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Spring Dawn

When the silky light teases, slowly filters
         through the land of drowsiness, gently rippling
               into ardent red allure, whispers linger
                            sweetly seductive.
 
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             Contest: Sapphic Stanza Number Three
                         Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/23/2016 12:01:00 AM

A gorgeous poem, Paul. Expressed beautifully. A joy to read. Much love my friend. RW

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2016 5:52:00 AM

Your complimentary comments are much appreciated, my friend. Thank you for your support. All the best. // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/14/2015 10:32:00 PM

The thought of spring's arrival is certainly enticing... This was a beautiful poem to read, Paul. Very nicely penned!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 6:02:00 PM

I'm pleased that you like it, Kelly; thank you and have a lovely weekend. hugs // paul

Nandita Das

Date: 5/7/2015 3:02:00 PM

Incredibly beautiful. A few lovely lines so much more beautiful than reams of poetry. #7

Paul Callus
Date: 5/15/2015 6:01:00 PM

Thank you for the beautiful comments, Nandita, and the high rating. // paul

MD Johnson

Date: 5/1/2015 2:41:00 PM

Beautifully crafted. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, Michael; pleased that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/28/2015 3:38:00 PM

Hi Paul, this is the first time I hear from you since last week or so... Thank you for the hug... LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 9:56:00 AM

Hi Linda:) Tentatively trying to find my way back! Have been treated badly by the flu! Hugs // paul

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 4/26/2015 3:51:00 AM

I wasn't satisfied to read such a short one frm such a great poet so I had to read more. This one was alluring with dawn's tease! It's morn here so yor words were my poetic breakfast! Thumbs up for this sapphire shine sapphic stanza.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 10:29:00 AM

I am overcome by your lovely and positive comments, Ms. S. Thank you ever so much! Sorry for the delay in replying, but I have been away for a while. Take care. // paul

Angie Thomas

Date: 4/21/2015 1:10:00 PM

oh wow! quite the imagery... a real feast :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/3/2015 10:11:00 AM

I'm so pleased that you like it, Angie:) Thank you! All the best. // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/17/2015 10:30:00 AM

...and so too is this poem seductive

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2015 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Armand! Will be stopping by your posts soon; just paying a quick visit to my friends, while musing over a return to Soup. All the best. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/13/2015 8:56:00 PM

Image feast. Whispers of love that gives red hot heat and memories for a lifetime... A7, pleasure to read..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2015 2:56:00 PM

Thank you for the positive and lovely comments, Robert; the high rating is much appreciated, too. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/12/2015 10:08:00 PM

a lovely write, enjoyed reading this one... -p.d.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2015 2:27:00 PM

Thank you Linda:)) hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/10/2015 11:28:00 PM

This meter is so hard to get. I had to redo mine, Paul, and I still am not sure if I got it right. Anyway, the IMAGERY in this is utterly fantastic!!! wow. Luv, Andrea

Paul Callus
Date: 4/11/2015 4:14:00 AM

Pleased that you like it, Andrea. I also have had to go over mine again; sometimes (especially late at night) our mind accepts certain words which later on turn out to be wrong. // Have a lovely weekend! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/9/2015 7:03:00 PM

Hi Paul,, waves!! :P What i first notice from your lil verse is of course the ever appealing imagery you present but as I try to read it one more time I like the progressive intensity of touches, first silky---smoothly flowing then comes ardent strokes-- which is more passionate... filters then it lingers.. :)! wow!!//olive eloisa .. :)! I had a hard time on my verse in this form but I learned much.. :)!//olive eloisa

Paul Callus
Date: 4/10/2015 1:15:00 PM

Thank you Olive_eloi! I always appreciate the insightful comments which you post. Not an easy Sapphic stanza, but we all try to do our best:) hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 4/8/2015 11:09:00 AM

So warm and beautiful, Paul! Hugs, Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:34:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Rhonda; thank you! hugs // paul

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 4/8/2015 3:36:00 AM

Wow! Every line in your poem is a favorite of mine. Wish u the best in the contest. #7

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:13:00 PM

You are very kind, Njeri! So pleased that you found this poem to your liking! Thank you! // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/8/2015 2:36:00 AM

Excellent. Beautiful imagery write. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:35:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Ravi! Thank you. // paul

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/8/2015 1:58:00 AM

I'm still waiting for spring's dawning...this poem is a big help.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:36:00 PM

I hope that spring will not keep you waiting too long, ML! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Choning Dorji

Date: 4/7/2015 9:36:00 PM

very beautiful..

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:10:00 PM

Thank you Choning; pleased to meet you! // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/7/2015 7:02:00 PM

Very beautiful, Paul. Your words flow gently like a song with lovely imagery. Best wishes for the contest! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 4/8/2015 2:38:00 PM

I am glad you liked it, Sandra. Your comments are always a joy to read. Thank you. // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 4/7/2015 4:36:00 PM

beautiful imagery Paul...good luck in the contest...Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2015 5:29:00 PM

Thank you Tim; glad you enjoyed. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/7/2015 3:58:00 PM

:) Lovely....I'm working on one! I won in his last competition...First place, and now...I'm stumped! :( I'll try. You, however, made it sing....I read it twice through...once to catch your meter, second time to catch your beauty! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/7/2015 5:35:00 PM

Yes, you did very well! There is still time to write one; entries are moving at a slow pace. Thank you for reading twice...I appreciate that Eileen:) hugs and goodnight. // paul