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In the Playground

In the Playground

Fists fly
Black eye

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'One Footle Only' Contest
Sponsored by Judy Konos 
Placed 1st				
© 29th October 2017

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Darlene De Beaulieu

November 28, 2017 at 8:20 PM

Yes Paul that is so true. Regards Darlene De Beaulieu.

Paul Callus

November 29, 2017 at 9:08 AM

Thank you Darlene. Have a nice day. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

November 25, 2017 at 8:14 PM

Oh Paul, I love this! This is an awesome, intelligent and witty write and I'm so happy you placed 1st - Congratulations on your win.. Warmest wishes always ~Susan

Paul Callus

November 26, 2017 at 3:28 AM

You are most generous, Susan:) Thank you! Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

November 23, 2017 at 3:36 PM

I did not notice at first, but I had commented to this one before, so let me go see if I can find one I have not seen!

Paul Callus

November 25, 2017 at 3:46 PM

:) no problem...you can stop for a cup of tea :)

Line Gauthier

November 16, 2017 at 9:16 PM

Awesome footle. Congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus

November 17, 2017 at 2:23 PM

Thank you, Line. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

November 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Oh!! No!! Congrats on your win as I see you got some congrats..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara

Paul Callus

November 13, 2017 at 3:53 PM

Thank you, Sara. Always a pleasure to have you here. Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

November 11, 2017 at 12:08 AM

One footle only and one fist! or maybe a few, great write!

Paul Callus

November 11, 2017 at 10:26 AM

Perhaps they each received a black eye, Arthur:) Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

November 9, 2017 at 8:49 AM

Oh, oh, come let's stop them, very well put, Paul:) congratulations again:)

Paul Callus

November 10, 2017 at 10:45 AM

Unfortunately other children usually prefer to see a fight than to stop it, Jo!! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

November 6, 2017 at 2:35 AM

Cute... smart...

Paul Callus

November 10, 2017 at 10:41 AM

Thank you Pashang:) Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

November 4, 2017 at 3:57 PM

Aren't you the smart one, dear. Congratulations! Hope all is well. Miss you.

Paul Callus

November 10, 2017 at 10:21 AM

You too are missed, Eileen. Thank you for the lovely comments. Hugs // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

November 3, 2017 at 7:59 AM

Great punch, Paul.Regards.

Paul Callus

November 10, 2017 at 10:19 AM

Thank you, Rajat. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

November 3, 2017 at 7:47 AM

Congrats on your win, Paul. I like the minimalist story telling you did with your footle. They are fun.

Paul Callus

November 10, 2017 at 9:14 AM

Your feedback explains exactly what a footle's job is, Agnes:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

November 3, 2017 at 5:45 AM

Congrats Paul, So excited that you receive a first placement and so well deserved ...Maria :)

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:58 PM

Thank you very much, Maria; your support is appreciated. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

November 1, 2017 at 10:37 PM

Yay Paul! Congratulations on your great first placement! Love this one! : )

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments a congrats, Connie. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

November 1, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Nice win, Paul!

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:56 PM

Thank you Kim. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

November 1, 2017 at 6:32 PM

I loved this one Paul many congrats on your top spot:-) i continued my string of footles and posted a second poem:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:57 PM

Thank you Jan. I must read your new footle string. Hugs // paul

John Michaels

November 1, 2017 at 5:32 PM

Swinging back around to offer congrats for your First Place win! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:21 PM

Thank you for re-visiting, John. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

November 1, 2017 at 5:29 PM

way to go. First place!!!

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:20 PM

Thank you, Andrea. There were other entries deserving of a top placement. Regards // paul

Luke Irwin

November 1, 2017 at 5:23 PM

Well done, congrats

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:44 PM

Thank you, Luke. Pleased to be standing with you on the podium. Regards // paul

Kevin Shaw

November 1, 2017 at 3:10 PM

Very good, a Worthy winner, regards, Kevin

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 4:05 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Kevin....thank you. // paul

Brian Davey

November 1, 2017 at 2:26 PM

Congratulations on your first or fist place finish

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:45 PM

:) Thank you, Brian. Regards // paul

Roy Pett

November 1, 2017 at 1:20 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Paul, brilliant footle. :))

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:43 PM

Thank you, Roy. In fact, all the winning entries merited a high placing. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

November 1, 2017 at 12:55 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:34 PM

A double visit and congrats are both appreciated, Eve...thank you! hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

November 1, 2017 at 12:49 PM

Lol! Paul, Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

John Michaels

October 30, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Nice one, Paul!! Footles normally work best when strung together, so this is a really interesting contest - and you've done a great job! Good luck with the contest. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

November 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Pleased that you like it, John...also glad that Judy was of the same opinion:) Regards // paul