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Tears...I fall apart. The sun lingers at my window... one final attempt to melt the pain within my heart. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Quadro Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Placed 1st © 12th January 2017 The Quadro Form by Nette Onclaud: a 4-line verse with 5/8/5/8 syllable count, lines 1 and 4 rhyming.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 1/17/2018 5:11:00 PM

The melancholy beauty of this emotional write is awe-inspiring Paul. The imagery is so vital that I can see it in my mind as well as feel it deep within my being as it comes to life in my heart and stirs my soul. Belated congrats for a well deserved first place win my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. The congrats and beautiful comments are very much appreciated. I have been finding it hard to access Soup, and once I manage to, it takes ages to reply or comment; everything seems to freeze!! Warm regards // paul

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/30/2017 11:13:00 AM

Oh man! Have to fave this poem from heaven itself!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/30/2017 3:23:00 PM

Thank you for your generosity, Keith! So pleased that you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/24/2017 2:39:00 PM

Congrats! I can see why this piece won first place. Beautiful, Paul....as always.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2017 7:46:00 AM

You are a critic after my heart, Eileen:) Thank you! Hugs // paul

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/17/2017 7:06:00 PM

I'm stopping by to offer my congratulations on your 1st Place win with this wonderful poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2017 3:42:00 PM

Thank you, Dane Ann. May you have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/17/2017 12:54:00 PM

So well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie. Best regards // paul

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 1/17/2017 12:52:00 PM

Rain may be coming outdoors but the sun can perhaps help dry up the tears indoors. Tears on a rainy day are doubly wet. Great thoughts, Paul. Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/20/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thank you for the insightful comments, RA. Best regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/16/2017 10:37:00 PM

Very good poem, Paul, dun is so soothing

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 5:04:00 PM

Glad that you like the mood offered, Eve...thank you. Hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/16/2017 11:02:00 AM

Congratulations and a fav. Nuf said.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 4:55:00 PM

Thank you, Armand. Regards...paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/16/2017 5:18:00 AM

Congratulations Paul. This is written so beautifully! 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:52:00 AM

I am pleased that you like it, Connie; I always find good value in your critique:) Best regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/16/2017 2:33:00 AM

I knew this one would win, Paul:) my heartfelt congratulations:) as I mentioned, it's very touching:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:46:00 AM

Thank you for coming back with congrats, Jo:) You, too, did very well with yours:) Regards // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 1/15/2017 10:47:00 PM

Congrats Paul, I like the finality of this.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:44:00 AM

Thank you, Rob. Best regards // paul

Afzal Nusker

Date: 1/15/2017 9:43:00 PM

Wow that is amazing, very moving as well. Congratulations, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:50:00 AM

Thank you for a lovely and encouraging reaction, Afzal...Regards // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 1/15/2017 4:31:00 PM

Great poem great win, well deserved Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:42:00 AM

Many thanks, John! Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/15/2017 3:28:00 PM

SO GOOD, Paul. I love it!! Congrats for your outstanding win.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2017 10:42:00 AM

Thank you for liking and the congrats, Andrea. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/15/2017 2:55:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Was pleased to see your name on the winners' list:) Hugs // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 1/15/2017 1:27:00 PM

Paul, this is lovely. A 7 and a fave for me. The title says so much. Congratulations on your top placement.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 1:31:00 PM

Many thanks, Janis; your lovely feedback and high ratings are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 1/15/2017 1:15:00 PM

Congrats on a great win Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Mark Martin

Date: 1/15/2017 1:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Paul! :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Mark. Best Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/15/2017 11:57:00 AM

Congratulations Paul. Not sure how I missed this one. I can identify with the pain:(

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 12:48:00 PM

Pleased that you like it, Daniel, but I hope pain won't be a frequent visitor of yours! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/15/2017 11:30:00 AM

superb writing that took me away to a melancholic place, paul.. top congrats and thanks for joining..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 11:48:00 AM

Thank you very much, Nette. I'm so pleased with this top placement! I missed out on your last contest, so I entered this one with a vengeance!:) Regards & Hugs ~ paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/15/2017 11:22:00 AM

So beautiful, Paul. Congrats on your win. Agnes

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2017 11:43:00 AM

Thank you for the congrats and for being a herald of good news, Agnes:) I'll now go check the results. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/14/2017 9:04:00 AM

Hi Paul, I really enjoyed this sad and melancholy write. It complimented the photo very well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 1/14/2017 1:37:00 PM

Thank you for the 'like' Alexis:) Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/14/2017 3:15:00 AM

I love this one, Paul:) touches my heart:) a 7:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/14/2017 8:32:00 AM

Many thanks, Jo:) I am glad my words served a purpose!! Regards // paul

Aarushi Pandey

Date: 1/13/2017 9:59:00 AM

You're really an inspiration for all the beginners here. I read all your poems and try to write better everyday. Loved this one.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/14/2017 8:24:00 AM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Aarushi. We are lucky to be able to learn from one another! Regards // paul

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/12/2017 6:14:00 PM

That is beautiful, Paul. Very beautiful. It should do well in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/14/2017 8:05:00 AM

I am pleased that you found it to your liking, Dane Ann...thank you. Regards // paul