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Crinkle Crankle Walls

stability is not obtained by straightforward solutions ~ compromise, twists and turns bypass obstacles

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Joseph May

Date: 5/11/2025 9:38:00 AM

Very nicely penned Paul, best wishes

Paul Callus
Date: 5/12/2025 6:11:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. Best regards // paul

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/9/2025 12:20:00 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!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/24/2025 1:03:00 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

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/7/2025 1:44:00 PM

Aweome and so true,,,Most people think of things in a simplistic fashion. You, know far better!! Loud and clear. Thank you Pangie.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/8/2025 12:39:00 AM

Good morning Pangie, and thank you for the meaningful feedback. Have a lovely day, my friend. // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 4/28/2025 9:22:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2025 9:31:00 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

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/15/2025 6:20:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 5/5/2025 12:17:00 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

Jan Allison

Date: 4/15/2025 3:53:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 4/29/2025 9:47:00 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

Tom Woody

Date: 4/15/2025 1:37:00 PM

Nice tanka Paul. Compromise is the name of the game, to a point anyway

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2025 1:58:00 PM

Thank you, Tommy.....yes I agree with "to a point" ... some obstacles can be stubborn. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/15/2025 11:39:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "Crinkle Crankle Walls" write. Have a wonderful spring day and Blessed Easter.......

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2025 1:55:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. May you too be showered with Easter blessings! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/15/2025 11:24:00 AM

- There are rarely easy solutions, Paul :) - I wish you a lovely Easter weekend :) - hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2025 2:08:00 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