Paul Callus Poet Verse

The Serial Killer

The Serial Killer  (Duplex)

Daily 
he waits
for night
to come
and then,
shrouded
in pitch
darkness
or pale
moonlight,
he goes
in search
of prey
striking
swiftly
without
mercy.

His needs
appeased,
the great
horned owl
puts his
conscience
to rest.
Remorse?
He does
not give
a hoot.

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Duplex form: 
2 syllables each line 
 
'I Got a Darn NA Again' Contest
Sponsored by Luloo (June 2019)
Placed 1st

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Pandita Sietesantos July 4, 2019 at 8:09 AM Oh wow, Paul, what a very clever, well-written poem! I am glad that you got a second chance to showcase it and for it to receive the kudos it deserves! Congratulations on your top placement! Hugs. Pandita Paul Callus July 5, 2019 at 6:22 AM Many thanks, Pandita. A pleasure to have you stopping by. have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong July 4, 2019 at 12:16 AM I enjoyed this Paul, especially your humorous ending. I am glad this got a second chance to be appreciated! Congratulations on your first placement! xxoo : ) Paul Callus July 4, 2019 at 2:20 AM Thank you, Connie. In life everybody deserves a second chance...such as your India poem which also placed first. ~ Warm regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper May 4, 2018 at 11:08 AM I like love the serial killer label given to the horned owl...a bird of prey LOL! Nice verse Paul, I like this one! MC Paul Callus May 4, 2018 at 12:05 PM And I like your complimentary words, Marquis:) Pleased to have you back. I bet life has been hectic and exciting! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley December 2, 2017 at 11:49 AM Ohh, I love owls! What a dramatic and fascinating write Paul. Again, I thought one thing going in and came out with quite another thought... you're a pro my friend :) You absolutely caught me with your twist at the end and I loved every word of this exquisite poem. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan Paul Callus December 3, 2017 at 6:03 AM Thank you so much, Susan. The first part of the poem that came to mind was the final part, then I worked in reverse...often happens to me! Glad the twist achieved the required result. ~ Warm regards // paul

Eileen Manassian August 30, 2017 at 1:54 AM HA HA...I did not expect this one at all! I was wondering about a possible dark side to you, but I see...you're all gold. Hugs Paul Callus August 30, 2017 at 8:17 AM Thank you, Eileen....lovely comments and an equally lovely avatar to go with them:) Hugs // paul

Probir Gupta August 24, 2017 at 11:07 PM Enjoyable serial killer ... Loved it ... By the way, thanks for liking my Lark Tanka ... Paul Callus August 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Probir. Best regards // paul

Arthur Vaso August 22, 2017 at 2:38 AM Oh my, loved this! :) Paul Callus August 22, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thank you, Arthur. Best regards // paul

Lynn Marie August 19, 2017 at 5:52 PM A clever write using a most underrated and fun word... 'hoot'! Terrific, Paul:) Paul Callus August 20, 2017 at 4:20 AM Many thanks, Lynn. Have a nice day:) Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan August 15, 2017 at 11:01 PM What a lovely twist! Wise write Paul... I enjoyed itt... Paul Callus August 16, 2017 at 10:03 AM Thank you...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Supraja. Warm regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen August 14, 2017 at 6:28 AM Lol! Thanks for sharing joyous read. Paul Callus August 14, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thank you for reading, Afolabi. Best regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 12, 2017 at 3:57 PM A real thriller of a poem, Paul. Nice misdirection, and an even better ending. Cool night write. Love and peace. Paul Callus August 12, 2017 at 4:21 PM You easily grasp the main points of my poem, Freddie:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel August 12, 2017 at 10:27 AM Ha ha, I like the twist and your play with words, Paul:) a big thumbs up:) Paul Callus August 12, 2017 at 4:13 PM Thank you for the thumbs up, Jo:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2017 at 8:29 PM hahahaha. you had me going there until the end. GREAT work. Paul Callus August 12, 2017 at 3:15 AM Thank you with a smile, Andrea:) Enjoy the weekend! Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam August 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM Excellent. Very well done my friend. Enjoyed reading it Paul Callus August 11, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thank you, Ravi; your visit is appreciated, my friend. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues August 11, 2017 at 5:57 AM Something haunting the way your short-line verse hugs the line. Very nicely done, Paul! Paul Callus August 11, 2017 at 4:06 PM Thank you, Kim. Have a nice weekend:) Regards // paul

Anne Rutherford August 10, 2017 at 6:54 PM Very well done Paul, superb ending. Paul Callus August 11, 2017 at 4:05 PM Glad you enjoyed it, Anne; thank you. // Regards ~ paul

Ralph Sergi August 10, 2017 at 4:39 PM Great write and a great challenge,Paul. My deepest compliments! Paul Callus August 11, 2017 at 2:06 AM Many thanks to you, Ralph. Regards // paul

Joseph May August 10, 2017 at 10:47 AM "He does not give a hoot"....a very clever ending line Paul...Nicely penned.. Paul Callus August 10, 2017 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Joseph; your comments are appreciated. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi August 9, 2017 at 1:38 AM Very nice story... I enjoyed it... Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 3:31 AM So pleased you enjoyed it, Pashang...thank you. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong August 8, 2017 at 1:19 PM So funny about a serious subject, but it works Paul! I use that terminology (hoot) often. Is this for a contest? I enjoyed. Just getting up here. Wishing you a good night! : ) Paul Callus August 11, 2017 at 1:41 AM Oh...forgot to answer your question; no, it's not for a contest, I'm trying to stay away from them! ~ paul Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 3:30 AM Thank you for your feedback, Connie. Alas, these very hot nights are starting to take their toll on me (and many others)! Looking forward to lower temperatures and the first autumnal rain! I hope you have had a calm and relaxed sleep...not one of those nights mentioned in your latest poem!! Regards // paul

Sneha Rv August 8, 2017 at 11:52 AM Haha this is fantastic!! Such a fun form. This reminded me of Sherlock but then again, everything does :) Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 3:05 AM Pleased to see you enjoying yourself, Sneha:) Also pleased to have you back writing and commenting. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud August 8, 2017 at 11:37 AM your wit shines as i giggle till the ending, paul... you are soo funny; enjoyed this... huggs Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 3:03 AM I'm glad my wit rubbed off on you, Nette:) Thank you for the pleasant comments. Hugs // paul

M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 6:57 AM Luv'it...It reminds me of an owl experience I had at the college; to look up and see a huge owl in the tree that is towering over one, is amazing. Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 3:00 AM Thank you, ML. You were lucky to experience a close encounter with an owl...many people have never seen one for real. Regards // paul

Maria Williams August 8, 2017 at 6:24 AM Reminds me of Mac the Knife, and in the end he doesn't give a hoot. I love the twist at the end. Did not see that coming. Great duplex Paul....Maria PS What type of songs do you write? Paul Callus August 9, 2017 at 2:58 AM Thank you, Maria. That twist caught even me by surprise:) I only write lyrics for songs (mostly in English and Maltese); usually I write and adept myself to prewritten varying genres of melodies/music. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe August 7, 2017 at 5:59 PM Nice duplex, and I love the twist at the end :) Paul Callus August 8, 2017 at 2:16 AM So pleased you liked it, Agnes; thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

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