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Contest-We Don'T Need No Stinking Contest- Food For Thought

Hey why didn't I place? Were my rhymes and grammar not up to your high and mighty standards? I know maybe you don't like me and we're not in the same “cyberspace” click. Or I didn't soup mail you to butter you up and pretend like I want to be your new internet buddy. Whatever the case I will write on whether I get an N/A or if I even place at all. Because I write for me and I want to get better at my craft. Furthermore, I do it for plain old fun. This is just something to think about when you host your “ stinkin” contest. Like you so finely put who needs them anyway. 7-25-18 Contest: We don’t need no stinking contests Sponsor: John Lawless

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Susan Gentry

Date: 8/22/2018 10:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Well done.

Trish Fernandez

Date: 8/20/2018 4:44:00 PM

Congrats

Jan Allison

Date: 8/20/2018 10:26:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/20/2018 3:17:00 AM

Very true. I have collected 8 N/A's since July and I don't enter that many contests but I write what I enjoy, and if I get some great comments then I could care less if I don't make the lists. Congratulations on your spot on contribution Alexis! Well done! : )

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/20/2018 12:27:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Alexis. A good rant.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/19/2018 2:50:00 PM

We scratch our heads and wonder, take a breath and try again! Congrats!

John Lawless

Date: 8/19/2018 12:08:00 PM

Hey Alexis, as a "contest" sponsor who has also compiled a wealth of N/A's I still check out the contest and taunt the muse. Thanks for participating in the contest.

Alexis Y.
Date: 8/19/2018 3:04:00 PM

Hi John, You held a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest:-)Alexis

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/19/2018 12:06:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Alexis :)

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 7/31/2018 4:50:00 PM

it is a really lovely poem, I don't k ow about the sponosr but I absolutely love reading it, don't worry, Teppo is right, after a while you will get used to getting N/A, don't mind, contests are only for fun, here winning don't matter, just have some fun, and if we lose, that don't mean that our was bad, it simply means that others were better, since getting a position in premier contest is difficult, I only apply in standard contest

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/26/2018 9:04:00 PM

I love the self-empowered passion you brought to this poem, Alexis. It's powerful in its heartfelt expression and beautiful in its poetic pride. You make me smile, girl! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/26/2018 9:02:00 PM

Ah, this cool poem made me chuckle heartily, Alexis. I share your sentiments as well. Expressed w/slamming hip disdain. I love it, how you pin 'em to the mat of shame. Oh, btw ... you can pen wrestle w/me any day, lady. Such a cranial kicking poem. Love and hugs always.

Nick Trim

Date: 7/26/2018 12:37:00 PM

I like this..... it's better than mine lol, great write, I nearly put a bit about writing for me, not sure that I did in the end though lol, well done

Eric Boddie

Date: 7/26/2018 11:22:00 AM

as far as contest are concerned....it is just the inspiration that I yearn....anything that can fuel my pen....to me is a Blessing so I already win....because mortal validation is not what I seek....I want to touch and help strengthen the hearts of those who are weak....very profound and powerful write alexis….;)

John Gondolf

Date: 7/26/2018 10:44:00 AM

While I am inspired by some contests, I think some of my best writing comes when I am not specifically writing for a contest. I like Lyric Man's comment, "never sell out." John

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/26/2018 9:33:00 AM

My very good friend, when your poetry is good, do not worry about placing in contests. I have had many of my best poems, highly acclaimed both on this site and other forums--given NA BY CERTAIN CONTEST SPONSORS, INCLUDING ONE SPONSOR THAT GAVE ME SEVEN NA in a row in seven of their contests contests in which 4 of the poems later were awarded POTD . In fact that poet has never awarded me even an honorable mention--this goes back over 5 years now. And no I will not ever name this guy..

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/26/2018 7:47:00 AM

Some of my very best poems came about because of contests. I know when I write something good. I’ve had POTD that have failed to make the cut in contests. There are some judges that I know before I enter that I have no chance of placing but I do anyway. It’s a game of sorts. Keep the ink flowing.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/25/2018 11:25:00 PM

Alexis.. So true I burst into a long, happy smile! Never sell out.. always write for the joy of self expression. You're a winner girl.. I'm still smiling!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/25/2018 11:04:00 PM

Your feelings are definitely clear here, and I am glad you admit you write poetry for fun, because that sums it up beautifully for me too, Alexis.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/25/2018 5:11:00 PM

Hi Alexis, great write, I dont know no contests, just like your poetry!! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2018 4:40:00 PM

oh this sure hits hard with a few home truths lol, thanks for making me smile Alexis, so good to see your muse back on form!!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/25/2018 4:36:00 PM

I like your line how you write for you and want to get better at your craft. And no buttering up too! Well done Alexis :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/25/2018 4:28:00 PM

yes, sometimes we can't figure out why we didn't place... like i'd say, different strokes for different folks, alexis... very good one!...huggs

Silent One

Date: 7/25/2018 4:09:00 PM

Contests are not an indication of the quality of the poem, but how much a judge liked that particular poem in their contest.. Never feel disheartened Alexis...

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/25/2018 4:08:00 PM

That's it Alexis you tell em girl, Great verse. Good luck. Tom