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Greg Louganis

Superior specimen of Beauty, dignity and perfection What…? Victim of bullying…!? What kind of world do we live in? Obviously one full of bullies Inferior bottom-feeders Ganging up on anyone who Shows even the least amount of gentleness Predators looking for a trace of weakness Who see benevolence as a flaw Jealousy gnawing at goodness Like a swarm of piranhas Looking for prey who let their guard down They thrive on destroying How can they truly not value Awesomeness before them Intimated and infuriated by being outshined With character and strength Unpretentiousness and inner sanctum Inspiration to millions who are impressed AP: 3rd place 2020 Submitted on October 4, 2017 for contest PAINT A PICTURE 4 sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 2ND

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/13/2017 10:39:00 PM

Very powerful and creative take on the theme, Line - congratulations on your well-written win, my friend - nicely done! :-)

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/14/2017 1:42:00 AM

Thank you Gregory, I appreciate your visit and your kind comments. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Silent One

Date: 10/13/2017 5:43:00 AM

A very creative idea for the contest, he is an inspirational man, who faced a lot of adversity, through no fault of his own.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/13/2017 4:53:00 PM

Thank you so much. I was so moved by the recent documentary I watched twice on tv. Thank you - love your contests.

Darren White

Date: 10/4/2017 11:45:00 AM

Inspirational poem, and Louganis is great!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/4/2017 11:46:00 AM

Thank you Darren. Best wishes from Ottawa.