Bitter Handshake With Failure
Victory runs around in the speed of whirl wind
optimism deputizing great confidence
self belief joins achievement’s prestigious caucus
getting the score, even before scoring the goal
are preparations to this perennial battle
An aptitude test, much needed for the next step
growth must take place, with this one more push
headache plagues germination, after two tries
this time around, the aim and shot will kill the bird
squashing to subdue all disappointments campaigns.
Winning and gaining grounds but suddenly heart pierced
sadly losing by a fraction of a fraction
the lights go off, once again darkness reign supreme
efforts viciously judged and condemned by ‘almost’
as the next four years plead for another attempt
for the poetry contest "Pierced"
sponsored by rob carmack
Copyright © Funom Makama | Year Posted 2015
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