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

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/13/2020 3:20:00 PM

You paint a beautiful picture of this flower, Paul. I enjoyed it a lot :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2020 5:12:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. Hope you're having a lovely day:) Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/29/2020 7:17:00 AM

Love this! I can see a flower or a sorrowful woman...like when a painting can be either!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/29/2020 7:29:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I like your interpretation! ~ Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2020 9:52:00 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
Date: 6/24/2020 1:47:00 PM

Your insightful comments are more than enough dear Jenny:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 6/21/2020 2:12:00 PM

this is really lovely too, my friend. My mum loves orchids & has them in the kitchen window sill.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2020 3:32:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Orchids have that something special about them; I bet your mum is proud of hers! Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/17/2020 7:18:00 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
Date: 6/18/2020 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. Orchids offer a lot of inspiration. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/16/2020 4:27:00 PM

So fine a touch you have with words, Paul. Best wishes, Panagiota

Paul Callus
Date: 6/16/2020 5:34:00 PM

That is so lovely of you, Panagiota! Thank you. Best regards // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 6/15/2020 3:59:00 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
Date: 6/15/2020 5:12:00 PM

Your generous complimentary remarks are truly appreciated, Funom. Thank you.Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/13/2020 1:02:00 AM

Lovely one, Paul... I really enjoyed the tone of the poetry... Beautifully penned...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/13/2020 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, Supraja. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/12/2020 12:55:00 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
Date: 6/13/2020 4:58:00 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

Date: 6/10/2020 11:50:00 AM

Pretty depiction, Paul. Congrats too. :) Gershon

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2020 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon. Regards // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/9/2020 5:33:00 PM

Sensual and tender at the same time, Paul. This is beautiful! congrats...hugs, Rhonda xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/10/2020 7:32:00 AM

Thank you for yet another lovely visit, Rhonda. Comments & congrats are appreciated. Hugs // paul

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/8/2020 9:21:00 AM

This is breathtaking and soothing. It takes a sensuous form so beautifully! Congratulations on your win Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2020 7:03:00 AM

Thank you for leaving such lovely comments, Aditi. Have a nice day :) // paul

David Mohn

Date: 6/7/2020 6:19:00 PM

Really beautiful Paul...big congrats to you :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2020 6:56:00 AM

Pleased you liked it, David; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/7/2020 5:54:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2020 6:51:00 AM

Thank you, Jan :) Hugs // paul

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/7/2020 1:27:00 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
Date: 6/7/2020 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Gordon. Pleased to know that you visited our small Mediterranean island. Best regards & blessings to you too. // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/7/2020 10:44:00 AM

I saw a few white Orchids yesterday...beautiful...You weaved love into each petal...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 12:34:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo. Orchids can be very inspiring. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/6/2020 6:40:00 PM

Sexy! Good luck in Nette’s contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 4:26:00 AM

Pleased you enjoyed it, Richard. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/6/2020 9:57:00 AM

The poetry is amazing Paul, love it...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2020 4:25:00 AM

Thank you, Harry. All the best. // paul

Silent One

Date: 6/6/2020 7:04:00 AM

I think orchids are sensual and you captured this in your poem..

Paul Callus
Date: 6/6/2020 9:39:00 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

Date: 6/5/2020 3:16:00 PM

- Really ... beautiful Paul, a top win in my book :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 4:24:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise:) Lovely to have you stopping by. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/5/2020 2:43:00 PM

Superbly done--sensual petals, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 4:21:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Vijay. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/5/2020 2:25:00 PM

wow! this is gorgeous, paul! best of luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 4:23:00 PM

Love your reaction, Ilene...thank you!! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/5/2020 2:22:00 PM

Wooo… awesome write, Paul.. Great for a win, Tom was right, your poem is great. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 4:03:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Your comments are awesome, too:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/5/2020 1:22:00 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
Date: 6/5/2020 3:26:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Writing straight forward sensual can easily become erotic; trying to avoid that is harder. Regards & Hugs // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 6/5/2020 1:10:00 PM

Gteat imagery and creativity another winner Paul....

Paul Callus
Date: 6/5/2020 3:41:00 PM

You are too kind, Michael...thank you! Regards // paul