Paul Callus Poet Verse

Tell Me

I am told
How can you believe
In someone you never see
In someone you never feel
In someone you never hear
How can you believe
In fairy tales
Based on abstract and surreal?

I will tell you
I do not need arm-twisting
Or hypnotic mind games
To reach my conclusions 
It is not just blind faith
It is a simple matter 
Of seeking with the heart
Not by going on e-bay.

I see God all around me
In the beauty of creation
In the joy and suffering of others
In the growth of a plant
The birth of a child
The change of night and day
The passage of time
I see him.

I feel him in moments of need
When weakness bears on me
When he raises me up
And lifts me from pain and despair
When I’m lost in darkness
And he sends a guiding light
I feel him walking by my side
I feel him.

I hear him when the wind blows
When a breeze caresses me
I hear him where silence reigns
Or where the waters lap
And gently tease my mind
I hear him.

Because my mind thinks
My heart feels
My soul flows with emotions
I believe in him.

But most of all I believe
Because on admitting my faults
I sense his healing hand
And I understand that God
Is there for me at all times.
I believe in Him.

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Contest: Tell Me ~ March 2015
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
Placing: 3rd

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Eileen Manassian March 21, 2020 at 5:41 PM What a great testimony to your faith, dear. That last stanza really resonated with me. Blessings Paul Callus March 29, 2020 at 5:51 AM Thank you, dear Eileen. I doubt if I will ever qualify for sainthood!! ... but I hold on to faith and His forgiveness. Blessings & Hugs // paul

Black Matta October 17, 2015 at 11:37 AM "And I understand that God Is there for me at all times. I believe in Him" True words, your poem is simple and honest. Congratulations, Paul Paul Callus October 17, 2015 at 2:58 PM Thank you for stopping by with sincere comments, BM. It has been a pleasure to meet you through poetry. ~ All the best. // paul

Daisy Marie Yant May 18, 2015 at 8:45 AM Awesome!! What great Faith is expressed here. Only Believe and all who do will know Him in this way!! Much Love Paul Callus May 18, 2015 at 10:51 AM Thank you Daisy M. This poem was inspired by another poem written by Richard L. I am glad that you found it 'awesome'! Hugs // paul

Cynthia Buhain-Baello May 12, 2015 at 6:54 PM Very eloquent and truly inspiring piece on experiencing God and I am so blessed I found this poem. The lines are exactly what someone who experiences Him every moment can feel and comprehend, and this ever-growing knowledge unfolds because of His own love. Thank you for writing it. Paul Callus May 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM Thank you Cynthia. Your lovely and insightful comments are a pleasure to read. God bless. // paul

Kp Nunez April 28, 2015 at 1:33 PM Congratulations on your fine win, Paul! Again I am touched by the personal testimony that shows on your write. HUgs! Kim :) Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 7:13 AM I love your comments, Kim! Thank you!! Hugs // paul

Mark Trichet April 26, 2015 at 6:31 PM Nicely done Paul. Insightful and intimate without bearing all. Congratulations Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 5:28 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Mark. Sorry for the late reply, but have been away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2015 at 11:06 PM Hi Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 7:27 AM So pleased you enjoyed this poem, Linda. Thank you for a lovely visit. Excuse the late reply...been gone for a while; missing my best friends:) hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2015 at 9:55 AM I enjoyed reading this one again, I also enjoyed the comments. Your words have resonated with your readers. Thanks for entering it in my contest. Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 7:17 AM Thank you, Richard. I am pleased that this poem was well accepted. It was a pleasure participating in your contest, and I appreciate the high placing. All the best. // paul

Abdul Malik Mandani April 24, 2015 at 11:31 AM Ha, this is the best of the lot. God is such a simple think. No one has to tell you nothing. You can feel Him. He's there for you - all the time. Why seek Him in places afar? Why name Him names? I really, really enjoyed reading this. Great work. Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 7:19 AM Thank you for the generous comments, Abdul. Sorry for the late reply, but have been away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Funom Makama April 20, 2015 at 8:37 AM Good work and an unbelievable level of talent shown here. I will definitely come checking more of your work. Paul Callus May 6, 2015 at 5:24 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Funom. Sorry for the late reply, but was away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Maurice Yvonne April 1, 2015 at 11:16 AM You are truly blessed. I have never heard faith expressed any clearer than this! Paul Callus April 3, 2015 at 1:58 PM Thank you Armand; I appreciate every comment you leave on my page. All the best. // paul

