Voltaire

The critic Voltaire
Had plenty to share
Endowed with acerbic satire
He played to the audience with fire.


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Hosted by Tania Kitchin
Placed 4th

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Angela Crabtree

December 9, 2020 at 3:46 PM

He sounds interesting, Paul. I will need to read some of his stuff :)

Paul Callus

December 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM

You can read him, if you like history and philosophy:) Regards // paul

Edlynn Nau

April 13, 2019 at 12:50 PM

Congratulations on this win Paul. You fanned the flames in a few short lines. This is a new genre for me. I had to look it up. Nicely done.

Paul Callus

April 13, 2019 at 4:17 PM

A pleasure to have you stopping by, Edlynn. Thank you...hope you're enjoying the weekend :) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

April 12, 2019 at 12:28 AM

I have book of his poetry. Lovely Paul! ; ) I got him confused with Baudelaire. I just got my files back tonight. I am thrilled Paul. Now I can concentrate on PFT. : ) xxoo

Paul Callus

April 12, 2019 at 3:19 AM

Many people do not know that he was French, and that Voltaire was his nom de plume. He was a most prolific writer, apart from other things. ~ I'm so pleased that you now have your files problem solved:) That must be a weight off your mind! ~ Warm regards // paul

Jack Horne

April 11, 2019 at 2:48 PM

excellent clerihew on Voltaire

Paul Callus

April 12, 2019 at 3:20 AM

Thank you for reading and liking, my friend. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

April 4, 2019 at 8:20 PM

Your are right, paul. I only vaguely remember reading about him years ago in High school. (just googled and saw he was a critic of religion. That makes him interesting to me)

Paul Callus

April 12, 2019 at 3:23 AM

He advocated freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and separation of state & church. Most of all I like his wit. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

April 3, 2019 at 6:27 PM

Hope this one scored high. Congrats, Paul. This is one winner list I hope to find time for soon.

Paul Callus

April 4, 2019 at 9:15 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I think that for some people, the name 'Voltaire' and what it stands for means very little. In fact I doubt if what I wrote makes sense to the readers. Regards // paul

Tania Kitchin

March 31, 2019 at 7:57 AM

Congratulations on your winning placement Paul with your clever clerihew!

Paul Callus

April 3, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Many thanks Tania. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards // paul

Silent One

March 30, 2019 at 6:48 AM

Good take on the contest.

Paul Callus

April 3, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Thank you S-1. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

March 28, 2019 at 8:19 PM

I don't know who he is , but he sounds like a volatile person of change. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus

April 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM

Thank you, Eve. Pleased to see both of us on the winners' list. Hugs // paul

Joseph May

March 28, 2019 at 7:17 PM

He was versatile in many literary forms...Very nicely written Paul...

Paul Callus

April 3, 2019 at 12:21 PM

Indeed he was, Joseph, though it is strange how many people seem to have no idea who he was. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

March 28, 2019 at 5:36 PM

A Man out of time i believe Paul, Very lucky not to have a price on his head, especially from the Pope...Maybe he did...Glad to see your diversity, love this..

Paul Callus

April 3, 2019 at 12:20 PM

Thank you for the visit and complimentary comments, Harry. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

March 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Yes he was very direct Paul, wasn't he the philosopher who said - if there were no God, it would be necessary for man to create one - I'm almost sure it was Voltaire - great Clerihew Paul - good luck in the contest. Warm regards, Jenny.

Paul Callus

March 28, 2019 at 3:07 PM

You are absolutely correct, Jenny! Your memory serves you well :) Thank you for reading and liking. ~ Warm regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

March 28, 2019 at 7:58 AM

Excellent. Very cleverly written. Enjoyed reading it.

Paul Callus

March 28, 2019 at 2:29 PM

Thank you, Ravi. Glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

March 27, 2019 at 10:49 PM

Certainly wasn't afraid to speak his mind, a very interesting character Paul. Good luck. Tom.

Paul Callus

March 28, 2019 at 2:28 PM

He was quite a character, Tom! Thank you for your visit. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

March 27, 2019 at 6:03 PM

well done, paul! best of luck in the contest...

Paul Callus

March 28, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Best regards to you...paul

Vijay Pandit

March 27, 2019 at 4:04 PM

A man of sharp abilities you chose..best for a win, Paul.

Paul Callus

March 27, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Thank you, Vijay....he was multi talented, mainly a writer, historian and philosopher. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

March 27, 2019 at 3:44 PM

paul, love the humorous caricature of this feisty writer... much enjoyed!... huggs

Paul Callus

March 27, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Nette. Regards & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

March 27, 2019 at 3:42 PM

oh so clever Paul!And I doubt anyone else will choose this person:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

March 27, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Thank you Jan. Wrote this a couple of days ago, but malfunctioning computer stopped me from posting it earlier. I have a lot of catching up to do. Hugs // paul

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