Paul Callus Poet Couplet

Six-Word Couplet Series Encore

Itchy Palms
Gold that shone
Is now gone

Yellow at heart
By fear stricken
Acts the chicken

Roadrunner
Have the ability
To show agility

Dream Catcher
I was told
To be bold

The Grim Reaper
Without a face
Dictates the pace

Let sleeping dogs lie
I slept instead
Beside the bed

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Six-Word Couplet Series Encore
Hosted by Mark Toney
Placed 2nd
17th October 2018

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Carolyn Devonshire December 3, 2018 at 7:33 PM Paul, just stopping back to congratulate you on your win! Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus December 4, 2018 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Carolyn. Pleased to see your entry flying high up! Hugs // paul

Mark Toney December 3, 2018 at 6:38 PM Paul, thank you for your clever entry, and congratulations on your win! ~Mark Paul Callus December 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Mark. It was a pleasure participating in your contest. Regards // paul

Judy Ball November 19, 2018 at 3:29 PM Very cleverly done. It should be an easy win for you. Loved it. God Bless, JB Paul Callus November 19, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thank you, Judy; I hope the sponsor will put you on the judging panel :) Blessings // paul

Leon Enriquez November 10, 2018 at 7:42 PM Dear Paul: What can I say. Such witty lines. Well said. Leon Paul Callus November 11, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thank you, Leon. I'm honoured to have you stopping by, my friend! Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos October 24, 2018 at 10:42 AM Love this Paul. Entertaining and clever. Hope you win, you deserve it! Kindest regards, Jennifer. Paul Callus November 11, 2018 at 10:02 AM Hi Jennifer...I remember replying to this comment, but somehow it's disappeared! So, once again I thank you for the lovely complimentary comments:) Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2018 at 3:07 PM oh wait, I think I am mixing this up with charlieku contest!! I just saw you got second in that other contest. congrats! Paul Callus October 24, 2018 at 10:52 AM :):)

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM No congrats here. This won, didn't it?? OMG if not! thanks so much, Paul for the heads up on that one palindrome: Was that a cat I saw? I somehow screwed it up. it should be Was IT a cat I saw? Paul Callus October 24, 2018 at 10:34 AM Thank you, Andrea. This contest has not been judged yet. I enjoyed your palindrome poem:) Regards // paul

Charlie Smith October 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM Wow Paul! How creatively wonderful this is. Best wishes in the contest, I'm sure you will do well... Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 10:22 AM Thank you very much, Charlie. I trust your judgment:) Best regards // paul

Vladislav Raven October 20, 2018 at 8:44 AM Hi Paul, once again your creativity shines in this group of couplets. It is always an honour and pleasure to read your words. Each couplet holds the reader's interest. Good luck in the contest Paul. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike. Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 9:30 AM Thank you, Mike. The pleasure of reading is reciprocal, my friend. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2018 at 3:40 PM I agree with your note down here. The charlieku is a form in itself. And this one here gives us great latitude compared to footles. I was thinking there should be another form which would allow 2-5 words per couplet line. It could be as short as footle but a bit longer than a six word couplet. I think it would allow us to get into our poems all those ideas that just can't be stated with three words all the time! Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 7:16 AM Pleased to see that we are on the same wavelength, Andrea:) Yours is also a valid suggestion. Have a lovely weekend. // paul

Becca Teagan October 19, 2018 at 3:03 PM These are great! Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 7:14 AM So is your lovely comment, Becca:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian October 19, 2018 at 1:45 PM Interesting lines, my dear. I liked the one about fear...Good luck in the contest. :) Thanks for your visit to our poem on my page. Paul Callus October 20, 2018 at 7:03 AM Thank you, Eileen:) Glad to have you popping in, considering the amount of work you have been dealing with. Hugs // paul

Constance La France October 19, 2018 at 9:22 AM Paul, great couplets for the contest, best of luck, fun write ! Paul Callus October 19, 2018 at 1:28 PM Thank you on all counts, Constance! Have a nice weekend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2018 at 6:35 PM You are really good at these. This form and charlieku are two of my favorite new forms!! Paul Callus October 19, 2018 at 1:18 PM Thank you, Andrea. I agree with you...this form is an extension of the footle. The charlieku needs to be a form on its own, unassociated with haiku. Regards // paul

CayCay Godwin October 18, 2018 at 3:46 PM What instead denied your bed? Just kidding - I really liked that one and laughed aloud at the poor stricken chicken which didn't help her state at all. These are all clever. Good luck in the contest and all else, all the time. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paul Callus October 18, 2018 at 4:06 PM I am so pleased that you got a laugh out of these, CayCay:) Thank you for reading and liking. Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2018 at 5:15 PM Very nice, Paul! My favorite is the last. Paul Callus October 18, 2018 at 3:02 PM Many thanks, Kim. Hopefully that last one will help me reach the final selection:) Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire October 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM LOL Good ones, Paul! That last one conjures a hilarious image. Best wishes in Mark's contest. Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus October 18, 2018 at 2:55 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit October 17, 2018 at 4:17 PM Well articulated themes Paul..meaningful couplets..best for a win. Paul Callus October 18, 2018 at 1:56 PM Pleased that you like them, Vijay...thank you. Regards // paul