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all agitated discussing monkey business going bananas ------------------------------------------------ Chosen as Poem of the Day~3rd July 2015

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John Michaels

Date: 4/30/2017 4:31:00 AM

Just browsing through some of your older stuff and found this gem! Very fitting!! Congrats on PotD with it, Paul. Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/2/2017 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, John. I too enjoy browsing through writers' older works; gives me an inkling of how they 'evolve'. Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/14/2016 1:30:00 PM

And then they start throwing crap at each other! Parliament of Monkeys ... ha! Your title is the star of this piece. A sad truth for many of today's (and yesterday's) governments.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/14/2016 5:22:00 PM

Parliaments will never change, Timothy. For some it's a serious business, while others are intent on disrupting proceedings. Glad you enjoyed! ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/29/2015 3:31:00 AM

Sorry, I forgot to mention Congrats on it being chosen POTD!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2015 11:19:00 AM

It's my turn to say sorry...forgot to thank you for the congrats!:) PS...Glad you found this cute and clever; makes up for receiving an NA in the contest! ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/29/2015 3:29:00 AM

Paul, this is so clever and cute. It made me laugh, then I cried because it has so much truth to it! 7

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2015 11:15:00 AM

I think I would have had the same reaction as yours, Connie! Parliament should be a place of respect, where politicians wisely guide the course of our countries, but unfortunately it's not always the case!! Thank you for a lovely visit:) hugs // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/28/2015 11:07:00 PM

A great Senryu my frirnd. And the sad truth is we have nations with such governments! A7

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2015 11:10:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Robert. I agree with you!! Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Elaine George

Date: 7/22/2015 10:25:00 AM

This is a GREAT Senryu, Paul. Thank you for sharing. Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2015 10:33:00 AM

Thank you, Elaine! Love your comment, and pleased to have you back:) All the best. // paul

Sneha Rv

Date: 7/19/2015 9:35:00 AM

Hehe!! This is fantastic!! I loved it!! :D :D

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2015 5:18:00 PM

Very pleased that you like it, Sneha! Also glad to see you around:) Thank you for stopping by! // paul

The Grahamburglar

Date: 7/18/2015 6:23:00 PM

Haha...I love this. Concise, and freaking awesome. You say so much in so few words. Brilliant, truly. 7+

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2015 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely and generous comments, PG. The high rating is also appreciated. All the best. // paul

Trenton Moore

Date: 7/7/2015 1:34:00 AM

I was expecting something serious, but instead I found a clever metaphor and hyperbole, delightfully simplistic.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2015 4:13:00 PM

I love your insightful feedback, Trenton. Thank you for a welcome visit. All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2015 3:43:00 PM

hahahaha. SO TRUE

Paul Callus
Date: 7/8/2015 4:01:00 PM

Shushhhhh they might hear you:)

James Fraser

Date: 7/6/2015 12:31:00 PM

Reminds me of the Commons in the Houses of Parliament. Many congrats on your poem of the day, James :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2015 3:30:00 PM

Thank you James. Always pleased to have you stopping by. All the best. // paul

Peter Dome

Date: 7/6/2015 12:30:00 PM

Here here, ha ha. wonderful and so true. And to say they are in charge of the country, real chimps could do a better job I'm sure.. A great write made me laugh well done. best wishes. Pete.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2015 3:24:00 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed it, Peter. I am sure that monkeys have no hidden agendas, either! All the best. // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/5/2015 5:43:00 PM

The poem opens with humor and ends with a slap of reality that brings it all home. Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/6/2015 1:06:00 AM

Your comments are spot-on, Emile; you make a good judge and critic! // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/4/2015 11:06:00 PM

This is so good I am working on a parody of this, if thats possible!!!! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/5/2015 6:00:00 AM

Hi Arthur...thank you for a repeat visit:) Looking forward to reading your parody!! Have a nice day. // paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 7/3/2015 8:47:00 PM

Very good Paul, congrat's on Poem of the day, we have a Parliament like that, not going banana's they are banana's. Take care my friend..................Vera.....

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thank you Vera:) I suppose we expect a lot of our parliamentarians, but why not....they promise a lot, so we expect them to deliver!! All the best. // paul

Constance La France

Date: 7/3/2015 6:36:00 PM

Paul congratulations on having this great Senryu selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2015 9:12:00 AM

Hi Constance! POTD was such a pleasant surprise!Thank you for the congrats and the lovely visit. Have a lovely day. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/3/2015 6:00:00 PM

Huge congratulations, dear Paul, for this very witty Senryu, being selected as POTD! This is a brilliant write - in a few effective words exposing "A Parliament of Monkeys" which seems to be a reflection of the world-wide political culture! BRAVO and a 7! Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2015 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Pandita, for enjoying and for the overall lovely feedback. The high rating is appreciated, too. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/3/2015 4:41:00 PM

Congrats, Paul. :) The singing nettles and this? You are really.....going for gold! Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/4/2015 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Eileen; you are too generous:) I don't have much time on my hands at present, so am going for short poems, filling in the gaps between one job and another. hugs // paul

Frank Black Blacharczyk

Date: 7/3/2015 2:02:00 PM

Well written and creative. Well paid monkeys as well.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 6:20:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Frank. Pleased to meet you! All the best. // paul

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/3/2015 11:35:00 AM

Paul, Congratulation on Poem of the Day!! The subject and tenor of your Senryu are appropriate for many of the illustrious politicians we have worldwide who talk a lot and do very little. Enjoyed this one -- it's funny!! Best Wishes, Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 6:17:00 PM

I am glad you enjoyed, Gary; thank you for stopping by with insightful feedback and congrats. All the best. // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/3/2015 10:34:00 AM

Ha! Ha! I like this, Paul! Congrats on POTD! Love, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 5:59:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Kim. Have a nice weekend. hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 7/3/2015 9:15:00 AM

Wonderful write, so true in a lot of us. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 5:53:00 PM

Many thanks, Eve. Your support is appreciated. Hugs // paul

Marilyn Williams

Date: 7/3/2015 8:59:00 AM

Cute and probably true. Nice write for POD. Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 5:45:00 PM

Thank you, Marilyn. Pleased to have you visiting! All the best. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/3/2015 5:53:00 AM

- To be read with a smile :))) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Paul ! - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 5:30:00 PM

Enjoy the smile all through the weekend, Anne Lise:) Thank you for stopping by. hugs // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/3/2015 5:13:00 AM

Oh yes! POTD! Wooohoooo! Congrats, Paul! Bet the monkeys are jumping up and down with glee... :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/3/2015 4:52:00 PM

Thank you for coming back, Kim:) Yes, they are...and I have to give them peanuts as a treat! Have a lovely weekend. hugs // paul