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Simple Maths

on calculator three plus two might equal one the downfall of haste If you insist on one fast fix Three plus two could become six! ------------------------------- For contest by Charles Messina Placed 3rd © 27th February 2019

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Edlynn Nau

Date: 4/15/2019 11:59:00 AM

Congratulations yet again! Was this inspired with a late night on TurboTax? Love the playfulness and the reality of numbers! It is always true in some base system.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/15/2019 3:24:00 PM

What a coincidence, Edlynn! Isn't today, April 15th the tax deadline? In my case I have no forms to fill in since my only income is my pension! This was a fun write, as the content shows. ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 3/15/2019 10:06:00 AM

LOL, love this witty write

Paul Callus
Date: 3/15/2019 2:55:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. All the best, my friend. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/8/2019 12:17:00 PM

Hi Paul, How did I miss this poem and you were also a winner - a very clever write Paul - congratulations, although a day late! Poetry hugs, Jenny.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/8/2019 12:43:00 PM

It is impossible to keep count of all the poems which are posted here on a daily basis, Jenny! (As an aside...it does not make sense for some writers to post 10 poems daily!!) Thank you for your lovely comments and congratulations. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/7/2019 1:38:00 PM

Congratulations on a great Haiku & Couplet, Paul. I was never good with math :) ... Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Have a nice day. Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/7/2019 4:38:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win :) -

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise...even you did well :) Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 3/6/2019 8:04:00 PM

I like the humor in this one Paul..Congrats on your win..

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 7:38:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. All the best // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2019 3:10:00 PM

I never use a calculator.They really mess up as you say?? This was fun to read. Congrats, paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 7:37:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I'd rather first work things out my way, then if need be recheck it on a calculator. Regards // paul

Charles Messina

Date: 3/6/2019 2:28:00 PM

Love this, Paul. Congratulations on your win. Best Regards, Charlie

Paul Callus
Date: 3/7/2019 7:36:00 AM

A double 'thank you' goes your way, Charlie. Best regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/1/2019 4:56:00 PM

my fingers can't do the walking all the time with technology, paul... extraordinary interpretation of the theme, wow!...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2019 9:11:00 AM

When making use of modern technology I do not pretend to know it all, such as young ones do; instead I take my time, thus avoiding reckless mistakes...and even so, I double check!! Thank you, Nette, for contributing with your sweet comments. Hugs // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 3/1/2019 2:19:00 PM

Excellent Paul. I do so agree. Computers hate me and the feeling is mutual. Good one. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2019 3:44:00 PM

Thank you, Judy. I suppose life was much better when it was simpler! Regards // paul

Chuck Melugin

Date: 3/1/2019 5:45:00 AM

Great write Paul! I can relate, as I let my fingers do the walking and wonder why i keep falling!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2019 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Chuck. I blame my mistakes on my reading glasses! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2019 6:58:00 PM

WEll done, Paul. I was thinking there had to be a number on each line but maybe I am wrong about that!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/1/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Whatever the rules are, I'm not going to change anything! Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 2/28/2019 1:24:00 PM

LOL, so true : )

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2019 2:54:00 PM

As Sherlock would say...Simple, Watson :) :) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/28/2019 7:47:00 AM

- Excellent, Paul - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2019 1:47:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise :) Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/27/2019 9:39:00 PM

Very clever, Paul. Well done.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2019 1:46:00 PM

Thank you. LIne. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/27/2019 9:27:00 PM

Thank goodness I rely on fingers instead of a calculator, Paul. Great kucoup! Best wishes in Charlie's contest, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2019 2:34:00 PM

Thank you, Carolyn. I hardly ever use a calculator, and when I do, I recheck it again! Love // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/27/2019 8:09:00 PM

Hi Paul, I was never good at maths. I love the content of this work. If maths worked this way I would be laughing. I'm forever getting a calculator wrong also. 'tis the way of life my friend. I am definitely hasty on the calculator. Love the Haiku. Wishing you all the best in the contest Paul. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2019 2:48:00 PM

Thank you for reading, liking and commenting, Mike. Calculators can be very handy, but carelessness or haste could result in embarrassing mistakes! Best regards, my friend. // paul