Wool

He was deep in love, immersed in the charms of her disguise. Blinded by her words, rehearsed, he saw not beyond her lies. She pulled wool over his eyes! ------------------------------------ Contest: Wool Sponsor: C. T. Placed 3rd

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Jack Horne

Date: 10/25/2020 12:20:00 PM

LOL, I think we've all been there! As always, you describe it perfectly

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2020 9:02:00 AM

Thank you, Jack :) Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/10/2016 2:07:00 PM

Poor guy got lamb-basted ;) Okay ... that was cheesy, I admit. Nice little rhyme you got going on here. Glad it got high marks.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2016 2:57:00 PM

Can you blame a fellow for being blinded by love!?:) Thank you for the feedback, Timothy. Be seeing you...// paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/30/2016 11:50:00 PM

Awe, glad I can warm your page. 6th time. LOL- let us see if we are going for the 7th time. :) LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2016 11:41:00 AM

Wow...you are one for punishment, Linda:)) 7 is my lucky number:) You can always stop by for a drink in 5 hrs time before bedtime! Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/29/2016 8:19:00 PM

Hi Paul, enjoying this one a 3rd,4th,5th time:), congrats on your WOOLISH win. XOX -LINDA-

Paul Callus
Date: 1/30/2016 4:30:00 AM

Many thanks, Linda:) Multiple visits are warmly appreciated:) Have a lovely weekend! hugs // paul

Michael Whatley

Date: 1/25/2016 6:19:00 AM

Lead astray by words - A concise representation of an intricate concept, Paul. Great use of words.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/26/2016 3:07:00 PM

Thank you for your feedback, Michael. Pleased to have made your acquaintance! ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/24/2016 9:46:00 PM

hi Paul, thank you for the kind reply to my welcome comment. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 1/26/2016 2:43:00 PM

Thank you Linda:) It is lovely to see you back to your old self...active and trigger happy!:) hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi

Date: 1/24/2016 11:49:00 AM

Beautiful metaphor, Paul. My compiments!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:44:00 PM

I appreciate you comments, Ralph; thank you. ~ Regards // paul

White Sage

Date: 1/21/2016 6:58:00 PM

congratulations Paul...the poem's well written

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:43:00 PM

Pleased that you liked, WS; thank you! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2016 3:26:00 PM

I think the way you communicated this idea was one of the best ones written. Congrats in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:27:00 PM

You are very kind, Andrea. Thank you for the lovely comments...very encouraging. Hope you had a lovely weekend. // paul

Joseph May

Date: 1/21/2016 3:15:00 PM

Very nicely penned Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:19:00 PM

Thank you Joseph! CT had quite a number of good entries to choose from. ~ Regards // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/21/2016 2:55:00 PM

Hi Paul, I love this powerful piece! So much said in a few short lines! Just goes to show that we can become so caught up with outer beauty that we can't see the wolf in sheep's clothing:-)!Congratulations and a 7, my friend on a well-deserved win! Best wishes. Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:29:00 PM

Your feedback is right on the dot, Pandita! I truly like your comments...and the high rating:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Skat A

Date: 1/21/2016 12:15:00 PM

Paul, Congrats on your Wooly wool win. Love **SKAT**

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:20:00 PM

You never miss a beat, Skat:) Thank you! hugs // paul

James Inman

Date: 1/21/2016 10:23:00 AM

Paul, several of us had rather similar ideas, very nice read.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:18:00 PM

Yes, there were about four of us who pulled wool over people's eyes! Thank you for the 'like'. // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 1/21/2016 10:04:00 AM

Congrats Paul on your placement in the contest.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/21/2016 2:30:00 AM

Paul, sorry for being late to read, been busy with the challenge, work and poor connection.. =`( Like what you did here but i do always like your short poems!!! Kudos!!!hugs!smiles, Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:14:00 PM

Thank you lots, Olive_eloi:) I have been busy, too; I will come back later and pay your posts a visit. Hugs and Smiles :)) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/21/2016 12:38:00 AM

Wow great take Paul..exquisite words.. congrats on big win!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:03:00 PM

You never fail to provide exquisite comments, Upma:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards // paul

Dan Cwiak

Date: 1/21/2016 12:03:00 AM

Wonderful way to rhyme this wooly subject, Paul. Kudos on the win.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Dan; enjoyed your winning entry, too. ~ Regards // paul

C T

Date: 1/20/2016 11:20:00 PM

thank you

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you, CT for placing me high on your winners' list, but mostly for providing the inspiration. ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/20/2016 10:22:00 AM

Paul, your poem is clever, for the wool contest. Not the kind of clothing he should count on. enjoyed. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2016 2:05:00 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Linda:) Hope you had a lovely weekend...hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/18/2016 8:14:00 AM

- Good work, Paul - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2016 9:36:00 AM

Good wishes and nice comments are always appreciated, Anne Lise! Thank you:) HUgs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/18/2016 3:58:00 AM

Perfect Paul! I hope to see this at the top! #7

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2016 9:35:00 AM

Thank you Connie:) A 'perfect' 7 goes a long way to boosting a writer's morale! ~ Warm regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/17/2016 6:34:00 PM

Hello Paul ... love is blind. Nicely written Paul - good luck - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2016 9:24:00 AM

Yes, love is blind, but not always in a negative way...that's why many people put up with each other:) Have a nice day! // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 1/17/2016 6:00:00 PM

Oh I like this Paul. You portray this deceiving woman and a man blinded by love well

Paul Callus
Date: 1/18/2016 9:12:00 AM

Thank you, Tim. Hopefully he'll catch on too her before it is too late! ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/17/2016 2:26:00 PM

Oh this is very clever Paul! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2016 4:43:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I think I have only chanced on two entries so far for this contest, perhaps because I'm being kept very busy with other things lately. Goodnight & hugs // paul