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The Collector

I am a hoarder of antiquities,
offering longevity to ephemera.
Obsessed with an insatiable 
urge for accumulation
I fill every available nook 
stacking layer upon layer
of emotional possessions… a
treasure chest of memorabilia!
Then, in wistful, solitary 
moments of isolation,
I shall seek their reassurance.  
Memories: a lifeline to sanity. 

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Writing Challenge - December - 
Any poem NA'd in November 2019
Sponsor, Dear Heart- Wiishkobi Ode
Placed 1st
Chosen POTD ~ 24th October 2019.

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Angela Crabtree Date: 11/25/2020 7:41:00 PM A wonderful way to remember times of the past :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/26/2020 5:43:00 AM I totally agree, Angela. Where would we be with memories?! have a lovely day :) // paul

Constance La France Date: 12/10/2019 7:01:00 PM Paul, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem, and I like the image too, well done ! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/11/2019 1:32:00 PM Many thanks for the congrats, Constance! For more than one reason I share this win with you..thank you for giving my poem another chance to prove its worth:) Best regards // paul

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 11/19/2019 3:35:00 PM Beautifully written. You have struck a chord with many hearts here. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/26/2019 7:19:00 AM Thank you, Krish...you too have struck a chord with your words! Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Quoth Theraven Date: 11/17/2019 10:51:00 AM Paul, Very nice treasure chest and life line in time. Things cherished, but locked away, so the heart won't feel. -Richard Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2019 12:32:00 PM Thank you, Richard for your visit and added contribution to the topic. Best regards // paul

Robert Lindley Date: 11/15/2019 11:15:00 PM Congratulations on POTD that your fine poem garnered my friend! Yes I collect books, chess sets, paintings, bows/archery and few other items. Antiques have always fascinated me. Its like I have this special connection with these objects. A fav,,, Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/17/2019 12:30:00 PM Thank you, Robert. Intentionally or not, we are all collectors, in one way or another. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

John Hamilton Date: 11/14/2019 9:53:00 AM Wonderful write Paul, Craig's contests tend to bring out some exotic ideas, yours being one of them. I guess I'm late to the party but double congrats I see are in order, well done! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/14/2019 10:51:00 AM Thank you, John. It is so hard to keep up with all the poems that are posted on a daily basis...a pity, really, because many 'go to waste'. I don't think anyone should be allowed more than 1 or 2 poems a day. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/11/2019 6:05:00 PM Hello Paul Callus, antiques are beautiful. I would love an antique desk, still looking. I am alwys drawn to antiques items. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2019 4:30:00 AM Thank you for stopping by with pleasant comments, Darlene. Have a lovely day, my friend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/25/2019 4:34:00 PM Some items have such precious memories that we don't dare throw them away, Paul. (I cling to my father's old typewriter because I can still picture him using it every night.) What a beautiful poem. Congratulations of having the POTD! Love, Carolyn (Surely a winner in the contest and a fave for me.) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:41:00 PM You are too kind, Carolyn. Thank you for the lovely feedback, congrats and the fav...very much appreciated. Love & Hugs // paul

Charles Messina Date: 10/24/2019 11:18:00 PM Brilliant Paul. Congratulations on POTD with this gem. Regards, Charlie Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:39:00 PM 'Brilliant' is most generous, Charles...thank you. Regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 10/24/2019 8:14:00 PM Awe, I like this, if one calls collecting antiquities , books, art , and memorable collections of work of my children and grandchildren well I guess I am a hoarder too. Paul, congratulations on POTD Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:37:00 PM Thank you, Eve; we are all hoarders in our own ways, and I am not ashamed to admit it:) Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/24/2019 8:03:00 PM I can certainly relate Paul. When my daughter tells me I have too many knickknacks and other items laying around I tell her 'everything has a story' and I remember how I came to have each item, rather a gift or a find and I do find comfort looking at them. I really enjoyed your entry Paul and I hope Craig will too! Congratulations on having it deservingly honored with POTD! xxoo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:36:00 PM Meaningful 'knickknacks' and beautiful memories are not to be discarded, Connie. As you well say, they can bring us comfort when in times of need. Thank you for your pleasant comments. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 10/24/2019 7:32:00 PM Hello Paul … a lifeline to sanity did this for me. Really powerful and oh so true. A great poem Paul - Lindsay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:33:00 PM Thank you, Lindsay. Heard you got candles for sale :) :) Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/24/2019 6:37:00 PM There is a difference between holding onto memories, and collecting everything in sight. I treasure certain things, of course. Clutter isn't a healthy way of living. Just my simple thinking. Congratulations Paul, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:32:00 PM Your thinking might be 'simple' as you put it, Brandy, but it makes a lot of sense :) Collecting memories while avoiding clutter in the process is wise. Thank you for your input and congrats. Regards // paul

