Paul Callus Poet Tetractys

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The Rhythmic Sea

blue
                                          swelling 
                                  waves that quench
                                   the sun’s dry lips;
               they wait for night to dance beneath the stars.

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                                          The Sea
                             Paul Callus ~ 8th Dec, 2015
                             Contest: Language of water
                               Sponsor:  Nette Onclaud
                                        Placed 3rd

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Skat A December 14, 2015 at 9:37 PM PAUL, CONGRATULATIONS, on your win. **SKAT** Paul Callus December 15, 2015 at 10:54 AM Thank you, Skat:) All the best & hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin December 13, 2015 at 5:44 AM This is awesome. I see you placed, not surprise there it is well done. Congratulations ... CayCay Paul Callus December 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thank you CayCay:) The Tetractys form easily lends itself to writing. Hope you've been having a lovely weekend. All the best. // paul

Donna Jones December 12, 2015 at 10:06 PM Wow! Paul! Outstanding poem....my favorite tonight. Paul Callus December 13, 2015 at 11:39 AM Thank you, Donna. So pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 11, 2015 at 8:08 AM Congratulations Paul. Paul Callus December 11, 2015 at 4:33 PM Thank you, Nayda; I appreciate the visits and support:) Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 10, 2015 at 10:55 PM Congrats on wonderful write n win Paul!I too wrote on Ocean.. Paul Callus December 12, 2015 at 7:33 AM Hi Upma! I already replied to your comment yesterday, but just now I realized that it has disappeared! Thank you and enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul

David Mohn December 10, 2015 at 7:57 PM rhythmic indeed...I suspect the waves near Malta have a special sway on your soul...congrats Paul Paul Callus December 11, 2015 at 4:31 PM Thank you for the pleasant feedback, David:) These lines have been inspired by the lovely summer Mediterranean sea! I am very much in contact with it since I live quite near to the beach. ~ Regards // paul

Barbara Gorelick December 10, 2015 at 12:14 PM Dreamy! Congrats on your win. BG Paul Callus December 10, 2015 at 1:07 PM Thank you, Barbara! ~ Al the best. // paul

James Inman December 10, 2015 at 7:47 AM Beautiful imagery Paul. Paul Callus December 10, 2015 at 11:59 AM Thank you, James. Your entry was a worthy interpretation of this topic! // paul

Michael Tor December 10, 2015 at 6:17 AM Congratulations Paul great imagery. Nice win! Paul Callus December 10, 2015 at 11:45 AM Thank you Michael. Kind of you to stop by. ~ All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud December 10, 2015 at 4:20 AM invigorating me with your water prance, paul.. sweet , high congrats and thanks for supporting my contest..huggs Paul Callus December 10, 2015 at 9:46 AM Thank you, Nette; participating in your contests is always inspiring and a pleasure. Have a nice day! Hugs // paul

Beautiful Scars December 9, 2015 at 6:12 PM gl in the contest! A wonderful write!! as always Paul...:) -luloo *smiles* Paul Callus December 10, 2015 at 2:30 AM Thank you Laura. Your sincere support is appreciated. ~ Have a nice day:) // paul

Done Posting December 8, 2015 at 8:00 PM Excellent, Paul. Just excellent. Paul Callus December 9, 2015 at 12:36 PM Thank you FR. I am pleased that you found this short poem to your liking. ~ All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2015 at 6:05 PM Mine is up now. By the way, poor artist Kindade is dead. I just read it when I went to get some of his pictures to put with my poem Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM yes he did!!! younger than me Paul Callus December 9, 2015 at 12:05 PM Read and enjoyed your entry, Andrea:) Pity Kindade passed away so young:( // paul

John Hamilton December 8, 2015 at 4:54 PM Very nice, we picked the same, but I like yours better, I taste a salty winner here. Paul Callus December 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM You are too kind, John; I enjoyed your entry, too:) ~ All the best. // paul

Beautiful Scars December 8, 2015 at 4:46 PM Wonderful Paul, worthy of a win :) -lu *smiles* Paul Callus December 9, 2015 at 9:36 AM Thank you, Laura, for liking and the faith you show in it:) ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2015 at 4:10 PM This is fantastic. I see you used some of the same ideas that I did (mine is not posted yet, but when you see it, you will see what I mean, for ocean!!!) Paul Callus December 8, 2015 at 5:05 PM Thank you for the 'fantastic' comment, Andrea:) I'm looking forward to read yours, and compare! ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison December 8, 2015 at 3:39 PM very beautiful personification Paul good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus December 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM Thank you Jan:) I clicked on water, then tried personification, but there isn't one in the list. Goodnight. Hugs // paul