Paul Callus Poet Verse

Saints and Fireworks

Saints and Fireworks (Anacreontic verse)

Saints and fireworks
band marches galore
enriching summer
well worth waiting for.
Tradition and faith
a culture alive
passion, emotion
which none can deprive.
Big celebrations
that hold an appeal
lights, decorations
in rhythm bells peal.
The banners and flags
in lavish array
damask in churches
hangs down on display.
Processions take pride
of place; do not miss
the hymns and statues
highlighting all this.
The ‘festa’ attracts
it’s second to none
I tempt you with words
come join in the fun.

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31st October 2015
Contest: Anacreontic verse 
Sponsor: Edward Ebbs
Placed 4th

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Sara Kendrick November 25, 2015 at 9:02 AM Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Paul Callus November 25, 2015 at 1:19 PM You're very kind, Sara:) Love your comments! Thank you. ~ All the best. // paul

Kim Merryman November 20, 2015 at 9:47 PM A cheerful, festive write! Congrats on your win, Paul! Love, Kim Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 4:35 AM Thank you, Kim:) Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Kayod5 Kayode November 20, 2015 at 6:37 AM A lovely one, congrats on the win Paul...hugs Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 4:34 AM Thank you Kayode....yours was also a worthy winner:) All the best. // paul

Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 4:33 AM Thank you Jan. Enjoyed your adorable cat winning entry:) Hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:29 AM Beautiful, Paul: Great win in time for Thanksgiving. Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 4:04 AM Thank you, Ralph. Glad you enjoyed:) All the best. // paul

James Inman November 19, 2015 at 9:03 AM Nice write Paul.

Balveen Cheema November 19, 2015 at 7:17 AM The festivities are on..... Let's celebrate! Paul, is it a description of Thanksgiving? Congrats on uour placement, Paul! Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:54 PM No, Balveen; it is an overall description of all the religious feasts which we celebrate on our island all year round, but mostly in summer. Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 19, 2015 at 4:31 AM Pal Paul, weee congrats!!~Olive Eloisa =`) Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:57 PM Thank you Olive_eloi:) weee congrats .... hope it's not meant the Scottish way!!:))) Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud November 19, 2015 at 2:38 AM love the festive mood, paul.. this should be way up there for me...super congrats and huggs Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM Thank you Nette...you make a good judge:) Glad you enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 18, 2015 at 7:48 PM Congratulations Paul Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM Thank you Nayda. All the best. // paul

Edward Ebbs November 18, 2015 at 6:47 PM I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating! Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Edward! It was a pleasure taking part; it was my first attempt at this form. Pleased to be on your winners' list. Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars November 18, 2015 at 6:35 PM Congrats on your win Paul!! Well deserved :)-LU xxx *smiles* Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:31 PM Thank you Laura. Always a pleasure to have you visit:) Warm regards // paul

Kayod5 Kayode November 9, 2015 at 1:11 AM "I tempt you with words Come join in the fun." I love this Paul and I wish you glory with it. Hugs and good day. Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 3:33 PM Excuse the late reply, Kayode, but my computer has been in for repairs. Glad that I tempted you with words....hopefully one day you'll be able to participate in person:) All the very best....paul

Jack Horne November 7, 2015 at 1:57 PM love this, Paul - wish I really could be there. At the moment, I can hear fireworks (left overs from November 5th fun here) Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 3:31 PM Hi Jack! Pleased to have you stopping by and enjoying these Maltese feasts. Hope you are keeping well. All the best. // paul

CayCay Godwin November 5, 2015 at 6:09 PM I enjoyed your entry very much, Paul. I hope you had as much fun with the form as I did. Different, isn't it? Good job ... CayCay Paul Callus November 6, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thank you CayCay. Glad you enjoyed. Sometimes I need somebody to give me a push to try new forms:) I was lucky to come up with a festive topic which suits Anacreontic verse. ~ Regards // paul

David Meade November 5, 2015 at 5:41 PM Band playing, people dancing, color, lights . . . your words exploded off the screen! It was fun to frolic in your words. Paul Callus November 6, 2015 at 10:42 AM Many thanks David...welcome back! So pleased that you arrived in time to join in the fun:) ~ All the best. // paul

Skat A November 5, 2015 at 1:54 PM Hi Paul, I'm listing to the Goo Goo Dolls "Come To Me",... Now I have you on my mind, my sweet friend. I'm tempted and might join the fun. These days are never gone. Love SKAT Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 2:19 PM Hey, Skat...that's a lovely song...emotional lyrics:) Do join the fun ... helps to keep us forever 'young'! ~ All the best & hugs // paul

Emile Pinet November 5, 2015 at 12:02 PM This is full of fun, adventure and the allure of being somewhere special during a time of celebration. Emile. Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 12:42 PM You're right, Emile; our feasts are special and a delight to be part of. Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A November 4, 2015 at 11:33 PM such a colorful and upbeat write, we are all here to keep tradition alive so our kids kids can one day see old pictures and feel humble enough to be a part of such beauty, enjoyed your lovely write, ~Luv Linda Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 12:39 PM Thank you for a lovely visit and enjoyable feedback, Linda:) I would like to think that old traditions won't die out for good...perhaps I'm getting old and sentimental!! Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick November 4, 2015 at 4:05 PM Ahh!! Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Your comment was encouraging..I need to try one of these poems..Sara Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 12:24 PM As always, your visits are most welcome, Sara. Thank you for reading and commenting. ~ All the best. // paul

Debbie Guzzi November 3, 2015 at 6:55 PM Pomp & celebration not often seen in the USA connected with faith. Light & Love Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM I doubt if many countries can emulate Maltese religious feasts, Debbie. Unfortunately they too are becoming commercialized! ~ Regards // paul

Laura Hay November 3, 2015 at 7:46 AM Great work Paul, good luck with this one, warm regards, Laura. Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM Thank you Laura, for reading, commenting and the support. ~ Still keeping a lookout for new posts:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 2, 2015 at 11:55 PM Paul, I surely like to join such... =`) very good imagery!~Olive Eloisa =`) Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 11:53 AM Thank you Olive_eloi:) Pleased that I managed to tempt you:) Pity you live so far away...but at least there is you tube!:) Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie November 2, 2015 at 11:21 PM A truly positive and enjoyable to read poem Paul. You make me envious - Lindsay Paul Callus November 5, 2015 at 11:50 AM Thank you, Lindsay! Maltese feasts are numerous, and they all have their own distinctive characteristics. Glad you like the poem...perhaps one day you'll be able to witness the 'real' thing! // paul

Nette Onclaud November 1, 2015 at 3:49 PM truly a fiesta of words so upbeat and vibrant, paul... i like this!.. huggs Paul Callus November 1, 2015 at 4:54 PM Glad you enjoyed my Maltese 'festa', Nette! Thank you for another lovely visit, and the nice comments. Hugs // paul

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