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12.01 pm Nov. 17, 2024

 

Popularity Contest’s Highest Bidder

As candidate of popularity contest
In generating school fund was like a test
I’ve witnessed my parents' full support
Selling big grilled chicken was their last resort.

We got lots of visitors who came to bid
My dad pleaded, “Please do this for my kid!”
From ten thousand pesos, old men bid higher
Closed at fifty thousand, I was the winner!

At School Foundation Day, they crowned me queen
Teachers bought brooms, dust pans and garbage bins
We thanked the rich man for buying our chicken,
In returned, he asked us to court my dad’s sister, Len.

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Ink Empress Date: 11/25/2024 3:40:00 AM Dear len, while this poem has funny touch to it, it also is sad that those with money use that as their tool to gain whatever they want in whichever way they want. Brilliant story youv delivered here in such a poetically engaging manner! I did enjoy reading this poem, woven with so much depth and creativity, sending you light always. Best wishes for the contest Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 11/30/2024 6:32:00 PM Yes, I know my dear poet friend Ink, but sorry to say this is only a write and it suddenly popped in my mind and scribbled it immediately that day. Thanks a lot belatedly for your insightful and encouraging comments. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 11/17/2024 3:51:00 PM Dear Len, your poem is both humorous and poignant! I love how you capture the hustle of school fundraisers and the lengths parents go to support their kids. The twist at the end adds a delightful surprise. Such a relatable and entertaining piece; it made me smile! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 11/22/2024 7:09:00 PM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your uplifting words/coments my dear poet friend Daniel. I came here to edit but editor isn't working. I was in a rush when I scribbled this. Many blessings to you. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/17/2024 11:21:00 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. Great Picture... Is this a true story or just a write??? Hugs...  Have a blessed day writing away................. Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 11/20/2024 3:57:00 PM Thank you so much my dear poet friend Paula for reading my poem. I came to edit it, but editting is not working right now. This is only a write dear. I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for the uplifting words. I'll be back in the evening dear. Have a blessed day too.

Joe Maverick Date: 11/17/2024 12:01:00 AM Theres always an angle..I suppise Len.? Hope you are well.' But not too well done.' Login to Reply Len Gasun Date: 11/22/2024 7:08:00 PM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your comment dear poet friend Joe. I was in a rush actually. I came to edit but it's not working anymore. I added word and poem stayed the same. Perhaps, too late to come and edit it. Blessings dear poet friend. Hugs