Reason A. Poteet Poet Verse

Grit

grueling marathon
gumption and guts required
grit is that virtue which
gifts graceful females with
greatness despite the groans
girls give all they’ve got for
glory that comes with gold


a pleaides on the letter G
for Kim's contest
written December 1, 2016

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Darren White February 10, 2017 at 1:14 AM Oh, this is a very good and original poem. Congratulations :)

Agnes Krampe February 9, 2017 at 9:48 PM Congrats on your win! Love the many g-words. Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2017 at 9:56 PM Thanks, Agnes, alliteration and a pleiades combined...seemed like a natural to me. Appreciate the comment.

Kim Merryman February 9, 2017 at 8:53 PM Reason, creative topic and love how you portrayed it. Also liked the smooth flow of your lines. Congrats on your 3rd place win! Blessings, Kim Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2017 at 9:58 PM thanks for the contest, Kim, it was right down my poet's alley. I appreciate the placement and the supportive comment. Have a great day.

Janis Medders Tobechi February 9, 2017 at 8:39 PM Great stuff to have. Congratulations. Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2017 at 10:00 PM the fuel of competition - grit. thanks for the comment.

Laura Leiser February 9, 2017 at 8:23 PM Ah, my son just completed his first marathon recently...I'm sure he could relate to this! Congrats on your win :) Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2017 at 10:02 PM Pass along my congratulations to your son; may he enjoy many more. Thanks for the comment and the congrats. Have a great weekend up ahead.

Kim Rodrigues February 9, 2017 at 7:46 PM Love it! Congrats! Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2017 at 9:59 PM Glad for the read, Kim. thanks.

Jan Allison December 2, 2016 at 12:00 AM Great take on the contest theme Reason:-) hugs jan xx Reason A. Poteet December 2, 2016 at 8:00 PM thanks, Jan, appreciate your time and energy to read and leave a comment.