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despite the insistence of persuasive winds firmly I hold on to my stubborn roots

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 1/10/2021 3:15:00 PM

Yes, we all should hold on to our values. Great poem, Paul :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/23/2018 4:11:00 PM

Likewise..Paul...Its great not to be carried by the winds..What is wrong will always be wrong..No matter how we try to play on words The winds of change in Malta..aren't leading to a promised land,especially with the last Embryo issue...Loved your powerful post.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2018 9:25:00 AM

A pleasure to have you stopping by, Charm...thank you for reading and commenting. I totally agree with you...wrong will always be wrong; also I hate sincere people being stabbed in the back! I believe that the winds of change have brought a storm along with them! Warm regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 4/13/2018 12:51:00 PM

Solid convictions, great values are our very roots that build us as unbreakable wholes. Concise but of tremendous depth! I enjoyed reading your poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2018 1:19:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely insightful comments, Besma. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/5/2018 12:46:00 PM

Hello Paul, sometimes we do hold on to our roots. Regards Darlene.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2018 4:06:00 PM

You are right, Darlene. Thank you & regards // paul

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 2/22/2018 9:39:00 PM

An inspiring write.Like it.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/23/2018 11:19:00 AM

Thank you, Akham. I'm glad you found it inspiring. Regards // paul

S. Wesley Mcgranor

Date: 2/19/2018 4:03:00 PM

You are not promiscuous.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, SW. Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/19/2018 2:09:00 AM

I love this. And it is very ambivalent (good) whether the stubborn roots, or the persuasive winds are the moral winners or vice versa. Kai

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2018 9:46:00 AM

Thank you, Kai. Glad that you pointed that out in your comments...the two sides of the coin! Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 2/11/2018 7:36:00 PM

I'd love to know what the "persuasive winds" are, Paul. Inquiring minds want to know. Wink, wink. Great write...as always.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 8:12:00 PM

Soup mail, Paul. - Rhoda -

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2018 10:33:00 AM

Thank you for the 'like', Rhoda. Hey...did you know that curiosity killed the cat:):) Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 2/9/2018 7:02:00 AM

“It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.” Dalai Lama... That being said Paul you have loads of inner strength, one can tell, it reflects in your poetry. A wonderful image to go with your profound words....Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 2/9/2018 4:17:00 PM

You have adequately quoted a very wise man, Maria! Thank you for the lovely, positive comments ... you are too kind. ~ Wishing you a lovely weekend...paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/8/2018 5:54:00 PM

A compelling poem of inner strength and perseverance Paul. Strong foundations and deep roots allow us to be true to who and what we are. I love this concise, thought provoking and meaningful write. Warmest wishes always my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 2/9/2018 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. You show sharpness of eyes and mind:) Beautiful feedback, as always. ~ Warm regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 2/8/2018 7:32:00 AM

Its easy to become uprooted when constantly challenged. We hope that we are strong enough within to not be swept away. Short and to the precise point with this one and a super graphic to go with it Paul. Warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2018 8:12:00 AM

It's a pleasure to have you back in action, Laura:) I see that the new year has also gifted you with a new silver pen:) Thank you for stopping by with insightful comments, my friend. ~ Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/7/2018 1:24:00 PM

- Be strong, Paul - Our roots are important - A great poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/8/2018 4:43:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Good roots and strong foundations is what our lives are based on! Hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 2/7/2018 8:55:00 AM

Hold strong and be as stubborn as you can... great short poem Paul... hope all is well with you..

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2018 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, S-1. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/7/2018 6:47:00 AM

A potent thought..well expressed!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2018 8:36:00 AM

Pleased you like it, Vijay...thank you! Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 2/7/2018 5:39:00 AM

I agree totally w/Supraja that this is a very powerful, thought-provoking poem, Paul! A fountain of excellent wisdom dispensed from your inkwell reservoir. Great poem, my dear friend! May love light your path always.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2018 8:35:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, my friend Freddie! Always a pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 2/6/2018 11:18:00 PM

Great one.... Powerful...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2018 8:27:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. Glad you liked it. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2018 5:37:00 PM

This is GOOD, Paul. I love it. It would work as a tanka too I think.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2018 8:16:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I agree with you, but thought it best not to risk calling it a Tanka!! Regards // paul