Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Rhyme

Contest Battles

CONTEST BATTLES

I am a child in weaving poetry,
trying and trying my arms of bravery.
Hundreds, I posted to jail your eyes
to cease a moment; raise your vives!

Diving to swim in pools of poem challenges,
I plunge to learn and thread the verses
unafraid to anyone, competing from no one but myself!
A rainbow topics curve to tickle my brain

even sending triggers to unlock any gain.
Contests' title to the extent blow my peace
with the inspiration that afire my train.
It ignites me to ink water and blood masterpieces

though some of the rules crack my skull
but yes! YES, still, I  am all enthralled!

A mile long smile I have if my poem 
bags the top podium place
with my name only one on that rank
as if I have done a slam dunk.

This means I understood the rules
and satisfied the judges' muse
but if I plank and my name none at sight--
a little dismayed then later I'm alright

Those honorable mentions,
those N/A's, no place even,
that I don't really care!!! Bleh! 
(smile with tongue out! lol!)
THOSE ENCOURAGED ME ANYWAY:

to write and write!
to inspire others!
to free my thoughts!
to soar on places!
to paint in words!

Never quitting 'til I gain some points,
adding and adding tons of vibrant hues
to slowly, slowly relish a life breathing write
with a hope that soon-- kindles again a good fight!

©O. E. Guillermo
01:00 pm, December 26, 2014

Sponsor:	Jerry T Curtis 
Contest Name:	The Contest 
Placed 1st

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Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 10:15 PM Olive:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, contest is The Bomb... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA* Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 16, 2015 at 4:07 AM thanks Lolly Linda..

Kayod5 Kayode January 11, 2015 at 3:42 PM This is just superb,congrats on the win Olive...huggs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 16, 2015 at 4:03 AM thanks much.. :) God bless you.. :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2015 at 7:08 PM A wonderful entry deserving of the first placement Olive. Congratulations! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:58 AM tHanks much Connie.. :)!

Maurice Yvonne January 10, 2015 at 5:20 PM Wow Olive I have to fav this great poem. What an amazing job you did. Congratulations on winning the contest battle with a first place win. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 4:06 AM thanks much MAurice.. :)!

Debbie Guzzi January 10, 2015 at 2:49 PM You are a darling gem Olive, watch out world Olive it writing! Congrad's on your win. a number 1 for me! Light & Love Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 4:01 AM thanks much Debbie.. :)! If it hasn't been in your contest and all other sponsors I may have not grow better on this craft.. :)!

Jan Allison January 10, 2015 at 1:15 PM Dropping back with my congrats Olive:-) Hugs Jan xx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 16, 2015 at 4:06 AM thanks much Jan.. :)

Robert Stoner Jr January 10, 2015 at 12:41 PM congratulations Olive on this fine win,I share your angst as we all do.Good to see it's not only my torment,lol Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:58 AM hahahah .. :)! thanks much Robert.. :)!

Sandra Haight January 10, 2015 at 10:49 AM Congratulations on your 1st Place win, Olive. Your poem was very inspirational to continue on even in the shadow of occasional rejection. Hugs, Sandra Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 4:00 AM thanks much Sandra.. :)! GOd bless you.. :)!

Edward Ebbs January 10, 2015 at 9:51 AM Very nice, I like it, congrats :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:57 AM thanks much.. :)! congrats too!

Paul Callus January 10, 2015 at 9:37 AM Wow! Another first place!! Congratulations! Your tenacity holds you in good stead! My treat...again!!! hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:55 AM yes please your treat again.. :D! hahahhaa thanks much dearie PAul.. :D! hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta January 10, 2015 at 9:09 AM Interesting enough, congrats on the win, Olive Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 11, 2015 at 3:54 AM thanks much Dr. Ram.. :)!

