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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)

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

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Karen Jones Date: 10/6/2021 3:54:00 PM What a romantic write about longing. Enjoyed Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/8/2022 5:19:00 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 Date: 3/1/2021 7:40:00 PM Paul, This is still one of my all time favorites. Inspiring, not quite enough to say for the sublime simplicity. -Richard Login to Reply Quoth Theraven Date: 6/17/2023 12:58:00 PM Paul, Like Kelly's contest name, Simply Beautiful. And, long as life and voice remains, still relevant. -Richard Quoth Theraven Date: 3/24/2021 8:32:00 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 Date: 3/2/2021 5:47:00 AM Thank you Richard, both for the comments and repeat-visit. Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven Date: 1/16/2021 2:58:00 PM Paul, 'Unspoken Words' still relevant in 2021? Survival of the fittest; would say so. -Richard Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 1/17/2021 8:00:00 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 Date: 8/12/2020 1:24:00 PM seeing this one again and remembering how it's one of my faves and also your BEST poem, according to Soup members' opinions!! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/13/2020 9:09:00 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

JCB Brul Date: 4/13/2020 5:42:00 PM wow, this is majestic! Thank you for introducing this gem to me dear poet Paul. To my faves. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/14/2020 12:26:00 PM Thank you for your lovely reaction, dear friend! Your fav is also much appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven Date: 4/4/2020 2:36:00 AM Paul, A double eagle on a par three, this poem. Though I've never played. -Richard Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/4/2020 4:42:00 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 Date: 11/23/2019 7:07:00 PM What a lovely poem. Short and heartfelt. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/24/2019 6:08:00 AM So pleased it appealed to you, Franci...thank you! // paul

Valerie Staton Date: 11/19/2019 10:50:00 PM I liked this poem a lot. Short but sweet! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/22/2019 1:18:00 PM Thank you, Valerie. Hope you too have a lovely weekend :) // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/19/2019 5:56:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/22/2019 1:16:00 PM Glad you still find it enjoyable, Sara. Thank you. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer Date: 11/19/2019 12:13:00 AM This poem fits the title of the "Simply Beautiful" contest perfectly, Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/22/2019 1:15:00 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 Date: 11/18/2019 8:43:00 PM I find this so descriptive and the imagery even in so few lines is extraordinary. Great Quatrain Paul. ...Maria Hugs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/19/2019 4:56:00 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 Date: 11/18/2019 7:28:00 PM Nicely done great imagery Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/19/2019 3:50:00 PM Pleased you like it, Eve...thank you. (Surprised to see these 4 comments today!) Hugs // paul

Eric Ashford Date: 7/3/2019 9:23:00 AM It says much in few words. Well done. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/3/2019 11:57:00 AM Thank you, Eric; pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Susan Jeavons Date: 2/3/2019 2:53:00 PM Beautifully done quatrain Paul. Blessings, Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/4/2019 8:16:00 AM I am glad you enjoyed it, Susan. Incidentally, so far, this has been my most read poem! Best regards // paul

Carole Duet Date: 5/11/2018 2:20:00 PM Hi Paul! I was reading about quatrains and came across this little beauty. I like it and I have actually done it. Login to Reply

Lewis Raynes Date: 2/18/2018 9:02:00 PM wow, such a simple idea yet so deep, i love this one Paul :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/19/2018 2:57:00 PM Thank you, Lewis. I find that simplicity can be quite satisfying! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier Date: 2/4/2018 2:01:00 PM Awesome - no wonder it's been a winner. Love it, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 2/4/2018 2:28:00 PM So pleased that you like it, Line...thank you! Best regards // paul

Sunlite Wanter Date: 12/17/2017 4:55:00 PM I missed this, but I love its simplicity and hopefulness. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/18/2017 3:37:00 PM Thank you, Sunlite. This poem was posted a couple of years before you joined Soup. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp Date: 12/17/2017 2:44:00 PM Awwww...how sweet... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/18/2017 3:29:00 PM Thank you, Rhoda. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Luis Estable Date: 12/7/2017 8:05:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/8/2017 2:43:00 PM Thank you for your visit and feedback, Luis. Congratulations re your published books. I will take note and check them out. Regards // paul

Ricky Muse Date: 10/4/2017 8:23:00 PM One of the most beautiful ways I've seen to say I love. Good Poem........peace! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/5/2017 10:21:00 AM I'm glad you found this poem, in all its simplicity, to your liking, Richard....thank you & regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/24/2017 11:18:00 AM Lovely Paul. Wonderful way to tell someone you love them. Belated congratulations, Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/24/2017 12:52:00 PM Thank you Janis, for both lovely comments and congrats. Regards // paul

James Horn Date: 9/19/2017 3:32:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2017 1:44:00 AM Thank you for a pleasant visit in rhyme, James:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 8/29/2017 11:11:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/29/2017 1:43:00 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 Date: 7/23/2017 8:07:00 AM Nice Quatrain, Paul. I wish I had done that when I lived in SanFran. Thks for your kind comments. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/23/2017 9:41:00 AM Glad you like it, Curtis....thank you. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

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