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Heart throbbing, euphoric, like a giant slalom skier the river gushes down winding its reckless way round obstacles and blind corners unawed by imposing mountains till it finally comes to the end of its dizzy, breathless run where the shimmering ocean waits with eager yet patient anticipation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Standard No 100 Sponsor: Brian Strand Placed 1st © 23rd May 2018

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Carole Duet

Date: 7/10/2018 12:37:00 PM

Beautiful personification of a river...and the waiting ocean. Love it and congrats, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/10/2018 12:48:00 PM

Thank you for reading and finding it to your liking, Carole. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 7/9/2018 5:23:00 AM

What a magnificent river of lights Paul which you have fashioned so wonderfully into allegorical, mystical masterpiece. Congrats on your first placing - apologies for the lateness of my visit...Maria hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/9/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. No apologies...I know you have been very busy lately...I am in the same situation!! Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 7/8/2018 9:41:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your awesome win! I love this picture :) Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 7/9/2018 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Eve:) Your top winning poem was a pleasure to read, too. Hugs // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/7/2018 8:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2018 2:45:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. Have a nice day:) // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/7/2018 11:31:00 AM

Back with congrats on your top win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/7/2018 4:48:00 PM

Your congrats are appreciated, Vijay. All the best // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/7/2018 7:28:00 AM

Lovely, Paul. Congrats on your top win.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/7/2018 4:47:00 PM

Pleased that you like it, Line...thank you! Regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/6/2018 7:58:00 AM

I sincerely echo the words my dear friend Susan gave in her comment! As I do all the other glowing comments made by all these wonderful poets given you and this creation on this page ! A fav-- a golden treasure this one is...

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2018 3:09:00 PM

Thank you for your generosity, Robert. Your fav is a very much appreciated. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/14/2018 1:34:00 PM

Hello paul, you paint a lovely scene with your words. Regards Darlene

Paul Callus
Date: 6/14/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thank you very much, Darlene. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/1/2018 3:56:00 AM

An awesome poem to go with an equally awesome picture Paul! Your imagery in this piece is stunning as I interpret this through metaphorical eyes as well as the obvious. This poem is outstanding and going into my faves! xxoo ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2018 4:38:00 PM

So pleased to see you back in action, Connie...definitely a good sign:) Thank you for stopping by not only with lovely complimentary remarks, but also with an unexpected fav. Take care & hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 5/29/2018 10:27:00 PM

This is so lovely the poem and the photo of the imposing city.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2018 4:43:00 PM

Very pleased that you have enjoyed my offering, Eve. Yes, my 'river' is made up of buildings, roads and lights!! Hugs // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 5/29/2018 1:18:00 AM

I really like this one, Paul, especially that last line. I can just see the ocean patiently "waiting" for that gushing river.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/27/2018 6:05:00 PM

...an ocean of "humanity". Seen through a poet's eyes, Paul. That photo is stunning!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2018 11:21:00 AM

You read it well, Danny. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/27/2018 12:45:00 PM

Hi Paul, This is a well written write about the flow of a river. I could just picture a river in my mind. And what I see looks amazing:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2018 3:41:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Pleased that 'my river' managed to pleasantly flow through the corridors of your mind:) Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/26/2018 9:39:00 PM

Your poem is divine on many levels, Paul. One could read this poem as an ecstatic river rushing to the sea or one could interpret your write as a representation of the relentless and vigorous coursing of humanity's expansion. I favor the latter and I love the brilliant imagery of your poem, especially your last two beautiful lines. A striking photo, as well. Superb poetry,my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2018 3:39:00 PM

I can never compliment you enough on your capability to read a poem outwardly and inwardly, Susan. In this case you delivered once again with insightful attentive ease. Thank you for the overall comments, especially the human attributes (as confirmed by the ending lines). ~ Warm regards & hugs my dear friend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/26/2018 4:50:00 PM

The action in your poem brings this river to life. We can feel it running, breathlessly, to the sea. Excellent writing, Paul! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2018 3:27:00 PM

I imagine the river to be both living and active, Carolyn. Glad you could feel its breathless movement. Thank you for reading and liking. Hugs // paul