Siesta

Idly the weary ceiling fan rotates
            Air is hot but bearable
             A mood for lethargy.

Sprawled on the bed my Venus lies asleep
  Splintered light through slanting blinds
          Highlights her naked skin.


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Contest: Let's Try a Little Kimo
Sponsor: Amy Green
29th May 2014

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Verlena S. Walker

June 15, 2014 at 3:47 AM

Nicely written Paul. GL in the contest

Paul Callus

June 15, 2014 at 3:50 PM

Thank you Verlena...for the visit and kind wishes. // paul

Aiyah Torres

June 2, 2014 at 5:32 PM

ooohhh... siesta is what I need!!! lol... Nice poem, Sir!!! ..very awesome lines.. I liked it!! :O))

Aiyah Torres

June 2, 2014 at 10:49 PM

I sure love it, Paul!!! thanks for the invitation.. :O)))

Paul Callus

June 2, 2014 at 5:43 PM

Hi AiyaH! So glad to see you stopping by and commenting positively on my poem. On hot days there's nothing better than a restful siesta...you're welcome to come and relax!:) // paul

Casarah Nance

June 2, 2014 at 3:44 PM

ooo very relaxing, entrancing images. :)

Paul Callus

June 2, 2014 at 4:26 PM

Thank you Casarah...it is meant to be relaxing, so you did get the right feeling! glad you were enticed, too. // paul

David Williams

June 2, 2014 at 11:59 AM

Paul I love the images in these, well done and good luck...David

Paul Callus

June 2, 2014 at 4:28 PM

Thank you David, both for stopping by and for the lovely comments. // paul

Joseph May

June 2, 2014 at 7:05 AM

Ahh...the Goddess of love and beauty...Beautifully penned Paul...I love the song by Frankie Avalon too...

Paul Callus

June 2, 2014 at 10:44 AM

Glad you like this kimo, Joseph. Yes, Frankie Avalon had some good songs, Venus being one of the (takes me way back!). // paul

Richard Lamoureux

June 1, 2014 at 7:45 AM

It sounds like orbiting Venus garnishes some pretty spectacular views. I enjoyed this voyeuristic marvel.

Paul Callus

June 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM

Hi Richard; your last comment just about sums it all up! Thanks a lot. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

May 31, 2014 at 10:49 PM

A visual feast of romantic enchantment Paul. Amy should love this one! I do!

Paul Callus

June 1, 2014 at 7:34 AM

Hi Connie! glad you've been romantically enchanted! Love your comments & txs for stopping by. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

May 31, 2014 at 11:19 AM

Dear Paul, I am sending you a Soup mail so I can get a Birthday Booklet to you!

Paul Callus

May 31, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Many thanks dear Carolyn! I have just answered your mail. I appreciate your dedication! :) // paul

Lucilla Carrillo

May 31, 2014 at 9:02 AM

Nice poem and nice for the contest. When I was growing up - we had no air condition. All we had was a fan, but I don't remember the days being so hot as they are today. Thanks for sharing...Lucilla

Paul Callus

May 31, 2014 at 1:34 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Lucilla. I still have no air conditioners in the house; they are not on good terms with my eyes! Still use fans, although as you say the temperature seems to get hotter year after year. Take care. // paul

Lena Emp

May 31, 2014 at 12:57 AM

I love to siesta, so as to enjoyed reading this one Paul. You give a light meaningful thoughts about it. Wonderful Poem.

Paul Callus

May 31, 2014 at 1:29 PM

Thank you Lena; so glad you love this poem....and your siesta:) cu // paul

Arthur Vaso

May 30, 2014 at 10:45 PM

How can one say anything, you said it so well, amazing write that I am sure makes all wish for a little Siesta!!

Paul Callus

May 31, 2014 at 1:27 PM

Glad you liked it Arthur! Thank you for the positive comments. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM

- Siesta is good for body and soul - Beautiful poem, Paul ! - Luck in contest ! - Wish you a nice weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

May 30, 2014 at 2:08 PM

Thank you Anne Lise! Txs for stopping by...and happy weekend to you too :) /x/ paul

Carrie Richards

May 29, 2014 at 9:19 PM

Oh wow.....I love these......on a hot day here, it hits the nail right on the sizzling head !! Wonderful job!