Brenda Chiri Date: 10/24/2019 4:20:00 PM Ahh congrats on your potd my dear friend! Truly enjoyed this very much!;) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:29:00 PM Glad you enjoyed, Brenda:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/24/2019 2:35:00 PM Hi Paul, I am certain you will get a top win, but WOW, POTD, so absolutely deserved - back with congrats my friend. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:28:00 PM Thank you for your double visit, Jenny. Your faith in my poem is truly appreciated. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/24/2019 12:35:00 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 4:26:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lisel. Regards & Hugs // paul

Constance La France Date: 10/24/2019 11:03:00 AM Paul, congratulations on your POTD with this emotional and beautifully penned poem. I saw myself in your words. Well done ! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 2:18:00 PM Thank you, Constance; I'm in no doubt that you have so many memories hidden away!:) Regards // paul

Heidi Sands Date: 10/24/2019 10:10:00 AM Congratulations for POTD , Paul :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 2:13:00 PM Thank you, Heidi :) Regards // paul

Arturo Michael Date: 10/24/2019 9:24:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS Paul on POTD... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 2:12:00 PM Thank you, Arturo. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/24/2019 7:53:00 AM This contest had me stumped, till this read. Just a wonderful write! You describe our home ;), eclectic to say the least. I really enjoyed your poem, congratulations on POTD Paul! My best to you in the contest. xomo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 2:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Winged Warrior Date: 10/24/2019 6:57:00 AM Welcome to the club Paul...I'm a big-time collecter...but not too big...and of course my family puts me down for it...but it's funny when they need something, they always come to me lol...superb write my friend and Congrats!! on POTD!!...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 1:27:00 PM Thank you, WW. One must have the ability to collect what is useful and to chuck away what isn't! :) Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/24/2019 6:04:00 AM A noteworthy write! Congrats on POTD, Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 12:34:00 PM Thank you on both comments, Kim. Regards // paul

Tania Kitchin Date: 10/24/2019 4:51:00 AM Paul, a great poem, I can relate to! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 12:27:00 PM Thank you, Tania. I hope you have a fine collection :) Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 10/24/2019 3:22:00 AM A poem I can relate to in so many levels, we are hoarders keep something just in case it may be useful in the future or because of precious memories. A very well deserved potd Paul and good luck in the contest, Into my faves:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 11:24:00 AM Thank you for the lovely comments and for the fav, Jan. Amongst my memories I have some special ones....meeting a dear friend from the Isle of Man :) Hugs // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 10/24/2019 2:39:00 AM The last two lines enthrone the wealth of your message.. your wise words.. weathering time and life complexities.. waging fights.. gaining.. losing.. there's something precious added to "emotional possessions".. a treasure saved between the layers of the soul.. a huge wealth building a fortified Self that would "reassure a lifeline to sanity".. A collector of wisdom and everything beautiful and of value in life, You are, Paul! A wonderful work worthy of the honour.. Congratulations on your POTD. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/30/2019 11:17:00 AM Your beautiful insightful feedback is one that needs adding to my collection, Besma! Thank you! Warm regards // paul

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