Crinkle Crankle Walls

 stability 
 is not obtained by
 straightforward solutions ~
 compromise, twists and turns
 bypass obstacles
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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May Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Very nicely penned Paul, best wishes
Callus Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Thank you, Joseph. Best regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
May 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
So wise, Paul! Love this tanka as it overflows with your wisdom and keen perception of what it takes to create consensus! Blessing of spring joy to you!
Callus Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Thank you for reading and giving lovely feedback, Sam. Spring has been lovely here in Malta, and summer is already trying to make its presence felt! ~ Regards & blessings // paul
Romios Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Aweome and so true,,,Most people think of things in a simplistic fashion. You, know far better!! Loud and clear. Thank you Pangie.
Callus Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Good morning Pangie, and thank you for the meaningful feedback. Have a lovely day, my friend. // paul
Williams Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Dearest Paul, a beautifully wise observation — a reminder that true stability often lies in our ability to bend, adapt, and find grace in complexity rather than force simplicity. Life’s richest paths are rarely straight. Thank you for this thought-provoking reminder ..Hugs
Callus Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thank you for your insightful comments, dear Maria. Of course, many people would not mind if life's paths were all easy, simple and straightforward, but then what would happen to the sense of accomplishment!! ~ Regards & Hugs my friend // paul
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April 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
we need to understand how meaningful the ' give and take' aooroach is in life...a middle ground balances agreements...remarkable tanka, paul...blessed holy week to you...huggs
Callus Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Thank you for the insightful comments dear Nette. I was sure I had replied to your comment....probably it's age creeping up on me :) I hope you had a lovely & blessed Easter, my friend. Regards and hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Oh gosh I certainly can relate Paul, we have just spent nearly 6 weeks with no boiler -(it was 51 yrs old before it gave up for good lol) a new one has been fitted but it wasnt working well and had to be adjusted and more pipe work fitted and today we finally have heat. I love the poem and the title! hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Wow a 51 yrs old boiler certainly served you well, but I'm not surprised...we bought a gas geyser in 1975 and it's still going strong. I'm sure that if replaced by a modern one we'd not get the same faithful service! Glad you finally have heat :) Thanks for stopping by. Hugs // paul
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April 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Crinkle Crankle Walls" write. Have a wonderful spring day and Blessed Easter.......
Callus Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thank you, Paula. May you too be showered with Easter blessings! Regards // paul
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April 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
- There are rarely easy solutions, Paul :) - I wish you a lovely Easter weekend :) - hugs
Callus Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You are right, Anne-Lise; not all problems in life have easy solutions, but we can at least try our best to solve them. Happy Easter to you and your loved ones :) Hugs // paul
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