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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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gnomes is slang for Swiss bankers. Contest: Pleiades – G Sponsor: Kim Merryman © 30th November 2016

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Kim Merryman

Date: 2/9/2017 9:48:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2017 3:03:00 PM

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

Janis Thompson

Date: 2/9/2017 8:53:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2017 3:01:00 PM

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

Laura Leiser

Date: 2/9/2017 8:38:00 PM

I love gnomes! Congrats, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2017 3:00:00 PM

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

Raven Howell

Date: 12/6/2016 11:02:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 12/7/2016 5:30:00 PM

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

Paloma P

Date: 12/6/2016 7:52:00 PM

So cool, love the cheeky slap in the face.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/7/2016 5:15:00 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/4/2016 7:49:00 AM

Ha ha, made me smile.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/4/2016 3:01:00 PM

Thank you :)

Judy Ball

Date: 12/3/2016 5:38:00 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
Date: 12/4/2016 5:39:00 AM

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

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/2/2016 8:53:00 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
Date: 12/3/2016 7:59:00 AM

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

Eve Roper

Date: 12/2/2016 9:01:00 AM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2016 7:58:00 AM

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

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/30/2016 8:06:00 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
Date: 12/3/2016 7:27:00 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

Date: 11/30/2016 4:16:00 PM

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

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2016 7:19:00 AM

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

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/30/2016 4:03:00 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
Date: 12/3/2016 3:47:00 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

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/30/2016 3:20:00 PM

now that's extraordinary and clever, paul... grreat pleiades!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2016 3:26:00 AM

Thank you, Nette....but I would rather have written yours:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/30/2016 3:17:00 PM

This sure made me smile Paul ... I LOVE that final line:-)Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2016 3:19:00 AM

Once again you're first across the 'comment' line, Jan:) Thank you for the 'like'. Hugs // paul