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The Intruder

The Intruder (Footle)

Pitch-dark
Dogs bark

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A Footle Contest hosted
by James Edward Lee Sr.

© 10th March 2018

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John Michaels

November 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM

I love this form - great job, Paul!! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

November 15, 2018 at 4:21 PM

Thank you, John. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

April 4, 2018 at 6:38 PM

An ominous warning in four words, Paul! Well-done! Congratulations on your win! Sandra

Paul Callus

April 5, 2018 at 4:06 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

April 3, 2018 at 9:03 PM

Back with congratulations on your win, Paul, excellent footle. Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus

April 4, 2018 at 4:42 PM

Thank you Eve. A repeat visit is much appreciated. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

April 3, 2018 at 1:30 PM

an excellent footle Paul, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

April 4, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Many thanks, Jan. Having read all the winning entries I am left with a sense of incredulity:) Silly me...I thought it was a Footle Contest! Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

April 3, 2018 at 9:44 AM

Back with congrats, Paul. Well deserved win.

Paul Callus

April 4, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Thank you for a repeat visit, and the congrats, Line:) Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 3, 2018 at 12:38 AM

- Congratulations on your 5nd place in the contest, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

April 4, 2018 at 4:33 PM

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

Eve Roper

March 16, 2018 at 1:33 PM

I'm with Victor, "Hope barking dogs do not bite." they hurt.. good one Paul .. Luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus

March 16, 2018 at 2:09 PM

Dogs only bite once they stop barking, Eve:) Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

March 14, 2018 at 7:47 AM

Wow...Great... So much said in few words... Good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus

March 14, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Thank you, Supraja. Best regards // paul

Viv Wigley

March 14, 2018 at 2:17 AM

chilling, in two lines. I'm going back under the blankets. Nice footle, Paul, good luck. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus

March 14, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Thank you, Viv...it will take more than dogs barking to scare you:) Keep the rolling pin ready:) Regards // paul

Laura Leiser

March 13, 2018 at 10:01 PM

Very cute! GL in the contest, Paul :)

Paul Callus

March 14, 2018 at 2:58 PM

Thank you, Laura; a pleasure to have you visiting:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

March 12, 2018 at 8:37 AM

Title and footle perfectly paired.

Paul Callus

March 13, 2018 at 3:18 PM

I rely on your critique, Richard:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

March 12, 2018 at 12:37 AM

Excellent and brilliant image you have created in couple of words. Enjoyed reading it. All the best for the contest.

Paul Callus

March 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Thank you, Ravi. Your support is appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

March 11, 2018 at 6:51 PM

I got chills!

Paul Callus

March 13, 2018 at 3:16 PM

Now, I wonder...is that a good or a bad sign!:) Hope you have not been having sleepless nights:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

March 11, 2018 at 6:12 PM

Nicely done. I gave a series to the contest, just oldies. I wonder how he will choose a winner.

Paul Callus

March 13, 2018 at 3:14 PM

Thanks Andrea. I was thinking along the same lines as you, but I was afraid that adding on to this footle would have spoilt it. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

March 11, 2018 at 4:47 PM

Oh...what is afoot? ;) Good one, dear Paul. Good luck in the contest, dear.

Paul Callus

March 13, 2018 at 3:13 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Eileen; lovely to see you back, and posting new poems. Hugs // paul

Mick Talbot

March 11, 2018 at 10:25 AM

4 words and I'm locking all my doors, amazing footle... Mick

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 11:11 AM

Love your reaction, Mick! Thank you. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

March 11, 2018 at 12:14 AM

Oooh scary, amazing how in just 4 words you can instil such a chilling image. This is your forte as July Morning says, you truly excel in these writes Paul. Good luck in the contest....Maria

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 9:03 AM

Thank you for the generous comments, Maria. Hope you've been having a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

CayCay Godwin

March 10, 2018 at 9:16 PM

At my house it is, pitch dark, cats yawn! I am going to ponder this write long after I've clicked away. Susan's right, so much from so little and, further, I suspect there will be many different perspectives derived from those words. You've stirred the Soup! All the best ... CayCay

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 8:39 AM

At least you have cats (is it 4?) to keep you good company, CayCay:) If the house is dark on the inside, you'll be able to see better outside! Best regards // paul

Susan Ashley

March 10, 2018 at 8:47 PM

You've created an eerie mood with your effective and succinct title and imagery Paul. It's amazing how only four carefully chosen words can establish the feeling of fear in one's mind.. Best wishes for a win - I love it! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 8:35 AM

Thank you, Susan. I am glad that I achieved what I set out to do...your feedback is proof of that. ~ Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 6:05 PM

dogs bark and security lights go on Paul.. such a sad world we live in when our home is no longer our sanctuary:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 8:21 AM

Yes, Jan...times change. When I was young most houses in the village had a key in the lock during the day, and visitors just knocked and entered! Hugs // paul