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We Will Never Know

The sky was orange, red and peach
we strolled towards each other
on a deserted pebbled beach
a smile that got us talking
together slowly walking
till twilight crept unseen
then off reluctantly
on a deserted pebbled beach
we went our separate ways
but first a promise made
next day to meet in the same place.

The sky now yellow, mauve and blue
I stroll alone by water's edge
on a deserted pebbled beach
searching for a voice
a smile just out of reach
your presence unseen
where the surf briefly meets
the shore, only to recede
two souls forever out of reach
on a deserted pebbled beach
where a promise was made
and would break along the waves

was love not meant to grow?
we will never know....

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A collaboration by Paul Callus & Kelly Deschler

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/25/2014 11:00:00 AM

Glad to once again read my fav poem Paul n see it get a winning honour once more! It's a beyond top 7 my dear you n Kelly! Congrats once again!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/25/2014 12:30:00 PM

Thank you for re-visiting this poem, Upma; it is very satisfying when people come for a repeat look and read. I am sure Kelly too will like your comments and wishes (pls see her comment below.) // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/25/2014 2:10:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul! I was happy to see our collaboration being honored once again.... I just wanted to say thank you to those who have left their kind comments on our poem. It really meant so much to the both of us. :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/28/2014 12:20:00 AM

I am also looking forward to another collab, Paul. I really enjoyed working with you on this one :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/25/2014 12:35:00 PM

Congrats to both of us, Kelly:) I have been very pleased with the response that this poem elicited. Looking forward to another collab, once our muses cross paths:) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 9/23/2014 3:58:00 PM

a sad romantic write many congrats the two of you did a fine job:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2014 4:51:00 PM

Thank you Jan; I have had my share of sad romantic moments when I was much younger:) hugs // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/23/2014 1:38:00 PM

Congratulations on the two of you for this outstanding poem. I feel so sorry for the person sitting there waiting but, it is written so beautifully that I love it.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2014 5:08:00 PM

Many thanks Brenda; it is so sad not ever knowing what the outcome could have been! But life is full of such instances. // paul

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/23/2014 9:37:00 AM

Love and love lost.......the never ending story that often breaks the heart...what a wonderful colab! Congratulations to both of you on this winner!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thank you Carrie; I love your comments, and I am sure Kelly will too! Take care. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/23/2014 6:29:00 AM

Congrats on the win with this romantic write, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2014 8:25:00 AM

Thank you Dr Ram. I notice that you too appear on the winning list! // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/22/2014 9:31:00 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations, :) enjoy your win, and stop by my latest blog "We Will Never Know" if you have time, or if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2014 8:28:00 AM

Thank you Linda. I see that your blog is dedicated to this poem....I'm off to have a look!:) Have a nice day. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/1/2014 2:07:00 PM

Dear Paul, There is both beautiful description and deep sadness in this poem. You and Kelly write very well together. I do believe love is always meant to grow, but sometimes we fall short of our goals. Excellent collaboration! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2014 3:23:00 PM

Many thanks dear Carolyn! Collaborating with others is an enriching experience in itself...you know what I mean:) I am sure that many of us have had encounters which came to nothing, but at times we wonder what....and....if....Of course, we will never know the answer. hugs // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/28/2014 8:56:00 AM

sad romantic poem that goes with the chosen colors you have enumerated when you describe the scene it adds more to the thoughts..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/28/2014 9:22:00 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi for commenting on this poem. Sadness and romance usually mix well together; hope you enjoyed it. // paul

Patricia L Graham

Date: 8/27/2014 11:15:00 AM

How apt Paul. I went to the beach with family recently to blow some air through my head. Little annoyed I'm not recovering better but time ...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2014 1:36:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Pat. Like our write you tell of your beach trip, but leave us somewhat in the dark.....hope you are feeling much better! // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/27/2014 6:22:00 AM

excellently penned piece really beautifully penne

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2014 1:34:00 PM

Very lovely comments, Liam. Thank you for an encouraging visit! // paul

Elaine George

Date: 8/27/2014 2:54:00 AM

A romatic, heartfelt rendering, you and Kelly have created Paul. Lainie

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2014 1:33:00 PM

Thank you Lainie; so glad we managed to touch your heart through our sad yet romantic write. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/26/2014 9:54:00 PM

This is such a sad and romantic piece. You both have done an amazing job!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/31/2014 1:02:00 PM

Thank you very much, Richard.... I agree with Paul's reply to your comment. I think we were two minds on a single thought, as we wrote this.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2014 1:31:00 PM

Thank you Richard; looks like we held one pen with two hands! // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/26/2014 4:58:00 PM

Lovely collaboration! Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2014 11:17:00 AM

