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Pubbery

Propping up their drooping
Posture on dizzy stools,
Parched lips overly pleased, 
Pockets drained of money,
Prisoners of excess 
Pander to last resort:
Phew! Pop goes the weasel.*

[*An expression describing the spending of all your money on drink
 in the pub and subsequently pawning your suit to raise some more.]

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A Pleiades ‘P’ Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kim Merryman
       Placed 1st
© 11th April 2021

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2021

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Indiana Shaw Date: 8/15/2021 7:52:00 AM Ha, ha, ha, love the title, and nothing short on the facts : / Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/18/2021 3:20:00 AM Thank you I.S. Pubbery is definitely up my street! Regards // paul

Judy Ball Date: 5/2/2021 9:16:00 PM Well done Paul. That's exactly what happens too. Seen it happen to others but thanks be to God not to me or any close to me. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/6/2021 12:56:00 PM It's a pity that for some there is no will power when it comes to drink! Food and drink in moderation is something to stick to. Thank you for stopping by, Judy. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jack Horne Date: 4/25/2021 7:06:00 AM this captures the pub scene perfectly, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/27/2021 1:06:00 AM Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/21/2021 10:14:00 AM Is that what a belly hanging over the belt does - now I know. Good one Paul, Warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/27/2021 1:05:00 AM Probably you are right, Jenny :) Luckily I never had a beer belly and can't imagine me having one now in old age !:) Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Judy Ball Date: 4/18/2021 9:10:00 AM Excellent Paul. Love this. So True. You have succeeded in giving a message with pleiades which really takes thought. Good job. God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/27/2021 1:03:00 AM Thank you Judy. Excessively spent money on drink can have none too pleasant results!! ~ Regards & Blessings // paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 4/17/2021 10:29:00 PM Hello Paul ... beautifully described Paul of a sad situation that is much too common - thank you Paul - Lindsay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/27/2021 12:56:00 AM Pleased you enjoyed, Lindsay...thank you. All the best // paul

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/15/2021 5:54:00 AM Congratulations on your winner, Paul, you have described it aptly:) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/16/2021 6:57:00 AM Thank you, Jo. Your winning entry is lovely and uplifting. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/13/2021 4:29:00 AM Congrats on your winner. You went all out to be creative. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/14/2021 11:34:00 AM Thank you, Sara. By the way, now is the time to start planning on planting a new plum tree in your garden :) Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/13/2021 2:43:00 AM - Congratulations on your win ... well deserve a first place ... but would fit better at the top of the list, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/14/2021 11:35:00 AM You are too kind, Anne-Lise :) Thank you, my friend. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/12/2021 7:51:00 PM Wow Paul, this Pleiades is so creative! Congratulations on your 1st place win. Your humor mixed with reality shines in this brilliant piece my friend. Bravo! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/14/2021 11:37:00 AM Thank you, Connie. Creativity depends a lot on the mood...many times I fail to reach out of the box :) Take care. Warm regards // paul

Deborah Burch Date: 4/12/2021 2:14:00 PM Well done you!! This makes me giggle regardless how many times I read it!! Lol! Congratulations on you win!! Paul!! Big huggs my friend! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:45:00 PM Double thanks for a double visit, Deborah! That giggle is heart warming :) Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/12/2021 2:11:00 PM A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Paul. Janice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:43:00 PM Thank you, Janice. It's been a while since our paths crossed :) Regards // paul

Kim Merryman Date: 4/12/2021 1:57:00 PM Paul, I've never been in a pub, but your descriptive pleiades gave me a glance! Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:02:00 PM Thank you so much, Kim; it was a pleasure taking part in your contest. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/12/2021 1:10:00 PM awesome job, especially the last line!! Congrats, paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:01:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. I can still smell and taste your 5-star popcorn :) Regards // paul

Alexis Y. Date: 4/12/2021 12:58:00 PM Hi Paul, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:00:00 PM Thank you, Alexis; pleased to share top place with you :) Warm regards // paul

Timothy Hicks Date: 4/12/2021 9:46:00 AM Quite rich in the details "drooping posture on dizzy stools" << great visuals! I've tried to enjoy going to the bars (or pub), but I'm too much of a home-body. I enjoy a few drinks, but with the smaller crowd, in the comfort of my own home. Best of luck on the contest. PS. I've heard "pop goes the weasel" all my life but I never knew what it meant (I always assumed it was some kind of innuendo, but apparently not). Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 12:54:00 PM Thank you for the insightful feedback, Timothy. Like you I don't frequent bars and would rather have a drink in a quiet atmosphere...like that there is no danger of us having to pawn our clothes. ~ Best regards, my friend. // paul

Ilene Bauer Date: 4/11/2021 4:36:00 PM well done, paul! love the title, too... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 12:29:00 PM Glad you like it, Ilene; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 4/11/2021 2:48:00 PM Its not a term I've heard before, great poem Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 12:29:00 PM Hi Jan....I only got to know of its meaning by accident, a long time ago; initially I knew it as part of a nursery rhyme. Thank you for stopping by, Hugs // paul

Kathleen Austin Date: 4/11/2021 2:22:00 PM What a fun poem! Nice work and way to even slip in two phrases with "p" on that last line! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:46:00 PM Thank you, Kathleen; very lovely of you to come back with congrats....truly appreciated. Regards // paul Kathleen Austin Date: 4/12/2021 2:40:00 PM Here to congratulate you on your win! Certainly no surprise in my eyes, as it was so well-penned, but my compliments all the same. Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 12:24:00 PM Thank you, Kathleen; glad you enjoyed. The letter "P" provides many options for use. Pleased to make your acquaintance :) Regards // paul

Alexis Y. Date: 4/11/2021 1:41:00 PM Hi Paul, You did a good with the letter P. Good content and imagery as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:04:00 PM Thank you Alexis; your continuous support is truly appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 4/11/2021 11:36:00 AM Great verse using the "Ps" for Kim contest, Paul, good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:10:00 PM Thank you, Eve. Your wishes did bring me good luck :) Regards & Hugs // paul

Silent One Date: 4/11/2021 11:07:00 AM Such an excellent selection for the letter P... You have a great imagination Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:33:00 PM Thank you, S-1. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/11/2021 11:04:00 AM Well done in "P"s Paul--there are some who do exactly as you depicted, having surrendered to booze. All the best. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 2:54:00 PM Thank you for the visit and comments, Vijay. Best regards // paul

Deborah Burch Date: 4/11/2021 10:46:00 AM Paul!! What a fabulous Pleiades you have written!! Made me giggle! Lol! Best wishes for the contest!! Big huggs!! Hope you’re well! Deb Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 1:08:00 PM What a pleasure it is to see you and your awesome smile back on Soup, Deborah! You have been missed. Thank you for stopping by. Big hugs to you too, my friend. // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/11/2021 10:06:00 AM Great entry for the contest Paul, well composed. I must admit I've never heard of that word pubbery, you learn something new everyday. Hope you're well. Tom Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2021 1:48:00 PM Thank you, Tom. To be honest I'd have preferred to call it "Pub Crawling", but the title can't consist of 2 words, so opted for Pubbery instead :) ~ Regards // paul