Paul Callus Poet Light Verse

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!


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                                            Paul Callus ~ 22 nd June 2014
                                            Contest: Five Lines (A Quickie)
                                                     Sponsor: Skat A
                                                        Placed: 5th

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Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2014 at 8:55 PM yours was so unique. Congrats in this fun contest that finally got judged. Paul Callus December 6, 2014 at 10:01 AM Thanks Andrea; the wait was long, but we finally got served!:) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 2, 2014 at 9:20 AM Wow a wonderful quickie Paul! Congrats on big win! Paul Callus December 2, 2014 at 1:18 PM Many thanks Upma! glad you found it to your liking. // paul

Jan Allison December 2, 2014 at 1:27 AM unique take on the theme - many congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus December 2, 2014 at 1:19 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 June 29, 2014 at 7:35 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 June 30, 2014 at 2:30 AM Thank you David for stopping by and for the lovely comments. cu around. // paul

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2014 at 3:27 PM thanks for always giving such sweet comments on my poems. Let me go see your newest one now. Paul Callus June 24, 2014 at 4:35 PM Thanks for stopping by again Andrea; you merit the comments I give and you are always welcome to visit:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2014 at 6:09 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 June 22, 2014 at 6:18 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 June 22, 2014 at 3:33 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 June 22, 2014 at 6:22 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 June 22, 2014 at 3:49 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 June 22, 2014 at 3:13 PM Clever, Paul, and amusing. Very entertaining reading. Best wishes in the contest. Paul Callus June 22, 2014 at 3:22 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 June 22, 2014 at 8:27 AM I am no big fan of the jellyfish but your write looks like a winner to me!!! BBBBravoooo!!!!!! Paul Callus June 22, 2014 at 11:20 AM Hope you're right Robert! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Tim Smith June 22, 2014 at 5:59 AM Didn't know you changed you name Paul...lol This is great the jellyfish invasion described to a tee Paul Callus June 22, 2014 at 8:08 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 June 22, 2014 at 5:35 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 June 22, 2014 at 8:16 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