Paul Callus Poet Tanka

My Problem

Pride and hurt combine
I resist the call for help
The problem is mine
Because I am my own boss
I will carry my own cross



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Contest: Tanka (with a decent pivot)
Sponsor: Chris D. Aechtner

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Julia Ward March 22, 2015 at 8:22 AM It's nice, but tough, if we can. Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 22, 2015 at 8:27 AM Thank you, Julia. I like solving my own problems, but we should not let pride keep us back from asking for help in real time of need. Hugs // paul

Robin Davis May 21, 2014 at 9:56 PM Paul You are courageous for wanting to solve your own problems. But sometimes we all need help from others who might understand. Thank you for the great comment on my Shakespeare poem. Paul Callus May 22, 2014 at 2:03 PM You're welcome Robin! Yes, I always try to solve my problems,,,other people too have their own; sometimes I get stuck and do accept a helping hand:) Txs for stopping by. // paul

Karen Murphy April 14, 2014 at 3:07 PM Hi Paul. This is good. And says a lot. We ALL have a cross to bear on our own. So many people try to blame others for the problems they have . But that is not right. Life and your problems are what YOU make them. Good stuff!! Paul Callus April 14, 2014 at 5:02 PM Thank you Karen; I agree totally with your comments; enjoyed your lovely visit :) // paul

Saba Khan April 12, 2014 at 9:07 AM Waoo Waoo..good one! liked it ! Saba! Paul Callus April 12, 2014 at 9:12 AM Welcome to my posts Saba:) thanks for stopping by; glad you liked this poem. Hope to be seeing you around. // paul

Black Eyed Susan April 10, 2014 at 8:25 AM good one! good luck in the contest! Paul Callus April 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM Thank you BES; appreciate your wishes. // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 3, 2014 at 9:19 PM I like this down to earth tanka of yours. Hope you win. Last time Chris had a contest, I never did see his winners' list. I hope we can see the winners' list for this contest on tanka!! Paul Callus April 4, 2014 at 9:37 AM As always pleased to have you stopping by and commenting; glad you like this Tanka...you're ever so positive. :) I'm sure Chris will give us the winners' list...he's being very serious on this Tanka form, considering the write in the blog... :) // paul

Donna Jones April 1, 2014 at 6:57 PM This is amazing....rhyme and message...a top winner for sure....very well done.. Paul Callus April 2, 2014 at 10:12 AM Thank you Donna for your lovely comment...and your faith in this poem:):) paul

Matthew Anish April 1, 2014 at 11:31 AM Yeah - stand tall! We all have our cross to bear! Good write! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Paul Callus April 1, 2014 at 11:55 AM Thank you so much my friend. Always welcome to visit. Peace be with you, too :) // paul

Larry Berdoo March 31, 2014 at 4:47 PM Paul, your words flow like water, with no resistance. ~~WRITE ON!~~ Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 5:20 PM Thank you Larry; positive feedback indeed :) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire March 31, 2014 at 4:37 PM Dear Paul, I wish everyone understood they need to take responsibility for their own actions. What a terrific tanka with a powerful message. Wishing you success in Chris's contest! Carolyn Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 4:42 PM Terrific feedback Carolyn! Thank you very much; very encouraging :) thanks for wishes, too. :) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 31, 2014 at 3:57 PM :) hahaha a poke to everyone who keeps their pride...... but an inspiration to those who perseveres for independence.. :) all in all as always well-penned.. :)! ==== olive_eloi wanting to give you stars.. :D Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 4:05 PM See!! bright Olive_eloi quickly grasps the meaning of the poem :) :) thank you for the stars [used to get those at school for being a good pupil :) ] // paul

Jack Horne March 31, 2014 at 3:39 PM love this tanka - Congrats on your wins, too, my friend Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 3:52 PM Hi Jack, glad to have you stopping by .... with lovely comments, too! Thanks mate. // paul

Eileen Manassian March 31, 2014 at 3:34 PM Very good indeed!!! Good luck, Paul. Don't know if I'll join....Maybe try another one. Really like yours...Hugs Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 3:40 PM Thanks a lot Eileen; very generous feedback:) The one you posted sounds much better to me :) it possesses a winning element ...so why not! /x/ paul

Aiyah Torres March 31, 2014 at 3:21 PM Bravo!! ..this is a winning piece.. I wish you luck in the contest, Paul!! :O')) Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 3:25 PM Well, AiyaH, what can I say!! [Will you please sit on the panel?:):)] Thank you for lovely comment and wishes :) // paul