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1406 ALLITERATIVE POETIC Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand ~ August 2025

Punching Bag Abuse

pum/mel ...... pound .….. pul-ver-ize 

(left/right)         (jab)	     (punch-down-out)

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Krishika Upadhyay

Date: 9/15/2025 8:14:00 PM

This is intense and visceral. The rhythm and fragmented structure capture the raw energy of action perfectly. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/17/2025 2:59:00 AM

Thank you Krishika. I have just been reading some of your poems and commented on a couple. I must say I was impressed, and the above comment "intense and visceral" fits your work, especially "Life of a Girl". ~ Regards // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/1/2025 7:13:00 PM

Very expressive, while holding meaning and depth. Some sadness within. Although, I'm thinking this could relate to a video game. Boxing. Either way, well done on creating the mood with so few words. My best to you, Paul. Hugs and blessings, Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 9/2/2025 1:24:00 AM

Thank you for your insightful comments, dear Brandy. You always manage to light up my page :) Warm regards, hugs & blessings // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/24/2025 2:52:00 PM

Ha! Good one, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2025 8:23:00 AM

Pleased you liked it, Ilene :) thank you. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/24/2025 2:01:00 PM

hard hitting indeed Paul! hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2025 8:24:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. It is a serious topic with witty subtitles. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/24/2025 9:33:00 AM

witty one, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2025 8:09:00 AM

So it is, Andrea :) I'm satisfied with the overall effect. Thank you for another welcome visit // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/24/2025 7:38:00 AM

- Skilled, Paul ...good luck :) - hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2025 7:43:00 AM

Thank you for the comment and wishes, Anne-Lise, though I can assure you that it won't place since I was only supposed to have 3 words in all, but couldn't help being a wee witty :) Hugs // paul