Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

She Stands Beside the Sea

she stands beside the sea
a tear escapes, runs down her face
melancholy comes to embrace
the past won’t set her free
lost love decays without a trace


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Contest: Writing Challenge 2 Lind68868
Sponsor: Dear Heart
Placed 1st
©18th May 2019

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Angela Crabtree December 4, 2020 at 5:38 PM Lost love. I think we've all experienced it at some point. Great poem, Paul :) Paul Callus December 5, 2020 at 8:05 AM Thank you, Angela. Best regards // paul

Eileen Manassian March 16, 2020 at 4:08 PM Sad... full of longing and possibly regrets. Paul Callus March 18, 2020 at 11:01 AM Thank you for reading and for the feedback, Eileen. Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul

Brenda Chiri June 12, 2019 at 3:29 PM Such sad beauty! Funny how a poet can make the sadest parts in life seem beautiful! But I guess we paint a world of sorrow in beauty it just is that way! Hummm! Sorry kinda s thinking to myself there ! Lol! Wonderful poem Paul I love it!;) Paul Callus June 14, 2019 at 7:55 AM Thank you for these lovely comments, Brenda. Somehow they remind me of your latest poem about your son...sad, yet beautiful! ~ Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Smita Kulkarni June 12, 2019 at 1:18 PM Beautiful expressions Paul! -Smita Paul Callus June 14, 2019 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Smita. Have a nice day! Regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee June 7, 2019 at 10:20 AM Loely poem. So easy to feel through your words. Jeanne Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 5:02 AM Thank you for stopping by, Jeanne. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu June 5, 2019 at 6:11 PM Hello Paul she yearns for her true love.So she mourns him because she lost himin death. So sad. Have a nice evening my friend. Regards: Darlene. Paul Callus June 8, 2019 at 5:02 AM Thank you, Darlene. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Rainbow Promise June 4, 2019 at 5:52 PM Hi Paul. You always captivate me with your Words, no matter what Poem you write! Congrats on your well deserved placement in this contest! Was away for a while but will enter some Contests again! Hugs ?? Rainbow ?? Paul Callus June 5, 2019 at 2:26 AM Thank you Rainbow...your complimentary words are much appreciated. A pleasure to see you back @ Soup! Looking forward to new posts from you. Hugs // pau

Swetha Vangaveti June 1, 2019 at 7:25 AM Poignant write !! Paul Callus June 1, 2019 at 9:24 AM Yes, Swetha, it certainly evokes a keen sense of sadness! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Brenda Chiri May 28, 2019 at 7:29 AM Ah Paul this one rings true for me! I loved how you expressed it! Wonderful my dear friend!;) Paul Callus May 29, 2019 at 4:10 PM Thank you, Brenda. I'm sure I had replied to your comment, but never mind as long as I noticed the discrepancy:) Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 24, 2019 at 7:31 PM Congrats for a very well deserved placement. Top notch, Paul. Paul Callus May 25, 2019 at 5:18 AM Thank you, Andrea. Congrats on your win, too. Have a nice day...Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2019 at 6:17 PM Wow, first placement Paul! I knew this would do well. I didn't have time to get mine finished Paul. Congratulations on your superb deserving placement! : ) xxoo Paul Callus May 25, 2019 at 5:16 AM Thank you for the congrats and the faith you had in my poem, Connie:) ~ Have an enjoyable weekend. // paul

Robert Lindley May 24, 2019 at 2:45 PM Congratulations on your win in Dear Heart's Lind68868 contest my friend! God bless.... Robert

