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The Old Rocking Chair

Where granddad once sat, resting creaking bones, I now wearily sit. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: The Old Rocking Chair Sponsor: Rick Parise © 6th November 2016

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Lynn Marie

Date: 9/22/2017 7:33:00 PM

Oh the memories held in the chair so lovingly passed down. Wonderful nostalgic imagery in a beautifully profound poem. Enjoy a lovely, peaceful weekend Paul :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2017 4:09:00 AM

Thank you, Lynn; I do appreciate your lovely comments:) Warm regards while wishing you a nice weekend // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/22/2016 12:55:00 AM

God grant you health and happiness, dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2016 1:05:00 PM

Thank you dear Eileen. May you also have the very best in life. Hugs // paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 11/20/2016 4:21:00 AM

Hey Paul this sounds like me except I haven't got a rocking chair, great little verse mate, take care........Vera

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2016 12:05:00 PM

Thank you for reading, Vera, and for making me smile:) regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/10/2016 4:24:00 PM

Outstanding Paul...Awesome

Paul Callus
Date: 11/11/2016 12:24:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely adjectives, Charm! Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/10/2016 9:08:00 AM

Oh wow! Just excellent!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2016 2:50:00 PM

Thank you Armand; your encouragement is appreciated. Regards // paul

Elaine George

Date: 11/10/2016 7:40:00 AM

Lovely, Sure to top the winners list, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2016 2:51:00 PM

Thank you for the faith you show in this one-liner, Elaine. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/10/2016 1:58:00 AM

I have the same rocking chair..

Paul Callus
Date: 11/10/2016 2:53:00 PM

Pleased to have somebody to share with, Pashang:) Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/8/2016 3:40:00 PM

Very poignant poem, Paul. It elicited a mild chuckle and a wry smile from me. Kudos on a well crafted poem. The telescoping of time is a very original use of narration. Hey, i am that old guy w/the creaking bones too. Lol. Much love and respect to you. RW

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2016 4:04:00 PM

It is hard to keep up with time, Freddie...it is so deceiving, and there is little hope of beating it at its own game! Thank you for your insightful comments, my friend. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2016 3:31:00 PM

Ditto to YOU, my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thank you...:))

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/8/2016 3:27:00 AM

- A chair with many memories and dreams, lovely written Paul - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2016 4:00:00 PM

Yes, it holds many memories, Anne-Lise! Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

Paloma P

Date: 11/7/2016 5:20:00 AM

The infinite circling nature of energy. Well spoken and heartfelt Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2016 3:42:00 PM

Thank you, Paloma. The life cycle and aging both provide good material for inspiration. ~ Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/7/2016 3:28:00 AM

Excellent. Wonderful imagery write. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/9/2016 10:38:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Ravi. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/6/2016 7:13:00 PM

ah yes! i can relate to this one, paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2016 3:44:00 PM

Ah! I knew I wasn't the only one:)) Thank you for stopping by, Ilene. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2016 7:07:00 PM

good one, Paul. I wanted to fit creaking into my one liner but dang it, one line just wasn't enough!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2016 3:15:00 PM

Glad you like it, Andrea. I tried not to go beyond 17 syllables, in fact I was left with one to spare! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/6/2016 4:03:00 PM

Hi Paul, I agree with Jan. In a few words you say alot. Good luck in the contest: -) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2016 2:51:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Pls see my reply to Jan. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/6/2016 3:23:00 PM

So few words say so much Paul - wonderful imagery:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2016 2:48:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. As for the contest there is a hitch or a glitch!! I happened to be checking my contest entries and this one does not appear anywhere! I am positive that I entered it. Still, no problem...after all it's only one line:)) Hugs // paul