Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

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 November 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM Congratulations on the win with this lovely poem, Bob Bob Quigley November 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM Thank you Dr Ram

Don Johnson November 2, 2011 at 5:14 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 November 2, 2011 at 10:17 PM poet personified you are. Thanks for stopping by Don

Carolyn Devonshire November 2, 2011 at 11:04 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 November 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM And to think. Friendship is free. Thanks for your comments Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM Congrats Bob on HM ..for this exquisite entry luv.. enjoy honors... Bob Quigley November 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM Thank you Linda-Marie Bob Quigley November 2, 2011 at 9:43 AM Thank you Linda-Marie

Fabiyas M V November 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM Thought inspiring write and deserving win,Bob. Congratulations on win! FAB Bob Quigley November 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM I appreciate your comments Fabiyas

Carol Sunshine Brown November 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "1-14 any theme" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM And thank you Carol

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM Excellent thoughts on life, Bob. And I'm glad you enjoyed my flush of living sonnet. Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM Thanks Andrea. I glad you enjoyed it..

Poet Destroyer A October 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM now that is something worthy of being the best at p.d. Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM Agreed. Thanks PD

Sara Kendrick October 21, 2011 at 5:11 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 October 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM You probably do a better job then you think. Thanks for the comments Sara.

Gwendolen Song October 21, 2011 at 2:45 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 October 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM No contest. Just random thoughts. Glad you liked it Gwen. Thanks for the comments.

Kim Merryman October 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM Good one, Bob. Well said. Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM Thank you Kim

Kim Merryman October 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM Good one, Bob. Well said. Bob Quigley November 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM Thanks Kim