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War and Peace

war violent, deadly confusing, damaging, suffering armament, strategy, dialogue, harmony forgiving, respecting, understanding mental, spiritual peace ------------------------------------------- 11th November 2014 Contest: Diamante Poem Sponsor: Regina Riddle Placed: 3rd

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/24/2015 11:19:00 PM

Paul - I found an old gem! Superb and clever. Can it be entered in the new War and Peace contest? Or do they have to be new poems? Just wanted you to know, I think this is a winner ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 10/25/2015 5:59:00 AM

Thank you CayCay! You ARE a gem:) So pleased that you enjoyed this poem in diamante form. // Usually, unless the rules state so, old poems are eligible. Txs for the support and the tip-off...I'll go take a look. ~ Regards // paul

Hija De La Luna

Date: 11/27/2014 11:53:00 PM

this is sublime, Paul! perfect for me, the thought glides smoothly in my mind... and drift me off to some kind of peace. Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/28/2014 4:18:00 AM

Hi Hija! Thank you for a lovely visit! I am pleased that my poem affected you in a positive way...what can one have better than peace of mind in life! Have a nice day. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/23/2014 9:07:00 PM

Yours is a perfect diamante, Paul! Congrats on your win (I would have placed it higher)! Hugs, Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2014 3:10:00 PM

You are very kind, Rhonda! I do appreciate your lovely and complimentary comments. Thank you. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/21/2014 2:04:00 PM

I see your name is on the winner's list..Let me salute you and enjoy the bliss..Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2014 3:41:00 PM

Thank you Sara; may we all enjoy the moments of bliss and peace that are afforded us. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/18/2014 10:54:00 AM

this is finely written, paul... may peace reign as i send you my congrats and best wishes!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/18/2014 11:50:00 AM

So pleased you enjoyed, Nette! I concur with you...may peace reign without having to revert to war to gain it.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/18/2014 10:43:00 AM

I knew this one would go far and I'm happy it does -----, congrats Paul...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/18/2014 11:54:00 AM

I had the same feeling about yours Kayod5:) That makes us both happy! hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2014 12:38:00 AM

I see this one won, and justly so!!! Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/18/2014 11:53:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I enjoyed yours too:)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 11/17/2014 3:04:00 PM

Congratulations Paul on this fine win. Enjoyed your Diamante... Verlena

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 3:41:00 PM

Thank you Verlena; glad you enjoyed...there were many lovely diamonds on show in this contest! // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/17/2014 9:55:00 AM

Yes, you did it my friend! Congratulations on a beautiful, well-deserved win! Have a glorious week! Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 11:26:00 AM

Thank you Pandita...glad you enjoyed my 'diamond'! Hope that you too will have a lovely and satisfying week! // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/17/2014 9:35:00 AM

Hi Paul, I love your war and peace Diamante. Such a powerful contrast with the use of your chosen words. Wish the world could experience more of last eight of these words. Congratulations on your win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 11:24:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. You had a long list of beautiful and intelligent entries...I am sure it was no easy task judging!! Pleased to be on your winners' list. Take care. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/17/2014 9:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Paul. I would of given this at least a 2. All I can do is give this a 7.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 11:21:00 AM

I appreciate your kindness, Brenda; your top rating suits me fine:) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/17/2014 12:09:00 AM

- A really wonderful diamond, Paul !!! Congratulations! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2014 11:20:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise! May today be the beginning of a lovely week for you:) /x/ paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/16/2014 3:40:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2014 4:45:00 PM

Thank you Jan...now war is over I am at peace:) hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/14/2014 6:31:00 PM

War and peace depicted with quiet sensitivity.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2014 7:55:00 AM

I suppose peace could never be truly appreciated if war were to be non-existent.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/13/2014 4:33:00 PM

Excellent, perfect form, beautiful contrast, thought provoking.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/13/2014 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Maurice...you ticked all the good points....kind enough to omit the bad ones!!:) // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/13/2014 5:06:00 AM

excellent pen paul people loose sight blind to the truth of war

Paul Callus
Date: 11/13/2014 12:00:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by Liam; so glad you found this to your liking. // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/13/2014 1:48:00 AM

The opposite of war is peace. Excellent diamanté Paul! You got it to the t. Lol ..Gl in the contest! A 7 from me my dear friend. :) love and Hugs! xxxxx D

Paul Callus
Date: 11/13/2014 12:08:00 PM

Thank you Dorian! A lovely visit...as usual...so pleased that you enjoyed my trip from war to peace. hugs & peace // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/13/2014 12:34:00 AM

From war to peace, hey, a great journey . Good write Paul. Love ....rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 11/13/2014 12:01:00 PM

Thank you Rajat....pleased that you found the time to travel with me! peace be with you. // paul

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/12/2014 10:10:00 AM

Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 12:28:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Leon...and so pleased that you enjoyed this Diamante. Hope you're keeping well. // paul

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/12/2014 10:09:00 AM

Dear Paul: Lovely write. Lovely read. All the best then, Leon.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/12/2014 8:14:00 AM

You always prove there is wisdom in Age as your view is always super,I like this Paul; goodluck in the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Kayod5; age has got both advantages and disadvantages!:) Glad you enjoyed. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/12/2014 5:24:00 AM

- A beautiful diamante, Paul - Good luck in the contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 2:40:00 PM

Thank you for visiting and enjoying my diamante, Anne Lise. /x/ paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/12/2014 2:44:00 AM

Excellent and powerful Diamante Poem. Said with clear message. Thanks for sharing.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 2:43:00 PM

Thank you Ravi; your comments are most encouraging! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/12/2014 2:11:00 AM

powerful diamante, starting from the first word to the ending.... the message is as dear as a diamond! :)!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 2:03:00 PM

Aw Olive_eloi! glad you appreciated my little effort...and the message. You love diamonds, eh!! A diamond would look lovely on your finger!:) hugs // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/12/2014 1:40:00 AM

A well needed diamante in these days when human are becoming so blind and insane ,shedding blood of the innocents.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2014 2:56:00 PM

Thank you. You are right, Charm. At this rate humanity is in for a very rough ride. Can't and don't want to imagine what the future has in store! // paul