Many thanks Debbie; due praise must go to Kelly, my partner in crime:) Take care and hugs. // paul

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/25/2014 2:32:00 PM

With Time as the nemesis this week, I've barely enough to read the goods, yir poem today Paul, made time stand still! Sir, and what you said about being a friend of the 60's and PeAce brother, Well, let's just say, I am in the wrong generation, I should have been at Haight Ashbury with the greats before it even was swallowed up my Corporate Ideals and Moneymoney MONEY! on a light note, yir poem reminds me of the first time I ate Magic Mushrooms in Myrtle Beach S.C. in the early 90's w/ a girl.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2014 3:59:00 PM

Hi Robo! glad I'm not the only one fighting against time! It's like driving a chariot pulled by half a dozen crazy horses....and I'm no Charlton Heston! No, you're not in the wrong generation....you're just lucky to be younger than me! But I'm glad to have enjoyed the 60s. I bet you'll never taste better mushrooms than those in early 90's (starters will always be starters). By the way...thank you for the great comments on my collab poem with Carolyn; tried several times to reply, but there must be a technical fault that's obstructing my attempts. // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/24/2014 5:18:00 PM

This is sooo soooo very beautiful dear friends.One that I am adding to my favourites..I really the description of the way the sky changes, as well.A very sad ending but sad endings make the best of poems in my opinion.Leaving the reader with the question-What if?..To my favourites,and thanks for your kind comments.Charma .

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/27/2014 1:17:00 AM

Thank you so much for the lovely comments, Charmaine. I agree with what you said, that sad endings make the best poems. Some people are afraid to show real emotion in their writing, and to me that is sad!.... I'm so glad you enjoyed our poem. We really do appreciate the fave!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2014 10:12:00 AM

I appreciate your insightful reads and rich comments, Charm; I am pleased that you notice certain things. Thank you for the fave. Any comments you receive from me you do merit:) // paul

Constance La France

Date: 8/24/2014 3:23:00 PM

A wonderful write, well done to both of you ~~

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 4:43:00 PM

Thank you very much! We are happy that you enjoyed our poem!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2014 10:04:00 AM

Thank you Constance, both from me and Kelly:) // paul

Len Gasun

Date: 8/24/2014 11:52:00 AM

Oh, this is a very lovely and excellent collaboration piece between two lovely souls my dear friends Paul and Kelly. I like it so much. Thanks a lot for continuously sharing your wonderful talents! Kudos to both of you! May I also take this opportunity to thank you on your kind visit and nice comments on my poem. love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 4:41:00 PM

Thank you so much for these lovely comments, Leonora. We appreciate it! Paul and I are glad you enjoyed our poem! Hugs :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2014 1:11:00 PM

You too are a very lovely person Leonora. I appreciate every visit of yours and the great comments that you leave. I am sure that Kelly will be pleased with your comments, too. Hope you had a nice weekend. Hugs. // paul

Angie Thomas

Date: 8/24/2014 10:50:00 AM

I love this poem. It tugs at my heartstrings, and I think this is brilliant. :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 2:44:00 PM

Thank you so much for the nice comments, Angie. Paul and I really appreciate it! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2014 1:07:00 PM

Thank you Angie. Your comments are lovely and encouraging. // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 8/24/2014 10:39:00 AM

Love this - you write some great collaborations, my friend. Earlier, I read your co write with Carolyn on Whispers

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 2:41:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comments, Jack. We are so glad that you enjoyed our poem!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2014 11:19:00 AM

Hi Jack; both Kelly and Carolyn are easy and fun to work with. Thank you for reading both poems and for the nice comments. // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/23/2014 6:34:00 AM

Such a great collaboration Paul and Kelly. The beat of both hearts are beating perfectly together, two souls forever out of reach, but the two of you, you are two souls reaching out to the readers. well done :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 2:19:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments, Casarah. We appreciate it so much! I really enjoyed collaborating with Paul on this poem. :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2014 7:23:00 AM

I love how you comment on this poem, Casarah! I'm glad that we also managed to reach out to you. Thank you for your sweetness and support. Have a lovely Sunday:) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/23/2014 5:38:00 AM

Wonderful collaboration Paul n Kelly ! U two hv amazed me wid such a beautiful poem that speaks my heart! We really never know what's going to be next in our lives,, be it love or anything,, great emotive expressions!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/25/2014 1:32:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments, Dr. Upma. It was a joy to collaborate with Paul on this poem. We are so glad you liked it!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2014 6:11:00 AM

Good day to you Upma! Thank you for the lovely comments, and I am so glad that you like this poem of ours. Kelly has been a great intuitive collaborator. [I'm still trying to catch up with things....a few days away seem like ages:)] /x/ paul