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Rivalry

Friends and foes, Wit that flows, Down the rope will you go, As the time goes, And then you start to see, Rivalry is not something one seeks. Take Leonardo and Michelangelo as an illustration, And as a lesson to keep, Both were engineers and painters, Extraordinary in their fields, And respected by all men throughout the land, They were competitors, For had they put their geniuses to use together, Science would be a whole new topic known aground, But rivalry for the best man known, Led the men to great macabre of being embarrassed everywhere around. Once a group stitched between introspection, Sitting beside the capricious river, Puzzled and deep in thought, Asked for help from Leonard Da Vinci, Passed by the great Michelangelo, And an offer was in Leonard's mind, He asked him to help these people out, But the witty man replied without no second thought addressing his mind Thinking it was a trap to demean him, And prove that Vinci was inordinate than him, He said that this offer he would decline, Cause it was Leonardo who had been summoned, And because he wasn't able to figure it out, To escape embarrassment he was to have, He had asked him out. Fought as they did the people stood quizzed, Who would fall at the end of the precarious debate thrown out? It was meaningless all knew, But to prove who was astute, They just had to, Like little cats fighting for a ball, They fought all day and through out all the people watched, Tired and worn out all headed to their homes, Stood there were Leonardo and Michelangelo, Still astound at the enquirers pitched at them from all around, Like when rivers meet Rapids are formed, But in the end they calm down, They left their thoughts at the ground, And left for homes like little kittens, Wanting to go home on a cold night and desiring their mothers warmth, They retreated back faced into the darkness of the night, And later continued to fight!

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Date: 6/23/2016 10:29:00 PM
Aaditya Yadav, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 6/16/2016 12:10:00 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Aaditya. :)
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