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[Picture Prompt Poetry Contest hosted by  Margarita Lillico]

 

Jumping to Conclusions

Haughty Tiger was blatantly vain
She presumed that poor Ass had no brain
Ass stayed cool when hunters came
And pretended to be lame
But Miss Knowall was bound to a chain.

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/31/2024 1:39:00 AM 0h this poem is fantastic Paul. Not only is it a great children's story but a lesson for them too and - for many adults as well! I hope you are well my friend my heartfelt good wishes always sent to you from across the pond. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/29/2024 3:34:00 PM Another soupmail for you Login to Reply

Crystol Woods Date: 7/29/2024 9:44:00 AM Oh so clever and witty! Congratulations! Xoxo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/29/2024 12:13:00 PM Thank you for the complimentary comments, Crystol. Enjoy the week ahead. // paul

Susan Lawrence Date: 7/28/2024 6:36:00 AM Hi dear friend Paul , I love the irony and lessons here dear Paul ! Congratulations on your win with this thought provoking poem . It reminds me a bit of reading the great Greek mythologies ! Big hugs, Susan :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/29/2024 11:57:00 AM Thank you for the feedback and congrats, dear Susan. I hope all is well on your side of the woods :) Looking forward to your next poem! Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/25/2024 2:38:00 PM Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this great one with us. Companions and friends or enemies? Sara K Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/27/2024 12:23:00 PM Thank you for liking and for the congrats, Sara. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 7/21/2024 3:35:00 AM such a clever take on the theme Paul:-) many congrats on your win. I hope you and the family are well - please send a little warmth from Malta, the heat isnt reaching the Isle of Man!-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2024 12:41:00 PM Thank you on all counts, Jan. We've had some hiccups regarding plumbing and electricity, but otherwise we're doing fine. As for heat, I'd be happy to send you at least an extra 15C! Regards & Hugs // paul

thriveni c mysore Date: 7/19/2024 7:23:00 PM poor miss! congratulations. happy writing Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2024 1:02:00 PM Thank you Thriveni. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/18/2024 1:04:00 PM Very nice , paul. and congrats for your win Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2024 12:35:00 PM Thank you for liking, and for the congrats, Andrea. Best regards // paul

Mark Toney Date: 7/18/2024 9:44:00 AM Nice one, Paul. Pride before the fall :) Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2024 12:28:00 PM Thank you, Mark; you hit the nail on the head :) Regards // paul

Terry Miller Date: 7/18/2024 1:45:00 AM Good one, very clever, congratulations Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/25/2024 10:55:00 AM Thank you on both counts, Terry. Regards // paul

Jack Horne Date: 7/13/2024 10:17:00 AM Oh, clever one here, my friend. Hope all's well there in sunny Malta : ) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/15/2024 2:40:00 AM Pleased you enjoyed, Jack. Sunny Malta is too sunny!! ~ sweltering! :) Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/11/2024 12:03:00 AM LOL Love this one Paul! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/12/2024 1:51:00 PM Thank you, Arthur. Hope you're keeping well. // paul