Xenophobia

A bsurd and foolish it might be B ut it’s my nature, you’ll agree; C annot ignore what I go through D espite the help I get from you. E ach time a stranger comes in sight F ragile emotions turn to fright G et me excited at one glance H opelessly standing in a trance. I ndeed I tremble, break in sweat J ittery feelings that I get K nocking together both my knees L ord, I go thinking, save me please! M aybe the problem can be solved N eeding a pro to get involved O ut of the groove I have to move P erhaps in time I will improve. Q uestions and answers are at hand R eally I want to understand S ome of the things that haunt my mind T he doubts that I have to unwind. U nless I act before it’s late V enom of thought will seal my fate. W ish that the phobia will now end X eno reverting to a friend. Y earning to welcome all mankind Z ealous to foster peace of mind. ------------------------------------------------- This poetic form is called “Abecedarian”. This is an Acrostic where all the consecutive letters of the alphabet are used. ------------------------------------------------- 30th Aug 2014 Contest: Abecedarian Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton Placing: 1st

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/4/2015 9:28:00 PM

Paul, I wish it was that easy, to pick out a contest theme. Gurrrr!!! But, I'm going to take your advice tonight :) xox..LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2015 10:16:00 AM

Good:) But I am sure you're not bored today....you should be busy eating Easter eggs and bunny ears:) Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/2/2015 7:11:00 PM

LOL, here I am again...Paul, I am clueless... I'm going to try to write something. :) LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 8:00:00 AM

Hi Linda.....go on the contest list, pick out one that tickles your imagination and have a go at it. Looking forward to reading your next offering:) hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/21/2015 5:35:00 PM

Hi Paul, I'm so late, but here I am reading all my old replies... You make me smile all the time...LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 3/21/2015 5:47:00 PM

It is always lovely to have you stopping by, Linda:) Miss your 'older' avatar, but baby Zach makes up for it! Hugs // paul

Julia Ward

Date: 3/18/2015 5:10:00 AM

A deserved first place. Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/18/2015 6:10:00 PM

I am pleased that you like this one, Julia...thank you! Hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/14/2014 11:50:00 PM

X eno reverting to a friend. We all want. The world will be a perfect place if we can. This Abecedarian is inspiring hope. Love Paul XXXXX rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 7:27:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Rajat...I appreciate your insightful comments. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/2/2014 11:58:00 PM

WOW WOW WOW WOW! This is brilliant in every way, Paul. I'm truly impressed by the flow of this and be the content. Lovely! Congrats...I've missed your visits.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/3/2014 2:39:00 PM

Hi Eileen! You do flatter me with your brilliant remarks!...but I appreciate and enjoy every word!:) Thank you....your every visit is a conveyer of immense encouragement. hugs // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/9/2014 5:52:00 PM

Paul, this is absolutely brilliant! The flow, the imagery, is incredibly beautiful! Excellent piece. Congratulations on your superb win, my friend! Well deserved! Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 9/10/2014 3:06:00 PM

Wow! Pandita....your great comments radiate positivity! Thank you my friend...you are an endless source of encouragement:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/9/2014 2:22:00 PM

Congratulations, Paul, this is a nice example of an abecedarian poem. Amazingly done. Love Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 9/10/2014 3:01:00 PM

Thank you Linda! It was only thanks to Shadow Hamilton's contest that I tried my hand at this form. Contests help us to vary and enrich our repertoire! Thank you for your continued support. /x/ paul

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 9/8/2014 1:11:00 PM

another outstanding poem Paul expertly written with super flow congrats on 1st place ty for your support hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 2:21:00 PM

Many thanks SH, both for liking my poem and for placing it high on your winners' list! I would also like to thank you for the trouble you take to organize and judge these contests which surely require a lot of time and attention. Reciprocal support is really appreciated! Regards......paul

Hija De La Luna

Date: 9/8/2014 8:25:00 AM

this is awesome, Paul! i love the rhyme to it! Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 2:41:00 PM

Hello Hija! Thank you for your 'awesome' comments and wishes! I too enjoyed your Holy Spirit poem. Hope you started the week with a smile:) // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/8/2014 5:04:00 AM

Nice rhyming and a great theme, Paul. Congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 2:39:00 PM

Thank you Dr. I always welcome your positive comments! very honoured to be on the winning podium with you! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/8/2014 4:10:00 AM

My congratulations dear Paul...:) come!! Come! Let's go for ride..:) lol ammmmn walk is healthier...:) sah???

