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Jellyfish - a Quickie

Translucent mauve and purple on a strict medusian mission In rhythmic undulation bubble-shaped to thwart suspicion. Together they are swarming as they quiver with ambition. They hide away the feelers – meant to help radar evasion Infesting seas and oceans. It’s the jellyfish invasion! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Paul Callus ~ 22 nd June 2014 Contest: Five Lines (A Quickie) Sponsor: Skat A Placed: 5th

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2014 8:55:00 PM

yours was so unique. Congrats in this fun contest that finally got judged.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/6/2014 10:01:00 AM

Thanks Andrea; the wait was long, but we finally got served!:) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/2/2014 9:20:00 AM

Wow a wonderful quickie Paul! Congrats on big win!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/2/2014 1:18:00 PM

Many thanks Upma! glad you found it to your liking. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/2/2014 1:27:00 AM

unique take on the theme - many congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/2/2014 1:19:00 PM

Thank you Jan. To tell you the truth I had forgotten all about this contest...came a s a surprise! hugs // paul

David Mohn

Date: 6/29/2014 7:35:00 PM

This is really unique with a wonderful ocean of interesting words Paul...thank you for the kind comments on my Summer poem

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2014 2:30:00 AM

Thank you David for stopping by and for the lovely comments. cu around. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2014 3:27:00 PM

thanks for always giving such sweet comments on my poems. Let me go see your newest one now.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2014 4:35:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by again Andrea; you merit the comments I give and you are always welcome to visit:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2014 6:09:00 PM

wow, you made yours VERY inventive. A unique entry that is sure to do well with Skat!! How strange you imagine Olive Oyle in my version of this theme. Next to her, I would look like the very fat cousin!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 6:18:00 PM

So glad you like my take on this quickie! Ahhh stop pulling my leg....you know what I mean...you both show a bubbly spirit that even time (or shape) can't hide!!:))) /x/ paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/22/2014 3:33:00 PM

"medusian mission" mmmmn. :D what a scary lil move but i like the third line.. :D and last line!! infesting huh?! hope its in good way?:??!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 6/22/2014 6:22:00 PM

Hahaha I misunderstood the medusian one..:) lol I imagine medusa?! Lol yes I understand it :) their characteristics (some) meets on 3rd line..:)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 3:49:00 PM

Hi Olive_eloi! Infesting refers to very large numbers; medusian because jellyfish are from medusa family. 3rd line is fun one. [see...I managed to avoid bubbles topic!] Hope work was not too hard on you:) cu // paul

Faye Gibson

Date: 6/22/2014 3:13:00 PM

Clever, Paul, and amusing. Very entertaining reading. Best wishes in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Faye! Tried to find a different take on Skat's picture...couldn't write about bubbles as well! [to be honest, at first glance I thought the bubbles were jellyfish:)] Warm regards.......paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/22/2014 8:27:00 AM

I am no big fan of the jellyfish but your write looks like a winner to me!!! BBBBravoooo!!!!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 11:20:00 AM

Hope you're right Robert! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 6/22/2014 5:59:00 AM

Didn't know you changed you name Paul...lol This is great the jellyfish invasion described to a tee

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 8:08:00 AM

Thank you Tim! I too did not know I had changed my name:) Was not sure whether it was Arthur or A. Quickie !!:) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/22/2014 5:35:00 AM

Dear Arthur, what a unique and clever approach to the contest. SKAT is sure to love your interpretation of the photo. Now please get off your keaster and tell me about your past life, my friend! Winning wishes coming your way for the "Quickie" contest! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2014 8:16:00 AM

Ahhh I go under many names, trying to avoid detection:)) Take your pick:) Now...are you the real Carolyn or an imposter!?:) Joking apart, thank you for the lovely comments and wishes. Hugs with a :). // paul