th September 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/4/2018 7:35:00 PM

Difficult syllable pattern and you tackled it so well. Congratulations, Dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2018 6:27:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda. It's not as difficult as it might look; I know you can tackle it successfully. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/8/2017 7:05:00 PM

Paul, on the surface a beautiful hill-climbing write, but scratch the surface a bit, again, and there could be another layer of interpretation. Here's mine; this could be about a person who reaches a certain age where now he/she can look back on the majority of his/her life and come to terms with the good, bad and the ugly 'bag full of memories'.. the river represents 'cleansing' the heart, mind and soul in preparation for eternal life. An intriguing and thoughtful write. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/9/2017 5:27:00 PM

but they don't go to waste Paul because you have read my 'critiques' and now you know and have my words.. :) I'm glad you enjoyed my interpretation. I am indeed enjoying my weekend.. thank you my busy friend, I hope you are able to enjoy yours as well :))

Paul Callus
Date: 12/9/2017 5:08:00 PM

Wow...thank you, Susan! Love your interpretation. I'll have to start collecting your critiques in a booklet...pity if they were to go to waste!! Hope you are enjoying the weekend; so far mine has been ultra busy! ~ Warm wishes // paul

James Inman

Date: 9/27/2017 9:27:00 AM

A lovely poem Paul. As I grow older I more and more find myself searching for those lost beautiful moments.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2017 4:20:00 PM

I agree with you, James; old age is like a magnet which pulls us back to years gone by. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 9/19/2017 7:54:00 AM

Excellent and well penned poetry. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/21/2017 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Ravi; pleased to have you stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2017 6:17:00 PM

You needn't wonder about my mystery of the suitcase. The poor guy got killed before it was ever recovered. (I am heavily influenced by my tv shows on the ID channel)

Lynn Marie

Date: 9/15/2017 11:18:00 PM

Excellent imagery in so few words, this is a beauty Paul, I love the many meanings that can be found in the last line. Superb writing, a joy to read:)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:58:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Lynn:) I went through several of your old poems today...always a pleasure to re-read them! Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 9/12/2017 6:09:00 PM

Another Big Congratulations is in order on this outstanding verse of yours. Paul- you are unstoppable. Bravo......Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:45:00 AM

You are too kind, Maria:) Thank you! Hope life down under is being kind to you! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 9/11/2017 10:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul, Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:27:00 AM

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

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/11/2017 6:27:00 PM

Back to Congrats!!! Paul...a job well done...god bless...^WW^

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:27:00 AM

Thank you, WW. All the best // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2017 5:46:00 PM

Paul. I really love yours!! Glad to see it now. Congrats for the win.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:18:00 AM

Glad YOU liked it, Andrea:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/11/2017 2:31:00 PM

Excellent. Congratulations Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2017 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Best regards:) // paul

Jack Webster

Date: 9/11/2017 12:45:00 PM

congratulations, paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/11/2017 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Jack; regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/11/2017 12:05:00 PM

endearing sentiments from you, paul... am so glad this got a good rating and win... congrats and thanks for your participation..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/11/2017 1:39:00 PM

Thank you, Nette. Looking forward to your next one:) Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/10/2017 2:32:00 AM

Don't know what the prompt is all about, but I surely love this piece. You write so well, my dear. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/10/2017 3:44:00 AM

You are too kind Eileen:) Thank you and big hugs to you too. // paul

John Michaels

Date: 9/9/2017 6:48:00 AM

Nice interpretation of the theme, Paul. Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/9/2017 2:31:00 PM

Thank you, John. Have a nice weekend, my friend. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/7/2017 9:36:00 AM

excellent poetry Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/9/2017 2:20:00 PM

Many thanks, Harry. Wishing you all the best...paul

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/6/2017 7:10:00 PM

Great poem Paul and good luck in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/9/2017 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, Akkina:) Best wishes...till we meet again after your time-out! // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/6/2017 8:33:00 AM

Hi Paul, This a good write for the contest theme. Great story telling in a few words. I could just picture the scene in my mind. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 9/6/2017 2:15:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments and wishes, Alexis:) Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 9/5/2017 11:04:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul,, good luck in the contest .Hugs Eve ~`*.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/6/2017 2:02:00 PM

Glad you like it, Eve...thank you. Regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/5/2017 4:52:00 PM

A prodigal poem...nicely penned Paul...best of luck in the contest...god bless...^WW^

Paul Callus
Date: 9/6/2017 2:01:00 PM

Many thanks, WW. Regards // paul