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We are all poets and we ourselves can only undersatnd word for word what and how we feel. We need not a contest...we only need to write from our hearts. Write on my fine poets and poetesses!

We don't need no stinking contest This is not a test... it's time you invest Just because someone says... that they are better than the rest Write your best... it's yours... it's your bequest So don't be stressed... it's none the lest Now that I've gotten that off my chest I hope it's something... you can all digest I will not protest... what I detest But I will wish you all... much success We Don't Need No Stinking Contests Contest Sponsored by John Lawless 8/6/2018

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/9/2018 4:24:00 AM

so right, charles...let us write from the soul and share what our pen desires...awesome read from you!...huggs

Charles Messina
Date: 8/9/2018 6:34:00 AM

Exactly, Nette! I've yet to see a bad poet here. I may not understand some that has been written. But who am I to say what ink should be used. Thank you...Huggs

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/8/2018 9:00:00 AM

Contests are for fools...but the fool is happy when they win...me included lol...it is a form of cheap happiness...a cheap thrill...although writing poetry of all kinds is a self-expression of one's heart thru the art form... next contest, please...love & cheap thrills...^WW^

Charles Messina
Date: 8/8/2018 4:33:00 PM

You are right, WW. I guess I am a fool as well (lol) and it is a cheap thrill, that is somewhat rewarding. They may not be the outcome we all hope for, but after running a couple of contests myself, I found out that you can't please everyone all the time, but you can please some of the people some of the time. If that makes sense (lol) yes, next contest, please...Love & peace...and cheap thrills! Charlie

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/8/2018 1:49:00 AM

G'day Charles … contests are there for many poets, and sometimes they need a thick skin to take the comments, but really, poetry is the mind of soul being bared by all poets that in many ways, readers can relate to - I enjoyed your thoughts here Charles - Lindsay

Charles Messina
Date: 8/8/2018 4:50:00 PM

G'day Lindsay... Yes, I agree with you mate. Well said! I personally don't have any complaints with contests. If I win great! If I lose...so what. I write the poems in hopes I can touch some others...not for a win. Thanks, Lindsay! - Charlie

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/7/2018 3:57:00 PM

It seems like many are getting discouraged. If there was a way to make things better, I certainly would. A contest should be fun, not cause issues with other poets. You are a winner Charles, because this is from the heart. Each poet is a winner indeed. ~ Brandy

Charles Messina
Date: 8/8/2018 4:55:00 PM

Yes, it does, doesn't it. It is out of yours hands my dear. Contests should be fun, not like I said "a test" I write poetry to cheer others up and perhaps put a smile on their face...not for a win. Like I said to Lindsay, If I win, great! If I lose...It's only a contest and no hard feelings should be felt. You are also right, each poet is a winner! Hugs // Charlie

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/7/2018 7:22:00 AM

I can certainly relate to the message in your poem, Charles. In your notes and in your poem you conveyed the message splendidly. Best for a win.

Charles Messina
Date: 8/8/2018 4:58:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay! I appreciate your comments. Contest are nothing more than a judges perception of another's poetry. Win or lose we are all winners! Charlie

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/7/2018 5:50:00 AM

Such a great poem here! I agree with your poem a hundred percent and it's genuine and well-written! =^]

Charles Messina
Date: 8/7/2018 6:22:00 AM

Thank You, JW! Much appreciate your visit!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/7/2018 4:12:00 AM

I use contests to inspire me to write but enter fewer and fewer these days, Love your poem Charles!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina
Date: 8/7/2018 6:27:00 AM

I guess I can say the same, Jan. Thanks so much! Hugs // Charlie :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2018 2:30:00 AM

Nicely penned, Charles. I have discovered that I do not need contests, but they help make me travel outside myself for a bit.

Charles Messina
Date: 8/8/2018 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Caren! No we do not need contests. But they are fun and challenging so I do enjoy them. One should not feel discouraged if they do not place or win! It all in good fun and whether we win or lose, it's not a test, it's just the judges perception or someone's poem touched them or they related to it. We are all winners! hugs // Charlie