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Darkness has fallen The storm at its worst Potent the longing For closure I thirst. A flicker of hope Will spur me to cope. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visual Prompt: Photo 4 Tableau 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Joseph May Placed 3rd © 28th March 2021

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/5/2023 2:21:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. I turned to this entry at random and seeing the title. Your words are vivid powerful and most inspirational for endurance and light. Yes, just one flicker can change everything for the good. It was an honor turning to this entry and message. Have a wonderful morning and day. May we all see and recognize that one flicker. Blessings (smile)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2023 1:34:00 PM

Thank you on all counts, Lisa. Your insightful comments are truly appreciated...and so is your smile :) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/16/2021 7:17:00 PM

Dearest Paul, your poetic interpretation of the visual prompt is exquisite in emotion, intrigue and intensity. Your artistry stirs my heart's imagination to linger behind the frame of your poem.. embraced by the sensational imagery. A belated congratulations for your wonderful win, my friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2021 4:32:00 AM

Hi Susan...excuse the late reply, but since I don't receive notifications from Soup any more I'm prone to missing out on some comments. Thank you for the 'tapestry' of words which you gift me in your feedback; always a pleasure to read, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/4/2021 11:30:00 AM

A longing for closure you thirst - you long for a flicker which will lead you to still hope - is it a loved one you are awaiting, or are you stranded in a terrible storm, that perhaps you think you will meet your demise in? Or, maybe you are hoping for someone to come and save you - I can't decide. Hugs and blessings Paul, it might not be any but I am merely presuming. Congrats on your win my friend. Warm regards, hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/11/2021 5:20:00 AM

I love how you unpeel the layers, Jenny, searching for the inspiration behind these words of mine :) Thank you!! ~ warm regards & hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2021 12:51:00 PM

very nice and the ending rhyme was so cool. Congrats, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2021 3:20:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/1/2021 10:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. "Beautiful" Yes, we must have hope. Have a blessed day and Easter...................

Paul Callus
Date: 4/6/2021 3:19:00 PM

Thank you for the comments and congratulations, Paula...and for the Easter wishes. I hope You had a lovely & blessed Easter! Warm regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/1/2021 9:40:00 AM

Hi Paul, What a good description of your chosen photo. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/5/2021 6:55:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. I find that picture prompts stimulate the imagination. ~ Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/31/2021 9:58:00 PM

Great imagery, Paul, congratulation on you win. Have a blessed Easter. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2021 8:58:00 AM

Thank you dear Eve. May you too have a happy & blessed Easter! Hugs // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/31/2021 3:32:00 PM

Nicely done, Paul! I like that it rhymes! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2021 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I had not realized the results were out! I love these picture prompts. Best regards & blessings // paul

Leon Enriquez

Date: 3/30/2021 5:38:00 PM

Dear Paul: Simple yet profound. Lovely read my friend. All the best then, Leon.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 4:41:00 AM

It's a pleasure to have you stopping by, my friend; thank you for reading and commenting. Best regards // paul

Kenisha Shines

Date: 3/30/2021 7:23:00 AM

Wow!just loved your poem.God bless and take care!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 4:40:00 AM

Thank you Kenisha. It's lovely to see you posting again. Regards & Blessings // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/29/2021 6:20:00 PM

Nicely done Paul. I can see a lone figure sitting by the table in the dark watching the rain. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 2:57:00 AM

Yes, Judy....I am standing in the shadows, lost in thought. Thank you for stopping by. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/29/2021 11:27:00 AM

a flicker of hope is all we need my friend, excellent interpretation of the image:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 2:43:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. Not all is lost, as long as there is a flicker pf hope. ~ Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/28/2021 2:53:00 PM

This is wonderful, Paul, and it's nice to see you writing again. Hope you are well and have a great Easter. Love the way the light in the window is portrayed as a "flicker of hope." Best wishes for a win, Paul! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 1:51:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn. I'm pleased that you noticed the reference to "flicker of hope". I have been so busy lately, and I'm still trying to catch up on backdated comments. ~ I hope you will have a lovely & blessed Easter. Love & Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/28/2021 1:18:00 PM

Emotive write, Paul. All the best.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2021 1:47:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. All the best // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/28/2021 12:47:00 PM

wonderful, paul! great ending! best of luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 3/30/2021 2:40:00 PM

Pleased that you liked it, Ilene....thank you. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/28/2021 12:16:00 PM

- Lovely written, Paul ... "A flicker of hope" .... never lose hope, my friend - Best wishes in the contest ... a guaranteed top winning poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/30/2021 2:31:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. I love your feedback and the faith you have in my humble entry. Hugs // paul