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Clever Dicks

Life is a learning process
         Each day a useful test
    But some people, you’ll agree
     They are born with a degree
             Of self delusion
They’re the ones who know it best.

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          15th February, 2016
              Contest: Grook
          Sponsor: Silent One
                Placed 3rd

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Red Fiery

March 11, 2016 at 9:28 AM

These type of people are bound to be disillusioned... If not today then tomorrow! There is a wisdom in your poems... I really admire your work..! 7/7

Paul Callus

March 11, 2016 at 12:17 PM

So true, Red! One day their bubble will suddenly burst! Thank you for another lovely visit...and for the high rating:) Warm regards // paul

Funom Makama

March 5, 2016 at 11:05 AM

Wonderful! Wonderful! So so so wonderful....

Paul Callus

March 5, 2016 at 12:13 PM

Many thanks, Funom! Wishing you a nice weekend. ~ Paul

Laura Breidenthal

February 26, 2016 at 10:28 PM

Very true indeed! Loved reading! Always, Laura

Paul Callus

February 27, 2016 at 9:15 AM

Thank you, Laura; always a pleasure to have you stopping by:) Regards // paul

Cherl Dunn

February 19, 2016 at 4:14 PM

Dear Paul Truth in honesty is the best policy, I know I can't stand these types of no it alls, but the world seems full of them right, nicely written and well expressed you nailed it right on top the of the head with this one, thanks again for all your awesome comments, I appreciate the feedback, expecially from a friend such as yourself, take care cheri

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 4:51 PM

Hi Cherl...just found another comment from you...you have been a busy lady today:) Thank you Cherl for your support and for being such a lovely friend. Glad you found a worthy message in this poem. Take care ~~ paul

Anindya Mohan Tagore

February 18, 2016 at 10:20 PM

Wonderful fruit of your age old wisdom, Paul. Please grow more for the future generation to get enlightened. Respectful greetings, Bobby

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 1:42 PM

Hello Bobby...thank you for your pleasant comments; at my age I don't mind sharing some of life's experiences:) ~ Regards // paul

Nathan D.

February 18, 2016 at 6:47 PM

i think you nailed me down to a tee lol great work

Paul Callus

February 19, 2016 at 1:43 PM

I like your humour, Nate:) Thank you for reading and liking. ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

February 17, 2016 at 11:23 PM

Brilliant take Paul.. so true.. congrats on awesome win.

Paul Callus

February 18, 2016 at 7:47 AM

Thank you, Upma:) Seeing you in back in action is a good sign:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

February 17, 2016 at 5:33 PM

also congrats (gosh, there are too many dicks in the world)

Andrea Dietrich

February 17, 2016 at 5:33 PM

haha. GOOD one, my friend.

Paul Callus

February 18, 2016 at 7:45 AM

Glad you found amusement in it, Andrea, thank you; and yes I believe there are many pricks in the world!! // paul

Sara Kendrick

February 17, 2016 at 2:17 PM

Good one..I think those that have those delusions believe their own lies though or are in so much denial that they could not recognize the truth set before them..Thanks for the visit to my page..Paul as a child, I really did not like getting dirty or sweaty..My mother made me go out and play in the dirt..I just wrote that as an example..However, the older generation believed that a little dirt and hard work never hurt anyone.Sara

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 3:36 PM

Hi Sara! My mother did not like us getting dirty (or dirtying the house) but she still gave us free rein on condition that at the end of day we cleaned and tidied up! Of course, playing in fields and running barefooted in the rain was very common in our time. Funny thing is we hardly ever got sick! ~ Thank you for liking and commenting on this my first Grook. Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

February 17, 2016 at 9:50 AM

Paul, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 12:26 PM

Come in, Linda...kettle's boiling:) ~x~ paul

Sandra Haight

February 17, 2016 at 9:22 AM

How true, Paul! Nicely done, and congrats on your win. Sandra

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 12:27 PM

Thank you, Sandra. ~ All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud

February 17, 2016 at 8:44 AM

well, isn't that arrogance, paul?.. quite unique!.. sending my congrats and huggs!

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 12:30 PM

Some people do believe that they know it all! I am quite happy to let them kid themselves...one day their bubble will suddenly burst:) Thank you, smiles and hugs // paul

Susan Gentry

February 17, 2016 at 2:05 AM

Congratulations!

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 12:03 PM

Thank you, Susan:) ~ Regards // paul

Sam Jameson

February 16, 2016 at 6:37 PM

nicely done, Paul. the truth of this correlates too much these days i think! congrats on your placement in the contest.

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 12:05 PM

Thank you for the positive feedback, Sam. Pleased to be making your acquaintance. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 16, 2016 at 6:06 PM

Congrats, my friend! For a speedy write, you were on the ball with this one. Good grook.

Paul Callus

February 17, 2016 at 11:58 AM

Thank you Timothy. In reality all my writes come quick and are written fast, but usually I take my time going over them and tweaking where needs be; not this time! txs also for being part of the judging panel:) // paul

Beautiful Scars

February 16, 2016 at 4:49 PM

Paul,congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo *smiles*

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 5:37 PM

Thank you, Laura:) You have done well yourself, even if this a new form for us! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

February 16, 2016 at 3:26 PM

many congrats on your win Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison

February 16, 2016 at 4:17 PM

:-) me too Paul :-) :-) I was unsure if it was a grook as I have never tried this form before I'm delighted Timothy liked it:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 4:13 PM

Thank you, Jan:) Still smiling when I think of your really good entry:) Hugs // paul

Vladislav Raven

February 16, 2016 at 12:25 PM

Hi Paul, i wish you well in the contest. This form is a little too difficult for me i think. As always your words ring true Paul. I am sure that you have knocked the nail right on the head Paul. Now i have written this Paul, you know who to blame if everything goes pear-shaped in the contest. Your Friend....MIKE.

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 4:19 PM

You are ever generous, Mike:) In fact you must have hit that nail exact, since the contest has been judged and this Grook ended on the winners' list; a real satisfaction. Hope you are keeping well my friend. ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 16, 2016 at 12:20 AM

Excellent Paul! Really makes me stop and think ... what a grook should do! Should know here fairly soon the results of the contest ... there are many good ones that entered in.

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 4:08 PM

Thank you for the 'excellent' remark, Timothy. This was the fastest poem that I ever wrote...saw that 32 slots had already been filled, so it was a race against time! // paul

Barbara Gorelick

February 15, 2016 at 10:22 PM

Good one! I cant get a handle on this form..think you did. BG

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 4:05 PM

Thank you, Barbara; this is my first attempt at a Grook; fortunately it did not turn out too bad. // paul

Jan Allison

February 15, 2016 at 4:35 PM

oh how true Paul! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 16, 2016 at 3:22 PM

Hi Jan...excuse the late reply...in fact this contest has just been judged, according to Silent One's comment further up the page! I still have to see the results. Hugs // paul

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