Quirky Twists and Turns

*Like Caesar I wrote this in the 3rd person:) 

In third person he talks just like Caesar
Stuffing bagfuls of sweets in the freezer
Mumbles loud in his sleep
An appointment can’t keep
Often plucks at his brows with a tweezer.

With false tan he conceals his complexion
In shop windows inspects his reflection
Cracks his fingers and neck
And exclaims ‘What the heck!’
When he drinks has no sense of direction.

He’s allergic to pollen and sneezes
Throwing up at the smell of blue cheeses
Hair extensions he wears
When it’s windy he swears
Swallows tablets in fear of diseases.

He invents and tells lies for no reason
Any week any month any season
Does it all with a smirk
(Yes, that’s also a quirk!)
In a cell he could end for high treason!

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For the Contest “Quirks”
Hosted by Madison Demetros
© 9th February 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Crabtree Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 2:53 PM
This is excellent, Paul. My kind of story ;)
Callus Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, Angela :) Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul
Gentry Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed this so much, smiled all thru it.
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Thank you very much, Susan. Glad I put a big smile on your face:) Regards // paul
Gupta Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations, Paul on your nice win with this enjoyable string of haikus ... Regards ... Probir ...
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Thank you, Probir. I reasoned that quirks needed a good doze of humour, that's why I chose Limericks. Regards // paul
Canerdy Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win!
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Thank you, Janice. Enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:08 PM
A fun poem, Paul. Congrats on your win.
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 9:47 AM
Thank you, Line. Regards // paul
Haight Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 7:26 PM
A wonderfully humorous string of Limericks, Paul! Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Thank you, Sandra. It was fun writing these limericks:) Regards // paul
Onclaud Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 3:53 PM
fascinating for a quirky theme, paul... sweet congrats on your win and so many others.. huggs
Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you, Nette, for reading and enjoying, and for alerting me to the win! Hugs // paul
Horne Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 1:21 PM
LOL, love these limericks, my friend. I hope you are well & having a great weekend
Callus Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Thank you, Jack; always a pleasure to have you stopping by for a chat:) Life is treating me quite well at the moment. Hope you're keeping well, too! All the best, my friend. // paul
Tripp Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 7:39 PM
OMG! This is frickin fantastic, Paul. It is definitely a first placer! Love it!
Callus Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Thank you, Rhoda...I love your frickin' reaction:) Regards // paul
Trifiatis Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Entertaining and well-constructed Limericks with hilarious overtones dear friend, Paul! Certainly a winner!
Callus Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 3:42 PM
Thank you for your complimentary remarks, my friend Demi. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul
Y. Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 2:10 PM
Hi Paul, You have penned such a good string of limericks. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Callus Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Glad you enjoyed this fun poem, Alexis; thank you. Hope you're having a nice weekend. Regards // paul
Ashley Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM
An excellent and humorous set of imaginative limericks Paul. Your poem certainly lives up to your wonderful title :) Best wishes for a win! Warmest wishes my witty friend. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 3:39 PM
We can't live only on bread, Susan:) Humour boosts a healthy diet! Thank you for stopping by, my friend. ~ Warm regards // paul
Williams Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 2:57 AM
What a quirky tale. Sounds like quite the character and also sounds like someone i know, but there again who is to tell? Might be a few clones around. Paul this is indeed a very imaginative write. Best of luck in the contest.... Maria
Callus Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 3:34 PM
I suppose we can all match this, or part of it, to somebody we might know, Maria! Where would we be without humour:) Thank you & Regards // paul
Neumann Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 2:04 AM
That is so funny. True as life...
Callus Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Kai...thank you and regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Excellent depiction of this person Paul..with so many quirks..and a liar too..yes--he goes to prison. Well written..best for a win, Paul.
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Vijay...glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul
Andresen Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 2:31 PM
- Quite a guy .... I can see him clearly .... - Can certainly find one or another redeeming feature of most people, but he is difficult :))) - Love it, Paul :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Thank you for the positive comments, Anne-Lise:) Hope you too enjoy your weekend. Hugs // paul
Lane Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 1:57 PM
This guy has a serious case of the quirks! I say post the picture, Paul. I wanna see, and since it's written as humor, no one should take offense. You've painted quite a quirky picture to the imagination so let's see him.
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Thank you for your earnest and convincing participation, Lin:) I'll think about it....Regards // paul
One Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 1:47 PM
You did this very well.. good luck in the contest Paul..
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 3:23 PM
Glad you liked it, S-1...thank you and regards // paul
Allison Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 12:57 PM
hmmm I wonder who you are writing about Paul lol:-) great humour:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 1:13 PM
This was triggered by a video I saw yesterday on yahoo; there's also a great image to go with it, but did not use it, not wanting to offend anyone, even though this is meant as good harmless fun! Thank you for reading and liking. Hugs // paul
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