Paul Callus Poet Verse

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Response To Potpourri

Death brings relief in the belief
that afterlife is awaiting.
So shed no tears, harbor no fears
as you cross the river of light.

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19th January, 2016 ~ Quote 4 
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out 
the lamp because the dawn has come.” Rabindranath Tagore

Contest: A Poetic Response
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud 
Placed: 2nd

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Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 11:50 PM Hi Paul, I'm running low on tapping fingers. LOL... However, here I am. Enjoying another sweet reply... Love LINDA Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 8:49 PM You read my poem, Mr Good robs those who worked hard to be all they can be. The sad thing is, id Mr Good or Bad? I don't know, I am sure Google will never catch him. LOL Thank you, Paul, I remember you are from Malta. :) Paul Callus February 4, 2016 at 8:23 AM Hi Linda:) Finger-tapping can become a tiresome business....you can always hire a woodpecker to give you a hand:) ~ I heard about a Robin Hood who robs those rich in poetic wealth, to give to his poor self! ~ Hugs // paul

Robert Nehls February 1, 2016 at 5:26 AM Hi Paul. Short but certainly profound. The journey does not end at physical death. very well written. thanks for sharing, my friend.... Robert. Paul Callus February 1, 2016 at 9:48 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback, Robert. Pleased to have you visiting. ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2016 at 9:51 PM paul, Congrats on your POETIC RESPONSE win. Luv - Linda - Paul Callus February 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM Thank you Linda:) I replied to this about 2 hrs ago, but now I realized that there's nothing. Hugs // paul

Kim Merryman January 26, 2016 at 11:27 AM I love this, Paul! Beautiful interpretation of the quote! Congrats on your placement! Love, Kim Paul Callus January 26, 2016 at 1:15 PM I am glad that you enjoyed this interpretation, Kim! Thank you:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Janice Canerdy January 25, 2016 at 9:26 PM A 7 for sure! Congrats on your win. Janice Paul Callus January 26, 2016 at 1:14 PM Thank you for the congrats and high rating, Janice:) ~ Regards // paul

Sandra Haight January 25, 2016 at 12:06 PM So wonderfully written as a response to that quote, Paul. Congratulations on your well-deserved 2nd Place win. 7, Sandra Paul Callus January 25, 2016 at 4:02 PM Your lovely and encouraging comments + the high rating are truly appreciated, Sandra! Thank you. ~ All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2016 at 4:26 PM So beautiful to see this again Congrats for your win. Paul Callus January 25, 2016 at 4:01 PM Thank you for coming back with congrats, Andrea! ~ Regards // paul

Faye Gibson January 24, 2016 at 3:38 PM I love how you handled this, Paul; I always enjoy your work. Congratulations! Paul Callus January 25, 2016 at 3:46 PM Thank you Faye...you are kind...I am glad that you enjoy my work! You area a fine writer yourself:) ~ Regards // paul

Judy Konos January 23, 2016 at 9:03 PM Congratulations Paul here I am reminded of NFL player Walter Payton, "Of course I am afraid, I've never died before." Paul Callus January 25, 2016 at 3:41 PM Many thanks Judy. I like your quote,...I can't say that I'm afraid, but I can assure you that I'm in no hurry to go...:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Balveen Cheema January 23, 2016 at 7:01 PM Congrats on your well deserved placement, Paul! Paul Callus January 25, 2016 at 3:33 PM Thank you Balveen. ~ Regards // paul

Skat A January 22, 2016 at 7:23 PM Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win. Love SKAT ** Paul Callus January 23, 2016 at 4:10 PM Thank you Skat:) Your support is appreciated. Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud January 22, 2016 at 2:50 PM so moved by your lyrics, paul...huge congrats and thanks for being part of my contest...huggs Paul Callus January 23, 2016 at 4:02 PM Many thanks, Nette! I can't help repeating what I said times before...it's a pleasure being inspired by your contests! This time I was lucky to enter...must have just grabbed the last or next to last spot! Hugs ~ paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 22, 2016 at 3:47 AM Paul, you have a bit/nearly same approach with Sandra.. =`) I like both how you responded to this..=`) Hugs!~Olive ELoisa =`) Paul Callus January 22, 2016 at 1:48 PM Ah! Olive_eloi! that's because great minds think alike:) Thank you for reading and liking. Hugs // paul

White Sage January 21, 2016 at 6:54 PM excellent write Paul... Paul Callus January 22, 2016 at 1:39 PM Thank you WS. ~ Regards // paul

Kp Nunez January 21, 2016 at 9:11 AM A deeply spiritual and inspirational write, Paul. Indeed, this belief is what makes us not dread death. All the best! hugs Paul Callus January 21, 2016 at 3:36 PM Hi Kim! I think about death with a calm mind; I hope I will be that calm when the moment arrives! Thank you for the lovely feedback. Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 20, 2016 at 8:47 PM I really like yours. I had one similar to this written and then I decided to do stars instead. WEll done. Paul Callus January 21, 2016 at 3:34 PM I read your entry, Andrea, and I believe that it's beautiful, serene and romantic. Thank you for the 'like':) // paul

Lindsay Laurie January 20, 2016 at 8:37 PM Hello Paul ... enjoyed the way you put this poem together Paul with the dual rhyming lines - thank you - Lindsay Paul Callus January 21, 2016 at 3:24 PM So pleased that you liked it, Lindsay. Thank you for the feedback. // paul

Poet Destroyer A January 19, 2016 at 10:03 PM I'm impressed with your response. Paul, wishing you the best of luck. Love LINDA Paul Callus January 20, 2016 at 5:27 PM Thank you Linda. I love your comments...and visit:) hugs // paul

Joseph May January 19, 2016 at 4:38 PM Very nicely done Paul...best wishes in the contest.. Paul Callus January 20, 2016 at 5:16 PM Thank you, Joseph; both comments and wishes are appreciated. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2016 at 2:26 PM - You describe death beautifully, Paul - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus January 20, 2016 at 4:59 PM I do try to look at death in a positive way, Anne Lise...it's no use frightening myself to death:) Hugs // paul

Alexis Y. January 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM Paul, you have penned a good Potpourri response. Many fear death however your well written write gives one hope that death is nothing to fear. Well done. Best of luck in the contest-Alexis Paul Callus January 20, 2016 at 4:58 PM Death in itself is not that bad....it's suffering that might lead up to it that is what many people fear most! ~ Thank you for the feedback, Alexis. ~ Regards // paul