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Instead of reasoning I yield to a sudden irresistible urge. Impetuously, with impunity I risk injury. Am I an idiot or hero? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Pleiades ‘I’ Sponsor: Kim Merryman Placed 4th © 25th February 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/2/2018 10:49:00 AM

Everyone else, in comments envisioned a hero of some sort...fireman, policeman etc. I don't know why, but I see a man trying to steal a kiss or pat a behind. Is it just me?

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2018 1:35:00 PM

Hi Rhoda! You can see from my replies that I kept my cards close to my chest:) Your version is also a possibility, and yes, I would be risking an injury:) Thank you for a most pleasant visit. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/13/2017 3:19:00 PM

Hello Paul, great job on this poem. Yes the picture brings the words to life.Congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/13/2017 4:43:00 PM

It's lovely to have you visiting again, Darlene...thank you! Your congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/7/2017 1:15:00 PM

To me all firemen and cops are heroes. They put themselves at risk daily to help those who can't help themselves. Great job here Paul. The pic brings life to the words. Well Done. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/9/2017 1:41:00 PM

I agree with you, Judy... firemen and cops are heroes. Thank you for your high rating and the lovely comments. Warm regards // paul

Mark Martin

Date: 3/4/2017 2:44:00 PM

Interesting question well expressed. Congratulations Paul! :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2017 4:50:00 PM

Thank you, Mark. You too did very well with your winning entry :) Regards // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/3/2017 1:51:00 PM

I like how you illustrated impulse, Paul! Congrats! Blessings, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 3/5/2017 4:48:00 PM

Thank you for having me on your winners' list, Kim; much appreciated. Regards // paul

Probir Gupta

Date: 3/2/2017 3:33:00 AM

Asking a lot and telling a lot in just 42 words ... wonderful .... Congratulations on your win ...

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2017 12:17:00 PM

Yes, Probir, 42 syllables are somewhat restrictive. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/1/2017 7:22:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Paul. It's a really good question :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2017 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes. I'm not really expecting an answer:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/1/2017 5:13:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2017 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, Jan:) Hugs // paul

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/1/2017 3:37:00 PM

Great "impulsive" Pleiades, Paul! Congrats on your win :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 4:27:00 PM

Thank you, Laura:) I enjoyed your winning entry, and use of your imagination! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/1/2017 3:31:00 PM

Loved this the first time i saw it too. Congrats for the win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. We chose opposing themes....hot and cold! Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 3/1/2017 11:58:00 AM

A hero...Congrats on your win Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 1:38:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. The President will be sending me a medal:) Regards // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/1/2017 11:42:00 AM

Your emotions and wit wrap themselves around your words as you fuel the emotional fires alive within your verses. Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 1:36:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Your insightful comments are appreciated, as always. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/1/2017 3:36:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win in Pleiades I contest, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. I enjoyed your 'inspired' winning entry, too:) Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/28/2017 10:19:00 PM

Good one! Congrats!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Congrats to you, too:) Regards // paul

Deborah Burch

Date: 2/28/2017 10:04:00 PM

Lol!! Well done Paul...congratulations! big Hugggs deb

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Deborah. Both the congrats and big hugs are appreciated:) hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 2/28/2017 9:40:00 PM

Love the verse not an idiot, but a hero....Congratulations on your win, Paul, well done :)

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Best regards & hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/28/2017 4:05:00 PM

What a captivating poem, dear. The question remains one for the reader to ponder. Sending hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2017 9:09:00 AM

Hi Eileen:) So pleased to have you stopping by...you've been missed! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/26/2017 7:21:00 PM

came back here to tell you, yes, an icee is a slushy!! I think they are called Icee by 7/11 stores.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/27/2017 10:37:00 AM

Thanks for confirming, Andrea:) Meant to tell you...my wife gets intense 'brain-freeze' when she tries having a 'slushy'! // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/26/2017 12:01:00 PM

- A creative and unique pleiades, Paul - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 1:10:00 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Anne-Lise:) Thank you! Hugs // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/26/2017 11:00:00 AM

Your word choices are clever, descriptive, and imaginative. Well done, Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 12:59:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Emile. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/25/2017 7:32:00 PM

wow, Paul, I LOVE the succinct way you did this one. I mean, the form is already short but it was even shorter the way you used such awesome long words at the front of the lines. One of my favorites so far in the I category.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 12:40:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea; always a pleasure to get your feedback. Regards :) paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/25/2017 6:31:00 PM

you pose an interesting question, paul. to me, in that situation, you'd be a hero to the people you were trying to save but perhaps your loved ones would see that risk very differently (especially if it didn't work out that well for you). well done!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 12:38:00 PM

You are right, Ilene. There are two sides to the picture. Thank you for the meaningful comments. Regards // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 2/25/2017 5:46:00 PM

wow Paul! few words meant to search inside for a moment in a form that did not interfere with the overall impact..and a question too! no one knows until the very moment when action is required.I am so thankful to rescuers, volunteer and paid, who run in to situations, when everyone else is fleeing. Great writing and very well crafted :-) blessings, lynn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Lynn. As you say, we should be grateful to those who risk their own lives to help others. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2017 5:04:00 PM

Wow!...Impressive how you included all your I words without it sounding the least bit forced. An excellent entry Paul! Best of luck in the contest. 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2017 10:09:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Sometimes a poem writes itself:) Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/25/2017 1:13:00 PM

I think anybody with a heart would take that chance, Paul. I'd say neither. It just makes you human.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/25/2017 3:14:00 PM

Thank you for contributing to this 'debate' Danny:) You reason well! Regards // paul