Paul Callus Poet Tetractys

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Painting by Trevor Mitchell

Riverbank

A 
Yorkshire
scene of old
on river's bank…
This detailed painting tempts my yearning soul.

It takes me on a sweet nostalgic trip
when time lingered
near water’s
lazy 
flow.

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Picture 2
A Double Tetractys 8 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper
       Placed 1st
© 31st August 2021

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Valsa George December 13, 2021 at 9:10 PM A lovely scene .... every little detail of it makes one long for a visit to that enchanting river bank, where one can see so much of gaiety. Beautiful poem and beautiful painting !

Sam Kauffman September 14, 2021 at 11:04 AM A beautiful picture/poem for memories to live in Paul. Your reminiscence flows so smoothly and invites us into that place where memories reside. Congratulations on your win. Blessings! Thanks for the visit back in time. Paul Callus September 15, 2021 at 8:41 AM Your most welcome insightful feedback and congrats are truly appreciated, Sam....thank you! ~ Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2021 at 11:01 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Wish we had some of these days back. More time and more fun. When a family was a family. Have a blessed day/ weekend.................. Paul Callus September 12, 2021 at 8:09 AM Thank you, Paula. Those days have gone, but they sure were fun while they lasted!! ~ Blessings // paul

Beata Agustin September 11, 2021 at 12:20 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of our family picnics. God bless you. Paul Callus September 12, 2021 at 8:07 AM Thank you, Beata. Hang on to those lovely memories! Regards & blessings // paul

Eve Roper September 9, 2021 at 6:11 PM I just fell in love with your verse. Paul, congratulations on your win. Your verse had great imagery, flow, and a different thought for the second stanza. Hugs Eve Paul Callus September 10, 2021 at 6:43 AM Thank you so much for the delightful comments and top placement, Eve. Your picture promp contest was inspiring. Regards & Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman September 1, 2021 at 9:20 PM Not only is the poetry delightful, but takes me back to the place of my birth. Thanks Paul. Paul Callus September 2, 2021 at 6:18 AM Thank you, Harry. From time to time it does us good to travel back in time! Regards // paul

Beryl Edmonds September 1, 2021 at 6:11 PM Those days of old were the best, a fantastic Double Tetractys Paul, does the picture proud… Belle Paul Callus September 2, 2021 at 6:16 AM I am pleased you enjoyed it, Belle; thank you. Regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh September 1, 2021 at 11:51 AM This is wonderful. I love the river... you did a awesome job with the theme. God bless you, Love, Gina Paul Callus September 2, 2021 at 6:15 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Gina. Your complimentary remarks are sincerely appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 31, 2021 at 1:34 PM I really love your take on this picture. Awesome! Paul Callus September 1, 2021 at 1:25 AM Thank you, Andrea. After reading your and a couple more entries, I decided not to write about family, etc, so went for something totally different. I also had to edit after realizing that the contest rules barred the use of certain words! ~ Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit August 31, 2021 at 10:38 AM Awesome painting--so is your poem, Paul. All the best. Paul Callus September 1, 2021 at 1:27 AM Thank you for the "awesome" Vijay; much appreciated. Best regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2021 at 10:13 AM Excellent! Paul Callus September 1, 2021 at 1:28 AM Thank you, Kim. Regards // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly August 31, 2021 at 9:48 AM Tom is right, everyone is glued to their mobiles…Delice Paul Callus September 1, 2021 at 1:29 AM Unfortunately you are both right, Delice. Times have changed!! Technology has taken over. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham August 31, 2021 at 9:15 AM How things were back then Paul, families enjoying time together unlike now where everyone is glued to their phones. Good luck in the contest and I hope you are keeping well. Tom Paul Callus September 1, 2021 at 2:12 AM Those times will never come back again, Tom. I had a lovely childhood, even though we lacked many material things, but we experienced love and a lot of fun. Regards // paul