Warning

I was in pain, awkwardly perched 
on the thick branches of a tree
where I had landed with a thud
confused and dazed, could hardly see.

How did I get into this mess,
with tattered clothes and much distress?

Over the fence I’d made my way, 
could not resist ripe apples’ pull, 
but failed to see the warning sign
which said: “Beware of roaming bull!”

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For contest “Warning” by Viv Wigley
© 20th October 2016

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Robert Nehls

Date: 12/12/2016 5:31:00 AM

Hi Paul. Nice poem, my friend. The bulls horn gets the point across rather quickly and the warning sign was right there. I enjoyed this one a lot. the visions of similar times are still vivid in my mind. Thanks for the reminder.... Robert.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/12/2016 10:28:00 AM

So pleased to see you back with an excellent new poem, Robert. Thank you for stopping by. ~ Wishing you and all your loved ones a very Happy & Blessed Christmas. ~ Regards // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 11/21/2016 10:46:00 AM

Haha, the title for this really draws you in, very amusing, hahaha, warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2016 1:55:00 PM

So pleased you had a good laugh, Laura:) Thank you! Been going over your poems...I must have read all of them; pls point out to me any I might have missed! Warm regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 10/25/2016 1:34:00 PM

Great write Paul a 7 in my book and a winner, good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/26/2016 2:21:00 PM

Pity you are not on the judging panel, Janis:) Thank you for your appraisal! Regards // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/24/2016 10:18:00 PM

LOL hilarious! :) great poem Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/26/2016 2:16:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely reaction, Arthur! Regards // paul

Old Man Emu

Date: 10/23/2016 2:04:00 PM

Ha ha, very amusing write Paul. Entertainment throughout. Enjoyed your poem. Kind regards, Craig

Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2016 4:57:00 PM

I am pleased you got a laugh out of it, Craig...I see I reached the main aim for which this poem was written. Thank you for the lovely comments. Regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/23/2016 6:51:00 AM

I don't doubt you winning this contest, for this piece is great. Excellent..........A.M.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/24/2016 11:46:00 AM

Thank you for the faith you show in it, Afolabi! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/22/2016 4:54:00 PM

Hi Paul, Ouch!This is very funny. It caused me to laugh out lound. Sometimes it's hard to see those darn signs. I wish you luck in the"Warnings" contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2016 6:43:00 AM

I can hear you laughing, Alexis:) Pleased it had the desired effect! Thank you for a pleasant visit:) Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 10/22/2016 4:34:00 PM

Paul, this made me laugh, a fun write for the contest

Paul Callus
Date: 10/23/2016 6:41:00 AM

Knowing that this elicited a laugh is already satisfaction for me, Constance! Thank you! Regards // paul

Paloma P

Date: 10/20/2016 4:53:00 PM

That'll learn ya. :) Good luck.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 8:04:00 AM

Yes, Paloma....we learn the hard way:) Have a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/20/2016 4:18:00 PM

Very funny poem, Paul. It had me chuckling like a chuckle head. Cool clean humor to clear the old lungs. Ty brother. And ty for the gracious words on my poem "Green Acres." I'm a city boy w/a pastoral soul. Love the quiet wide open spaces in the countryside. Just so you know. Keep loving and living, sharing and giving. Much love to you, friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 8:02:00 AM

I was brought up out in the country, Freddie. I come from a small village, and would not dream of living in a city, although I love going round cities and admiring what they have to offer! Thank you for your pleasant visit. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2016 4:14:00 PM

Hilarious!! Love it, Paul. At first I was thinking of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz landing in Munchkin Land. You certainly made your point - hope that bull didn't have horns. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 7:58:00 AM

Thank you for reading, commenting and enjoying, Carolyn. Yes, I might have made my point, but the bull certainly made his!! Love & Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/20/2016 1:02:00 PM

ohh my, a rodeo of a piece with such tweety wit, paul!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 7:55:00 AM

It wasn't much of a rodeo, Nette!! It was a one-sided contest:) Thank you for stopping by. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2016 12:32:00 PM

Great humour Paul - I wonder how many can really relate to it lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 4:55:00 AM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Jan:) When in England I happened to see a couple of signs reading 'beware of the bull'. Hugs // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 10/20/2016 11:59:00 AM

Ha, ha, ha! I like this, Paul! Should do well in this contest. Love, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 4:50:00 AM

Glad you got a laugh out of it, Kim! Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day. Warm regards // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 10/20/2016 10:58:00 AM

Great stuff Paul. There are many signs we fail to see and get ourselves into some sort of predicament. We need to look a little closer for them.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/22/2016 4:27:00 AM

Thank you, Tim. I admit that many times I missed signs, especially in my younger days! I believe that increased age leads us to be more careful. // paul