Wool

He was deep in love, immersed 
in the charms of her disguise.
Blinded by her words, rehearsed,
he saw not beyond her lies.
She pulled wool over his eyes!

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Contest: Wool
Sponsor: C. T.
Placed 3rd

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Jack Horne

October 25, 2020 at 12:20 PM

LOL, I think we've all been there! As always, you describe it perfectly

Paul Callus

October 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM

Thank you, Jack :) Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 10, 2016 at 2:07 PM

Poor guy got lamb-basted ;) Okay ... that was cheesy, I admit. Nice little rhyme you got going on here. Glad it got high marks.

Paul Callus

February 10, 2016 at 2:57 PM

Can you blame a fellow for being blinded by love!?:) Thank you for the feedback, Timothy. Be seeing you...// paul

Poet Destroyer A

January 30, 2016 at 11:50 PM

Awe, glad I can warm your page. 6th time. LOL- let us see if we are going for the 7th time. :) LINDA

Paul Callus

January 31, 2016 at 11:41 AM

Wow...you are one for punishment, Linda:)) 7 is my lucky number:) You can always stop by for a drink in 5 hrs time before bedtime! Hugs // paul

Poet Destroyer A

January 29, 2016 at 8:19 PM

Hi Paul, enjoying this one a 3rd,4th,5th time:), congrats on your WOOLISH win. XOX -LINDA-

Paul Callus

January 30, 2016 at 4:30 AM

Many thanks, Linda:) Multiple visits are warmly appreciated:) Have a lovely weekend! hugs // paul

Michael Whatley

January 25, 2016 at 6:19 AM

Lead astray by words - A concise representation of an intricate concept, Paul. Great use of words.

Paul Callus

January 26, 2016 at 3:07 PM

Thank you for your feedback, Michael. Pleased to have made your acquaintance! ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

January 24, 2016 at 9:46 PM

hi Paul, thank you for the kind reply to my welcome comment. LINDA

Paul Callus

January 26, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Thank you Linda:) It is lovely to see you back to your old self...active and trigger happy!:) hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi

January 24, 2016 at 11:49 AM

Beautiful metaphor, Paul. My compiments!

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:44 PM

I appreciate you comments, Ralph; thank you. ~ Regards // paul

White Sage

January 21, 2016 at 6:58 PM

congratulations Paul...the poem's well written

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Pleased that you liked, WS; thank you! // paul

Andrea Dietrich

January 21, 2016 at 3:26 PM

I think the way you communicated this idea was one of the best ones written. Congrats in the contest.

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:27 PM

You are very kind, Andrea. Thank you for the lovely comments...very encouraging. Hope you had a lovely weekend. // paul

Joseph May

January 21, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Very nicely penned Paul...Congrats on your win

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:19 PM

Thank you Joseph! CT had quite a number of good entries to choose from. ~ Regards // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

January 21, 2016 at 2:55 PM

Hi Paul, I love this powerful piece! So much said in a few short lines! Just goes to show that we can become so caught up with outer beauty that we can't see the wolf in sheep's clothing:-)!Congratulations and a 7, my friend on a well-deserved win! Best wishes. Pandita

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:29 PM

Your feedback is right on the dot, Pandita! I truly like your comments...and the high rating:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Skat A

January 21, 2016 at 12:15 PM

Paul, Congrats on your Wooly wool win. Love **SKAT**

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:20 PM

You never miss a beat, Skat:) Thank you! hugs // paul

James Inman

January 21, 2016 at 10:23 AM

Paul, several of us had rather similar ideas, very nice read.

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:18 PM

Yes, there were about four of us who pulled wool over people's eyes! Thank you for the 'like'. // paul

Rob Carmack

January 21, 2016 at 10:04 AM

Congrats Paul on your placement in the contest.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

January 21, 2016 at 2:30 AM

Paul, sorry for being late to read, been busy with the challenge, work and poor connection.. =`( Like what you did here but i do always like your short poems!!! Kudos!!!hugs!smiles, Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:14 PM

Thank you lots, Olive_eloi:) I have been busy, too; I will come back later and pay your posts a visit. Hugs and Smiles :)) // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

January 21, 2016 at 12:38 AM

Wow great take Paul..exquisite words.. congrats on big win!

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:03 PM

You never fail to provide exquisite comments, Upma:) Thank you! ~ Warm regards // paul

Dan Cwiak

January 21, 2016 at 12:03 AM

Wonderful way to rhyme this wooly subject, Paul. Kudos on the win.

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:01 PM

Thank you Dan; enjoyed your winning entry, too. ~ Regards // paul

C T

January 20, 2016 at 11:20 PM

thank you

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:01 PM

Thank you, CT for placing me high on your winners' list, but mostly for providing the inspiration. ~ Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

January 20, 2016 at 10:22 AM

Paul, your poem is clever, for the wool contest. Not the kind of clothing he should count on. enjoyed. LINDA

Paul Callus

January 24, 2016 at 2:05 PM

I am pleased that you like it, Linda:) Hope you had a lovely weekend...hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 18, 2016 at 8:14 AM

- Good work, Paul - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

January 18, 2016 at 9:36 AM

Good wishes and nice comments are always appreciated, Anne Lise! Thank you:) HUgs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

January 18, 2016 at 3:58 AM

Perfect Paul! I hope to see this at the top! #7

Paul Callus

January 18, 2016 at 9:35 AM

Thank you Connie:) A 'perfect' 7 goes a long way to boosting a writer's morale! ~ Warm regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

January 17, 2016 at 6:34 PM

Hello Paul ... love is blind. Nicely written Paul - good luck - Lindsay

Paul Callus

January 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM

Yes, love is blind, but not always in a negative way...that's why many people put up with each other:) Have a nice day! // paul

Tim Smith

January 17, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Oh I like this Paul. You portray this deceiving woman and a man blinded by love well

Paul Callus

January 18, 2016 at 9:12 AM

Thank you, Tim. Hopefully he'll catch on too her before it is too late! ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison

January 17, 2016 at 2:26 PM

Oh this is very clever Paul! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7

Paul Callus

January 17, 2016 at 4:43 PM

Thank you Jan. I think I have only chanced on two entries so far for this contest, perhaps because I'm being kept very busy with other things lately. Goodnight & hugs // paul

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