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A Parliament of Monkeys

all agitated

          discussing monkey business

                   going bananas


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Chosen as Poem of the Day~3rd July 2015

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John Michaels

April 30, 2017 at 4:31 AM

Just browsing through some of your older stuff and found this gem! Very fitting!! Congrats on PotD with it, Paul. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

May 2, 2017 at 12:14 PM

Thank you, John. I too enjoy browsing through writers' older works; gives me an inkling of how they 'evolve'. Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

March 14, 2016 at 1:30 PM

And then they start throwing crap at each other! Parliament of Monkeys ... ha! Your title is the star of this piece. A sad truth for many of today's (and yesterday's) governments.

Paul Callus

March 14, 2016 at 5:22 PM

Parliaments will never change, Timothy. For some it's a serious business, while others are intent on disrupting proceedings. Glad you enjoyed! ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

July 29, 2015 at 3:31 AM

Sorry, I forgot to mention Congrats on it being chosen POTD!

Paul Callus

July 29, 2015 at 11:19 AM

It's my turn to say sorry...forgot to thank you for the congrats!:) PS...Glad you found this cute and clever; makes up for receiving an NA in the contest! ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

July 29, 2015 at 3:29 AM

Paul, this is so clever and cute. It made me laugh, then I cried because it has so much truth to it! 7

Paul Callus

July 29, 2015 at 11:15 AM

I think I would have had the same reaction as yours, Connie! Parliament should be a place of respect, where politicians wisely guide the course of our countries, but unfortunately it's not always the case!! Thank you for a lovely visit:) hugs // paul

Robert Lindley

July 28, 2015 at 11:07 PM

A great Senryu my frirnd. And the sad truth is we have nations with such governments! A7

Paul Callus

July 29, 2015 at 11:10 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Robert. I agree with you!! Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Elaine George

July 22, 2015 at 10:25 AM

This is a GREAT Senryu, Paul. Thank you for sharing. Elaine

Paul Callus

July 23, 2015 at 10:33 AM

Thank you, Elaine! Love your comment, and pleased to have you back:) All the best. // paul

Sneha Rv

July 19, 2015 at 9:35 AM

Hehe!! This is fantastic!! I loved it!! :D :D

Paul Callus

July 19, 2015 at 5:18 PM

Very pleased that you like it, Sneha! Also glad to see you around:) Thank you for stopping by! // paul

The Grahamburglar

July 18, 2015 at 6:23 PM

Haha...I love this. Concise, and freaking awesome. You say so much in so few words. Brilliant, truly. 7+

Paul Callus

July 19, 2015 at 5:55 PM

Thank you for the lovely and generous comments, PG. The high rating is also appreciated. All the best. // paul

Trenton Moore

July 7, 2015 at 1:34 AM

I was expecting something serious, but instead I found a clever metaphor and hyperbole, delightfully simplistic.

Paul Callus

July 8, 2015 at 4:13 PM

I love your insightful feedback, Trenton. Thank you for a welcome visit. All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

July 6, 2015 at 3:43 PM

hahahaha. SO TRUE

Paul Callus

July 8, 2015 at 4:01 PM

Shushhhhh they might hear you:)

James Fraser

July 6, 2015 at 12:31 PM

Reminds me of the Commons in the Houses of Parliament. Many congrats on your poem of the day, James :)

Paul Callus

July 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM

Thank you James. Always pleased to have you stopping by. All the best. // paul

Peter Dome

July 6, 2015 at 12:30 PM

Here here, ha ha. wonderful and so true. And to say they are in charge of the country, real chimps could do a better job I'm sure.. A great write made me laugh well done. best wishes. Pete.

Paul Callus

July 6, 2015 at 3:24 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed it, Peter. I am sure that monkeys have no hidden agendas, either! All the best. // paul

Emile Pinet

July 5, 2015 at 5:43 PM

The poem opens with humor and ends with a slap of reality that brings it all home. Emile.

Paul Callus

July 6, 2015 at 1:06 AM

Your comments are spot-on, Emile; you make a good judge and critic! // paul

Arthur Vaso

July 4, 2015 at 11:06 PM

This is so good I am working on a parody of this, if thats possible!!!! :)

Paul Callus

July 5, 2015 at 6:00 AM

Hi Arthur...thank you for a repeat visit:) Looking forward to reading your parody!! Have a nice day. // paul

Vera Duggan

July 3, 2015 at 8:47 PM

Very good Paul, congrat's on Poem of the day, we have a Parliament like that, not going banana's they are banana's. Take care my friend..................Vera.....

Paul Callus

July 4, 2015 at 9:17 AM

Thank you Vera:) I suppose we expect a lot of our parliamentarians, but why not....they promise a lot, so we expect them to deliver!! All the best. // paul

Constance La France

July 3, 2015 at 6:36 PM

Paul congratulations on having this great Senryu selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor

Paul Callus

July 4, 2015 at 9:12 AM

Hi Constance! POTD was such a pleasant surprise!Thank you for the congrats and the lovely visit. Have a lovely day. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

July 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM

Huge congratulations, dear Paul, for this very witty Senryu, being selected as POTD! This is a brilliant write - in a few effective words exposing "A Parliament of Monkeys" which seems to be a reflection of the world-wide political culture! BRAVO and a 7! Pandita

Paul Callus

July 4, 2015 at 9:08 AM

Thank you, Pandita, for enjoying and for the overall lovely feedback. The high rating is appreciated, too. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Eileen Manassian

July 3, 2015 at 4:41 PM

Congrats, Paul. :) The singing nettles and this? You are really.....going for gold! Hugs

Paul Callus

July 4, 2015 at 8:59 AM

Thank you Eileen; you are too generous:) I don't have much time on my hands at present, so am going for short poems, filling in the gaps between one job and another. hugs // paul

Frank Black Blacharczyk

July 3, 2015 at 2:02 PM

Well written and creative. Well paid monkeys as well.

Paul Callus

July 3, 2015 at 6:20 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Frank. Pleased to meet you! All the best. // paul

Gary Bateman

July 3, 2015 at 11:35 AM

Paul, Congratulation on Poem of the Day!! The subject and tenor of your Senryu are appropriate for many of the illustrious politicians we have worldwide who talk a lot and do very little. Enjoyed this one -- it's funny!! Best Wishes, Gary

Paul Callus

July 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM

I am glad you enjoyed, Gary; thank you for stopping by with insightful feedback and congrats. All the best. // paul