Paul Callus Poet Free verse

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Punchy

She nagged, in monologue,
Her wicked tongue aflame!
But I cared not – 
My homemade wine 
Packed a bigger punch!


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Paul Callus 19th Dec 2015
Contest: Something with great Impact
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
[19 words]
Placed 2nd

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Timothy Hicks February 19, 2016 at 10:01 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 February 20, 2016 at 9:06 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 January 5, 2016 at 7:48 AM Very clever and funny, Paul! Late congrats on your win!Always, Laura Paul Callus January 5, 2016 at 11:57 AM Thank you Laura. Pleased that you enjoyed. ~ Hope you've had a good start to the new year! ~ Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie December 23, 2015 at 8:47 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 December 24, 2015 at 3:04 PM Glad you enjoyed, Lindsay:) I like your feedback, too! Thank you and all the best! ~ paul

Vera Duggan December 22, 2015 at 6:16 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 December 23, 2015 at 10:55 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 December 22, 2015 at 6:01 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 December 23, 2015 at 10:53 AM I see that you have already been...seen...wrote and entered the contest, Andrea! Enjoyed your entry:) // paul

Eileen Manassian December 22, 2015 at 4:47 PM Oh Paul!!! ;) You are a sweetie pie. Loved this cheeky write. Hugs Paul Callus December 23, 2015 at 10:51 AM "Cheeky" is the correct descriptive word for this fun poem, Eileen:) Glad that you loved it! Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux December 22, 2015 at 9:01 AM Ha ha, this is cute. Paul Callus December 22, 2015 at 12:09 PM Glad you enjoyed, Richard. Wishing you all the best ~ paul

Connie Marcum Wong December 22, 2015 at 3:51 AM This made me laugh Paul...going to bed now. Thanks for the smiles. Hugs, Connie Paul Callus December 22, 2015 at 11:58 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 December 22, 2015 at 12:10 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 December 22, 2015 at 11:38 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 December 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM haha, Glad to finally see your entry, and I see it scored very well. BIG congrats. Paul Callus December 21, 2015 at 5:07 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 December 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM Congratulations Paul on this funny and original winner...you have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year :) Paul Callus December 21, 2015 at 11:22 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 Godwin December 20, 2015 at 4:33 PM Perfect! Congratulations ... CayCay Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM Thank you, CayCay:) I am so glad that you found it to your liking. ~ All the best. // paul

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2015 at 1:04 PM Dropping back in to say congrats Paul! well deserved win great job! *smiles* Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM Many thanks Laura. Was pleased to see you on the winners' list, too:) ~ Regards ~~ paul

Faye Gibson December 20, 2015 at 11:11 AM Congratulations, Paul; I enjoyed your witty win. Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM I'm so glad that you enjoyed, Faye:) Thank you. Yours was a worthy top winner, too. ~ Regards // paul

Skat A December 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM Congratulations on your awesome placement. SKAT Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM Thank you, Skat:) Always pleased to have you visiting. // Regards // paul

Jan Allison December 20, 2015 at 8:19 AM Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison December 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM Yes I was absolutely delighted :-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM Thank you Jan...a lovely surprise considering we both left it late to enter the contest! Hugs // paul

Sandra Haight December 20, 2015 at 8:09 AM Nicely done, Paul. Congratulations on your fine win! Sandra Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 4:57 PM Thank you Sandra! I read all the winning entries, and they are all of a high level. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud December 20, 2015 at 5:45 AM now, that was a great punchline, paul... huge congrats and thanks for being part of my contest..huggs Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 7:46 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

Michael Tor December 20, 2015 at 5:36 AM lol great win Paul! Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 7:41 AM Thank you, Michael. Hope you have a nice day! Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer December 19, 2015 at 6:54 PM ha! very funny, paul! Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 7:10 AM Thank you Ilene; it was meant to elicit a smile:) All the best. // paul

Jan Allison December 19, 2015 at 6:01 PM lol this made me smile Paul:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus December 20, 2015 at 7:09 AM Thank you Jan. Glad you enjoyed...have just realized that it's on the winners' list!! Hugs // paul