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Where Eagles Fly

High Where Eagles Dare to fly The wind is howling Heaving against the jagged rocks. A climber relentlessly hangs on to endurance Skilfully persevering till eventually the top is reached, the aim achieved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contest: Fibonacci Sponsor: Rob Carmack Placed: 6th

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Mike Jones

Date: 11/21/2016 5:36:00 AM

Lovely imagery. I had this experience myself on the Isle of Skye

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2016 1:38:00 PM

That must have been a great experience, Mike! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/4/2015 9:29:00 PM

Here I am! Where is my wine???? :) LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2015 10:12:00 AM

It's your choice...room temperature red or chilled white; I don't stock rose, never liked it! Cheers :) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/2/2015 7:13:00 PM

Yes, I am bored, I'm now noticing most of my replies are from you.... I hope you don't mind when I peek in to see what you have to say... :) LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 7:56:00 AM

You know you're always welcome, Linda! Next time I'll have a glass of wine waiting for you:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/20/2015 10:49:00 PM

Paul, Congratulations on your awesome Fibonacci win :):):) Luv ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 3/21/2015 7:31:00 AM

Thank you Linda! A lovely visit and smiles light up a somewhat cloudy day:) Hugs /x/ paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/18/2015 9:07:00 AM

Congrats on your big win..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 3/18/2015 4:47:00 PM

Thank you Sara; same wishes on your fine win, too. // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/17/2015 5:40:00 PM

Back to say congrats on your win, Paul! Love, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 3/18/2015 4:49:00 PM

Very kind of you to come back with congrats, Kim; thank you! Hugs // paul

Skat A

Date: 3/15/2015 11:48:00 PM

PAUL, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Fibonacci WIN! ~SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2015 4:07:00 AM

Thank you Skat! Have a lovely week. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2015 6:37:00 PM

I see this was on the winners list from the congrats below. Way to go, paul. About this form, I believe he wanted at least 8 lines, didn't he? But a person could have taken it even farther and done as many lines as he wanted. if some were doing with fewer lines, I guess I misunderstood the contest rules.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2015 4:48:00 AM

Maybe I too misunderstood the rules! Easy way out is to give each other the benefit of the doubt:) Have a lovely week! // paul

Skat A

Date: 3/15/2015 3:47:00 PM

beautiful imagery...SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2015 4:41:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Skat; thank you. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/15/2015 2:31:00 PM

Reads like a winner to me .. Way to go..It paints a beautiful scene of the climber scaling the ragged cliff to the top where only the eagles fly..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 3/16/2015 4:44:00 AM

Hi Sara! Thank you for stopping by with lovely feedback. Since then results came out and this poem found its way to the winning list....so did yours!:) All the best. // paul

Poesy Relish

Date: 3/15/2015 1:23:00 PM

Congrats Paul in this well deserving win... the eagles do endure and they are majestic... nadiya

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 1:46:00 PM

Glad you found the eagles to your liking, Nadiya! Thank you for the nice comments. // paul

Theresa Stephens

Date: 3/15/2015 12:37:00 PM

Hi Paul, Really enjoyed reading your excellent poetic choice of words, which perfectly described the situation presented. Top notch! xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 1:44:00 PM

Your comments are lovely and much appreciated, Theresa...thank you! /x/ paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2015 11:27:00 AM

Congratulation on this wonderful win and a 7

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 1:43:00 PM

Thank you Eve. So glad that you enjoyed it> paul

James Fraser

Date: 3/15/2015 7:20:00 AM

If there are nature poems I like to comment on, ones with an Eagle are always are a joy to do so. No need to close ones eyes to enjoy the vista told through your words Paul. Many a climber and Eagle have witnessed each other, and I trust this scene remains for many a generation. Congratulations on your win // James..

James Fraser
Date: 3/15/2015 10:17:00 AM

Hi Paul, almost all of the breeding pairs of Golden Eagles reside in Scotland, nearly 400 pairs, or as near as. With a wing span of 2 metres, they are quite a sight to witness, James :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 10:09:00 AM

Hi James! I believe that in Scotland you can find Golden Eagles. Thank you for the congrats and the lovely comments. All the best. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/15/2015 2:46:00 AM

the might eagle with eyes as sharp as a shark. with wings flapping high to reach the blue skies... :)! this for me an inspirational write dearie Paul. I so like the 4th line.. :)! well, am not bird but am daring to fly and trying to go beyond but still am not forgetting to look back.. :)! like it.. :D! so so so long time we didn't take a cup of tea.. :D! :P //olive eloisa hugs!!!!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 3/16/2015 7:59:00 AM

oh why oh why no cakes :D!!!! try one spoon and the others give it to me.. :D! loooool.. :D!nhugs back.. :D!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 10:04:00 AM

Yes, Olive_eloi...I know that you are not afraid to fly because you are a person with lots of faith! Glad you found this inspirational. // We could celebrate with tea or coffee, but no cakes for me at the moment...will start on Easter:) Hugs // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 3/15/2015 1:01:00 AM

Taking us to infinite, till we achieve the desired ,, that's you Paul! Congrats on great win!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 8:51:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Upma. Hope you're having a nice weekend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/14/2015 8:41:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/15/2015 8:57:00 AM

I am still smiling from your comment on my poem ... 'tomorrow is another day',' I will think outside the box' and avoid cliches 'like the plague' 'but at the end of the day' - its just poetry! :-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 8:49:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. At last we're getting some nice sunny days! Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/14/2015 8:08:00 PM

Stopping back, Paul, to say congratulations on your win for this very inspirational write. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 8:45:00 AM

Very nice of you to come back with congrats, Sandra; you were the first to comment on this poem! Thank you. // paul

Kim Shaw

Date: 3/14/2015 7:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul!! Very inspiring write. Hugs, Kimberly

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2015 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Kimberly; glad you enjoyed. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/14/2015 3:32:00 PM

- A feeling of freedom .... at the same time strength and courage - Beautifully done, dear Paul - I wish you a lovely weekend and good luck in the contest! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 5:48:00 PM

I love your feedback, Anne Lise! We are on the same wavelength! Glad you enjoyed! A most lovely weekend to you, too! hugs /x/ paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2015 1:39:00 PM

Dear Paul, This eagle is a metaphor for our lives. We struggle to rise above the storms to find a place of peace. If we are lucky, we achieve it! Excellent entry for Rob's contest and I wish you success (as always a 7). Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 5:39:00 PM

Your insightful comments are a joy to read, Carolyn. You read my mind so well! Thank You:) Have a lovely weekend. Love & Hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/14/2015 3:14:00 AM

You can feel the tense grip and aching sinews. Great write, Paul. Good luck. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 8:58:00 AM

Glad you got into the spirit of this write, Viv! Thank you! Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/13/2015 7:59:00 PM

This one makes my heart pound from the heights from which it soars !! Wow !!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Carrie! I'm so pleased that you like it. This is my first attempt at this form. All the best. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/13/2015 6:54:00 PM

I really like your clever take on the contest Paul - good luck:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 8:08:00 AM

Thank you dear Jan!! Your comments are encouraging! // Here it's a lovely sunny day...been doing some work on the roof...just like spring!! Hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/13/2015 5:09:00 PM

Give me that mountain!!!and may we all reach its top,no matter who reaches first,but who make it to reach the top.Oh where those eagle soar..How beautiful that place,on top of earth's troubles and yes of those mountains and wind.A poem of wisdom and courage too.A favourite!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2015 9:04:00 AM

Hi Charm! Your comments are a poem in themselves! May we all reach the apex that we dream of! Thank you for a lovely visit and for the fav. May you enjoy a nice and sunny weekend:) // paul