Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Shoreline

The ocean waves come rolling in
There’s not a soul in sight
With heaving breath they break on shore
And burst in brilliant white.

The sound of wind is in the air
The jutting rocks stretch high
Tall redwood trees defiant stand
So tough, and yet they sigh. 

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Theme: No 2 ~ Shoreline
Form: ‘common meter stanza’
Author: Paul Callus ~1st April 2015
Contest: Let Me Feel Your Lines
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Placed 1st
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Poem of the Day ~ 2nd April, 2015.

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Old Buck November 19, 2019 at 1:56 PM Paul: I have longed to see that sight but never made the trip. Now you've taken me. Thank you. Keep them coming. Honestly, the only callus I've seen I didn't enjoy was on the bottom of my foot. :o) oldbuck Paul Callus November 22, 2019 at 3:59 PM Thank you for your lovely pleasant comments my friend:) Good to have you back smelling the 'soup'...enjoy! Regards // paul

Lonna Blodgett July 12, 2019 at 11:55 PM I see we have a mutual love for the Sea, and even a redwood tree! Great poem with a description of one of my great loves. Thank you. Lonna Blodgett Paul Callus July 13, 2019 at 8:45 AM So pleased to make your acquaintance, Lonna. I have read several of your lovely, fresh poems and commented on some. Your style appeals to me. And yes, I find inspiration in the sea and trees. Keep your pen busy! ~ Regards // paul

Sneha Rv June 11, 2015 at 4:11 AM This is SO amazing!!)! Congrats for the win AND the POD!!! :) :) Paul Callus June 11, 2015 at 2:29 PM Thank you Sneha:) So glad that you found it to your liking! Keep writing and smiling:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2015 at 12:03 AM beautiful, Paul, particularly the first stanza. Congrats on the fine win. Paul Callus May 16, 2015 at 4:31 AM Thank you Andrea. Your clothesline brought back some lovely memories. Have a nice day. // paul

Eve Roper May 15, 2015 at 9:11 PM wonderful win a 7 Paul Callus May 16, 2015 at 5:23 AM Thank you Eve! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Joseph May May 15, 2015 at 9:39 AM Great write and win Paul... Congrats Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:06 PM Thank you Joseph; nice of you to stop by. All the best. // paul

MD Johnson May 15, 2015 at 9:21 AM Beautiful imagery. Congratulations. Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:21 PM Thank you for reading, enjoying and for the congrats. // paul

Judy Konos May 15, 2015 at 8:01 AM Congratulations are in Order.....a big number one......Kudos Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:23 PM A big thank you, Judy:) Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Kp Nunez May 15, 2015 at 4:06 AM I can see it! I can feel the wind and hear the waves as they break on shore! Loved this Paul. Congratulations! Kim Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:24 PM Lovely and generous comments, Kim:) Thank You!! Have a nice weekend. // paul

Emmanuel Brian Oule May 15, 2015 at 1:57 AM Congs and And feels good to win brother Happy for you Emmanuel Brian Oule May 18, 2015 at 5:10 AM Paul thank you for the compliment, always i will be too fix time to read and comment your poems, You're welcome Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:26 PM You are kind, Bryan! Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM Hi Paul, :-) Amazing Lines, Congratulations ~LINDA~ Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:27 PM Hi Linda! Lovely to have you stopping by:) Thank you. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison May 14, 2015 at 5:47 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:33 PM Thank you, Jan; revisits are always appreciated:) hugs // paul

Skat A May 14, 2015 at 5:19 PM Hello Paul, amazing. I sure like the imagery. The ending however makes me sigh as well. Love the poem. SKAT Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:34 PM Glad I can make you sigh, Skat! Thank you for the like:) // paul

Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 4:55 PM So lovely, Paul. Flows beautifully just line the majestic sea. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 5:37 PM You are very kind, Sandra:) Thank you for a lovely and complimentary visit. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Lindsay Laurie May 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM G'day Paul... this is a wonderful poem Paul. You have given us a fine scene in words. Thank you Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus May 11, 2015 at 9:01 AM Thank you, Lindsay; both your visit and comments are appreciated. // paul

Asma Memon April 22, 2015 at 5:53 PM I like your poem Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 8:06 AM I am glad you like these common meter stanzas, Asma. Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Michael Dom April 4, 2015 at 8:30 PM That makes me want to go down to the coast and comb the beaches, sit under the trees and listen to the wind whistle through their leaves. Like it. Belated congratulations on this poem of the day. Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 10:25 AM Glad that I managed to tempt you to seek nature's allure, Michael! Thank you for the comments and congrats. All the best. // paul

Tom Hitt April 2, 2015 at 1:19 PM Great imagery, nice job. Congrats on POTD! ~Tom~ http://wrongwaywriteway.com Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 1:59 PM Thank you Tom, both for the nice comments and the congrats. Pleased to meet you:) // paul

Marilyn Williams April 2, 2015 at 11:16 AM Very nice reading. Congratulations for the poem of the day. Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM Glad that you enjoyed my poem, Marilyn. Thank you. All the best. // paul

Neva Romaine April 2, 2015 at 10:49 AM Hey Paul, BIG congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD! It is a beautiful, descriptive poem with wonderful imagery. Well deserved! Be Blessed, Neva Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 12:22 PM Hi Neva! Thank you for a lovely visit and insightful comments...much appreciated. All the best. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders April 2, 2015 at 10:16 AM Wow! What a beautiful scene, Paul...congrats on being chosen TPOD! Hugs, Rhonda Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 11:55 AM I much appreciate your Wow and lovely comments, Rhonda!!Thank you for another nice visit. Happy Easter:) Hugs // paul

Eve Roper April 2, 2015 at 10:16 AM Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Paul, your descriptive write is beautiful a 7. Blessings and Happy Easter Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 11:57 AM Thank you Eve! Your congrats and high rating are really appreciated. May you too have a blessed and happy Easter. // paul

Casarah Nance April 2, 2015 at 8:22 AM So tough...yet they sigh! Oh I love it! Bravo my friend for your poem of the day selection! Hugsxx Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 11:51 AM You are a good and sincere friend, Casarah. Thank you for everything. Hugs // paul ... Have a lovely and happy Easter.

Sandra Haight April 2, 2015 at 8:17 AM Paul, stopping back to read your lovely poem again and to congratulate you on your Poem of the Day! Sandra Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM Very kind of you to revisit, Sandra; I appreciate it a lot. Thank you and God bless. // paul

Robert Stoner Jr April 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM Hey Paul great write ,I wanna go too! Congratulations on another fine Poem of the Day. Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 11:42 AM Many thanks Robert; love your comments:) All the best. // paul

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