Paul Callus Poet Free verse

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© Earth Seedlings

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

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Unseeking Seeker March 21, 2022 at 11:40 PM So happy to. Come across this deep, soulful write

Line Gauthier January 27, 2021 at 4:41 PM Bravo, Paul ~ I was so happy to find this awesome poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ Paul Callus March 1, 2021 at 2:50 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 November 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM A beautiful write, Paul. A lot of emotion here :) Paul Callus November 27, 2020 at 11:42 AM Thank you, Angela. Regards // paul

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

Anil Deo December 19, 2019 at 12:19 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 Paul Callus December 19, 2019 at 11:33 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 October 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM beautiful write, congratulations on your win :) Paul Callus October 7, 2019 at 4:36 PM Thank you, Sandra:) Enjoy the week ahead! Regards // paul

Constance La France October 3, 2019 at 4:46 PM Paul congratulations on your win with this terrific poem! Paul Callus October 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM Thank you, Constance. Best regards // paul

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

Brandy Nicole September 21, 2019 at 10:13 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 Paul Callus September 25, 2019 at 5:20 AM Yours is meaningful and lovely feedback, Brandy! A pleasure to have you stopping by with words of encouragement. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley September 20, 2019 at 3:47 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 Paul Callus September 25, 2019 at 5:17 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 September 19, 2019 at 12:38 AM Excellent ! Paul Callus September 20, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you so much, Akham. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp September 17, 2019 at 6:26 PM Magnificent! Paul Callus September 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM Magnificent is more than I merit, Rhoda...thank you! Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos September 17, 2019 at 3:13 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. Paul Callus September 20, 2019 at 2:58 PM Thank you, Jenny; your comments and faith in this poem are much appreciated. Warm regards & hugs // paul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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