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(Dedicated to Joyce Johnson on her 100th birthday) Her words still echo in my mind ‘I can’t remember any pain’. Woman of strength, one of a kind Her words still echo in my mind. A fruitful life with love defined She would relive it all again! Her words still echo in my mind ‘I can’t remember any pain’. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'Happy 100th Birthday' Contest Hosted by Carolyn Devonshire Placed 2nd © 18th April 2018

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2022 3:55:00 PM

So beautiful to see this again. Miss you, dear Carolyn. Your friend is going strong at age 104 now.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2023 8:33:00 AM

I just realised you had stopped by, Andrea. Thank you. Hope the new year is playing fair, so far! Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/31/2018 3:02:00 PM

I do always look up to every soul of grandeur, beauty, depth and uniqueness.. I'm always attracted to souls who do not take everything for granted rather strive to set many a meaning to life.. those who do feel inside that they have a mission to accomplish, a goal to reach.. "Woman of Strength" inspiring and profound! Lucky are those who make their very mark and inspire us.. inspired and inspiring as you are Paul, thank you so much for sharing such a beauty! Deepest regards. Stay blessed always.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2018 3:22:00 PM

As usual, your insightful comments are a pleasure to read, Besma. I love it when readers read not only the surface of a poem, but also delve between the lines....you are one of them! Thank you! Warm regards & Blessings to you, my friend. // paul

Al Juman

Date: 7/8/2018 12:48:00 PM

Memories that stays alive forever--my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2018 3:52:00 PM

Indeed, Al...when we get older, we become fonder of our memories. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/12/2018 10:18:00 AM

What a wonderful tribute. She must be so pleased. You are so talented, dear.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2018 3:26:00 PM

Hi Eileen...I was sure that I had replied to your complimentary comments, but I just realized that no sign of it. Once again I thank you for your support and encouragement. Hugs // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/1/2018 2:59:00 AM

Congratulations Paul,I'm not surprised it was up there,congratulations. Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/1/2018 2:27:00 PM

Your comment and congrats are appreciated, Tom; thank you. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/28/2018 8:45:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/26/2018 6:35:00 PM

Congratulations, dear Paul, on your excellent win with your beautiful poem and lovely tribute for a lovely lady; a 'woman of strength', indeed! Such a wonderful way to commemorate Joyce's momentous milestone. Warmest wishes and hugs, my dear friend.. ~ Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2018 4:47:00 PM

Many thanks, dear Susan; your comments are appreciated. Indeed, Joyce's is a milestone to remember! Pleased to see you here commenting....looks like we both take time off simultaneously:) ~ Warm wishes and hugs to you too, my friend. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/25/2018 4:58:00 PM

When speaking to Joyce last night, we talked about the special poems for her contest and how much she was moved by your entry. She is delighted to know how much her poetry is appreciated. Thank you again for this wonderful tribute to a great lady!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/28/2018 4:43:00 PM

I'm so pleased that Joyce enjoyed my dedication to her, Carolyn. My congratulations to you for coming up with such a laudable contest! Love & Hugs // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 4/25/2018 7:47:00 AM

Wow a 100th birthday is certainly something to celebrate and highlight. You have certainly captured a stong woman with this write Paul. Congrats, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2018 1:43:00 PM

Thank you, Laura. There was a time when 60 seemed to be such a grand age; now people are living much longer, as long as health issues are ones that can be dealt with. ~ Warm regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2018 9:14:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2018 1:40:00 PM

Thank you, Line. All the best // paul

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 4/24/2018 11:39:00 AM

Paul, well done on a kind and lovely tribute to Joyce!! Congratulations on your strong showing, as well! All my very best to you. :) Bartholomew

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:53:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Bartholomew:) Best regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/23/2018 6:25:00 PM

Hi Paul, What a lovely Triolet you have penned for Joyce. I know she appreciated it very much. Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:38:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. It's been a while since I last wrote a poem in this form! Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/23/2018 4:41:00 PM

A very lovely Triolet, Paul. You said so much in such few words! Congratulations on your Podium win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:27:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments and congrats, Sandra. This was inspires by Joyce's poem "My Lovely Children". Regards // paul

FJ Thomas

Date: 4/23/2018 4:37:00 PM

How absolutely lovely Paul! A beautiful triolet to a beautiful woman!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:28:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely reaction, Flo! A pleasure to have you stopping by. Warm regards // paul

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/23/2018 1:20:00 PM

Well done Paul, congratulations...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:20:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie. Best regards // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/23/2018 9:45:00 AM

You chose a poem to remember me that means a lot to me. His death caused me to start recording my feelings in poetry form. Thank you for your lovey words and congratulations on your win. I loved it. Love, Joyce

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:05:00 AM

I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Joyce. You have many poems that are worthy of praise, but this one is sort of special. Thank you for stopping by with your generous comments. Love & hugs // paul

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/23/2018 2:35:00 AM

Gorgeous write, Paul, and such a wonderful tribute - blessings and congrats, my friend! :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:02:00 AM

Thank you, Greg. Once again I congratulate you on placing first, my friend. Regards // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/23/2018 12:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:01:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. I have been reading many beautiful entries! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/22/2018 9:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul, great tribute to a great lady! Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. She deserves this and more! Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/22/2018 6:46:00 PM

Congrats on this wonderful poem! <3 Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 10:42:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Elaine George

Date: 4/22/2018 6:05:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul. Joyce will love it. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Sincerely, Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 10:12:00 AM

Thank you, Elaine. Glad you liked it. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/22/2018 5:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your second place win in the contest, Paul! Your words flow beautifully. Truly, Joyce is one of a kind and this poem will make her smile!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 9:53:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn; so pleased that you deemed this poem worthy of a high placement. Warm regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/22/2018 10:32:00 AM

A well written tribute Paul! Very nice :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. All the best:) // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/22/2018 7:46:00 AM

Lovely tribute, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 9:27:00 AM

Pleased you like it, Agnes...thank you! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2018 5:41:00 PM

Did she really say that to you, Paul? This is a very well written triolet!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2018 9:22:00 AM

Thank you for the 'like', Andrea. No, she did not say that to me directly...it is what she wrote once in her poem "My Lovely Children". Regards paul