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Gnomes

Garden decorations
Generally bearded; 
Guardians of treasures,
German speaking, it’s said.
Groomed to perfection by
Goblins, fairies and elves,
Gnomes rule the banking world! 

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Gnomes is slang for Swiss bankers.

Contest: Pleiades – G
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
© 30th November 2016

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Kim Merryman

February 9, 2017 at 9:48 PM

A creative topic, Paul and I learned a slang word I didn't know before. Congrats on your placement! Blessings, Kim

Paul Callus

February 10, 2017 at 3:03 PM

Thank you, Kim. So pleased to have you back in action again. Blessings and regards....paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

February 9, 2017 at 8:53 PM

I have learned something new from this pleiades. It is a pleasure to read. Congratulations, Paul.

Paul Callus

February 10, 2017 at 3:01 PM

Glad that you enjoyed it, Janis. Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Laura Leiser

February 9, 2017 at 8:38 PM

I love gnomes! Congrats, Paul :)

Paul Callus

February 10, 2017 at 3:00 PM

Thank you, Laura. I see that we have placed at opposing sides of the list :) Regards // paul

Raven Howell

December 6, 2016 at 11:02 PM

A clever Gnome poem! I love it - great job keeping it short and sweet!

Paul Callus

December 7, 2016 at 5:30 PM

So pleased that you like it, Raven...thank you. Congrats on your literary success. Regards // paul

Paloma P

December 6, 2016 at 7:52 PM

So cool, love the cheeky slap in the face.

Paul Callus

December 7, 2016 at 5:15 PM

Thank you Paloma. A cheeky, but not too hard a slap!! // paul

Richard Lamoureux

December 4, 2016 at 7:49 AM

Ha ha, made me smile.

Paul Callus

December 4, 2016 at 3:01 PM

Thank you :)

Judy Ball

December 3, 2016 at 5:38 PM

WoW! I learned something today. Never knew that the word Gnome had another meaning. I do tend to agree though. lol Good luck on the contest. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus

December 4, 2016 at 5:39 AM

Thank you Judy. Always a pleasure to receive visits from you. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

December 2, 2016 at 8:53 PM

Nice poem, Paul. The last line is spot on. Loved that subtle zing. Ty for dropping the knowledge. Poems that expand the knowledge base are always a winner. Love you always.

Paul Callus

December 3, 2016 at 7:59 AM

Even your comments are always a winner, Freddie:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

December 2, 2016 at 9:01 AM

Nice one, Paul, learned something today :-) good luck in the contest Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

December 3, 2016 at 7:58 AM

I believe in learning and sharing, Eve:) Thank you for stopping by. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe

November 30, 2016 at 8:06 PM

I didn't know that gnomes are bankers :) But I do know garden gnomes, and they are quite popular in Germany indeed. Good luck with the contest, Paul.

Paul Callus

December 3, 2016 at 7:27 AM

Who knows, Agnes, one of your garden gnomes could well be a Swiss banker:) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

November 30, 2016 at 4:16 PM

very cool, paul! i love the choices you've made here...

Paul Callus

December 3, 2016 at 7:19 AM

Thank you, Ilene:) Have a nice day...regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

November 30, 2016 at 4:03 PM

Oh!!! I didn't know that. I learned something new, thanks to you, dear one. Sending you hugs.....I like the kind of gnomes you have in the pic.

Paul Callus

December 3, 2016 at 3:47 AM

Good morning Eileen! It's only recently that I learnt that word, decided to pass it on...learning is an ongoing process. Have a nice day...hugs ~ paul