Eileen Manassian Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Famous Last Line

I hate it that you don't like what I write
You'd think at least one time I'd get it right
I get first place with others, never you
Won't join another one, that's what I will do

Consistently put down, oh what a drain!
I find your selectivity a pain!
Most others think my writes are pretty cool
But when I write for you, I'm just a fool

Well, here's to let you know that I am done
Cause entering your contests sure ain't fun
I squeeze my brain in hopes to win your smile
But I get tossed right out on rubbish pile

I'll gloat and savor every winning place
From one to three are ones that light my face
From 4 on down, you freaking kidding me????
Dear contest sponsor, you are HISTORY!

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Dear contest sponsor, you are HISTORY!
I bet you wonder at this mystery
You think you've judged me fair, and that's my place
I'm glad that you can't see my "murder" face!

I'll let you off the hook; here's one more chance
The genre I like the most is sweet romance
So, let me gush and flow and write a storm
You know my write will be above the norm!

If my write doesn't place in 1, 2, 3....
I'll tell you, sponsor dear, you've messed with me
In cyber world, I have my goons who check
They'll find your place and then, Oh...what the heck!

You'll get a pounding that you won't forget
You'll get your own N/A and that's a bet!
It stands for Nuked/Alright, and you'll be fried
So give me that first place, or run and hide!!!!!

For Famous Last Line Contest
March 11, 2016
Sponsor: Laura Loo

Original poem title: Confounded Contest
For Jerry's Contest Contest!
January 5, 2015

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Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2016 at 8:50 AM Yep contests can be frustrating but when you get that top win, yes! yes! Yes!!!

Eve Roper March 18, 2016 at 8:01 PM LOVE the passion in your voice :) Congratulations, Eileen, on Laura’s Famous Last Line Contest win! Hug Eve

Connie Marcum Wong March 18, 2016 at 4:20 AM I can identify with this one for sure. Got three N/A's in row and felt like throwing in the towel. It is good to be in your company in this contest Eileen. I'm fine with second place! Congrats and cheers, Connie

Joyce Johnson March 17, 2016 at 11:18 PM Oh you have said it for many of us. But most of the time they get it right. Congratulations ony our win. Love, Joyce

Vladislav Raven March 17, 2016 at 6:55 PM Hi Eileen, Congratulations on your win in the contest, I enjoyed both the reads....Vlad.

Laura Leiser March 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM Congrats on your win, Eileen:)

Beautiful Scars March 17, 2016 at 11:43 AM Eileen, this was awesome. So clever and well said! Thank you for being a part of my contest and congrats on your placement :)-luloo *Smiles*

Funom Makama March 15, 2016 at 12:33 PM The accolade this piece deserves is a glory that stands in its own class. Great write friend and please continue to share your magnificent piece

Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2016 at 10:32 AM I posted a new one this morning. Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 11:32 AM And it's an absolutely beauty.

Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2016 at 8:13 AM Hello, I hope you are feeling better today. Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 10:22 AM Today was a tough one, Richard. The worst of the flu....Thankfully, I still have tomorrow before classes start again. Missed class on Friday. Oh dear...Thanks for caring. hugs

Daniel Turner March 11, 2016 at 6:37 PM Really nice to see your funny bone. It's kinda hot. LOL Peace my dear:) Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 10:32 AM I've learned not to count on that winning spot. I've entered contests that I wrote to theme on....and got an N/A. How that is possible, I'll never know, but thanks for the post! Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 10:26 AM ;) Hot, eh? Well, thanks! I've been sick lately, so...it's good I was able to tap into my funny bone. Thanks for the post, dear. Was meaning to get back to you, but it's been a tough day.

Casarah Nance March 11, 2016 at 6:16 PM Haha, oh clever and true. This is worthy of a winning spot Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM I've learned not to count on that winning spot. I've entered contests that I wrote to theme on....and got an N/A. How that is possible, I'll never know, but thanks for the post!

Richard Lamoureux March 11, 2016 at 5:52 PM How I place is often a huge surprise, however there are certain contests that I know before I enter that I will never place above a 4 and even if the poem was poem the of the week or in the top 100 the judge would never consider one of mine as good enough. Those are the times I feel judged but not in a good way. I find most though are fair. Eileen Manassian March 12, 2016 at 11:42 AM Me too. If I consistently don't place with a certain sponsor...why bother? You're a great poet in b my books!!! Hugs, dear...

Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2016 at 12:34 PM - Now I was really disappointed dear Eileen ...... I believed N/D meant: "Natural / Amazing !!!!" ....... lol .... - I believe that many will be disappointed in contest if they expect to get 1, 2 or 3. place every time ...... if I participate in one contest, I do it for fun :) - but always nice to get on the winning list - only once I have my name on top of a contest winners list - I wish you a beautiful and peaceful weekend :) - Luck in contest ! :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2016 at 3:07 PM - Nuked/Alright a good one :)))............. but,"Natural / Amazing" is better :))))) Eileen Manassian March 11, 2016 at 12:49 PM Hello, Sunshine! :) I don't join too many contests. I join the ones that inspire me...or challenge me. This poem was for a contest entitled CONTEST. ;) So...I wrote a second part. How is my attempt at humor? I try....Hugs to you, sweetie.

Lin Lane March 11, 2016 at 11:06 AM I laughed the entire way through it, Eileen. VERY well done. Eileen Manassian March 11, 2016 at 12:48 PM Ahhhhh...I know you are sincere in your praise, dear. Thank you! Also, thanks for the heads up on that error in the last stanza. Much appreciated. I welcome eyes that can edit. :) BTW...I thought that YOU were the sponsor for this one, and I thought you'd like this write. When I went back to double check your name....I saw that you were the sponsor for another contest and not this. Anyway...I'm glad you liked it. I was playing to my audience. ;)

Robert Heemstra March 11, 2016 at 10:51 AM A great read! Good luck on contest! Eileen Manassian March 11, 2016 at 12:46 PM Thank you, Robert. I'm glad you liked this tongue in cheek write of mine.