Paul Callus Poet Italian Sonnet

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Seeking Immortal Life

Life extension and rejuvenation                               
a process aimed at stretching life on earth;
It could become the foremost quest from birth.
But, when age succumbs to curbed duration
concepts tested by acute frustration...
then fragile straws are clutched for all they’re worth
as long as in this world one finds a berth.
Thus, plan ‘B’ is launched: reincarnation.

Is life perpetual fruit of false desire,
such as finding the philosopher’s stone,
latched to the wild allure of wind and fire?
An afterlife assures a lasting zone
where faithful ones eternal joy acquire
beside the Lord on His celestial throne.

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This Italian Sonnet consists of an octave with the rhyme pattern 
abbaabba followed by six lines with a rhyme pattern of cdcdcd.
Each line is made up of 10 syllables.
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Contest: Form ‘I’ ~ Immortal Theme
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Placed 1st
© 1st March 2017

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Debbie Duncan May 29, 2017 at 1:12 AM Love it Paul 7 :) Paul Callus May 29, 2017 at 4:05 PM Thank you, Debbie:) Lovely to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Sarban Bhattacharya May 14, 2017 at 12:58 PM A well-written reflective poetry. Paul Callus May 14, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thank you, Sarban. Pleased to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues March 21, 2017 at 7:47 AM Lovely, Paul! Congrats! Paul Callus March 29, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you, Kim. I was captivated by your winning entry! Regards // paul

Charlie Smith March 20, 2017 at 10:20 PM Congratulations Paul outstanding finish... Paul Callus March 29, 2017 at 4:25 PM Thank you, Charlie...regards // paul

Constance La France March 20, 2017 at 10:17 AM Paul congratulations on your win in my contest ~ Paul Callus March 29, 2017 at 4:20 PM Many thanks, Constance. Placing first was more than I bartered for! Thank you for providing the inspiration. Regards // paul

Roy Pett March 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM Congratulations at obtaining top spot Paul, inspirational Italian Sonnet, well deserved win, Roy. :)) Paul Callus March 29, 2017 at 4:18 PM Thank you, Roy. Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi March 20, 2017 at 12:27 AM This is a truly inspirational sonnet form. You have done a great job with it and anyone with a grain of sense will aim toward God's celestial throne. Congratulations. Paul Callus March 26, 2017 at 4:57 PM Thank you, Janis, and I cannot but agree with you! Best regards // paul

Phil Capitano March 19, 2017 at 8:13 PM I trust in Plan B not in god; just me but as a Buddhist this is Plan A. Great Poem though Paul, good luck. Paul Callus March 26, 2017 at 4:31 PM We are all free to choose our ways of reasoning and believing, Phil. May we all find the right paths to eternal happiness. Thank you for reading, commenting and liking. Regards // paul

Omojevwe Emmanuel Brown March 13, 2017 at 1:33 PM This is great. Plan "B" without trusting God is fruitless and time wasted. Paul, your pen is thoughtful. Best poem! Paul Callus March 13, 2017 at 4:35 PM I agree with you, and I appreciate your feedback, Omojewve. Thank you for reading. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi March 7, 2017 at 6:50 PM Wow.. this is great. Genetically speaking we are all immortal .... According to Chemistry and Lavoisier our particles existed from the beginning. Something to think about. I really enjoyed this poem. Thank you Paul. Paul Callus March 8, 2017 at 3:19 PM Thank you for your learned contribution, Pashang. Yes, it is worth thinking about! I'm pleased you found this sonnet to your liking. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel March 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM I agree with your beautiful poem, Paul, people believe in so many plan B's, but find it hard to trust the eternal true God, a 7:) Paul Callus March 7, 2017 at 11:04 AM You hit the nail on the head, Jo! Thank you for the insightful comments, and the high rating:) God bless...paul

CayCay Godwin March 3, 2017 at 8:52 PM Truly a well-done, thought provoking Italian Sonnet, Paul. You put much thought into the pen on this one and made it smooth to the reader. An impressive poem. Good luck in all things ... CayCay Paul Callus March 4, 2017 at 9:06 AM Thank you for the lovely feedback, CayCay. And you are right, it was somewhat time consuming. Regards and have a nice weekend. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2017 at 12:57 PM - A wonderful poem, Paul - ( .... abba abba and cdcdcd rhyme ... is a language from another planet to me :) - Good luck in the contest - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus March 4, 2017 at 7:33 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise.....enjoyed your pleasant banter:) May you too have a lovely weekend! Hugs // paul

Judy Ball March 3, 2017 at 3:33 AM Paul this is not only beautifully worded and wonderfully balanced it is so very well done. Clever and imaginative and love the pic. It's great to hear from you again. Sorry it took so long to get back to you . Been off line for a few days. Thanks so much for your kind words on my poem. God Bless, JB Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 12:16 PM Don't worry, Judy; we all lead a busy life and time gets consumed so quickly! Thank you for this lovely feedback. Blessings...and have a lovely weekend. // paul

David Meade March 2, 2017 at 9:47 PM I am always amazed at your technical skill in all of these in all of these various format -- but what is even more impressive is the imaginary that explodes from the words and rhymes! Well done dear Paul -- you done it again! Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 12:07 PM Thank you for the visit and your generosity, David. Your words are a fount of encouragement! Wishing you all the best, my friend. // paul

Emile Pinet March 2, 2017 at 5:42 PM The imagery that is presented carries the essence of the statement the author is making, and it is a powerful one. Your words speak with a introspective voice supplying the catalyst that sparks further thought. Emile. Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 11:47 AM It's always a pleasure reading your feedback, Emile...but I'm sure you heard me say that before:) Thank you for your encouragement and support, my friend. // paul

Becca Teagan March 2, 2017 at 12:00 PM This is lovely.. my favorite verse, "then fragile straws are clutched for all they’re worth" ... yes.. and all the false beliefs give false hope... This poem provides a perfect message for everyone looking for the answer. Very nice, Paul, and a fav for me. Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 11:33 AM I am pleased that you like it, Becca, and even more so to have you posting again! Thank you for the insightful feedback and your generous fave:) Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian March 2, 2017 at 8:06 AM Much to ponder, dear. I believer immortality is gifted to the believers at the second coming of Christ. How does one get this eternal life? "Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life." I John 5: 12 Many may think that is a simplistic view, but it's what I believe. I have missed you, dear one. Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 11:20 AM Hi Eileen:) The subject of immortality is in itself never-ending! Your beliefs shall bring you life eternal! You, too have been missed; lovely to have you back, my dear friend. Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam March 2, 2017 at 12:56 AM Excellent. Penned with philosophy notes. love to read it. Thanks for sharing it. Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 10:54 AM Hi Ravi, so pleased to have you stopping by; hope you're keeping well, my friend! Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso March 1, 2017 at 9:44 PM Paul this is superb! A philosophy course inside a poem! :) Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 10:34 AM Hi Arthur...I just had a crash course...Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, and some other philosophers attended :) Thanks and regards // paul

Eve Roper March 1, 2017 at 6:22 PM Seeking immortal life would be nice if the body was young to enjoy with full energy instead of age and slowness... good luck dear friend Paul Callus March 3, 2017 at 10:29 AM Immortal life on earth is but a dream, but it is possible in an afterlife. Thank you for your contribution, dear Eve. Hugs // paul

J. Amorose March 1, 2017 at 5:07 PM Looking at this, I know I've got competition. A seven for you! ~Blue (PS - Check mine out if you'd like!) Paul Callus March 2, 2017 at 1:35 PM Thank you, Blue. I've checked out a couple of your poems...much impressed! Regards // paul