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The poetry writing has been challenge to me. After spending 60 years in engineering, I took up writing poems. I have 8th grade esl certification from my university, It does not matter to me as long as I can express myself, I like competitions as it gives me topics to write on, marvel at the skill of fellow poets, and encouragement from viewers. I am back again after 10 years of hiatus.
Writing poems for over six years,
I wonder why I was never a contest winner,
I prayed and prayed to Almighty for a recognition,
One night I heard the voice, you have to enter a contest to win.
Entering a contest is a big chore,
you have to follow so many metaphors,
Acrostic, Anagram, Minute poem rules seem so prohibitive,
I always thought meter was a measuring scheme.
Even if I entered a contest, I would not like to be judged,
Poems are my impulsive feelings, they are my treasures,
Even my treasure might seem like a junk to someone else,
Still, I value my junk, as if it was the best thing in my life.
Even if I entered a contest, I would hold my breath,
I may come first, I may come the very last,
With so many illustrious poets, I don't stand a chance,
Still, I would feel good, I entered and felt like a winner.
Copyright © Jay Narain | Year Posted 2023
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