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Quadro : Sunset Tears

Tears...I fall apart.
The sun lingers at my window...
one final attempt
to melt the pain within my heart.

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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 January 17, 2018 at 5:11 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 January 18, 2018 at 7:59 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 January 30, 2017 at 11:13 AM Oh man! Have to fave this poem from heaven itself! Paul Callus January 30, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thank you for your generosity, Keith! So pleased that you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian January 24, 2017 at 2:39 PM Congrats! I can see why this piece won first place. Beautiful, Paul....as always. Paul Callus January 25, 2017 at 7:46 AM You are a critic after my heart, Eileen:) Thank you! Hugs // paul

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 17, 2017 at 7:06 PM I'm stopping by to offer my congratulations on your 1st Place win with this wonderful poem. Paul Callus January 20, 2017 at 3:42 PM Thank you, Dane Ann. May you have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith January 17, 2017 at 12:54 PM So well done Paul, congratulations... Paul Callus January 20, 2017 at 3:33 PM Thank you, Charlie. Best regards // paul

Reason A. Poteet January 17, 2017 at 12:52 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 January 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thank you for the insightful comments, RA. Best regards // paul

Eve Roper January 16, 2017 at 10:37 PM Very good poem, Paul, dun is so soothing Paul Callus January 19, 2017 at 5:04 PM Glad that you like the mood offered, Eve...thank you. Hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne January 16, 2017 at 11:02 AM Congratulations and a fav. Nuf said. Paul Callus January 19, 2017 at 4:55 PM Thank you, Armand. Regards...paul

Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2017 at 5:18 AM Congratulations Paul. This is written so beautifully! 7 ; ) Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:52 AM I am pleased that you like it, Connie; I always find good value in your critique:) Best regards // paul

Joanna Daniel January 16, 2017 at 2:33 AM I knew this one would win, Paul:) my heartfelt congratulations:) as I mentioned, it's very touching:) Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:46 AM Thank you for coming back with congrats, Jo:) You, too, did very well with yours:) Regards // paul

Rob Carmack January 15, 2017 at 10:47 PM Congrats Paul, I like the finality of this. Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:44 AM Thank you, Rob. Best regards // paul

Afzal Nusker January 15, 2017 at 9:43 PM Wow that is amazing, very moving as well. Congratulations, Paul. Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:50 AM Thank you for a lovely and encouraging reaction, Afzal...Regards // paul

John Hamilton January 15, 2017 at 4:31 PM Great poem great win, well deserved Paul! Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:42 AM Many thanks, John! Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 15, 2017 at 3:28 PM SO GOOD, Paul. I love it!! Congrats for your outstanding win. Paul Callus January 16, 2017 at 10:42 AM Thank you for liking and the congrats, Andrea. Regards // paul

Jan Allison January 15, 2017 at 2:55 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thank you, Jan. Was pleased to see your name on the winners' list:) Hugs // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi January 15, 2017 at 1:27 PM Paul, this is lovely. A 7 and a fave for me. The title says so much. Congratulations on your top placement. Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 1:31 PM Many thanks, Janis; your lovely feedback and high ratings are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Joseph May January 15, 2017 at 1:15 PM Congrats on a great win Paul Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 1:30 PM Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Mark Martin January 15, 2017 at 1:01 PM Congratulations on your win Paul! :-) Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Mark. Best Regards // paul

Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 11:57 AM Congratulations Paul. Not sure how I missed this one. I can identify with the pain:( Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 12:48 PM Pleased that you like it, Daniel, but I hope pain won't be a frequent visitor of yours! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud January 15, 2017 at 11:30 AM superb writing that took me away to a melancholic place, paul.. top congrats and thanks for joining..huggs Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 11:48 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 January 15, 2017 at 11:22 AM So beautiful, Paul. Congrats on your win. Agnes Paul Callus January 15, 2017 at 11:43 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. January 14, 2017 at 9:04 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 January 14, 2017 at 1:37 PM Thank you for the 'like' Alexis:) Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel January 14, 2017 at 3:15 AM I love this one, Paul:) touches my heart:) a 7:) Paul Callus January 14, 2017 at 8:32 AM Many thanks, Jo:) I am glad my words served a purpose!! Regards // paul

Aarushi Pandey January 13, 2017 at 9:59 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 January 14, 2017 at 8:24 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 January 12, 2017 at 6:14 PM That is beautiful, Paul. Very beautiful. It should do well in the contest. Paul Callus January 14, 2017 at 8:05 AM I am pleased that you found it to your liking, Dane Ann...thank you. Regards // paul

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