Paul Callus Poet Light Verse

Jumping the Gun

He wanted children but she could have none,
then left her in the lurch, burdened with shame.
They both remarried and she soon had twins…
He was infertile; she was not to blame.

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Four-line Light Verse No. 2 Contest
Sponsored by L. Milton Hankins

© 29th August 2021

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Jack Horne September 27, 2021 at 5:23 AM LOL, had a chuckle at this one, my friend Paul Callus November 16, 2021 at 1:50 PM Glad you found it to your liking, my friend. Best regards // paul

Beata Agustin September 24, 2021 at 1:42 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and the realization-chuckle it creates. God bless you. Paul Callus November 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM Glad you enjoyed it, Beata :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards & Blessings // paul

Andrea Dietrich September 23, 2021 at 3:23 PM serves the guy right. I think it's so funny that they blame the woman when often it is all because of them. Love this one. Congrats Paul Callus November 14, 2021 at 2:09 PM It is easy to judge, but woe be to the one who blatantly takes the wrong decisions! ~ Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend. // paul

Janice Canerdy September 23, 2021 at 2:38 PM Oh, wow! A big congrats on your well-deserved win, Paul. Janice Paul Callus November 14, 2021 at 12:01 PM Thank you, Janice. Lovely to have you visiting...it's been a while since our paths crossed! Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman September 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM The chickens always come home to roost! Life's irony well spoken Paul. Congratulations on your win! All the best!

Krish Radhakrishna September 23, 2021 at 9:59 AM So often the case in Asian countries before the fertility clinics were available! Many women were blamed for their men’s failures! congrats on your win!

Christuraj Alex September 23, 2021 at 9:43 AM interesting write. Congratulations!

Brandy Nicole August 30, 2021 at 8:15 PM It's best to communicate with each other, before "Jumping the Gun" as your title states. Finding out all the facts. Once again, your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:35 AM Thank you for the feedback, Brandy. This is one of those cases where lack of dialogue left much to be desrired. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu August 30, 2021 at 12:49 PM Hello Paul calus, i am glad that she got married and had children. she was better off without him. Regards Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu August 31, 2021 at 11:12 AM Hello Paul, yes to do that would be so wrong. Regards Darlene. Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:32 AM I agree with you, Darlene. It is not right to jump to conclusions and cause others pain. ~ Regards // paul

Delice Arleen Skelly August 30, 2021 at 8:32 AM Nice twist at the end Paul…Delice Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:23 AM Pleased you liked it, Delice; thank you. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2021 at 6:57 PM Wow! The so called blame came from the blamer and shamer! Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:22 AM In this case Karma had the last word! Thank you for redaing and commenting, Kim. ~ REgards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose August 29, 2021 at 4:17 PM Ah, its so mean when one blames the other, I'm glad she finally had kids, lovely poem Paul, :) Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:21 AM Thank you, Vienna. Incidentally, in some countries women are without a voice, and access to endocrinologists is limited. Regards /x/ paul

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2021 at 2:41 PM Oh, well, his loss. Well done, Paul. All the best. Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 5:16 AM Exactly, Vijay!! Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer August 29, 2021 at 12:06 PM Ha! Well done, Paul! Paul Callus August 29, 2021 at 12:34 PM Thank you, Ilene. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Gordon Mcconnell August 29, 2021 at 11:56 AM Nice penning Paul with nice rhyme and flow too. Take care always,Gordon Paul Callus August 29, 2021 at 12:31 PM Thank you for reading, liking and commenting, Gordon. Best regards // paul