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Probabilities

relying on chance trying to find a needle inside a haystack a well-balanced choice a winner or a loser you can bet on it when tossing a coin the most probable outcome would be heads or tails lack of dialogue increases the probable failure of marriage waking up early does not always guarantee you’ll see the sun rise weighing pros and cons when faced with a decision between right or wrong ------------------------------------------ Author: Paul Callus ~ 24th July, 2014 Contest: Haiku on Probabilities Sponsor: Marvin Celestial Placing: 2nd

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/24/2014 11:25:00 AM

A very interesting strand of haiku. I believe the most captivating were the fourth and fifth ones. Good luck getting married without saying anything - you'd have a face chiseled by the gods for that to happen! Your second-to-last gives me pause... Our rush to victory doesn't always guarantee will reap the benefits... quite thought provoking.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/26/2014 7:47:00 AM

Lack of dialogue in marriage is the same as too much talk...both could lead to failure! Probably we ought to give the benefit of the doubt to most things said and done. // paul

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/11/2014 9:12:00 AM

A fantastic placing, well done. Wow what a poem to do it with, such a thought provoking read.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2014 5:12:00 PM

Many thanks Scott; so glad you found it to your liking. [Sorry for late reply, but been away on holiday.] // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/11/2014 8:03:00 AM

Wonderful haikus Paul 2nd and fourth love the best! Remember reading them earlier but wonder where hv my comments vanished ? Congrats on huge win my friend ,, awesome ones indeed.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2014 4:28:00 PM

Hi Upma! It's lovely to be back and meeting my friends on Soup again! Yes, you did visit a while back, and your comments are still there on the prev page. Thank you for stopping by once more with congrats and lovely comments. [Have lots of catching up to do!!!] // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/9/2014 11:19:00 AM

This is why you are one of my favorite poets, Paul. :) Congrats. I'm so proud of you....so happy to be your friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 4:46:00 PM

Ohhh I don't mind being one of your 'pets', Eileen:) I love that! You are a good and understanding friend...happy and proud to have met you on Soup...and your posts are something I look forward to. Thank you. // paul

Sam Raj

Date: 8/9/2014 11:06:00 AM

Congrats Paul, On this great win. Thanks for sharing. TC:-)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 4:39:00 PM

You are as always very supportive with your welcome visits, Sam. Thank you. // paul

Mohan Chutani

Date: 8/9/2014 10:59:00 AM

Lovely Haikus, Paul on the realism of probabilities. Congrats for the win. Mohan

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Mohan; glad you found these haiku to your liking. namaskar. // paul

Edward Ebbs

Date: 8/9/2014 7:50:00 AM

Congrats...content is right on :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 3:50:00 PM

Thank you Edward. I found your entry of high standard. / paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/8/2014 9:45:00 PM

Brilliant write, congrats on the win, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 3:32:00 PM

Thank you Dr. Glad you enjoyed it. You never fail to stop by with encouragement. // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/8/2014 8:52:00 PM

Great winners Paul, These are some excellent Haiku will all sort of possibilities! Well done ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 11:01:00 AM

Thank you Casarah! But yours excelled!!!!....awesome!! ...a merited first placing:) have a lovely weekend. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/8/2014 8:37:00 PM

Congratulations ! You treat me this time

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 10:51:00 AM

Thank you Olive_eloi:) We can always dine on the Eiffel Tower! I think this time I can tell you happy weekend, yes? // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/8/2014 8:22:00 PM

Returning to see that my previous comments here were dead on right my friend. Congrats on this fine win!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 10:53:00 AM

Thanks for re-visiting with nice wishes, Robert; I appreciate your friendship and support. A nice weekend to you too. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/8/2014 8:11:00 PM

Wonderful, clever write, my friend! Congratulations on a fantastic win! Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 10:21:00 AM

Thank you Pandita for your fantastic adjectives! I am so glad you like my 'probable' contribution. have a nice weekend. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/8/2014 7:32:00 PM

These are great Paul! Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 9:36:00 AM

Thank you Richard. I'm having a hard job posting anything today...half an hour between one post and another!! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/8/2014 6:54:00 PM

way to go, Paul!!!! Congrats for your top win.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 8:56:00 AM

Hi Andrea....thank you....tried to comment again on your entry but soup is refusing to cooperate! Congrats to you as well, though I expected your haiku further up the list. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/8/2014 6:24:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats these were all fabulous Paul! Hugs Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/9/2014 8:53:00 AM

I always go back to congratulate - its lovely to go back and re read the poems that win:-) Hugs Jan Enjoy Paris xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/9/2014 8:50:00 AM

Thank you Jan for a lovely double visit! [trying to answer last of my mail before start of holiday.] hugs. /x/ paul

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/8/2014 12:54:00 PM

Congratulations Paul... Wisdom given is worthy received... A Fav... Verlena

Paul Callus
Date: 8/8/2014 3:02:00 PM

Thank you Verlana...both for the lovely comments and for the fav! you are kind and supportive. // paul

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/29/2014 9:02:00 PM

I really admire the poetic wisdom in, " Waking up early does not guarantee that we will see the sun rise..." , that's vety sage Paul. However, we cannot be denied the new day either. You address the matter perfectly, that we own the outcome of our decisions. Decisions can be so damned thorny though. J.A.B.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/30/2014 5:19:00 AM

The last two lines of your comments just about sum it all up, Justin! Decisions have to be taken, even if 'thorny'; but it is impossible to leave everything to chance. Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 4:59:00 PM

Thank you Paul, I'll be here for another week... Then I'm off to school with the kids.. LOL.. Okay, enrolling them, and all the good things mommies do.. Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2014 5:15:00 PM

Well, that's what mums are for...roller-coastering with their children (still got your latest poem in mind!). // paul

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/29/2014 2:32:00 PM

I love these :) God bless you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2014 3:30:00 PM

Thank you, Regina; your visits are most welcome. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 2:20:00 PM

Thank for accepting my miss-up on the bottom.. I think I meant haiku, but to me they are the same.. LOL..Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2014 3:28:00 PM

No harm done:) ... on the contrary served to have you back knocking on the door again:) // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/29/2014 12:50:00 PM

I enjoyed reading ,my favourite would be the first one : )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2014 3:23:00 PM

Hi Charm! Thanks for the visit. My aunt once lost a gold ring in a big field on the farm; some 30 years later it turned up again...glittering on the footpath! it was like finding a needle in a haystack:) // paul

Hija De La Luna

Date: 7/27/2014 12:09:00 AM

ah Paul! you have a lot here and humor, too! i love 'em all!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 4:09:00 AM

I'm happy to have satisfied customers, Hija:) Thank you for the lovely visit! Hope you're having a nice weekend. // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/26/2014 10:24:00 PM

My friend this is a boatload of excellence! A superb offering that delights as it is being read.....

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 4:07:00 AM

Wow! Robert...excellent comments, my friend...you are too kind! I am glad that you enjoyed this set. Have a lovely Sunday! // paul

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/26/2014 7:34:00 AM

Full of wisdom, Paul. I have to agree that it is very seldom that a coin will land on it's edge. Very well thought out and written, my friend.... Robert.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 7:55:00 AM

Thank you Robert. Yes, a coin can land edgewise, but rarely! Glad you enjoyed. cu my friend. // paul

Lyn Murray

Date: 7/25/2014 6:18:00 PM

Life's a crap-shoot, full of possibilities . . . and you sum it up beautifully! Hi Paul. Nice to meet you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 7:51:00 AM

Hi Lyn! Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments. Nice to have met you; enjoyed reading a couple of your poems; will be back again:) // paul