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Picture Prompt Poetry Contest sponsored by Margarita Lillico ~ Aug 2024 [Placed 3rd]

Ignorance is Bliss

Chris lived in the folds of duality		
Was told to ‘sort out’ sexuality	
But he buried his head
In the water instead
Refusing to face life’s reality.

genderlimerick

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/29/2024 5:10:00 AM

Hi Paul, poor guy no one to explain to him how to sort out his sexuality or his evident frustration, and hence his refusal to face his duality or life's reality. Congrats on your deserved win my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/1/2024 3:18:00 AM

Life is strange in every aspect at the moment. No wonder we long for the good old days. Congrats, Paul, with your win on a very topical subject. SuZ

Karen Jones

Date: 8/27/2024 8:39:00 AM

Belated congratulations on your win!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/27/2024 1:15:00 PM

Thank you, Karen. Best regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/25/2024 11:12:00 AM

Hello Paul, Congratulations This is clever. Regards /Darlene/ I hope all is well with you. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2024 3:42:00 PM

Hello paul you are welcome. yes i am keeping well thank you. i hope you are to. Regards /Darlene/

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2024 3:31:00 PM

Hi Darlene. Thank you for the comments and congrats. Hope you are keeping well and active. ~ Regards // paul

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/23/2024 6:48:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2024 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Beata. Pleased to have you visiting. Regards and blessings // paul

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/22/2024 6:27:00 AM

Congratulations Paul. I liked your reference to duality. Blessings to you..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/22/2024 12:46:00 PM

Thank you on all counts, Nancy. Regards & Blessings // paul

Terry Miller

Date: 8/22/2024 2:03:00 AM

congratulations, very creative!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/22/2024 2:22:00 AM

Thank you Terry. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2024 1:14:00 PM

Very interesting and unusual take on the picture. I don't know your placement but can you see you won, so congrats to you, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2024 2:12:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback and congrats, Andrea. Best regards, my friend // paul

Crystol Woods

Date: 8/19/2024 6:25:00 AM

Best of show! Love it! Xo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2024 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Crystol. Enjoy the week ahead! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2024 11:26:00 AM

Dropping back with many congrats on your win Paul:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2024 2:17:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I too just dropped back in your 'pool' with merited congratulations :) Hugs // paul

Margarita Lillico

Date: 8/18/2024 11:10:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul! Quite a spin on a head in a pool:)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2024 2:18:00 PM

Thank you, Margarita, for your thumbs-up :) All the best for the week ahead! :) // paul

Ink Empress

Date: 8/15/2024 2:45:00 AM

Reality of todays world, its sad when some feel the need to sort out sexuality at such a tender age, the confusion they must go through must be really intense. Refusing to face reality i hope water does help him see better. For some reason this made me smile! Hah! Love it! Best wishes dear paul. Sending you light always

Paul Callus
Date: 8/15/2024 1:01:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with such insightful comments, dear Empress...and for enjoying my humble offering. ~ Best regards // paul

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/12/2024 9:49:00 AM

Very creative, Paul. I agree with SO, it is clever. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/14/2024 12:40:00 PM

I love the encouraging comments, Sam...thank you and blessings // paul

Silent One

Date: 8/11/2024 1:26:00 PM

This one is really clever! Also your limerick really flows and rhymes so well.. I must admit this is not a strong form for me, as I'm never one for meter..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2024 1:54:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks S1. I have just read you Limerick based on same picture prompt, and I must say that your meter did not let you down! ~ Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/10/2024 1:50:00 PM

Your imagination soars, paul...I was surprised with the way the ' gender' story turned out ...very good lim, awesome!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2024 1:05:00 AM

Thank you...you are too kind dear Nette; your encouragement is truly appreciated. ~ Have a lovely day // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/10/2024 6:05:00 AM

Good one, dear. These days it seems so hard to sort out one's sexuality. Burying his head in the water might help him sort it out real quick. I'm in Cyprus at the moment, visiting my daughter. Big hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2024 12:56:00 AM

I don't usually write about this topic, Eileen; this Limerick wrote itself! I'm glad you are managing to have a break, and to be with your daughter at the same time. Love & hugs // paul

John Lawless

Date: 8/10/2024 5:59:00 AM

a biting comment on today's insanity....

Paul Callus
Date: 8/11/2024 12:52:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, John. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/10/2024 5:01:00 AM

He sounds very confused Paul, makes a change from sand lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 8/10/2024 2:56:00 PM

I am sure it could be a confusing matter, Tom, especially at certain critical ages. Of course, burying heads in sand/water is not the solution. ~ Regards // paul

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/10/2024 5:00:00 AM

Hi Paul, Oh how timely and clever this one is. Enjoyed..

Paul Callus
Date: 8/10/2024 12:52:00 PM

Glad you stopped by and enjoyed this Limerick, Nancy....thank you:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/10/2024 3:59:00 AM

oh such a topical theme Paul - you really thought out of the box for this one! hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/10/2024 12:45:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. On seeing the picture my mind said "ostrich" :) even though there was no sand!! ~ Regards & Hugs // paul