Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'crayons'

We are like a box of crayons
Diverse and unique
The difference is; crayons 
Does not battle to be the best color in the box 
They are content in creating a stunning picture 
No matter if one color got preference over  the other 

We need to stop making life a competition
The joy of putting each other down
Last only as long as your effort is highlighted

Tomorrow something else takes centre stage
The only person left with the scar is the one you put down today 

For your temporary moment in the limelight
Life is about more than that 

@WN Neels 231120162003

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Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM - A wonderful poem, Wilma :) - Best wishes for a peaceful and lovely Christmas to you and your family - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jannie Breedt December 14, 2016 at 2:58 PM I hear you. Wisdom coming through. And then there is karma. It comes around. Well done Wilma

Andrea Dietrich November 25, 2016 at 10:14 AM I love this message and it's so true. I sure wish everyone in the world could think of themselves as beautiful crayons that make a whole set!! It's nice to get a visit from you, Wilma and to see you posting.

Alexis Y. November 23, 2016 at 1:10 PM Hi Wilma, It's good to see you. You have penned such a good piece with a good message. I like reading you because your writes are filled with wisdom.Nice analogy. Well done. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis Wilma Neels November 23, 2016 at 1:11 PM You made me smile tonight Alexis, sorry for my silence ;-)

Christy Stover November 23, 2016 at 12:20 PM This is a beautiful creatively expressed poem with the perfect message. I really love your poem. Wilma Neels November 23, 2016 at 12:23 PM Thank you very much Christy ;)

Chris Green November 23, 2016 at 12:14 PM Nicely expressed and I love the analogy. This was great and perfect for this time of year and this time in our world. Wilma Neels November 23, 2016 at 12:16 PM Thank you Chris :)