Paul Callus Poet Verse

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Synergy In Black and White

with youthful passion
she quivered under his touch
they soared together

in old age
he longs for her response
chords of chiaroscuro 

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Visual 1 (piano)
A Collum Lune Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Nette Onclaud
Placed 1st
© 11th May 2020

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 20, 2020 at 6:36 AM A beautiful poetic concerto of passion, Paul! This elegant ink sings w/quiet passion. You are an adept quill conductor. LOVE this poetic composition! Smiles and smiles of joy always. Freddie Robinson Jr. November 20, 2020 at 6:39 AM Btw ... great title. And thanks for adding to vocabulary knowledge w/the word 'chiaroscuro'. You're the best, bruh. Much love always.

Angela Crabtree November 14, 2020 at 1:27 PM A masterful write, Paul. A perfect picture for this. I'm sure he misses playing :) Paul Callus November 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM Thank you, Angela. Age can play havoc with people's lives, but for many deep feelings never die, Regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee May 24, 2020 at 7:29 AM Oh, how I love this poem Paul...full of feeling and character. Congrats on your top placeent Paul Callus May 24, 2020 at 5:51 PM Thank you so much, Jeanne; a pleasure to have you visiting! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong May 18, 2020 at 1:58 AM You are a master at these short forms with dramatic impact Paul! I loved this and am happy you won first place! Congratulations! Please share it at PFT. xxoo Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 4:49 PM Thank you on all counts, Connie; you are too kind:) [it was shared about an hr ago!] ~ Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 14, 2020 at 1:25 AM Hi Paul a lovely poetry portrait which depicts youth as it is but in older age have one is portrayed as having moments that light up their lives and a few dips which we have to accept, but the bonding of the two will always be! That is how I see it at least. Congratulations on your win. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny. Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 3:07 PM You read it very well, Jenny. I enjoy listening to what you have to say:) Thank you. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Eve Roper May 13, 2020 at 11:05 PM Paul, congratulations on your win in Nette's contest. Hugs Eve Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 4:16 PM Thank you, Eve. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues May 13, 2020 at 8:15 PM Yes, this was inevitably a first place winner! Congratulations, Paul! My favorite! Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 4:15 PM Thank you, Kim; it was a pleasure being on the podium with you:) Hugs // paul

Mohan Chutani May 13, 2020 at 6:43 PM Paul, great imagery of the everlasting bond between the piano and its player. Congrats. Mohan Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 3:55 PM You read it well, Mohan. Thank you. Best regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney May 13, 2020 at 6:40 PM Congratulations on your Well deserved first place. A wonderful metaphor for the dream of passion re ignited. SuZ Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 3:54 PM Thank you, my friend Suz. That picture was very inspiring. ~ Warm regards // paul

David Mohn May 13, 2020 at 6:02 PM congrats Paul...this poem is a true gem though I must admit "chiaroscuro" sent me to the dictionary :) Paul Callus May 19, 2020 at 3:52 PM Thank you, David. I speak fluent Italian, so it was no problem for me using 'chiaroscuro' :) Regards // paul

Jack Horne May 13, 2020 at 2:21 PM love this beautiful write, my friend Paul Callus May 15, 2020 at 5:23 PM Thank you, Jack. Best regards, my friend. // paul

John Watt May 13, 2020 at 12:58 PM Paul, looks like we were inspired to go the same direction with this image. Yours was a much stronger entry and deserved the 1st place win. Congratulations, my friend ~ John Paul Callus May 13, 2020 at 1:34 PM Hi John...incidentally I have just read your winning entry and more or less echoed your above words in my comments! Thank you for your much appreciated comments and congrats. Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra May 13, 2020 at 12:06 PM The relationship represented by the piano and the way it evolves is so beautiful. Congratulations on your win! :) Paul Callus May 13, 2020 at 1:27 PM Thank you so much, Aditi. I enjoyed your winning entry, too:) Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks May 12, 2020 at 1:25 PM What a metaphor ... I liked the back and forth "relationship" of the player and the music ... the two lovers. And hey ... I learned a new word: chiaroscuro. I entered this contest, too, but for the life of me I can't remember how to add pictures to the text.

Vijay Pandit May 12, 2020 at 7:33 AM You gave the piano voice and feelings--wonderfully evocative, Paul. All the best. Paul Callus May 13, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thank you, Vijay. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues May 11, 2020 at 10:28 PM Love the last line! Paul Callus May 13, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thank you, Kim. Your entry is definitely one of the very best!! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2020 at 8:29 PM really really good, Paul!! Everyone is putting me to shame with how they are doing this form. Paul Callus May 13, 2020 at 1:25 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. We interpret visuals in many different ways; you gave yours a unique one which I really liked. ~ Regards // paul