Paul Callus Poet Quatrain

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Unspoken Words

I often scribble in the sand 
The words I find so hard to say
And hope the wind will come along 
And blow them all your way.


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Contest: Simply Beautiful 
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler 
Placing: 2nd (April 2015)
 
Contest: Five Lines or Less 
Sponsor: Black Eyed Susan 
Placing: 2nd (April 2014)

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PS: It’s Still Poetry Volume II ~ (1 Jan. 2022)
ISBN-13:? 979-8793344418

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Karen Jones October 6, 2021 at 3:54 PM What a romantic write about longing. Enjoyed Paul Callus January 8, 2022 at 5:19 AM Thank you, Karen. Excuse the late reply since I had no notification about your comment. May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. // paul

Quoth Theraven March 1, 2021 at 7:40 PM Paul, This is still one of my all time favorites. Inspiring, not quite enough to say for the sublime simplicity. -Richard Quoth Theraven June 17, 2023 at 12:58 PM Paul, Like Kelly's contest name, Simply Beautiful. And, long as life and voice remains, still relevant. -Richard Quoth Theraven March 24, 2021 at 8:32 PM There is something special recognized in someone's gift. You know it when it resonates, feel it in a moment, a day, a lifetime. -Richard Paul Callus March 2, 2021 at 5:47 AM Thank you Richard, both for the comments and repeat-visit. Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven January 16, 2021 at 2:58 PM Paul, 'Unspoken Words' still relevant in 2021? Survival of the fittest; would say so. -Richard Paul Callus January 17, 2021 at 8:00 AM Thank you, Richard. I am surprised that this tiny poem has, and is still garnering all these hits! Shows that simplicity never loses its allure:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2020 at 1:24 PM seeing this one again and remembering how it's one of my faves and also your BEST poem, according to Soup members' opinions!! Paul Callus August 13, 2020 at 9:09 AM Thank you for your repeated visits, Andrea. I have always been a firm believer in simplicity, as this poem goes to prove. At the time of writing, it has received nearly 30,000 hits...and many attempts at plagiarism!! :) Regards // paul

JC Brul April 13, 2020 at 5:42 PM wow, this is majestic! Thank you for introducing this gem to me dear poet Paul. To my faves. Paul Callus April 14, 2020 at 12:26 PM Thank you for your lovely reaction, dear friend! Your fav is also much appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven April 4, 2020 at 2:36 AM Paul, A double eagle on a par three, this poem. Though I've never played. -Richard Paul Callus April 4, 2020 at 4:42 AM Thank you Richard. I've never played either, but I can appreciate the message behind your words:) Hope you're keeping well & Safe. // paul

Franci Hoffman November 23, 2019 at 7:07 PM What a lovely poem. Short and heartfelt. Paul Callus November 24, 2019 at 6:08 AM So pleased it appealed to you, Franci...thank you! // paul

Valerie Staton November 19, 2019 at 10:50 PM I liked this poem a lot. Short but sweet! Paul Callus November 22, 2019 at 1:18 PM Thank you, Valerie. Hope you too have a lovely weekend :) // paul

Sara Kendrick November 19, 2019 at 5:56 AM Enjoyed reading your work. I don't know if I read it way back when you wrote it or not but it is relevant today. Sara Paul Callus November 22, 2019 at 1:16 PM Glad you still find it enjoyable, Sara. Thank you. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer November 19, 2019 at 12:13 AM This poem fits the title of the "Simply Beautiful" contest perfectly, Paul! Paul Callus November 22, 2019 at 1:15 PM Thank you, Ilene. The secret of many successful poets is how they can express themselves in simple yet enjoyable words (take I.B. as an example:) Regards // paul

Maria Williams November 18, 2019 at 8:43 PM I find this so descriptive and the imagery even in so few lines is extraordinary. Great Quatrain Paul. ...Maria Hugs Paul Callus November 19, 2019 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Maria. I never expected these four simple lines to be read by so many people...over 29,000...amazing! Hugs // paul

Eve Roper November 18, 2019 at 7:28 PM Nicely done great imagery Paul Callus November 19, 2019 at 3:50 PM Pleased you like it, Eve...thank you. (Surprised to see these 4 comments today!) Hugs // paul

Eric Ashford July 3, 2019 at 9:23 AM It says much in few words. Well done. Paul Callus July 3, 2019 at 11:57 AM Thank you, Eric; pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Susan Jeavons February 3, 2019 at 2:53 PM Beautifully done quatrain Paul. Blessings, Susan Paul Callus February 4, 2019 at 8:16 AM I am glad you enjoyed it, Susan. Incidentally, so far, this has been my most read poem! Best regards // paul

Carole Duet May 11, 2018 at 2:20 PM Hi Paul! I was reading about quatrains and came across this little beauty. I like it and I have actually done it.

Lewis Raynes February 18, 2018 at 9:02 PM wow, such a simple idea yet so deep, i love this one Paul :) Paul Callus February 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Lewis. I find that simplicity can be quite satisfying! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier February 4, 2018 at 2:01 PM Awesome - no wonder it's been a winner. Love it, Paul Paul Callus February 4, 2018 at 2:28 PM So pleased that you like it, Line...thank you! Best regards // paul

Sunlite Wanter December 17, 2017 at 4:55 PM I missed this, but I love its simplicity and hopefulness. Paul Callus December 18, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Sunlite. This poem was posted a couple of years before you joined Soup. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp December 17, 2017 at 2:44 PM Awwww...how sweet... Paul Callus December 18, 2017 at 3:29 PM Thank you, Rhoda. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Luis Estable December 7, 2017 at 8:05 PM This is good and has the implications of erasing the words and gone to her, so only she would know of them. Good piece of work, short and right to the matter. I have two books on Amazon.com: "One Hundred Sonnets, Book Two," on kindle and "Thirty Religious Sonnets." You like a copy, type the names of the book or my name Luis A. Estable. Please, Pass the Word! I like what you did here. keep writing like this. The best to you now. Paul Callus December 8, 2017 at 2:43 PM Thank you for your visit and feedback, Luis. Congratulations re your published books. I will take note and check them out. Regards // paul

Richard Evans October 4, 2017 at 8:23 PM One of the most beautiful ways I've seen to say I love. Good Poem........peace! Paul Callus October 5, 2017 at 10:21 AM I'm glad you found this poem, in all its simplicity, to your liking, Richard....thank you & regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi September 24, 2017 at 11:18 AM Lovely Paul. Wonderful way to tell someone you love them. Belated congratulations, Paul Callus September 24, 2017 at 12:52 PM Thank you Janis, for both lovely comments and congrats. Regards // paul

James Horn September 19, 2017 at 3:32 PM Unspoken words were quietly read, When I had read a book in bed; Then in a dream to myself I said, Our cat again we have not fed. Jim Horn Paul Callus September 20, 2017 at 1:44 AM Thank you for a pleasant visit in rhyme, James:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison August 29, 2017 at 11:11 AM Just saw this little gem was highlighted on the right hand side of my tablet and it is a joy to read it again Paul:-) hugs jan Paul Callus August 29, 2017 at 1:43 PM Thank you, Jan. I think it was a good idea to have these poems coming up on our screen; I too have visited some of them. Hugs // paul

Curtis Johnson July 23, 2017 at 8:07 AM Nice Quatrain, Paul. I wish I had done that when I lived in SanFran. Thks for your kind comments. Paul Callus July 23, 2017 at 9:41 AM Glad you like it, Curtis....thank you. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

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