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Robin Hood

Not known for exaggeration, yet he drew the long bow.

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Contest: Monoku # 1
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placed 3rd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2016

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

October 7, 2016 at 5:13 AM

I'm still working through the fine points of the Haiku....haven't touched a Monoku yet. This was fine work here...and 3rd place much congratulations. Sorry it's so late :^) MC

October 8, 2016 at 1:38 PM

Thank you for a pleasant visit, MC:) Short Japanese forms have much to offer; I find many to read on twitter. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

February 12, 2016 at 11:10 AM

Fantastic, Paul. I enjoyed the subtle wit of this one. (and ironic because he WAS known for exaggeration!). Well deserved win!

February 12, 2016 at 3:57 PM

Glad you liked it, Timothy. Monoku are not easy, like I used to think once; in fact many people do not realize that they are related to haiku and senryu. Every word in that one line has a job to do. I'm still in the learning process, but I will get there:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 27, 2016 at 7:09 PM

Cool one, paul. BIG congrats.

January 28, 2016 at 12:35 PM

Thank you, Andrea :) // paul

January 27, 2016 at 2:11 AM

Congratulations on your win! I love this clever monoku.

January 27, 2016 at 2:46 AM

Thank you Susan...so pleased that you enjoyed:) ~ Regards // paul

January 26, 2016 at 11:24 AM

PAUL, Congrats on your monoku win. LOVE ** SKAT **

January 26, 2016 at 2:27 PM

Thank you, Skat:) Smiles and hugs to you:) // paul

January 25, 2016 at 7:00 AM

Congrats on your superb placement, Paul! I have a weakness for Robin Hood.

January 26, 2016 at 2:18 PM

Robin Hood was one of the books which I read when I was ten years old, and it is still fresh in my mind! How many bows and arrows I 'manufactured' with reeds, string and elastic!:) Thank you for a lovely visit, Balveen. // paul

January 25, 2016 at 5:45 AM

Had to think about this one, Paul. I'm not sure I've heard the phrase "draw the long bow," but I understand now, very clever.

January 26, 2016 at 1:37 PM

Thank you James; English idioms can be tricky at times:) Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

January 24, 2016 at 8:47 PM

Paul, thank you for supporting my contest. Stop by my latest blog "FINALLY, WE WON" if you'd like. Take Care. LINDA --

January 26, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Thank you Linda; sorry for the late reply...have lots of backdated mail which keeps increasing instead of diminishing! Will now go have a look at your blog:) Hugs // paul

January 14, 2016 at 3:56 PM

Dear Paul Two words Paul marvelous, and wonderful, epic work loved it completely, but you know me I'm a history freak some might say OMG! Just a wonderful entry for this contest I wish you the best of luck my friend, glad you enjoyed my angel poem also, and thanks for catching that it could be divided into separate pieces, I wanted to express their many different ways they help humanity, I just knew you would my friend, again love this piece cheri

January 14, 2016 at 5:19 PM

Thank you dear Cherl! You are kind and generous, and your comments are invigorating:) Another confirmation that angels do exist! ~ This is my last comment for tonight...it's now past midnight...so I wish you a good night and happy dreams. // paul

January 14, 2016 at 10:55 AM

#7 truly underrates this magnificent piece.. Absolutely brilliant

January 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM

Thank you Funom; the 'brilliant' comment and high rating are truly appreciated! Regards // paul

Legendary Legend

January 10, 2016 at 9:15 AM

hmmm.....nicely executed.

January 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM

Thank you for stopping by, LL. This is mostly play on words. Regards // paul

January 9, 2016 at 2:53 AM

Me thinks you’ve got yourself a winner here my friend...LOVE the contrast between the two parts of the sentence...Good stuff and Happy 2016!! - Tim

January 9, 2016 at 6:29 AM

Thank you for commenting and for showing faith in this humble monoku, Tim! ~ May the new year be a positive one for you and all yours:) ~ Regards // paul

January 8, 2016 at 9:22 PM

Great write , good luck in the contest , hugs / / :) dalia

January 9, 2016 at 6:22 AM

Thank you, Dalia; it's lovely to have you stopping by for a read:) Hugs // paul

January 8, 2016 at 8:52 PM

Brilliant write my dear friend, Paul! Good luck in the contest my dear friend! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

January 9, 2016 at 6:12 AM

Good day to you dear Leonora! Thank you for stopping by...always a pleasure to receive your visits:) Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian

January 8, 2016 at 4:45 PM

Ahem ahem.... ;)

January 9, 2016 at 4:56 AM

Just a play on words, Eileen:) ~ Enjoy your belated Christmas! Hugs // paul

January 8, 2016 at 4:07 PM

Nice. ;)

January 8, 2016 at 4:30 PM

And it's nice of you to stop by, Casarah:) Hope the new year is treating you well! ~ Regards // paul

January 8, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Nice one Paul. It's a winner for me ~~ James ~~ :)

January 8, 2016 at 4:11 PM

Thank you James; I appreciate the faith you show in it! ~ Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 8, 2016 at 1:02 PM

- An amazing line, Paul - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

January 8, 2016 at 4:02 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed Anne Lise:) Thank you and may you also enjoy your weekend! Hugs ~ paul

January 8, 2016 at 12:37 PM

excellent Paul...hope I have time to come up with one before the contest fills up. I'll be busy all weekend

January 8, 2016 at 3:39 PM

Thank you Tim. Being busy is a good sign:) Enjoy the weekend. // paul

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