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 2:31:00 PM

Thank you dear Olive_eloi! You mention a ride...would that be the one on the roller coaster! We can always have a go and hang on for dear life!! But perhaps you're right....a walk IS healthier:) hugs // paul

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/7/2014 8:25:00 PM

Congrad's on your win, proud to share the spot with you. Light & Love

Paul Callus
Date: 9/8/2014 2:24:00 PM

Hi Debbie! Thank you for stopping by with lovely wishes; I too feel honoured to be sharing top spot with you:) We ought to meet like this more often:)) Love & Peace. // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/7/2014 4:22:00 PM

Not your lucky day. But wait...You won.. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2014 5:30:00 PM

Thank you witty Joyce!:) I like your sense of humour! So very good of you to stop by. Take care. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/7/2014 2:13:00 PM

Congratulations Paul. I really enjoyed reading your Abecedarian. People who have any phobia suffer so much.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2014 5:36:00 PM

Yes, Brenda....all phobia sufferers must have panicky moments to cope with from time to time. With help phobias can be controlled and even overcome. Thank you for stopping by, and I'm glad you enjoyed my Abecedarian. Take care. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 9/7/2014 1:56:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations Paul:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 9/7/2014 5:31:00 PM

Appreciate your repeat visit, Jan, and thank you for the congrats:) hugs // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/1/2014 9:52:00 AM

love your f g h i j k l.. :D so cute.. :D but you are such a friendly person!!! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2014 10:59:00 AM

Hi Olive_eloi! Thank you for the compliment! I have been busy this weekend, but at least I managed to write two abecedarian poems. The village feast is now over and should have more time for myself. Good to see you being active again. hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/1/2014 5:20:00 AM

now this delights my poetic senses, paul... you pulled this one with such inimitable ease!...adorable x-perience for me.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2014 11:08:00 AM

Thank you Nette! I'm so glad that you found this to your liking. I do appreciate your lovely comments. hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/31/2014 11:21:00 AM

Dear Paul, Is it true you fear strangers? You seem to have great social skills, so it's hard to imagine your knees "knocking" as strangers approach. Xenophobia is an affliction I've not heard of previously. This is a very creative Abecedarian, that is also thought-provoking. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 9/1/2014 8:55:00 AM

Hi dear Carolyn! No, no fear of fearing strangers! but it's surprising how many people suffer because of xenophobia. They usually manage to overcome it when professional help comes to their aid. Thank you and God bless. /x/ paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/31/2014 6:06:00 AM

- Paul, you impress me constantly - really well done! - Love it - I wish you good luck in the contest (if it is written for contest) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2014 8:09:00 AM

Wow! I am so glad you are impressed Anne Lise!! Thank you:) [Enjoyed your honeyed summer!] /x/ paul

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/31/2014 4:01:00 AM

Well done Paul for the contest. To me, this is a sure winner with high marks. LVerlena

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2014 5:37:00 AM

Thank you Verlena; you are very kind! I enjoyed your Abecedarian entry, too. Take care. // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/30/2014 10:04:00 PM

This one I love...I cant do it...I cant make anything make sense like you have done..and rhyme too..I may have to hate you lol. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2014 5:35:00 AM

Love and hate go so well together Barbara!:) Thank you for being so candid and witty. Have a lovely Sunday:) // paul

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/30/2014 9:41:00 PM

Paul, well written with a message, looks like a lot of work and thought went into this challenging poem

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2014 5:32:00 AM

Thank you Frederic. It is not easy and needs working on more than usual. Next time I write another Abecedarian I think I will start thinking of the XYZ letters first...that's the tricky part! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/30/2014 7:10:00 PM

Fabulous write Paul and you got rhyming at the end too :-) good luck in the contest. hugs Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/30/2014 9:03:00 PM

Sunday 3.am had to get up can't sleep grrrr- I prefer this one Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/30/2014 7:17:00 PM

Hi Jan! Looks like we're both late sleepers! (here it's Sunday 2.17 am). Glad you like this Abecedarian as well. I still have to make up my mind which one of the two to enter for the contest. Maybe readers will give me a hand to decide:) Goodnight and hugs // paul