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Picture Prompt Poetry Contest sponsored by Margarita Lillico ~ Aug 2024 [Placed 3rd]

Ignorance is Bliss

Chris lived in the folds of duality		
Was told to ‘sort out’ sexuality	
But he buried his head
In the water instead
Refusing to face life’s reality.

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2024

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Jennifer Proxenos

September 29, 2024 at 5:10 AM

Hi Paul, poor guy no one to explain to him how to sort out his sexuality or his evident frustration, and hence his refusal to face his duality or life's reality. Congrats on your deserved win my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

Suzanne Delaney

September 1, 2024 at 3:18 AM

Life is strange in every aspect at the moment. No wonder we long for the good old days. Congrats, Paul, with your win on a very topical subject. SuZ

August 27, 2024 at 8:39 AM

Belated congratulations on your win!

August 27, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Thank you, Karen. Best regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 25, 2024 at 11:12 AM

Hello Paul, Congratulations This is clever. Regards /Darlene/ I hope all is well with you. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Hello paul you are welcome. yes i am keeping well thank you. i hope you are to. Regards /Darlene/

August 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Hi Darlene. Thank you for the comments and congrats. Hope you are keeping well and active. ~ Regards // paul

August 23, 2024 at 6:48 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

August 23, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Thank you, Beata. Pleased to have you visiting. Regards and blessings // paul

August 22, 2024 at 6:27 AM

Congratulations Paul. I liked your reference to duality. Blessings to you..

August 22, 2024 at 12:46 PM

Thank you on all counts, Nancy. Regards & Blessings // paul

August 22, 2024 at 2:03 AM

congratulations, very creative!

August 22, 2024 at 2:22 AM

Thank you Terry. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

August 19, 2024 at 1:14 PM

Very interesting and unusual take on the picture. I don't know your placement but can you see you won, so congrats to you, Paul.

August 19, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Thank you for the feedback and congrats, Andrea. Best regards, my friend // paul

August 19, 2024 at 6:25 AM

Best of show! Love it! Xo

August 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Thank you Crystol. Enjoy the week ahead! // paul

August 18, 2024 at 11:26 AM

Dropping back with many congrats on your win Paul:-) hugs jan xx

August 18, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Thank you, Jan. I too just dropped back in your 'pool' with merited congratulations :) Hugs // paul

Margarita Lillico

August 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM

Congratulations, Paul! Quite a spin on a head in a pool:)

August 18, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Thank you, Margarita, for your thumbs-up :) All the best for the week ahead! :) // paul

August 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM

Reality of todays world, its sad when some feel the need to sort out sexuality at such a tender age, the confusion they must go through must be really intense. Refusing to face reality i hope water does help him see better. For some reason this made me smile! Hah! Love it! Best wishes dear paul. Sending you light always

August 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Thank you for stopping by with such insightful comments, dear Empress...and for enjoying my humble offering. ~ Best regards // paul

August 12, 2024 at 9:49 AM

Very creative, Paul. I agree with SO, it is clever. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!

August 14, 2024 at 12:40 PM

I love the encouraging comments, Sam...thank you and blessings // paul

August 11, 2024 at 1:26 PM

This one is really clever! Also your limerick really flows and rhymes so well.. I must admit this is not a strong form for me, as I'm never one for meter..

August 11, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Thank you for the complimentary remarks S1. I have just read you Limerick based on same picture prompt, and I must say that your meter did not let you down! ~ Regards // paul

August 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Your imagination soars, paul...I was surprised with the way the ' gender' story turned out ...very good lim, awesome!

August 11, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Thank you...you are too kind dear Nette; your encouragement is truly appreciated. ~ Have a lovely day // paul

Eileen Manassian

August 10, 2024 at 6:05 AM

Good one, dear. These days it seems so hard to sort out one's sexuality. Burying his head in the water might help him sort it out real quick. I'm in Cyprus at the moment, visiting my daughter. Big hugs

August 11, 2024 at 12:56 AM

I don't usually write about this topic, Eileen; this Limerick wrote itself! I'm glad you are managing to have a break, and to be with your daughter at the same time. Love & hugs // paul

August 10, 2024 at 5:59 AM

a biting comment on today's insanity....

August 11, 2024 at 12:52 AM

Thank you for stopping by, John. Regards // paul

August 10, 2024 at 5:01 AM

He sounds very confused Paul, makes a change from sand lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

August 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM

I am sure it could be a confusing matter, Tom, especially at certain critical ages. Of course, burying heads in sand/water is not the solution. ~ Regards // paul

August 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Hi Paul, Oh how timely and clever this one is. Enjoyed..

August 10, 2024 at 12:52 PM

Glad you stopped by and enjoyed this Limerick, Nancy....thank you:) Regards // paul

August 10, 2024 at 3:59 AM

oh such a topical theme Paul - you really thought out of the box for this one! hugs Jan xx

August 10, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Thank you, Jan. On seeing the picture my mind said "ostrich" :) even though there was no sand!! ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

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