Kp Nunez April 1, 2015 at 5:21 AM This is simply beautiful, Paul. Such a warm and personal testimony. Blessings for the contest. :) Kim Paul Callus April 3, 2015 at 2:09 PM Thank you, Kim! It's my pleasure knowing that you find beauty in this poem of mine. Your comments are positive and encouraging. All the best to you, including a very Happy Easter. :) // paul

Constance La France March 31, 2015 at 1:27 PM Paul, your response to tell me is wonderful, I love every word written, so inspiring, A7 and thanks for visiting my poem, thinking in. . . Paul Callus April 3, 2015 at 1:32 PM Your comments are a delight to read Constance. Thank you for every word and for the high rating. // May you have a Happy Easter! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 31, 2015 at 1:10 PM - I thank you, my friend, for the blessing you are ... for a beautiful poem ... for comfort in your words ... for the warmth of your smile - Always when a door is closed (death), another being opened (birth) - I wish you best of luck in the contest ..... and a happy Easter - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus April 3, 2015 at 1:29 PM Thank you for the lovely and encouraging comments, Anne Lise. I truly appreciate your sincere support. A very Happy Easter to you, too:) Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam March 31, 2015 at 1:21 AM Excellent words of faith. Inspiring too. Thanks for sharing it. Paul Callus April 3, 2015 at 1:25 PM Thank you Ravi. Glad you found this write inspiring. All the best. // paul

Emile Pinet March 29, 2015 at 7:08 PM Inspiring, elegant, reassuring, caring, and companionate are but a few words that come to mind when I read your work. Very well put with easy flow rhythm and impeccable imagery. Emile. Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 3:25 PM Your set of adjectives do honour to this simple expression of faith, Emile. Thank you...your feedback is always encouraging and supportive. // paul

Ralph Sergi March 29, 2015 at 3:58 PM Hi Paul: You expressed the basic faith in all the minor and major miracles that surround you and I feel the same way you do about God. Great Write. I wish you well in the contest. Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM Thank you Ralph. I tried to show faith through simplicity of thought; glad that you are able to relate to it. All the best. // paul

John Fleming March 29, 2015 at 3:22 PM I am a simple man. I am not, nor have i ever been, religious. I have an inquiring mind and have always placed my faith in science. However, that aside, to naysayers and disbelievers of an all-powerful, all-encompassing, all-knowing God i say this: What created that small, millet sized grain that contained all the matter of an expanding universe to blimp into existence? Did it "will" itself from a nothingness devoid of everything but "Free-Will". Or was it the will of a God? Take your choice...:) Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM Hi John! Believing in a supernatural being does not come by forming part of a religion, but through using our intellect. Most important is being honest with ourselves. Thank you for the intelligent feedback. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 29, 2015 at 2:58 PM Beautiful words of faith, Paul! You explain your belief in God exquisitely yet with simplicity...I love every line...hugs, Rhonda Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 3:13 PM Lovely comments, Rhonda! I love simplicity, both in thought and expression; it is the basis of my beliefs and my poetry. Thank you for a most welcome visit. Hugs // paul

Julia Ward March 29, 2015 at 9:01 AM "I believe in Him" - an unequivocal statement rounding off your excellent poem, Paul. Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 5:03 AM Thank you for the 'excellent' comments, Julia. Have a nice day. // Hugs paul

Jack Horne March 29, 2015 at 7:54 AM this is just beautiful, Paul - the perfect entry for Richard's contest Paul Callus March 29, 2015 at 8:11 AM Thank you very much, Jack. Hope you've been having a lovely Sunday! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 29, 2015 at 5:59 AM :) Lovely poem Paul... :) I so love the orderly way you did for someone to know and embrace God... :) I hope you are all okei now.. :)!hugs! Blessed!//olive eloisa Paul Callus March 29, 2015 at 7:08 AM A happy and lovely Sunday to you, Olive_eloi!:) Thank you for the nice comments. Things are slowly improving...prayer counts a lot. Thank you for the support. Hugssss ...... paul

Njeri Hunjeri March 29, 2015 at 4:02 AM Amen!! The last two stanzas are my favorite. All the best in the contest. Paul Callus March 29, 2015 at 7:04 AM Thank you Njeri. Pleased that you enjoyed. Have a lovely Sunday! // paul

Laura Leiser March 28, 2015 at 11:14 PM Wonderful words of faith, Paul! Thanks for sharing them. Paul Callus March 29, 2015 at 7:03 AM Thank you Laura. Glad that you found this to your liking. All the best. // paul