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Do not be enraged I remembered your birthday But forgot your age! --------------------------------------- Author: Paul Callus Contest: Birthday and Aging Humor Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire Placed 2nd

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2015 6:35:00 PM

I came way back here to tell you something. Our little "friend" wrote a poem about you and me. So endearing. hahaha. Anyway, I really believe that he is impersonating the dead guy who came back to life!!! They are bosom buddies now, but I think they may be the exact same person!! By the way, thanks for being such a gentleman at my blog. Luv, Andrea

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2015 3:54:00 AM

Hi Andrea! Thank you for the info:) I think you might be right about bosom buddies, yet he's done very well in previous contests, so can't understand why he would be angry! I didn't like the way he commented and I was as tactful and diplomatic as possible. Best thing is to ignore him. Have a lovely day:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2014 3:57:00 PM

haha. What makes this funny is that a woman would NEVER be enraged if the man forgot her age!! Congrats . I see you got a second place win with this!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2014 6:07:00 PM

You are so right, Andrea. But I remember that when my mum passed a certain age she became so very proud of the fact that she used to boast about it!! Perhaps becoming a ggmother changed perceptions:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/31/2014 8:18:00 AM

any time Paul, thank once again...Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/29/2014 6:09:00 PM

Paul,, Double Congrats on Carolyn’s birthday contest. Many smiles, on its future feature in her birthday booklet. XOX~ Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2014 12:39:00 PM

Thank you Linda:) I so appreciate your finding the time to stop by....love the smiles! // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/27/2014 11:15:00 PM

I enjoyed coming back to read your poem once again, Paul. Congratulations on your win with this great write!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2014 12:06:00 PM

I too enjoyed having you stopping by again! Thank you Kelly :) // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/27/2014 1:36:00 PM

I knew youd come up with something original.. congrats Paul..BG

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:43:00 PM

Thank you Barbara:) To tell you the truth, I often joke about this to close friends (sometimes I pretend to forget their proper age and add a couple of years for good measure!) cu // paul

Roy Jerden

Date: 5/27/2014 6:06:00 AM

Either way will still get you in trouble... Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:19:00 PM

Thank you Roy! You are definitely right, especially if the reference is being made by husband to a younger wife!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/27/2014 5:38:00 AM

Real great one Paul ! Gud that u forgot age else tough to survive in a woman's world ! Truly know how to make 'em feel awesome ! congrats on huge win!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 5/27/2014 1:21:00 PM

Yes true I know , age is not gender sensitive yet our gender is age sensitive ,,,, but then why shud men also not hide age ?? No harm Paul !! Loved ur comments.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:10:00 PM

Age has always been somewhat tricky to deal with, not only with women, mind you! Loved your comments Dr Upma; your visits are always welcome.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/27/2014 5:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine win, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Dr. Ram; enjoyed 'yours' too! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/27/2014 12:49:00 AM

Hey! hey! hey! those few words never lose their big all the way punch.. :D!!!! love that enraged lines.. :D I imagine a cartoon-like scene :P MABROOK!! (Arabic for Congratulations)PAul!!!.... :D GBU sweets.. :D

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:07:00 PM

Thanks for your mabrook Olive_eloi :) Yes, you are right...most women I know try to hide their age...and waistline...and other measurements...it figures!! // paul with a :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 5/27/2014 12:53:00 AM

and true most women don't like to be asked bout their age and their waistline.. :D :P

Skat A

Date: 5/26/2014 8:39:00 PM

Paul Congratulations, in Carolyn's "Birthday and Aging Humor" contest. Love ~SKAT~

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:16:00 PM

Many thanks, Skat! So lovely to have you stopping by :) // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/26/2014 7:01:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 1:13:00 PM

Thank you Robert; did my little bit :) // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/26/2014 6:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this short but sweet entry. Love, joyce

Paul Callus
Date: 5/27/2014 12:32:00 PM

Thank you Joyce! I loved yours, too :) // paul

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 5/26/2014 5:30:00 PM

Nice Paul. Congratulations on winning in the contest. Verlena

Paul Callus
Date: 5/26/2014 5:49:00 PM

Thank you Verlena; I appreciate your stopping by and commenting :) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/26/2014 4:28:00 PM

Dear Paul, Short and to the point in a witty fashion. Congratulations on your win! The entire poem is featured in the birthday booklet. Best wishes, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 5/26/2014 5:40:00 PM

Many thanks Carolyn!! Very pleased with the win; only took part to give my contribution to a good cause and to support a dear friend's contest :)) // paul

Doris Jamoner

Date: 5/25/2014 6:07:00 PM

Nice humour.. I don't mind people forgetting my age as long as their guess age of me is younger than my actual age ^^

Paul Callus
Date: 5/26/2014 11:01:00 AM

Love your sense of humour, too:) Thanks for the visit. Now.....let me guess your age.....!!:)) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/24/2014 4:15:00 PM

- Love it !!!! :)))) - Well done, Paul - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2014 4:59:00 PM

Oh! Lovely surprise visit :) Thank you Anne Lise...so glad you like it! /x/ Paul

Len Gasun

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

:))))) I love this senryu so much my dear friend Paul. Another perfect entry for the contest that painted big smile on my face. Please remember always our birthdays;))))). TYSM again. Good luck in the contest. Big hugs! love lots, Leonora

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2014 2:58:00 PM

Hi Leonora :) Thank you for the lovely comments...and the hugs :) Welcome to visit any time :)) // paul

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/23/2014 10:24:00 PM

Nicely done Paul. though I have no problem people knowing my age "58" Oct 59. I remember when I was 15-16. I thought people 30 and over need to be gone ;) I'm way over that now . ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2014 4:57:00 AM

That's what I like about a woman who flaunts her real age!:)) I remember when I was young....but that was quite a long way back!! Now I am retired and enjoying every minute of it :) // paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 5/23/2014 8:31:00 PM

How nice, love the birthday bit but not the age bit, so cool Paul........Vera.........

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2014 4:24:00 AM

Hi Vera, it's nice to remember people's birthdays, but I don't mind if they forget mine:) I'm very careful never to forget my wife's....:)) // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/22/2014 4:45:00 PM

ha! sounds like a perfect combination to me! love this one...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2014 3:08:00 PM

I think many are the ladies who could relate to this:) txs for stopping by Ilene with a balanced comment. // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/22/2014 1:57:00 PM

That might not be such a bad thing, Paul!.... Some people don't like to celebrate their birthdays, once they begin to age. But, I think it should be celebrated, because others would give anything to live as long as they have.... This is a great poem for Carolyn's contest. Good luck to you!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2014 2:25:00 PM

Thank you Kelly...enjoyed the visit and meaningful comments:) Maybe I should have started it: "You won't be enraged!" cu // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/22/2014 12:13:00 PM

Superb Paul! Good luck in the contest hugs Jan xxxx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/22/2014 12:37:00 PM

Thank you Jan. These writes are addressed towards senior citizens, so perhaps quite conveniently I should not mention their age! Take care:) // paul