John Hamilton May 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM Beautiful write Paul, loved your rhymes, difficult to write lost love in a short verse? I would never think any writing is beyond your capabilities, masterful dear poet! Congrats on a fine win! Paul Callus May 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM Thank you, John. Your complimentary words are indeed encouraging...much appreciated. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 22, 2019 at 2:07 PM Hi Paul - congratulations on your much deserved win in this contest. The pain that a lost love leaves is never forgotten - a sad but realistic fact of life. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer. Paul Callus May 22, 2019 at 2:24 PM Thank you, Jenny. It is not easy to express lost love in a few lines, but standing in 'her shoes' gave me a helping hand! ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 22, 2019 at 12:30 AM A sad scene penned well Paul Paul Callus May 22, 2019 at 2:05 PM Glad you found this to your liking, Allen...thank you. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley May 21, 2019 at 8:34 PM Your excellent poem stirs the heart with sentimental emotions, Paul. The melancholy mood is framed so tenderly and beautifully within the power of your poignant imagery. Congratulations on your wonderful and well-deserved first place win. Warmest wishes and hugs always my dear friend.. ~Susan Paul Callus May 22, 2019 at 2:04 PM Thank you dear Susan. As usual, your insightful comments warm my heart! ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire May 21, 2019 at 5:12 PM Though I'm not familiar with the contest, your poem had special meaning for me. I always miss John most when I stare at the sea and remember his fishing days. Beautifully written and so deserving of a first place! Congratulations, Paul. Love, Carolyn Paul Callus May 22, 2019 at 1:33 PM Dear Carolyn, it is such a lovely pleasant surprise to have you stopping by, especially with personal and insightful comments. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. ~ Now I must go see if you have posted anything new....and also to check out Don McLean's song which I have not heard for many many years! Love // paul Carolyn Devonshire May 21, 2019 at 5:15 PM In his song "And I Love Her So," Don McLean has a similar message and describes how "the night won't set me free." I have always loved the song and now I love your poem too...

Anne-Lise Andresen May 21, 2019 at 12:02 PM - Congratulations on a great first place in this contest, a wonderful writing Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus May 21, 2019 at 3:31 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Have a nice evening. Hugs // paul

Constance La France May 21, 2019 at 9:30 AM Paul, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem! Paul Callus May 21, 2019 at 3:29 PM Many thanks, Constance. Always a pleasure to take part in your contests. Regards // paul

Joseph May May 21, 2019 at 7:08 AM A sad scene depicted in this write Paul..Congrats on your win... Paul Callus May 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM Thank you joseph. Pleased to be standing next to you on the podium! Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler May 20, 2019 at 11:01 PM Can relate well to this one... and unfortunately, nothing can truly heal that pain completely... You capture those melancholy feelings in the imagery and express them beautifully in these lines... Nicely done Paul :) Paul Callus May 21, 2019 at 3:26 PM It is said that time will heal, but the scar is hard to conceal. Thank you for stopping by with lovely meaningful comments,Kelly. Warm regards // paul

Nette Onclaud May 20, 2019 at 1:43 PM paul, a moving poem tenderly crafted with such soulful mood... much enjoyed!... huggs Paul Callus May 20, 2019 at 3:18 PM Thank you very much, Nette. I read your winning entry which is truly captivating. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen May 19, 2019 at 12:38 PM - A wonderful and sensitive poem, Paul - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus May 19, 2019 at 1:12 PM Thank you on both counts, Anne-Lise. Hugs // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri May 19, 2019 at 2:32 AM If our "past sets us free" we won't be able to enjoy what of beauty your inspiring muse and adept pen capture, Paul! A heartbreaking scene blossoming into a captivating work of art! Definitely a WIN and a FAV! A great pleasure to read your inspiring poetry.. Regards and blessings. Paul Callus May 19, 2019 at 3:44 AM I appreciate the fact that despite your busy school load you still manage to make time to visit and comment, Besma. I also appreciate the lovely insightful comments which you always leave on my pages...and the fav...Thank you! Warm regards & blessings // paul

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 19, 2019 at 12:39 AM Oh the theme of lost love! Well penned Paul Callus May 19, 2019 at 3:39 AM Lost love never fails to inspire, Allen! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

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