Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

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The Haunted House

It was a night of restless wind and rain
Yet undeterred by cold and padlocked chain
I broke into the building on a dare
With lamp in hand I wandered, and then there
Beheld the painting, in the vaulted hall,
Which hung in shadows on the lofty wall,
A ghostly rider on his trusty steed
That galloped forward at hairtrigger speed.
I turned to go, then got a mighty scare
As lightning flashed...I saw the canvas bare!
I stayed not rooted to the ground in fear
Instead, I made an exit in top gear!  

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"The Haunted House" Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings
Placed 4th
© 15th August 2018

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Dave Timperley October 24, 2019 at 10:57 AM Loved this, Paul,even though I don't normally do spooky, more of a Guinness man. Dark with a little light. Blessings. D. Paul Callus October 24, 2019 at 4:23 PM Thank you, Dave. I don't do much spooky either, except when the situation asks for it! Enjoy the Guinness:) Regards // paul

John Michaels November 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM Hi Paul. I hope you are keeping well. This is a nice spooky write - and a well-deserved win, too!! All the best, John. Paul Callus November 7, 2018 at 1:26 PM I am pleased that you enjoyed it, John....thank you! Best regards // paul

Vladislav Raven October 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM Hi Paul, love your Haunted House winner. Belated congratulations on your win in the contest with this deserved write. This is my kind of story. The chills came easily when reading this creative piece. A walk into darkness. Run, run fast, the horseman cometh. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike. Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 3:48 PM Thank you, Mike. This poem would have been ideal for this time of year! Pleased you found yourself absorbed in its chilly aura:) Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos October 15, 2018 at 12:35 PM Hi Paul, Scary, but want to read more , where did the rider go..... perhaps a 2nd visit to this haunted house will reveal all! Have not as yet entered a contest perhaps should try my hand at it - congratulations on a truly well deserved win. Best regards, Jennifer Paul Callus October 15, 2018 at 2:48 PM Thank you for a most pleasant visit, Jennifer:) Maybe I ought to go back and see whether he has returned!! Why not try a contest up your street: The six-word couplet series encore! Good luck! Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper September 16, 2018 at 8:11 PM I'm a little late, Paul, great imagery and story. Big congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`* Paul Callus September 18, 2018 at 3:57 AM Thank you, Eve...I know you have a lot of catching up to do. Hope you are keeping well. Take care...hugs // paul

Constance La France September 5, 2018 at 11:40 AM Paul, congratulations on your win in my contest with this great write, well done ! Paul Callus September 5, 2018 at 4:40 PM Many thanks, Constance. It was a pleasure taking part :) All the best // paul

Maria Williams September 2, 2018 at 5:55 AM Run Run as fast as you can, a ghostly rider on his trusted steed is a 'force to be reckoned with'. Very good Paul, kept me on the edge of my seat....Maria hugs Paul Callus September 2, 2018 at 10:24 AM Glad you imbibed some of the haunted spirit, Maria! Thank you for a lovely visit. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2018 at 7:54 PM Congratulations Paul. I'm not surprised to see this on the waiting list! : ) Paul Callus September 2, 2018 at 10:22 AM Thank you for coming back with congrats, Connie:) Your support is appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Joseph May September 1, 2018 at 11:54 AM Lol..No need to stick around..Congrats on your win Paul.. Paul Callus September 1, 2018 at 6:03 PM Thank you, Joseph. You deliver good news:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong August 31, 2018 at 9:32 PM Your entry flows so well Paul. It sounds like something Poe might write. I loved it! : ) Paul Callus September 1, 2018 at 9:45 AM You are too kind, Connie:)...thank you. Have a lovely weekend. Warm regards // paul

Jack Horne August 31, 2018 at 10:01 AM wow, so much said in a short poem - excellent work, Paul. I hope all is well with you Paul Callus August 31, 2018 at 10:15 AM Thank you, Jack; excellent is way beyond what I merit! Hope you're keeping in good shape. Regards // paul

CayCay Godwin August 31, 2018 at 5:10 AM Ewwwww, shiver me timbers as my scream freezes! I'm easily chilled, I know, but still, I thought this quite hair raising and jaw dropping! Yi, I gotta go - get out of here. CayCay Paul Callus August 31, 2018 at 9:47 AM I don't blame you for needing to make a quick exit, CayCay:) At least you found the courage to enter! Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri August 29, 2018 at 12:58 PM Who won't "make an exit in top gear"?! An exhaustive description of a frightening place.. a wonderful rendition of a night in a "haunted house" ! The best of luck in the contest Paul. Be blessed always. Paul Callus August 30, 2018 at 4:15 PM Thank you, Besma; your complimentary remarks and wishes are much appreciated. Regards & blessings // paul

Susan Ashley August 29, 2018 at 12:49 PM I could feel the heightened heartbeat of energy in your enthralling and eerie poem, Paul, and the rush of adrenaline as you made your exit in 'top gear'! An awesome and thrilling piece my dear friend.. Warmest wishes and hugs to you always.. ~Susan Paul Callus August 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM Many thanks, Susan. When I was young I used to enjoy reading horror stories; I translated several into Maltese, and even wrote some myself...still hoping to get them published! ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend. // paul

Supraja Kannan August 29, 2018 at 6:53 AM Excellent narration,Paul. Loved the last line... Reads like a winner.... Paul Callus August 30, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you, Supraja. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud August 29, 2018 at 5:14 AM yes, better run, paul... how eerie and splendidly done!... huggs Paul Callus August 29, 2018 at 3:04 PM Jan and I are already on the run, Nette....you are free to join us:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison August 29, 2018 at 2:42 AM I'd make a quick exit too Paul! Very spooky:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus August 29, 2018 at 3:03 PM That would have been two of us making an exit at breakneck speed, Jan:) Hugs // paul

Sand Blown August 28, 2018 at 5:11 PM good write...takes one back to the (old : ) black and white movies Paul Callus August 29, 2018 at 2:30 PM Thank you, Sand Blown. Nothing beats those B&W movies! Regards // paul