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Greed Senryu

insatiable surge of a dissatisfied mind- count blessings instead ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Contest: Senryu about greed, lust or loss Sponsored by Tania Kitchin Placed 2nd © 11th July 2019

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/1/2020 7:12:00 PM

Greed gets a lot of people. The last line is what matters most, I believe :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2020 2:14:00 AM

You read it well, Angela :) Greed and power are decaying our society. Regards // paul

Karen Croft

Date: 9/29/2019 11:33:00 AM

congrats on your win. sorry so late havent been on in a while too busy working and not enjoying life:-(

Paul Callus
Date: 10/7/2019 4:59:00 PM

Thank you, Karen. You're not the only late one, my friend; as you can see I too am replying rather late...too many priorities in life! Take care, and chin up. ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 8/26/2019 2:14:00 PM

such words of wisdom here - so glad to see it was a big winner

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thank you for the nice comments, Jack. Regards // paul

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/2/2019 6:03:00 AM

Witty and wonderful poem! Have a grand week! -JWE

Paul Callus
Date: 8/2/2019 8:05:00 AM

Thank you, JW. Enjoy the weekend! // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/31/2019 5:17:00 PM

How special is your talented poetic mind to be able to precisely turn a phrase the way you do, Paul... a masterfully expressed Senryu. Congratulations on your wonderful win my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 8/2/2019 5:34:00 AM

Thank you, Susan; your lovely complimentary comments, as always, are to be cherished, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/22/2019 12:26:00 PM

The blessings are, indeed, the tickets to punch. Congrats on your win in the contest, Paul. ~ Gershon

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2019 2:55:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/20/2019 6:41:00 PM

Such good advice - if only everyone realized the truth in your words! All the best ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 7/21/2019 3:44:00 AM

Thank you, CayCay. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/18/2019 4:34:00 PM

Hi Paul congratulations on your very deserved win - sorry I have been a little scarce of late but business has been hectic and also selling our house, so feeling very emotional as it has been a family home for years. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2019 8:33:00 AM

Thank you, Jenny. Leaving a family home behind is certainly very emotional. Here is a 3 liner for you: "one last look // from the top of the hill: // seeking pastures new" Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/17/2019 2:14:00 PM

EXCELLENT, Paul, better than the dictionaries! Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:44:00 PM

Thank you, Janice...dictionaries give meanings, but forget about giving advice:) Regards // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 7/16/2019 10:29:00 PM

The turn is fantastic ... Congratulations, Paul ...

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:42:00 PM

Thank you on both counts, Probir. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2019 6:06:00 PM

Nice how you turned it at the end. Congrats for the great win, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:42:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. You too did a very good job with your winning entry, though I'd have placed it higher. Regards // paul

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/16/2019 12:14:00 AM

I just visited with one like this. Count blessings indeed. Congrats on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:40:00 PM

Indeed, Jeanne; we have been gifted with so many blessings, and yet we often tend to ignore them! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/15/2019 7:28:00 PM

Hi Paul, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well deserved win:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:38:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis...congrats to you, too:) Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/15/2019 7:19:00 PM

Yes! Congratulations, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:16:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Pleased you enjoyed. Regards Paul

Carole Duet

Date: 7/15/2019 7:00:00 PM

So much truth in so few words....I like it!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Carole; best regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/15/2019 6:47:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your winning placement in the contest with your witty senryu!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2019 2:08:00 PM

Thank you, Tania; indeed a pleasant surprise! Best regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/14/2019 10:26:00 AM

Good one ..Reads like a good contender to me. Thanks for the visit to my blog. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 7/15/2019 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/14/2019 6:20:00 AM

When we decide to count our blessings instead of our woes , great things happen. For one we loose the tension of our bodies and our minds become still and subtle. I enjoyed your senryu, Thank you for your kind visit, remain as gentle as I perceive you today, xo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/14/2019 7:49:00 AM

Thank you, Vie. Both your insightful and complimentary comments are truly appreciated. Have a lovely Sunday. Warm regards /x/ paul

Silent One

Date: 7/14/2019 5:13:00 AM

You really are the master of the short form, I like your choice of words..

Paul Callus
Date: 7/14/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you, S-1. Pleased to see you around again. Looks like we've both been very busy. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/13/2019 5:57:00 PM

Oh I like this a lot Paul. I haven't thought of anything yet to try to enter. I am really busy until my daughter leaves July 15. I'm sure this will do well in the contest. xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/14/2019 3:27:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Greed, lust and loss will no doubt inspire you! Children and grandchildren always keep us on our toes, yet, once they go they leave such a void behind them! ~ Have a nice day. Warm regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/13/2019 3:58:00 PM

Hi Paul, I agree with your wise words. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 7/13/2019 4:41:00 PM

Thank you Alexis. May you too enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul