Time To Go

It’s getting late, she stalls for time Wrapped in the warmth of my embrace She clings to me, our heartbeats rhyme It’s getting late, she stalls for time The moon will soon begin to climb And light the contours of her face It’s getting late, she stalls for time Wrapped in the warmth of my embrace. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Triolet Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May Placed 1st © 23rd August 2022

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Gail Debole

Date: 1/4/2023 2:30:00 PM

Favorite line - "She clings to me, our heartbeats rhyme." Your poem skillfully reflects a lovely relationship. - Gail

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2023 2:24:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, Gail. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2022 12:13:00 PM

so very sweet ~ love the way this could be a child or a sweetheart ~ beautiful

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/9/2022 4:13:00 AM

So romantic and soft Paul, a true reflection of your soul, it was wonderful perusing through your poetry today, keep the smile, keep the light burning strong, love and friendship, Vie

Paul Callus
Date: 11/11/2022 8:15:00 AM

Thank you for your beautiful comments, Vienna...and also for your most welcome visits. Your friendship has always been truly appreciated. Warm regards /x/ paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/26/2022 12:10:00 PM

Oh wow!!! Of course she would do that. Amazing write, dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thank you, dear Eileen. This would have been right up your street :) Regards & hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 9/17/2022 6:15:00 AM

what a beautiful romantic write. I hope all is well in Malta, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 9/25/2022 2:30:00 AM

Thank you for the visit, my friend. I've been ultra busy, but otherwise all is well. At last the weather is cooling down...love this time of year!! Regards // paul

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/6/2022 10:31:00 AM

Hello Paul. This is beautiful poetry. May two special people always stall for time. Marvelous title by the way. Thank you for sharing. May this day find you well. Best wishes always.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2022 12:27:00 PM

Thank you for reading and giving lovely feedback, Lisa. It is a pleasure to have you stopping by. ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/1/2022 6:48:00 AM

We all have to go through this sometime, your warm embrace is what she knows, saying goodbye is what she fears. We are told we will meet again, will we recognize each other is my constant question. I am not surprised this deserved and got a win, so well written and very thought provoking Paul my friend. HUGS, WARM REGARDS, AND BLESSINGS, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2022 12:54:00 PM

Thank you for your pleasant and insightful comments, Jenny. Your complimentary words are much appreciated. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend. // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 9/1/2022 3:36:00 AM

Romantic and lovely Paul. Blessings your way my friend...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/3/2022 12:41:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Michael. Best regards // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 8/27/2022 8:51:00 PM

So beautifully and excellently penned my dear friend Paul. Embrace is the loveliest thing binding the hearts to stay or release sweet goodbyes for a while. Congratulations on your well-deserved first win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your writings. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2022 6:36:00 AM

Thank you, Len for your insightful comments and congrats. Regards & Blessings // paul

Speaks Volumes

Date: 8/26/2022 8:30:00 AM

Its always so hard to leave when you so badly want to stay. You convey the warmth of her hesitation so well Paul. Using so few words, you bring the scene to life. I see that you deservedly won first prize for this. That's no surprise.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2022 10:17:00 AM

Your pleasant visit and insightful feedback are appreciated, Wendy...thank you. Regards // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/26/2022 6:15:00 AM

I love this Paul ! Beautiful. The thought of the warmth of this embrace is so lovely ! Congratulations on your first place win dear friend ! Big hugs , Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. I hadn't written a Triolet for a long time; this one brought me luck :) Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Hugs // paul

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 8/25/2022 8:50:00 PM

Paul, this Triolet flows so smoothly and is so romantic! Congrats on your fine win.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2022 6:37:00 AM

Your lovely comments are appreciated, Carol....thank you. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/25/2022 5:27:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul, dear poet!….. Perfectly penned. Pristine preciousness. …Pangie …

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2022 9:09:00 AM

Your feedback and congrats are very much welcome, Pangie. May you enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/25/2022 3:20:00 PM

what a lovely triolet Paul, congrats on your win, loved it

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2022 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, Vienna! Hope you are enjoying the weekend. /x/ paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/25/2022 10:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Have a fun/blessed day writing away..................

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2022 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. I am pleased that you found it to your liking. Regards and blessings // paul

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/25/2022 2:36:00 AM

This is such a romantic write, so excellent written in Triolet form Paul.... Best wishes in the contest... God bless... ~ Ani

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2022 11:10:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comments, Anitha. Regards and blessings are coming your way, my friend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/25/2022 1:28:00 AM

I love this romantic Triolet Paul. I am saving this beauty to my faves! Congratulations on your deserving First Place win. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2022 10:59:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely comments and the fav, Connie. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards & blessings // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/24/2022 4:00:00 PM

oh love this romantic one. Congrats to you, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2022 10:52:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. You too deserve a round of applause. Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 8/24/2022 1:58:00 PM

Paul, a beautiful Triolet and congratulations on your win in the contest ~

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 3:01:00 PM

Thank you on both counts, Constance. It's too early to wish you goodnight, but here it's just gone midnight! // paul

Joseph May

Date: 8/24/2022 1:54:00 PM

It's so hard to say those Goodbyes, Wonderful write Paul, Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 3:03:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Lately I have not had much time to take part in contests, and I thought a Triolet was ideal to help me get back into the groove. Regards // paul

Valsa George

Date: 8/24/2022 6:00:00 AM

Let time stand still ! Let both of you share the sweetness of a warm embrace when two hearts beat in synchronous rhyme. Beautifully romantic, dear Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 12:12:00 PM

Thank you dear Valsa. It is a pleasure to read your lovely feedback. ~ Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/24/2022 4:01:00 AM

It's heavenly when heartbeats rhyme. A beautiful, romantic poem Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 12:09:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. Coming from you, such comments are doubly appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/23/2022 7:12:00 PM

I would stall if I were locked in the warm embrace of the one I love. Moonlight highlights the contours of her face… very romantic, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 PM

Thank you for reading, commenting and highlighting your fav lines, Jenna. ~ Regards // paul

Deb M

Date: 8/23/2022 4:21:00 PM

A lovely poem Paul….”our heartbeats rhyme” love that! Debx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2022 11:58:00 AM

Thank you, Deb. I am pleased that you enjoyed my humble offering. Regards // paul