Casarah Nance January 10, 2015 at 9:05 AM Wonderful your poems are always winners whether they are placed or not, you are wonderful girl :-) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 10, 2015 at 9:23 PM thanks much Cassir.. :)

Jerry T Curtis January 10, 2015 at 6:28 AM This was absolutely fabulous and I just want to thank you for your entry. PS you didn't have to sign it, I'm very familiar with your style. Thanks again JTC Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM mmmn.. :) Just making sure that I documented it.. :) thanks much Sir for the place. :)!

Robert Lindley January 4, 2015 at 10:57 AM Great write and your spirit ever shines! Always you gift great pieces and inspire others. Your Muse surely is a powerful angel. A7 and good luck in that contest! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 6, 2015 at 1:54 AM thanks much friend Robert.. :) I appreciate it.. :)!God bless you.. :)!

Richard Lamoureux December 29, 2014 at 5:58 PM Looking at your poem it looks like athe top view of a Koy fish. I enjoyed your poem very much. Happy New Year! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 30, 2014 at 3:15 AM thanks so much Richard.. :)! Happy New year too and God bless you always.!

Carol Eastman December 28, 2014 at 10:31 AM Hope you make it in the contest... A very good write. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 29, 2014 at 5:59 AM thanks much Carol.. :)!

Nette Onclaud December 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM galing ng fighting spirit mo, eloi.. so beautifully conveyed... whe are you coming to manila.. let's go!.. huggs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 28, 2014 at 4:09 AM Maligayang Pasko!!! :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 28, 2014 at 4:05 AM thanks much Nette.. no date yet that il be voming in manila.. :)

Paul Callus December 27, 2014 at 5:08 AM Hi Olive_eloi!:) I know that you never throw in the towel! You try and do your best, taking up each challenge as it comes your way. Keep up the good work and stay faithful to poetry. Have a lovely weekend. hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 27, 2014 at 8:03 AM I am keeping PAul as long as my muse doesn't fail me i'll continue to write.. :)!thanks much and God bless you in every way. :)!

Arthur Vaso December 26, 2014 at 11:43 PM Beautiful, now come and swim in my swimming pool!!!! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 27, 2014 at 8:01 AM i don;t know how to swim buddy!!! you teach me :P! owowowowowo!!! HAppy Holidays and thanks for dripping dropping by.. :)! :P

James Fraser December 26, 2014 at 7:11 AM I love how you've encompassed the workings of the contest battles on Poetry Soup. Indeed they are challenges, and as Jan commented, we are here to write, and more importantly learn from each other. This is what makes us all special in our own little way. Regarding the contests, I enter what I like theme wise, if I get one view, one comment, I've won. Miss Olive, you keep that quill close at hand and carry on doing what your doing, and I shall follow your poetry always - James :) x Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 26, 2014 at 11:35 PM thAnks much James.. yoyr support is much appreciated... :) God bless you.. :)!

Jan Allison December 26, 2014 at 6:24 AM I do love the writes for this contest Olive - think we all feel the same way about N/S's and HM's and to see your poem on the podium is great but the most important thing is we are writing for our pleasure and other's read our works so its a win win situation even if we don't get placed - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 26, 2014 at 11:32 PM thanks much Jan.. :) God bless you and happy holidays!!! :D!

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty December 26, 2014 at 3:42 AM A treat, an inspiration . I find a divine battle which truly deserves praise from all corners.Very honest. Very natural. You are an ideal for all. A lovely poet. Regard to your muse Olive. Best wishes of Merry Christmas and New Year 2015--rajat Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 26, 2014 at 8:07 AM Thanks much Rajat for this generous remarks,,, :)

Jai Bankson December 26, 2014 at 2:36 AM You have one He..Of gift,,I saw one but my p.c. went dead,sorry I dont know the name.It sounds like you have one bad as...mother.keep writing and I can tell you will.I take it your still in school....Cant wait too see you in N.y. or L.A Miss editor.. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 26, 2014 at 7:45 AM I thank you for your comment. :) but am no student... :) thanks for the encouragement and yes so long as my muse keeps coming il write on and on. :)