Honorable Mention

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When just a child the poet's mom said "Son Throughout your life beware the sin of pride Remember this when every day is done What counts the most is who you are inside" At first he thought his mother's words unfair For recognition surely has its place In time he witnessed prideful thoughts can flare When undue adulation supplants grace The poet took to heart his mother's words Too many accolades can turn your head Vainglory flits away on wings of birds What's left is mostly emptiness and dread Life immersed in modest exhibition Satisfied with honorable mention

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/11/2020 4:13:00 PM

Delightful words of wisdom, Mark.

Mark Toney
Date: 8/11/2020 8:29:00 PM

What's funny is I came up with this poem after having not placed in several contests but receiving honorable mention. The poem started to take shape while I was licking my wounds trying to come up with a reason why. I decided honorable mention wasn't so bad! ~Mark

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2019 7:54:00 PM

Pearls of wisdom penned here, Mark! Superb! Cheers, Gershon

Mark Toney
Date: 11/18/2019 9:07:00 PM

Gershon, thank you so much! It’s always good to hear from you. ~Mark