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Being the Best

We are all imperfect, encumbered by our flaws Be it of mind or body, regardless of the cause Struggling for perfection, confronting each new test Within us burns the fire to be the very best Trials are set upon us, some of which we fail Yet we strive to rise above, suffer our travails It is within our nature to stand upon the crest And know that there is something that we do the best I, like you, endeavor to find that thing that I Can always do with great success every time I try So I've decided on that which my efforts I'll expend If I'm to be the best at something, let it be as a friend Bob Quigley 10-19-2011

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Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/3/2011 12:57:00 AM

Congratulations on the win with this lovely poem, Bob

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/3/2011 8:33:00 AM

Thank you Dr Ram

Don Johnson

Date: 11/2/2011 5:14:00 PM

Very true my friend i do, enjoy the warmth felt here, thank you Bob with words i too, think friendship is held dear...

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 10:17:00 PM

poet personified you are. Thanks for stopping by Don

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/2/2011 11:04:00 AM

Another Souper and I were recently talking about how we felt we were put on the planet to offer friendship and compassion to others. What a worthy goal -- being best at offering friendship. Excellent work, Bob. Congratulations on your success in the contest. This one goes to my faves. Love, Carolyn

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 2:02:00 PM

And to think. Friendship is free. Thanks for your comments Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/2/2011 9:35:00 AM

Congrats Bob on HM ..for this exquisite entry luv.. enjoy honors...

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 2:03:00 PM

Thank you Linda-Marie

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 9:43:00 AM

Thank you Linda-Marie

Fabiyas M V

Date: 11/2/2011 9:10:00 AM

Thought inspiring write and deserving win,Bob. Congratulations on win! FAB

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 9:44:00 AM

I appreciate your comments Fabiyas

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/2/2011 5:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "1-14 any theme" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 9:44:00 AM

And thank you Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2011 10:43:00 AM

Excellent thoughts on life, Bob. And I'm glad you enjoyed my flush of living sonnet.

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/21/2011 10:56:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. I glad you enjoyed it..

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/21/2011 9:12:00 AM

now that is something worthy of being the best at p.d.

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/21/2011 10:56:00 AM

Agreed. Thanks PD

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/21/2011 5:11:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this one..I am afraid that I fall far short of being best at being a friend..Thanks for stopping by..Soup's ready so let's dine..Sara

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/21/2011 10:57:00 AM

You probably do a better job then you think. Thanks for the comments Sara.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 10/21/2011 2:45:00 AM

Sign me up Mr. Norman Vincent Peale! Count me in! I count it a pleasure to surround myself with positive people like you! Grrrrrrreat rhyme. Which contest, if any? Gwendolen

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/21/2011 10:58:00 AM

No contest. Just random thoughts. Glad you liked it Gwen. Thanks for the comments.

Kim Merryman

Date: 10/20/2011 11:45:00 PM

Good one, Bob. Well said.

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/21/2011 10:58:00 AM

Thank you Kim

Kim Merryman

Date: 10/20/2011 11:43:00 PM

Good one, Bob. Well said.

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/2/2011 2:02:00 PM

Thanks Kim