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She nagged, in monologue, Her wicked tongue aflame! But I cared not – My homemade wine Packed a bigger punch! ----------------------------- Paul Callus 19th Dec 2015 Contest: Something with great Impact Sponsor: Nette Onclaud [19 words] Placed 2nd

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/19/2016 10:01:00 PM

Had some time tonight, so I thought I'd stop by .... this verse is really funny! Even better than Fire on Board. I would say it's snappy AND punchy. Congrats on the great win :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/20/2016 9:06:00 AM

I agree with you on all counts, Timothy. I enjoy it when I'm able to play on words. Once again...thank you, my friend. // paul

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 1/5/2016 7:48:00 AM

Very clever and funny, Paul! Late congrats on your win!Always, Laura

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2016 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Laura. Pleased that you enjoyed. ~ Hope you've had a good start to the new year! ~ Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/23/2015 8:47:00 PM

G'day Paul... selective hearing and a thirst is a punch I don't mind either Paul. Got a grin out of your poem - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 12/24/2015 3:04:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Lindsay:) I like your feedback, too! Thank you and all the best! ~ paul

Vera Duggan

Date: 12/22/2015 6:16:00 PM

Love this one Paul, read this one with a grin on my face, congrat's on the win, hope you are well, take care and a Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family............Vera

Paul Callus
Date: 12/23/2015 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Vera! Pleased that you found this tongue in cheek poem to your liking:) May you and all your loved ones have a joyous and blessed Christmas. Take care *~* paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/22/2015 6:01:00 PM

hey, Paul, I heard Jan had a limerick contest but I went and looked and did not even see it . I better check again!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/23/2015 10:53:00 AM

I see that you have already been...seen...wrote and entered the contest, Andrea! Enjoyed your entry:) // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/22/2015 4:47:00 PM

Oh Paul!!! ;) You are a sweetie pie. Loved this cheeky write. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 12/23/2015 10:51:00 AM

"Cheeky" is the correct descriptive word for this fun poem, Eileen:) Glad that you loved it! Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/22/2015 9:01:00 AM

Ha ha, this is cute.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/22/2015 12:09:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Richard. Wishing you all the best ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/22/2015 3:51:00 AM

This made me laugh Paul...going to bed now. Thanks for the smiles. Hugs, Connie

Paul Callus
Date: 12/22/2015 11:58:00 AM

Hope you had a lovely sleep, Connie:) Thank you for reading...glad it served it's purpose...a smile/laugh was intended:) ~ hugs // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 12/22/2015 12:10:00 AM

I don't think that there is a man on the planet who couldn't relate, Paul. Anyway, what's wrong with a sleeping draught? Nicely writ, and well done. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 12/22/2015 11:38:00 AM

Thank you, Viv:) Years back I used to make my own wine, but I have no time for that now...it's easier buying it! ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/21/2015 2:23:00 PM

haha, Glad to finally see your entry, and I see it scored very well. BIG congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/21/2015 5:07:00 PM

Many thanks Andrea:) Jan and I grabbed the last two remaining places, so it was like getting two wins in one! ~ This is the last comment for the night...past my bedtime:) goodnight // paul

David Mohn

Date: 12/20/2015 6:27:00 PM

Congratulations Paul on this funny and original winner...you have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/21/2015 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, David. So pleased that you liked it:) Best wishes to you too....may the blessings of Christmas be with you also throughout the new year. // paul

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/20/2015 4:33:00 PM

Perfect! Congratulations ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 5:05:00 PM

Thank you, CayCay:) I am so glad that you found it to your liking. ~ All the best. // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 12/20/2015 1:04:00 PM

Dropping back in to say congrats Paul! well deserved win great job! *smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 5:03:00 PM

Many thanks Laura. Was pleased to see you on the winners' list, too:) ~ Regards ~~ paul

Faye Gibson

Date: 12/20/2015 11:11:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul; I enjoyed your witty win.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 5:01:00 PM

I'm so glad that you enjoyed, Faye:) Thank you. Yours was a worthy top winner, too. ~ Regards // paul

Skat A

Date: 12/20/2015 10:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your awesome placement. SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 5:00:00 PM

Thank you, Skat:) Always pleased to have you visiting. // Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2015 8:19:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2015 5:00:00 PM

Yes I was absolutely delighted :-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 4:59:00 PM

Thank you Jan...a lovely surprise considering we both left it late to enter the contest! Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/20/2015 8:09:00 AM

Nicely done, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 4:57:00 PM

Thank you Sandra! I read all the winning entries, and they are all of a high level. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/20/2015 5:45:00 AM

now, that was a great punchline, paul... huge congrats and thanks for being part of my contest..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2015 7:46:00 AM

Hi Nette! It was a surprise to see my poem featuring high on the winners' list. Thank You! I have been ultra busy, and just managed to enter it in the nick of time. ~ All the best & hugs // paul