Paul Callus Poet Free verse

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© Elizabeth Bishop

Seashore Memories

Shoes in hand, skirting dunes, protruding rocks,
I slowly make it to the water’s edge 
where sand and pebbles slide and gently rock
to the touch of swirling, playful waves.
A lone sandpiper skips; it pecks and probes
then with head raised it gives a joyful trill 
blissfully unaware of alien presence.
Clouds hang heavily from a forlorn sky.
The sea is grey; the breeze in teasing mood
whispers to me, nudging distant memories 
shelved in the dormant corners of my mind.
In this same spot, where subconsciously 
I find myself as autumn nears its end,
we said our last goodbye...I wiped her tears
before reluctantly she walked away
from my life and our forbidden love.

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2nd February, 2016
Contest: The Sea Shore
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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Jack Horne November 3, 2020 at 11:53 AM what a powerful & moving write here, my friend Paul Callus November 5, 2020 at 5:59 AM Thank you, Jack. Have a nice day, my friend. // paul

R.A. Marschall May 29, 2016 at 6:31 PM an awesome poem - images project themselves like 3-D cinemagraphing Paul Callus May 31, 2016 at 3:55 AM That's a lovely awesome comment, Richard! Thank you! ~ Pleased to be making your acquaintance. ~ Regards // paul

Aurore Severo February 16, 2016 at 3:43 PM I enjoyed this poem very much xoxoxo Paul Callus February 16, 2016 at 4:42 PM Thank you very much, Aurore! So pleased to have you stopping by:) Warm regards // paul

CayCay Godwin February 14, 2016 at 8:44 AM I think your write is lovely, a pleasure to read. You took me there with skill and I felt his bittersweet, melancholy, state of mind ... CayCay Paul Callus February 14, 2016 at 12:01 PM You make a very good critic, CayCay:) I love your remarks and the right choice of words that you use; thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A February 11, 2016 at 10:11 PM Paul, Congrats on your "Sea Shore win." LINDA Paul Callus February 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM Thank you, Linda...I must have this one yesterday! Sweet regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 11, 2016 at 4:23 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning write Paul!! Paul Callus February 11, 2016 at 6:37 AM Thank you for the congrats, Upma:) ~ All the best. // paul

Viv Wigley February 10, 2016 at 11:22 PM A wonderful write, Paul, from setting the scene in the now, to then, and why. And you leave us with unanswered questions, dammit :) . Well done. Regards, Viv Paul Callus February 11, 2016 at 5:46 AM Glad that you enjoyed it, Viv; I will leave the unanswered questions to your imagination, but don't let it run too far:) Thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Susan Gentry February 10, 2016 at 8:32 PM Awesome Paul. I was taken in from the start, felt your ending as if there. Took me back. Congratulations on your win. Paul Callus February 11, 2016 at 5:51 AM Your awesome comments are much appreciated, Susan; thank you for a lovely visit. ~ All the best // paul

Beautiful Scars February 10, 2016 at 4:59 PM Paul, I love this verse..."Shoes in hand, skirting dunes, protruding rocks, I slowly make it to the water’s edge where sand and pebbles slide and gently rock to the touch of swirling, playful waves." Such lovely imagery :) Congrats on your placement :)-*Smiles* -luloo Paul Callus February 10, 2016 at 6:04 PM Thank you Laura:) As always, your feedback is much appreciated; so pleased that you like it, and also to have you visiting:) Lovely avatar, by the way! ~ Warm regards // paul

Sandra Haight February 10, 2016 at 4:47 PM Beautiful imagery, Paul, with a sad, unexpected ending. Congratulations on your HM win. Sandra Paul Callus February 10, 2016 at 6:17 PM Glad you like the imagery and the sad ending, Sandra. Imagery happens to be the main focus point of most of these entries. Thank you for your support. Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A February 7, 2016 at 7:43 PM I'm watching the game, it's half time.... Stopping by to say hi... Linda Paul Callus February 8, 2016 at 3:24 PM I love most types of sports Linda, but I know little about American football....:( I did write some footles about it, though. I have just come back from playing badminton...:) hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:19 PM In that Case, I NEED! I NEED! lol..LINDA Poet Destroyer A February 10, 2016 at 8:13 PM It does not work like that Paul Callus February 7, 2016 at 1:19 PM Oh darn...no flights available today! What about employing a secretary:) ~ paul

Kp Nunez February 4, 2016 at 6:49 PM Great imagery and excellent pivot, Paul. One feels the pain... poetry. 7. hugs! Paul Callus February 5, 2016 at 8:24 AM Thank you for the lovely complimentary feedback and the high rating, Kim:) Hope you are keeping well! Hugs // paul

Amar Qamar February 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM Great Imagery, sad ending, good write Paul Callus February 4, 2016 at 12:42 PM Encouraging staccato comments:) ...thank you Amar...pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 7:03 PM enjoyed your entry Paul, good luck in the contest:) Paul Callus February 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Linda. If you need finger massage let me know:) hugs // paul

Sandra Adams February 3, 2016 at 5:51 PM you set the scene nicely for this one, the ending so bittersweet...one could feel the moment through your words :) Paul Callus February 4, 2016 at 10:02 AM Thank you for the lovely feedback, Sandra:) I feel that both our entries have something in common! ~ Regards // paul

Emile Pinet February 3, 2016 at 1:44 PM Good structure with a natural cadence that welcomes the reader and enlist further exploration. Well written. Emile. #7 Paul Callus February 3, 2016 at 1:49 PM Welcome feedback, Emile! Thank you for commenting and for the high rating. Regards // paul

Robert Lindley February 3, 2016 at 12:54 AM Memories, a favorite subject for me as of late. Exceptional well done my friend. Ending verses , O' how that faded memory haunts me but it was at a campsite in a beautiful forest and it was Spring not Autumn that I once saw such a replay my friend. A7 Paul Callus February 3, 2016 at 1:41 PM Hi Robert! Pleased to have you visiting; I have not been much on the site lately...have got too much on my hands! Glad you found this to your liking, and thank you for the high rating, my friend. Take care....paul

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2016 at 8:38 PM Wow Paul...this gave me chills. I loved it! I hope to see it as a top winner in the contest. It would be right up there for me. Cheers, Connie #7 Paul Callus February 3, 2016 at 1:01 PM Your comments are very encouraging, Connie; thank you for the faith you show in it:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison February 2, 2016 at 6:12 PM oh beautiful but a sad memory Paul such wonderful imagery - really enjoyed:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus February 3, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thank you, Jan..I love your comments:) I don't exactly know what Craig wants, but I followed my muse! Hugs // paul