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Clever Dicks

Life is a learning process Each day a useful test But some people, you’ll agree They are born with a degree Of self delusion They’re the ones who know it best. --------------------------------------- 15th February, 2016 Contest: Grook Sponsor: Silent One Placed 3rd

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Red Fiery

Date: 3/11/2016 9:28:00 AM

These type of people are bound to be disillusioned... If not today then tomorrow! There is a wisdom in your poems... I really admire your work..! 7/7

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2016 12:17:00 PM

So true, Red! One day their bubble will suddenly burst! Thank you for another lovely visit...and for the high rating:) Warm regards // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 3/5/2016 11:05:00 AM

Wonderful! Wonderful! So so so wonderful....

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2016 12:13:00 PM

Many thanks, Funom! Wishing you a nice weekend. ~ Paul

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/26/2016 10:28:00 PM

Very true indeed! Loved reading! Always, Laura

Paul Callus
Date: 2/27/2016 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Laura; always a pleasure to have you stopping by:) Regards // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/19/2016 4:14:00 PM

Dear Paul Truth in honesty is the best policy, I know I can't stand these types of no it alls, but the world seems full of them right, nicely written and well expressed you nailed it right on top the of the head with this one, thanks again for all your awesome comments, I appreciate the feedback, expecially from a friend such as yourself, take care cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 4:51:00 PM

Hi Cherl...just found another comment from you...you have been a busy lady today:) Thank you Cherl for your support and for being such a lovely friend. Glad you found a worthy message in this poem. Take care ~~ paul

Anindya Mohan Tagore

Date: 2/18/2016 10:20:00 PM

Wonderful fruit of your age old wisdom, Paul. Please grow more for the future generation to get enlightened. Respectful greetings, Bobby

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 1:42:00 PM

Hello Bobby...thank you for your pleasant comments; at my age I don't mind sharing some of life's experiences:) ~ Regards // paul

Nathan D.

Date: 2/18/2016 6:47:00 PM

i think you nailed me down to a tee lol great work

Paul Callus
Date: 2/19/2016 1:43:00 PM

I like your humour, Nate:) Thank you for reading and liking. ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/17/2016 11:23:00 PM

Brilliant take Paul.. so true.. congrats on awesome win.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2016 7:47:00 AM

Thank you, Upma:) Seeing you in back in action is a good sign:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2016 5:33:00 PM

haha. GOOD one, my friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/18/2016 7:45:00 AM

Glad you found amusement in it, Andrea, thank you; and yes I believe there are many pricks in the world!! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2016 5:33:00 PM

also congrats (gosh, there are too many dicks in the world)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/17/2016 2:17:00 PM

Good one..I think those that have those delusions believe their own lies though or are in so much denial that they could not recognize the truth set before them..Thanks for the visit to my page..Paul as a child, I really did not like getting dirty or sweaty..My mother made me go out and play in the dirt..I just wrote that as an example..However, the older generation believed that a little dirt and hard work never hurt anyone.Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 3:36:00 PM

Hi Sara! My mother did not like us getting dirty (or dirtying the house) but she still gave us free rein on condition that at the end of day we cleaned and tidied up! Of course, playing in fields and running barefooted in the rain was very common in our time. Funny thing is we hardly ever got sick! ~ Thank you for liking and commenting on this my first Grook. Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/17/2016 9:50:00 AM

Paul, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 12:26:00 PM

Come in, Linda...kettle's boiling:) ~x~ paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/17/2016 9:22:00 AM

How true, Paul! Nicely done, and congrats on your win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 12:27:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. ~ All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/17/2016 8:44:00 AM

well, isn't that arrogance, paul?.. quite unique!.. sending my congrats and huggs!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 12:30:00 PM

Some people do believe that they know it all! I am quite happy to let them kid themselves...one day their bubble will suddenly burst:) Thank you, smiles and hugs // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/17/2016 2:05:00 AM

Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 12:03:00 PM

Thank you, Susan:) ~ Regards // paul

Sam Jameson

Date: 2/16/2016 6:37:00 PM

nicely done, Paul. the truth of this correlates too much these days i think! congrats on your placement in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 12:05:00 PM

Thank you for the positive feedback, Sam. Pleased to be making your acquaintance. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/16/2016 6:06:00 PM

Congrats, my friend! For a speedy write, you were on the ball with this one. Good grook.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/17/2016 11:58:00 AM

Thank you Timothy. In reality all my writes come quick and are written fast, but usually I take my time going over them and tweaking where needs be; not this time! txs also for being part of the judging panel:) // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 2/16/2016 4:49:00 PM

Paul,congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo *smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 5:37:00 PM

Thank you, Laura:) You have done well yourself, even if this a new form for us! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 2/16/2016 3:26:00 PM

many congrats on your win Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/16/2016 4:17:00 PM

:-) me too Paul :-) :-) I was unsure if it was a grook as I have never tried this form before I'm delighted Timothy liked it:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 4:13:00 PM

Thank you, Jan:) Still smiling when I think of your really good entry:) Hugs // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/16/2016 12:25:00 PM

Hi Paul, i wish you well in the contest. This form is a little too difficult for me i think. As always your words ring true Paul. I am sure that you have knocked the nail right on the head Paul. Now i have written this Paul, you know who to blame if everything goes pear-shaped in the contest. Your Friend....MIKE.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 4:19:00 PM

You are ever generous, Mike:) In fact you must have hit that nail exact, since the contest has been judged and this Grook ended on the winners' list; a real satisfaction. Hope you are keeping well my friend. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/16/2016 12:20:00 AM

Excellent Paul! Really makes me stop and think ... what a grook should do! Should know here fairly soon the results of the contest ... there are many good ones that entered in.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 4:08:00 PM

Thank you for the 'excellent' remark, Timothy. This was the fastest poem that I ever wrote...saw that 32 slots had already been filled, so it was a race against time! // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/15/2016 10:22:00 PM

Good one! I cant get a handle on this form..think you did. BG

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 4:05:00 PM

Thank you, Barbara; this is my first attempt at a Grook; fortunately it did not turn out too bad. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 2/15/2016 4:35:00 PM

oh how true Paul! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2016 3:22:00 PM

Hi Jan...excuse the late reply...in fact this contest has just been judged, according to Silent One's comment further up the page! I still have to see the results. Hugs // paul