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I see your fine achievements

    and look with admiration.

       I bathe in inspiration. 

    Have you eyes for mine?


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Contest: Syllables of Wisdom 2
       Sponsor: Silent One
              Placed 5th

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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Arthur Vaso Date: 7/1/2016 6:23:00 PM You are gifted at saying so much in a few lines! Just yesterday I an older Indian gentleman was explaining me how the old Indian, Persian, Afghan poets were experts at that! :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/2/2016 7:26:00 AM Thank you for your generosity, Arthur. I am a person of few words:) .. on the other hand, I listen a lot! ~ All the best. // paul

Lenny Gazbowski Date: 4/14/2016 10:26:00 PM Superbly written Paul, and yet another new form for me to get my teeth into. Login to Reply Lenny Gazbowski Date: 4/15/2016 2:56:00 PM I've been on a number of poetry sites Paul, but this one is simply the best :-) here comes Tina Turner !!! The resources on offer here are brilliant too. The members are very supportive here also, its a nice positive community. Paul Callus Date: 4/15/2016 12:29:00 PM Thank you, Lenny. This is what's good about this site; there is always something new to learn; this form is one to try out, definitely! Regards // paul

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 4/13/2016 7:19:00 PM So dodoitsu has 7775 syllables in 4 lines? i like this form and what you've created. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/14/2016 3:03:00 PM You got it right, Iris:) It's a Japanese form which goes back ca 1600 AD. I'm glad you like it; Thank you; it's a form which can be used with ease. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks Date: 2/7/2016 9:33:00 PM Not sure what a Dodoitsu is, but this was good. We all want to spread inspiration while at the same time be inspired. It can be difficult, at times, when the interests vary. Congrats on the win, by the way. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/8/2016 11:14:00 AM You read it well, Timothy. Interests do vary, but there is such a lot to choose from on this site! Thank you for reading and commenting. ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/26/2016 10:28:00 PM Paul, Congratulations on your winning poem. XOX - LINDA - Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/27/2016 2:31:00 AM Good morning Linda...and thank you for a welcome visit. hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/21/2016 4:09:00 PM I LOVE This, and big congrats in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/23/2016 4:58:00 PM Thank you, Andrea! Just read a lovely collab of yours...:) // paul

Funom Makama Date: 1/19/2016 8:32:00 AM Beautiful and well expressed lines in their finest. A great and well deserved 7 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2016 1:36:00 PM Thank you for the positive comments, Funom...and for the high rating! ~ Regards // paul

Skat A Date: 1/18/2016 9:17:00 AM Paul, Congratulations on your win. ---SKAT :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2016 1:28:00 PM Thank you, Skat; your visit and congrats are appreciated. // paul

Sandra Haight Date: 1/17/2016 4:36:00 PM Very profound, Paul. I agree with Jan on this. Powerful words of wisdom you have written. Congrats on your placement in the contest. Sandra Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2016 1:27:00 PM Thank you Sandra; you always find time to visit and comment:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 1/17/2016 4:25:00 PM I would rather have one genuine comment than cookie cutter cut and paste comments Paul I have seen positively pornographic poems given the cookie cutter treatment welcome to soup treatment so I know they aren't read!:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2016 1:25:00 PM I know what you mean, Jan. I don't read too many poems at one go because I enjoy a nice slow read and be able to comment as well. Also, I always reciprocate when someone comments on any of my poems. Hugs // paul

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/17/2016 1:48:00 PM Congrats on your placement Paul! I love where you took this poem, very well written *smiles* -luloo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2016 1:14:00 PM Thank you, Laura. I enjoyed your 'truth' as well:) Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy Date: 1/17/2016 1:12:00 PM I love your concise statement of how, as we appreciate, we like to be appreciated. Congrats on your win. Janice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/17/2016 1:47:00 PM Thank you, Janice! You read it well:) ~ Regards // paul

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/17/2016 11:16:00 AM I do have eyes for your work always! Congrats. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/17/2016 1:44:00 PM I know you do, Barbara:) Thank you for your encouragement and support:) ~ All the best. // paul

Len Gasun Date: 1/15/2016 11:46:00 PM A great dodoitsu poem with great words of wisdom my dear friend, Paul. Amazing write as always. Good luck and best wishes! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a blessed weekend! love lots and big hugs, Leonora Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/16/2016 8:58:00 AM As always you are very kind to me, Leonora:) Thank you very much! I too wish you a lovely and restful weekend. ~ Love & Hugs ~ paul

Cherl Dunn Date: 1/14/2016 4:04:00 PM Dear Paul Came back to read this one again love it's flow, well done Paul, and yes I do enjoy reading your musing eyes of poetry, cheri Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/15/2016 2:12:00 AM Thank you Cherl:) You rock!:) Have a nice day. *** paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/14/2016 4:26:00 AM We can tell when someone praises our work yet we know they didn't read it. A wonderful way to send a measage Paul. Brilliant! #7 cheers, Connie Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/14/2016 6:09:00 AM Thank you, Connie, both for the feedback and the high rating. I know what you mean about comments. Also, sometimes I happen to read a really good poem, and am surprised that there are hardly any comments on it! No wonder some writers get discouraged. ***All the best ... paul

Cherl Dunn Date: 1/13/2016 8:02:00 PM Dear Paul Just wanted to let you know I'm posting a few new poems tonight if you want to check them out, take care and have a great night cheri Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/14/2016 5:12:00 AM Thank you, Cherl. Missed this last night, but in the meantime I have visited your posts, and as usual you do not fail to impress. Regards ... paul

Legendary Legend Date: 1/13/2016 2:52:00 PM great poem from a great poet......i really enjoyed it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/13/2016 3:02:00 PM Thank you for your kindness, LL! I am glad that you liked it. ~ Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/13/2016 10:05:00 AM to give and receive is life's greatest gift... relationships thrive on reciprocity, paul... just beautiful and inspiring..huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/13/2016 2:24:00 PM Hi Nette! The first title that came to my mind was 'Giving & Receiving', and that's how you started off your insightful comments! Thank you for being encouraging and supportive:) Hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn Date: 1/13/2016 10:00:00 AM Dear Paul The greatest achievement for me my dearest friend is your friendship, and inspiration, your work is awesome but you as a human being is your greatest legacy, take care and good luck in the contest, cheri Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/13/2016 2:21:00 PM You are a sincere friend, too Cherl. We have always been frank with each other and I have found your poems creative and inspiring. Thank you for the lovely comments. Take care and keep your pen active:) ~ paul

White Sage Date: 1/13/2016 8:18:00 AM excellent write Paul...best of luck in the contest Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/13/2016 2:17:00 PM Thank you WS; I speak for those who read the work of others, but get hardly any visits in return. ~ Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian Date: 1/13/2016 7:33:00 AM I do.....have always. Hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/13/2016 2:13:00 PM Dear Eileen, you have always been very supportive and I truly appreciate it. But I speak not for myself; I cannot grumble for I am treated well. Yet I often read poems which have had very few visits and no comments, and I feel for them. There is a list of little read uncommented poems which I hope readers will stop to read. Hugs // paul