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Double-Dealer

Dangerously cunning,
dressed to kill, she plans his 
downfall, relying on 
debilitating strength.
Driven by greed she acts:
Deft hand of betrayal	 
dealt by a femme fatal. 

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Contest: Pleiades - D
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 3rd
© 29th August 2016

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 11/8/2016 3:35:00 PM Exquisite poem, Paul. The thematic scope is so richly deep, and you plumbed it well. Very good job on this outstanding work of art. Love your work, my friend. Many blessings of love to you. RW Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/9/2016 3:37:00 PM I am pleased that you like this short offering, Freddie. In history one comes across many a woman who can be classed as a temptress and a femme fatal. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/2/2016 8:30:00 PM I can see this one had great thought and work put into it. Congrats on your fine win, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/3/2016 6:32:00 AM Thank you, Andrea; it was a pleasure to share this podium finish with you:) Regards // paul

Joseph May Date: 9/1/2016 8:58:00 PM Congrats on your win Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/2/2016 2:49:00 PM Thank you for stopping by with congrats, Joseph. All the best. // paul

Kim Merryman Date: 9/1/2016 6:18:00 PM Paul, An excellent write, almost like a story in a poem. Your lines were smooth flowing and your topic unique. Congrats on your 3rd place win! Blessings! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/2/2016 2:49:00 PM I love your feedback on my winning entry, Kim! So pleased to have made it to your winners' list:) Thank you. Blessings...and enjoy the weekend. // paul

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/1/2016 4:30:00 PM Ew la la - this reminds me of the perfect female character on a soap operas! I truly enjoyed reading it and congratulate you on your placement ... CayCay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 5:51:00 PM This is my last reply for the night, CayCay (12.51am over here). Thank you for reading and enjoying my double-dealer. Regards and goodnight. // paul

Laura Hay Date: 9/1/2016 9:25:00 AM Well done on your placement for this contest Paul another great poem! Well done, warm regards, Laura. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 12:30:00 PM Thank you, Laura. A while ago I enjoyed your latest poem...you rocked me:) Warm regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/1/2016 4:20:00 AM - A exciting Pleiades - Congratulations on your placement in the contest, with this excellent write Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 12:16:00 PM Your congrats and lovely comments are truly appreciated, Anne-Lise:) Thank you! Hugs // paul

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 9/1/2016 4:02:00 AM Well written. Good vent. Congratulations, Kai Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 12:14:00 PM Thank you for stopping by with congrats and nice comments, Kai. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 9/1/2016 2:08:00 AM Excellent story. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 12:13:00 PM Thank you for the lovely comments, Ravi. All the best. // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/1/2016 12:55:00 AM Done well, Paul, done well. Congratulations. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 11:49:00 AM Your congratulations and nice comments are appreciated, Janis. Thank you. Regards // paul

Viv Wigley Date: 9/1/2016 12:30:00 AM Deftly done, deeply dark, congrats, Paul! Regards, vIV Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 11:48:00 AM Thank you for the positive feedback and congrats, Viv. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/1/2016 12:12:00 AM Ohhhh a mysterious Pleiades. Terrific Paul,congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 11:46:00 AM Thank you for liking, Connie, and for the congrats. I was pleased to see your winning entry flying high with the best:) Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/31/2016 7:56:00 PM Paul, wonderfully written dear man :) congrats on your placement! :)-luloo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 11:45:00 AM Thank you, Laura:) Your entry did you proud!! ~ Regards // paul

Winged Warrior Date: 8/30/2016 2:45:00 PM Reminds me of someone I used to know lol...great Pleiades Paul...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/30/2016 3:21:00 PM Pleased with your visit and comments, WW:) I pity anyone having to deal with a double-dealer! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/30/2016 11:15:00 AM ohh, i like the sinister tone of this pleiades; well done, paul.. huggs Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/30/2016 11:59:00 AM Thank you for your lovely feedback, Nette:) Hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe Date: 8/29/2016 4:51:00 PM oh, nice take on the pleiades, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/29/2016 5:51:00 PM Glad you like it, Agnes. Regards and goodnight...almost 1am here! // paul

Tim Smith Date: 8/29/2016 4:19:00 PM Very good Paul...a terrific story in so few words Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/29/2016 5:50:00 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Tim. Regards // paul