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Wear and Tear

coloured flecks on the front door- peeling away of memories... love’s dilapidation - - - - - - - - - - - - Writing Challenge 3, August 2019- Five Lines- Poetry Contest Hosted by Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode Placed 3rd Posted 23rd August 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/29/2020 6:31:00 PM

A wonderful write, Paul. I love the imagery of this :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2020 5:42:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. Have a nice day. // paul

Elaine Perrin

Date: 11/13/2019 5:33:00 AM

An excellent write Paul. Love the imagery and the metaphor :-) x

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2019 4:51:00 PM

Thank you, Elaine...and I love your lovely comments:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 9/27/2019 9:10:00 AM

love this clever write, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 10/7/2019 4:50:00 PM

Oh dear...this one sure managed to escape my attention, Jack!! Thank you for reading and liking, my friend. Best regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/6/2019 8:20:00 AM

Congrats on your podium win Paul. I love this description of love's decline.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2019 3:08:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanne. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Michael Whatley

Date: 9/5/2019 9:14:00 AM

A combination of lovely imagery and metaphors in this piece, a pleasure to read, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/5/2019 10:14:00 AM

I'm pleased it appealed to you, Michael. Welcome back to Soup. Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 8/31/2019 10:13:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this creative Tanka, love the reference to the peeling door~

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2019 5:11:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. Keep on prompting our hungry muse:) Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/29/2019 3:57:00 AM

- Amazing ... your short lines says a lot, Paul - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2019 4:26:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise....I love your comments;) Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/26/2019 1:47:00 PM

Sometimes people mark the heights of their children on doors. Would be sad to see so much of it peeling away. Excellent metaphor, Paul! Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2019 4:44:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments, Carolyn. Incidentally I still have markings on the side of the door leading to the kitchen; can't bring myself to paint over it! Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/26/2019 8:51:00 AM

I hope you also have a nice day Paul. Thanks for your visit.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2019 4:29:00 PM

Brenda Chiri

Date: 8/26/2019 7:31:00 AM

Amazing Paul! I love reading your works!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2019 4:36:00 PM

Many thanks, Brenda; I can assure you that it works both ways:) Warm regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/25/2019 10:53:00 AM

In five lines you render a whole story, vision and life! Five lines of eloquent words and splendid imagery! A challenging work of Art worthy of honourable placement! Always a great delight to read your creative poetry, Paul.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2019 6:12:00 PM

Thank you for your generous insightful comments, Besma. Always a pleasure to have you visiting. Warm regards and blessings // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/24/2019 3:35:00 PM

Depth and insight in this one is great my friend. Sad reality is that as most of us age we face the curse of declining health. And also may have face other woes as well. Powerfully expressed five lines! A fav,..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2019 3:06:00 AM

Thank you, Robert. Many are those who speak of the benefits of old age, yet sad reality as you describe it cannot be swept under the carpet. Take care, my friend. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/24/2019 8:00:00 AM

I enjoyed the texture of this piece. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2019 3:03:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Richard. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 8/24/2019 6:46:00 AM

This is a great use of metaphor... very deep..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/25/2019 2:55:00 AM

Thank you, S1. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/23/2019 4:24:00 PM

Time takes its toll on everything and everyone..you said it well..all the best, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/24/2019 3:25:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. All the best to you, too. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/23/2019 2:31:00 PM

Aww Paul such an emotional write beautiful and sad imagery, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2019 2:46:00 PM

So pleased you liked it, Jan...thank you. This was meant to be a tanka, but played it safe. Hugs // paul

Gabby Sabre

Date: 8/23/2019 2:02:00 PM

Beautiful in its heart-rending expression of love!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2019 2:23:00 PM

Thank you, Gabby. Best regards // paul

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/23/2019 1:20:00 PM

Fantastic piece Paul! A winner in my books, good luck in the contest :) xomo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2019 2:12:00 PM

My first commenting visitor! Thank you for being so quick on the draw, Maureen:) Your complimentary comments are truly appreciated. Warm regards // paul