Paul Callus Poet Free verse

Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid 

I found her drooping, drenched
amongst the rocks and weeds.
I stroked her moistened face and
wiped away the glistening tears.
Beneath my grazing hands 
she stirred – a glow of warmth 
spread o’er her lustrous skin:
petal by petal she bloomed.

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[41 words]
Some kind of sensual poetry contest
Sponsored by Nette Onclaud
Placed 3rd
© 5th June 2020

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Angela Crabtree November 13, 2020 at 3:20 PM You paint a beautiful picture of this flower, Paul. I enjoyed it a lot :) Paul Callus November 14, 2020 at 5:12 AM Thank you, Angela. Hope you're having a lovely day:) Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues June 29, 2020 at 7:17 AM Love this! I can see a flower or a sorrowful woman...like when a painting can be either! Paul Callus June 29, 2020 at 7:29 AM Thank you, Kim. I like your interpretation! ~ Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos June 22, 2020 at 9:52 AM Mildly sensual, but just enough to make it mystical and romantic - a wonderful creative poem - well penned dear Paul, warm regards and hugs, Jenny. Paul Callus June 24, 2020 at 1:47 PM Your insightful comments are more than enough dear Jenny:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jack Horne June 21, 2020 at 2:12 PM this is really lovely too, my friend. My mum loves orchids & has them in the kitchen window sill. Paul Callus June 21, 2020 at 3:32 PM Thank you, Jack. Orchids have that something special about them; I bet your mum is proud of hers! Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie June 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM G'day Paul … Has me thinking of the wild orchids I once came across and how you compare. So tender; so precious; and so adorable. This poem Paul is so tender - thank you Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus June 18, 2020 at 5:29 PM Thank you, Lindsay. Orchids offer a lot of inspiration. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios June 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM So fine a touch you have with words, Paul. Best wishes, Panagiota Paul Callus June 16, 2020 at 5:34 PM That is so lovely of you, Panagiota! Thank you. Best regards // paul

Funom Makama June 15, 2020 at 3:59 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work Paul. Paul Callus June 15, 2020 at 5:12 PM Your generous complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, Funom. Thank you.Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan June 13, 2020 at 1:02 AM Lovely one, Paul... I really enjoyed the tone of the poetry... Beautifully penned... Paul Callus June 13, 2020 at 5:53 PM Thank you, Supraja. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2020 at 12:55 PM I love the use of your metaphor, Paul. Your lovely poem also made me think about the flowers I planted this year. I water them twice a day and still they droop. Maybe they need more love. Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus June 13, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I am sure your flowers have all the love they need or maybe more! I see that your temp is ca 90 degrees F; perhaps the heat is getting to them. Take care. Hugs // paul

Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 11:50 AM Pretty depiction, Paul. Congrats too. :) Gershon Paul Callus June 10, 2020 at 4:25 PM Thank you, Gershon. Regards // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 5:33 PM Sensual and tender at the same time, Paul. This is beautiful! congrats...hugs, Rhonda xx Paul Callus June 10, 2020 at 7:32 AM Thank you for yet another lovely visit, Rhonda. Comments & congrats are appreciated. Hugs // paul

Aditi Mishra June 8, 2020 at 9:21 AM This is breathtaking and soothing. It takes a sensuous form so beautifully! Congratulations on your win Paul :) Paul Callus June 9, 2020 at 7:03 AM Thank you for leaving such lovely comments, Aditi. Have a nice day :) // paul

David Mohn June 7, 2020 at 6:19 PM Really beautiful Paul...big congrats to you :) Paul Callus June 9, 2020 at 6:56 AM Pleased you liked it, David; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison June 7, 2020 at 5:54 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus June 9, 2020 at 6:51 AM Thank you, Jan :) Hugs // paul

Gordon Mcconnell June 7, 2020 at 1:27 PM Such a fine penned piece Paul, wild orchids so lovely brings memories on holiday on your lovely island a few years ago in the North of your beautiful island. Take care and keep safe, Blessings,Gordon Paul Callus June 7, 2020 at 2:20 PM Thank you Gordon. Pleased to know that you visited our small Mediterranean island. Best regards & blessings to you too. // paul

Arturo Michael June 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM I saw a few white Orchids yesterday...beautiful...You weaved love into each petal... Paul Callus June 7, 2020 at 12:34 PM Thank you, Arturo. Orchids can be very inspiring. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux June 6, 2020 at 6:40 PM Sexy! Good luck in Nette’s contest. Paul Callus June 7, 2020 at 4:26 AM Pleased you enjoyed it, Richard. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman June 6, 2020 at 9:57 AM The poetry is amazing Paul, love it... Paul Callus June 7, 2020 at 4:25 AM Thank you, Harry. All the best. // paul

Silent One June 6, 2020 at 7:04 AM I think orchids are sensual and you captured this in your poem.. Paul Callus June 6, 2020 at 9:39 AM Thank you S-1. I find flowers to inspire me more than anything else; I hope I do them justice. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 3:16 PM - Really ... beautiful Paul, a top win in my book :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 4:24 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise:) Lovely to have you stopping by. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit June 5, 2020 at 2:43 PM Superbly done--sensual petals, Paul. Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 4:21 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Vijay. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer June 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM wow! this is gorgeous, paul! best of luck in the contest... Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 4:23 PM Love your reaction, Ilene...thank you!! Regards // paul

Eve Roper June 5, 2020 at 2:22 PM Wooo… awesome write, Paul.. Great for a win, Tom was right, your poem is great. Hugs Eve Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 4:03 PM Thank you, Eve. Your comments are awesome, too:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison June 5, 2020 at 1:22 PM an absolute gem Paul subtle sensuality not like some I have read I think some have forgotten this is a family site!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 3:26 PM Thank you, Jan. Writing straight forward sensual can easily become erotic; trying to avoid that is harder. Regards & Hugs // paul

Michael Tor June 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM Gteat imagery and creativity another winner Paul.... Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 3:41 PM You are too kind, Michael...thank you! Regards // paul

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