Paul Callus

May 30, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Hi Carrie! with comments like these you can stop by any time you want! you're more than welcome :) // paul

Jack Horne

May 29, 2014 at 2:52 PM

awesome write, Paul

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 3:45 PM

Thank you Jack; so pleased that you enjoyed! cu // paul

Kim Van Breda

May 29, 2014 at 9:42 AM

Yes !! Great sensory in this one.. felt the humidity, heard the fan and pictured the splintering light on her body. Awesome name for a format... if you take away the 'o' :) Xx~Xx

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Oh yes, Kim...you sure got caught in the feel of this poem! Love your comments :) As for the format...I never had any doubts that Kim is an awesome name!:)) Love your wit, too :) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

May 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

OOOh, what a beautiful image you created, Paul. Quite sensual and provocative as well. I'm sure Amy will love your Kimo as much as I do. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, carolyn

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 11:53 AM

Thank you so very much, Carolyn! Glad that this write made you feel this way...it's what I aimed for :) Hope Amy reasons like you :)) // paul

Nette Onclaud

May 29, 2014 at 6:13 AM

visual art expressed through the canvas of poetry, paul.. this reminds me of a charmed afternoon delight!.. huggs

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 11:49 AM

I love these comments of yours, Nette! They show that I managed to pass on what I set out to achieve. [the picture in my mind is in black and white...colour would not bring out the same effect!] // paul

Sara Kendrick

May 29, 2014 at 5:23 AM

Very expressive and descriptive work..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page with congrats..Sara

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 11:43 AM

Thanks for the lovely comments, Sara; so glad you enjoyed it :) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

May 28, 2014 at 11:08 PM

loools :D that's the punch again :D :P i like how you made your way of slumber state then well too something lil censored :D (joking) well the Venus side.. :D a combination of: first: sleeping and something that will make someone jolt :P second: dizziness and wakefulness.. :D :P two thumbs up... your siestas are one of a kind.. :P remember this are just 30-45 min to be healthy :P

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:05 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi :) I like your dissection! I will follow your advice, so I had better go and wake Venus up because she has slept over the limit:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

May 28, 2014 at 9:45 PM

btw, I am seeing two kimo instead of just one. Is it her rule to do two?? I have one to post but I am sure seeing lots of people doing pairs of them~

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:00 AM

If I am not mistaken she said "short or long" up to us....but better to go over the rules again!

Andrea Dietrich

May 28, 2014 at 9:44 PM

This is very good. First the day of lethargy described and then the Venus described . I really like your images.

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:03 AM

Glad this is to your liking! good luck with yours, Andrea....paul

Ana Espinola Collins

May 28, 2014 at 6:26 PM

Hot and sexy in so few words...nicely done Paul :) Ana

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:15 AM

Thank you Ana! I welcome your lovely comments:) // paul

Frederic Parker

May 28, 2014 at 6:15 PM

has a Rod Mckuen feel to it very discriptive

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:23 AM

Thank you Frederic! I've heard of Rod Mckuen, but I will now go and look him up to learn more about him. (I think he was a composer too.) // paul

Jadazzle United

May 28, 2014 at 5:52 PM

ooh hot and sultry in that order - I loved these verses Paul! Hugs Jan xxxx

Jadazzle United

May 29, 2014 at 2:33 AM

Shhhhh I'm in disguise Paul :-) I always put Jan after my comments Darren doesn't put his name. We can both log onto the account so can both comment on poems - its the best of both worlds and I get to write with the awesome Darren Watson - I'm the luckiest lady in the world! Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Paul Callus

May 29, 2014 at 2:27 AM

Thank you Jan for appreciating and commenting so positively!:) Glad you enjoyed. [do you speak for Jan & Co ??!!:))] // paul