Paul Callus Poet Verse

Vampire

Visiting late at night
Vladimir Dracula
Ventures into the dark
Vault where his victim sleeps.
Violins softly play. 
Veneered fangs bite on a
Vein in the maiden’s neck.

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Pleiades V Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
     Placed 1st
© 5th May 2021

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Jack Horne June 4, 2021 at 1:43 PM ha ha, really love this Paul Callus June 18, 2021 at 2:51 PM Thank you, Jack; glad you enjoyed :) Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire May 17, 2021 at 9:27 AM Ooh, spooky, Paul. Love the clever and unique topic you chose. It's one that will appeal to many. Hope you are well and enjoying a nice spring! Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus May 20, 2021 at 10:16 AM Thank you dear Carolyn. The weather here is lovely; the temperature is now around 31C. The swimming season has started, but the sea water is still rather cool. Probably I'll start swimming in June. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Quoth Theraven May 16, 2021 at 7:55 PM Paul, The sustained note in violin, bright veneer fanged Vladimir. A little jealous at the Vampire's longevity. -Richard Paul Callus May 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM Thank you for your feedback, Richard. I have thought about longevity, but I think blood and cholesterol do not see eye to eye. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith May 16, 2021 at 11:21 AM What a great "V" you did write. I can see it all happening. Have a blessed day writing away..................... Paul Callus May 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM Thank you, Paula. Best regards and blessings // paul

Mystic Rose Rose May 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM lol, its a bloody one but a good one Paul, good luck in the contest, :) Paul Callus May 20, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thank you, Vienna. Your good luck wishes appear to have left their mark :) Warm regards /x/ paul

Lindsay Laurie May 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM Hello Paul ... enough to keep me looking over my shoulder. I wonder if the idea arose from vampire bats a real specie - thank you Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus May 13, 2021 at 12:16 PM Thank you, Lindsay. You'd do well to watch out for vampire bats...they drink the blood of both animals and people!! ~ Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues May 9, 2021 at 6:54 PM Great! Congratulations! Paul Callus May 13, 2021 at 12:13 PM Thank you, Kim. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2021 at 4:15 PM Yessss. GREAT vampire poem. Congrats Paul Callus May 13, 2021 at 12:08 PM Thank you Andrea. Best regards, my friend. // paul

Juliet Ligon May 9, 2021 at 8:12 AM Great job on describing a vampire fluidly. I like "violins softly play" --- it adds drama. Congratulations! Paul Callus May 13, 2021 at 12:07 PM Thank you for the lovely feedback and congrats, Juliet. ~ Regards // paul

Anitha Jayasankar May 9, 2021 at 5:46 AM This is so well done Paul... Congrats on your win... God bless... ~ Ani Paul Callus May 10, 2021 at 8:21 AM Glad you enjoyed it, Anitha....thank you. Blessings // paul

Eve Roper May 9, 2021 at 4:24 AM Love it, Paul, I missed this contest. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Paul Callus May 10, 2021 at 8:20 AM Thank you Eve. I like these Pleiades contests, but like you I've missed a couple of them. Regards & Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman May 8, 2021 at 11:21 PM Excellent 'Vee's' Paul great poem, love it and congratulations. Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 3:05 AM Thank you, my friend. Pleased you found this one to your liking. Best regards // paul

Joseph May May 8, 2021 at 4:17 PM Very nicely done Paul, Congrats on your win.. Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 3:01 AM Thank you, Joseph. You did very well yourself! Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy May 8, 2021 at 12:21 PM A big CONGRATS on your win, Pau! Janice Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 2:43 AM Thanks a lot Janice. Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen May 8, 2021 at 11:17 AM - Congratulations on your scary first place in the contest Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 2:42 AM Thank you for stopping by with congratulations, Anne-Lise...at least I did not scare you away :) Hugs // paul

Krish Radhakrishna May 8, 2021 at 8:51 AM congrats on your top win! I chose incidentally the same topic!! Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 2:39 AM Thank you, Krish. Pleased that both our "vampires" made it to the winners' list :) Regards // paul

Kim Merryman May 8, 2021 at 8:22 AM Paul, I've always had a fascination with vampires and Dracula in particular. You set the scene right out of the movie! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M Paul Callus May 9, 2021 at 2:37 AM Thank you for the high placement, Kim. Your Pleiades contests have been quite inspiring. Sending Mother's Day wishes your way :) Blessings // paul

Brandy Nicole May 6, 2021 at 6:48 PM "Veneered fangs, bite on a vein, in the maiden’s neck" Simply because, it looks so inviting. :) You have a golden pen my sweet friend. You are able to write about anything. Those beautiful tender moments, are my favorite. :) Hugs, Brandy Paul Callus May 8, 2021 at 6:51 AM Thank you, Brandy...you are too kind :) Incidentally "those beautiful tender moments" can easily be attributed to your poetry :) Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Judy Ball May 6, 2021 at 10:57 AM Excellent use of the letter "V" Paul. Left the reader with a slight metallic taste in the mouth. )0ohHoo! God Bless and good luck in the contest. I think it's a winner. JB Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 12:24 PM Thank you, Judy, for reading, liking and commenting. Your faith in it is appreciated. Blessings // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 5, 2021 at 2:03 PM Wow! Paul, this is brilliant! What a great use of the letter V ! I am sure this is a top winner. BW ~ Mala Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 12:16 PM So pleased you found it to your liking, Mala...thank you! Your 'vase', unless dropped, will serve you well in the contest :) Best regards // paul

Ken Rone May 5, 2021 at 12:16 PM Good luck in the contest Paul. I liked this one. "the maiden "neck" OMG ! Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 11:55 AM Thank you, Ken. Incidentally both of us used 'maiden' in our entries! ~ Regards // paul

Line Gauthier May 5, 2021 at 8:31 AM Bravo, Paul ~ love this gem Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 11:43 AM Thank you Line. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner May 5, 2021 at 8:20 AM My vision of a vampire is Grandpa on the old Tv show, The Munsters. LOL A most descriptive write Paul. Hoping all is well with you. Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 11:39 AM Thank you for a pleasant visit, Danny :) Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham May 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM You brought back memories of Christopher Lee Paul, well composed using the letter V, Hope you're well and good luck. Tom Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM Thank you, Tom. Christopher Lee was the ideal person to play the part of Dracula; no wonder he played that part successfully in about ten such films. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit May 5, 2021 at 6:55 AM Your "V" words describe the vampire perfectly Paul. All the best. Paul Callus May 6, 2021 at 11:16 AM Thank you, Vijay. Best regards // paul