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Where Bumbles Bounce

To the wild overgrown garden
of my age crammed mind
I keep returning, thirsting for
the nectar of neglected nights,
when moonlight shone in vain,
searching for scattered words
among the shadows of silence
urging myself to catch a whiff 
of her fragrant sensual scent
where distant memories linger
dripping from dew laden boughs.

Clinging to false illusionary hope
I sift through densely mingled weeds
with wrinkled trembling hands…
frenzied feeble efforts, as aridness
suffocates the last breaths of existence. 

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[Pub. PS: It’s Poetry: An anthology of contemporary poetry from around the world 2020] 
Contest: Where Bumbles Bounce
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
         Placed 3rd
© 15th September 2019

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2019

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Unseeking Seeker Date: 3/21/2022 11:40:00 PM So happy to. Come across this deep, soulful write Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 1/27/2021 4:41:00 PM Bravo, Paul ~ I was so happy to find this awesome poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/1/2021 2:50:00 PM Thank you Line. I thought I had answered your comment, but there is nothing to prove me right!! Thank you for reading, my friend. Goodnight // paul

Angela Crabtree Date: 11/26/2020 3:11:00 PM A beautiful write, Paul. A lot of emotion here :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/27/2020 11:42:00 AM Thank you, Angela. Regards // paul

Probir Gupta Date: 10/8/2020 6:37:00 AM Beautiful, Paul ... the last stanza is so deep ... congratulations on the podium finish ... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/8/2020 8:38:00 AM Thank you for the lovely comments & congrats, Probir. Best regards // paul

Anil Deo Date: 12/19/2019 12:19:00 AM "nectar of neglected nights," and NOW ON I will always recall Paul gave me, "Bumble Bees that Bounce" and remind us, we have many bounces left yet! Paul, do not be glued to Protestant work ethics. Overgrown weeds are great for Nature. That's how it began ... then we got humanly wise. And so neat & "clean". Sorry I go on. shalom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/19/2019 11:33:00 AM I do not mind you going on, my friend:) I always look forward to your comments. Thank you for visiting. Regards & Peace // paul

Sandra Adams Date: 10/3/2019 4:48:00 PM beautiful write, congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/7/2019 4:36:00 PM Thank you, Sandra:) Enjoy the week ahead! Regards // paul

Constance La France Date: 10/3/2019 4:46:00 PM Paul congratulations on your win with this terrific poem! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 10/7/2019 4:02:00 PM Thank you, Constance. Best regards // paul

Jack Horne Date: 9/24/2019 11:50:00 AM beautifully written, as always, my friend - love this Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/25/2019 5:22:00 AM Thank you, Jack. Your support is truly appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/21/2019 10:13:00 PM "I sift through densely mingled weeds" Perhaps in the "age crammed mind" It certainly is possible. So many moments and emotions weave through your words. Beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/25/2019 5:20:00 AM Yours is meaningful and lovely feedback, Brandy! A pleasure to have you stopping by with words of encouragement. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 9/20/2019 3:47:00 PM Your brilliant artistry shines in this dark and affecting metaphorical beauty, Paul. Such a deeply emotional piece that moves me to my core. Your originality and creativity knows no bounds, my inspiring friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs for you always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/25/2019 5:17:00 AM Thank you so very much, Susan. I, too, am moved by your lovely and complimentary critique; I can assure you that it is much appreciated, my friend. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh Date: 9/19/2019 12:38:00 AM Excellent ! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 2:38:00 PM Thank you so much, Akham. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp Date: 9/17/2019 6:26:00 PM Magnificent! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 2:39:00 PM Magnificent is more than I merit, Rhoda...thank you! Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/17/2019 3:13:00 PM An amazing write Paul - your poem has an intense effect on the reader as he or she journeys with you through your wild overgrown garden of an age crammed mind - I think it will definitely be awarded a win and a 1st placing in this contest, Warm regards, and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 2:58:00 PM Thank you, Jenny; your comments and faith in this poem are much appreciated. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Judy Ball Date: 9/16/2019 5:39:00 PM A sad and deeply touching piece. Lots of emotion. Well Done. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 2:10:00 PM Thank you Judy. Blessings to you, too. Regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/16/2019 1:32:00 AM I love this and wish you well with it. Blessings Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 2:59:00 PM I'm pleased you like it, Regina,,,thank you. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/15/2019 6:32:00 PM wow!!!! You sure gave originality in this challenge. I bet it scores HIGH!!! love it, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:01:00 PM That is exactly what I was thinking when i read your entry, Andrea!! Thank you! Best regards // paul

Kelly Deschler Date: 9/15/2019 5:41:00 PM The use of personification works to great effect in this poem ... An excellent piece Paul! ... Good luck in the contest! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:06:00 PM Thank you for your complimentary comments, Kelly. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Ilene Bauer Date: 9/15/2019 4:31:00 PM beautifully written, paul, and very poignant. best of luck in the contest... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:07:00 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Ilene. Best regards // paul

Silent One Date: 9/15/2019 2:54:00 PM Wow.. this is a dark and sad take on the contest... You really created vivid imagery here. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:09:00 PM Your wow and feedback are appreciated, S-1...thank you. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/15/2019 2:08:00 PM I hear the melancholy tone..excellent imagery...and dialogue of emotions. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:14:00 PM Your insightful feedback is truly appreciated, Vijay. thank you. Regards // paul

Arturo Michael Date: 9/15/2019 1:51:00 PM No time to waste... shift through those mingled weeds until the last breath of existence...Nice one Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:13:00 PM Glad you found it to your liking, Arturo...thank you! Regards // paul

David Mohn Date: 9/15/2019 1:41:00 PM How original and thoughtful Paul...I really like your take on this contest :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/20/2019 3:12:00 PM Thank you, David. Your Villanelle is also worthy of mention, and I expect it to place in the contest. Regards // paul