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Impulse

Instead of reasoning
I yield to a sudden
irresistible urge.
Impetuously, with
impunity I risk
injury. Am I an
idiot or hero?

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Contest: Pleiades ‘I’
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 4th
© 25th February 2017

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2017

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January 2, 2018 at 10:49 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?

January 2, 2018 at 1:35 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

March 13, 2017 at 3:19 PM

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

March 13, 2017 at 4:43 PM

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

March 7, 2017 at 1:15 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

March 9, 2017 at 1:41 PM

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

March 4, 2017 at 2:44 PM

Interesting question well expressed. Congratulations Paul! :-)

March 5, 2017 at 4:50 PM

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

March 3, 2017 at 1:51 PM

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

March 5, 2017 at 4:48 PM

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

March 2, 2017 at 3:33 AM

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

March 2, 2017 at 12:17 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 7:22 PM

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

March 2, 2017 at 12:15 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 5:13 PM

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

March 2, 2017 at 12:14 PM

Thank you, Jan:) Hugs // paul

March 1, 2017 at 3:37 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 4:27 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

March 1, 2017 at 3:31 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 4:25 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 11:58 AM

A hero...Congrats on your win Paul

March 1, 2017 at 1:38 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 11:42 AM

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

March 1, 2017 at 1:36 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 1, 2017 at 3:36 AM

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

March 1, 2017 at 11:15 AM

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

February 28, 2017 at 10:19 PM

Good one! Congrats!

March 1, 2017 at 11:14 AM

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

February 28, 2017 at 10:04 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 11:12 AM

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

February 28, 2017 at 9:40 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 11:11 AM

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

Eileen Manassian

February 28, 2017 at 4:05 PM

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

March 1, 2017 at 9:09 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

February 26, 2017 at 7:21 PM

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

February 27, 2017 at 10:37 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

February 26, 2017 at 12:01 PM

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

February 26, 2017 at 1:10 PM

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

February 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM

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

February 26, 2017 at 12:59 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

February 25, 2017 at 7:32 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.

February 26, 2017 at 12:40 PM

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

February 25, 2017 at 6:31 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!

February 26, 2017 at 12:38 PM

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

February 25, 2017 at 5:46 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

February 26, 2017 at 10:28 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

February 25, 2017 at 5:04 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 ; )

February 26, 2017 at 10:09 AM

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

February 25, 2017 at 1:13 PM

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

February 25, 2017 at 3:14 PM

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

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