Paul Callus Poet Free verse

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Ringing In the Phantom Curse

Caught in the throes of depression
he fights an endless battle which
makes his life a constant misery.
Phantom warriors haunt his mind.
High-pitched are their battle cries,
severe and persistent. Fatigued
he succumbs to their intensity.
Roaring on, they launch assault
after assault, fully knowing that 
ultimately a resounding victory will
be theirs. Bells ring triumphantly!

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© 11th March, 2017

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Susan Ashley January 8, 2018 at 3:55 PM A brilliant write, Paul. I think your title is ingeniously perfect for the content of your poem with which you write about with intensity and sensitivity. I can't imagine how terrible this condition must be to live with but your last line sums up the debilitation poignantly.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Paul Callus January 9, 2018 at 9:33 AM Thank you for the insightful comments, Susan. I wrote this poem for a contest, but I think that the sponsor did not catch on to what I was talking about. ~ warm regards, my friend. // paul

Maurice Yvonne March 20, 2017 at 9:01 AM Great job on this challenge. I can't imagine how awful it must feel for people who suffer from Tinnitus. Not an easy job to write a successful poem on this topic. You succeeded and went beyond that goal. Love your poetry. Paul Callus March 20, 2017 at 4:51 PM Yours too are very meaningful comments, Armand; thank you for an encouraging visit. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet March 14, 2017 at 4:57 PM Your word choice is good and the message sent is strong and emotional, highlighting the futility of existing in a nightmare and calling it a dream. Emile. Paul Callus March 20, 2017 at 4:49 PM Please Emile excuse the late reply; somehow your comment skipped my attention! As usual you feedback is spot on! Thank you. Regards // paul

Omojevwe Emmanuel Brown March 13, 2017 at 6:47 AM Your voice is great , strong and well expressed. Loving your works. Paul Callus March 13, 2017 at 12:42 PM Many thanks, Omojewve. Your comments fill me with encouragement. Regards // paul

Judy Ball March 12, 2017 at 7:02 PM Well done Paul. My husband had a brother who heard voices. It was very sad because he was nice enough but had weird thoughts. He could be pretty scary sometimes. He had to be sent away where they could take care of him and he couldn't hurt anyone. You describe this malady well. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB Paul Callus March 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM Thank you, Judy. Hearing voices must be pretty weird. In the case of Tinnitus the person can hear a sort of continuous ringing, which is enough to send one mad. Others sounds are: roaring, buzzing, and hissing. Regards // paul

Joseph May March 12, 2017 at 8:45 AM I like your take on the theme Paul..Well done Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 10:03 AM Thank you, Joseph. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam March 12, 2017 at 5:35 AM Excellent. Very strong write and well expressed too. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks fro sharing it. Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 9:58 AM Your 'excellent' together with the rest of your feedback is appreciated, Ravi. Thank you! Regards // paul

Chris Hagy March 11, 2017 at 6:56 PM Hi Paul:) Interesting write... there are a few things I can think of that he could be suffering from. (I'm sure that's what I look liked like with a migraine! haha) I guess I'm not medically informed enough to understand the connection with bells, but I'm guessing it's an ear related condition? Enjoy your day:) Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 4:53 AM Sorry about your migraine, Chris. In this case you are right...it's an ear related condition. Ringing (and other sounds) ... TINNITUS. In all my life I only met one person who suffers from this condition, but I understand that it is much more common than that. ~ Have a lovely day:) Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer March 11, 2017 at 6:19 PM very powerful, paul! i love the way you've described what he is experiencing - you've really captured that agony quite well... Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Ilene. I tried putting myself in his shoes; it's hard to express what such persons really feel! Best regards // paul

Arthur Vaso March 11, 2017 at 6:06 PM Depression is truly a huge battle, you have expressed this so well. Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 8:35 AM It is, Arthur; in this case depression is a side effect of this person's condition. Regards // paul

Lynn Marie March 11, 2017 at 4:33 PM An important and powerful piece. So many suffer silently, the honesty of your words will hopefully bring awareness to others that they are not alone. Really great writing Paul :-) blessings, lynn Paul Callus March 12, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thank you for your positive contribution, Lynn. Sometimes we little realize what others are passing through. We all have our aches and pains, but some have a heavier burden to carry. ~ Blessings and regards // paul

Jan Allison March 11, 2017 at 3:40 PM Powerfully penned Paul - I am so glad I don't suffer :-( hugs Jan xx Paul Callus March 11, 2017 at 4:08 PM Hi Jan...I did not want to give away the condition this person suffers from, but the title and end line throw ample light on it! Hugs // paul

David Pekrul March 11, 2017 at 3:38 PM Definitely a battle for many. Good luck in the contest. Paul Callus March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM So pleased to cross paths with you again, David; thank you. Regards // paul