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Moments of Inertia

A funambulist
Walks the tightrope
Between mind and heart ~ 
An error of judgement
Places love in jeopardy

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Ken Rone

November 6, 2022 at 9:37 AM

Yikes! Walendaesque for sure. But in the end, gravity, fear and love prevail are the only constants. Best - Ken

Paul Callus

November 6, 2022 at 10:57 AM

You summed it up very well, Ken :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Nancy Kaufman

November 5, 2022 at 2:42 AM

Thank ya for the Tanka..brief but brilliant Nancy

Paul Callus

November 5, 2022 at 8:55 AM

Thank you, Nancy. It's a pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

November 3, 2022 at 8:31 AM

This Tanka is extremely clever Paul. One must use their mind to judge their heart, but, so easy to make a wrong decision especially when love is in the balance. Hugs, blessing and warm regards my friend, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

November 5, 2022 at 8:54 AM

You sum up my poem extremely well, Jenny :) Thank you for your feedback. Hope you're enjoying the weekend, my friend. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

October 12, 2022 at 6:27 AM

oh, ha ha, love this clever write. i hope all is well with you

Paul Callus

October 12, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Thank you, Jack. So far all is well in my side of the woods; hope same applies to you, my friend. Regards // paul

Maurice Rigoler

October 5, 2022 at 8:08 AM

When it comes to love and relationships we all walk a tightrope. Recovery from a fall is sometimes possible but not always. This short poems says more than the sum of its parts. Good one. / Maurice

Paul Callus

October 7, 2022 at 11:36 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Maurice...thank you. Your visit and comments are appreciated. ~ Regards // paul

Suzanne Delaney

October 2, 2022 at 2:06 AM

No fun if you fall from the tightrope, Paul, especially if love is in the balance. Really clever wordplay and enjoyed reading today. In Latin the suffix ‘ist’ means one who is. Must be a lot of those words you could make more poems from.lol Might give this a try. SuZ

Paul Callus

October 2, 2022 at 7:03 AM

You are right, Suz; we can't take too many gambles with love! Thank you for the pleasant visit and lovely comments, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Susan Lawrence

October 1, 2022 at 8:38 AM

Dearest Paul, You are a deep well of emotion my friend. I love this ! Keep the balance and love will flourish ! Hugs to you, Susan :)

Paul Callus

October 2, 2022 at 7:01 AM

Thank you, dear Susan. Your feedback is truly appreciated. Regards and hugs, my friend // paul

Eileen Manassian

September 26, 2022 at 12:09 PM

So cleverly worded, dear. Love must survive all. Sending hugs

Paul Callus

October 2, 2022 at 6:18 AM

So pleased to have you stopping by dear Eileen, but most of all to see you posting again. I have not been active much on Soup lately (other priorities). Regards & Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

September 25, 2022 at 9:20 AM

This is a great , creative poem I was led to today. Well written Paul :)

Paul Callus

October 2, 2022 at 5:23 AM

Thank you for your lovely comments. Heidi. Hope you're enjoying the weekend // paul

Jack Horne

September 17, 2022 at 6:14 AM

oh, love this, Paul - so clever

Paul Callus

September 25, 2022 at 2:39 AM

Thank you, my friend. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

September 9, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Dearest Paul, I just love the word “funambulist”! A new one for me. I love the emotional tension and risk of the tight rope imagery. No one else can speak volumes in so few words like you can. Expressive and impressive, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

September 25, 2022 at 2:43 AM

I thank you for the lovely visit and comments, dear Susan, while excusing myself for the late reply. I was reading some of your poems this morning...always a pleasure to be in the company of such a talented writer. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

September 3, 2022 at 9:00 PM

I learned a new word today. Funambulist. Thank you. ‘Walks a tight rope between mind and heart’ … this is so good Paul. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus

September 4, 2022 at 12:10 AM

Thank you, Connie. Like you, I am always learning new words, which I certainly don't mind, as long as a poem is not inundated with them!! Warm regards and bless8ing, my friend // paul