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Written: September 15, 2023 If This Was The Last Contest Sponsored by: Silent One _____________________________________________________________ If this was the last, final chance To partake on an altar of lyric trance While words weave and wishes wane A verse contest, a feathery gateway. Is it glory and notoriety we seek? To be special, unique Or to persuade others to speak? The goal isn't solely to win But to enhance readership Reaching souls, affecting hearts Igniting a blaze, building a loyal rapport. If this was the last poem for a contest A bias to those who read my words I'd cipher zeal, fire, and passion to it Awe may dazzle minds and souls. Explore the subject thoroughly Hidden realms behind-the-scenes What a poet does is not always obvious Discover and explain what it implies. In a contest of words and rhymes To strive for distinction and shatter the limits Poetry, my dear friend, is beyond a game But a vessel for the truth, a taming flame. Carried out with care and accuracy The writing reveals passion and mood The magic is in the words and verse Share verity using your hidden voice Poetry can serve as a spark for a fight To stand up to evil to shed it to light. If this was the last, may it be the best? A fitting climax to a wonderful jewel A nod to the clumsy tale of tenacity To decipher, we must delve deeply Consider, gain wisdom, and plunge A verse spirit, meaning, or nudge. Do not despair if you lose a contest The sponsor decides them With their unique tastes and opinions This does not jeopardize your poetry The best poetry is distant and specific Perspective, emotional mirror. You still breed with your words So let us embrace its brilliance Glory to our brave, untamed words Write with passion and insight Poetry serves this aim To win is lower than freeing one's mind It's not around fame But, the unquenchable flame? Let us rejoice in the beauty and zest Let us be heard akin to celestial wings So write with passion and zeal Allow your words to rise Don't only focus on winning But, on the eternal love of creating. 4th place contest winner

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I Am Anaya

Date: 9/19/2023 2:02:00 AM

Your wonderful techniques shown a true contender and won as it should have, SP. The message is heartwarming, I really took it to heart, as you express it so beautifully. Congratulations on your win! Warmest wishes

Silent One

Date: 9/18/2023 11:22:00 AM

You described it so poetically, especially in that opening stanza.. altar of lyric trance, i love that... I'm sure not everyone does it for glory, but most do it to express, I truly believe that.. you describe the journey in your magical word weaving.. I agree do not despair if you are not placed, or not high enough.. poetry is abstract and subjective, not every likes the same type.. your poem was an excellent entry for the contest.. Thank you and congratulations on your placement..

Charles Messina

Date: 9/16/2023 6:00:00 AM

Great take on the contest, Lasaad. Yes, it's not really about winning, but to share one's thoughts, feelings and love, so that the readers can feel the poet behind the poetry. Awesome and very well written! BOL in the contest...win or not :) Charlie

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/16/2023 5:32:00 AM

The goal isn't solely to win But to enhance readership Reaching souls, affecting hearts--so true and well said, my friend. Your passion for poetry shines on Soup with your tremendous contributions, Lasaad.

Valsa George

Date: 9/16/2023 5:17:00 AM

Hi friend, you delight in creating. Poetry should be written not just for winning, but it should be born out of our deep passion. Poetry is a kind of freeing the mind, freeing the pent up emotions."To win is lower than freeing one's mind It's not around fame But, the unquenchable flame? " How well you have exposed the real spirit behind writing! I am sure you are always impelled by a strong urge to write. The quality of your poems affirms it ! Let your quill keep moving !

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/15/2023 6:58:00 PM

Breathtaking SP You entwined the words poetry contest in the poem regardless. I am sure you did it intentionally and it worked perfectly. Yours will be unique. I love it.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/15/2023 4:35:00 PM

Great two lines: "To win is lower than freeing one's mind It's not around fame"

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/15/2023 4:18:00 PM

"The eternal love of creating" "the unquenchable flame" that's what is poetry about ! The passion for creative writing.. freeding the mind and widening its horizon.. digging deep into the heart and discovering its depth and limits.. You have awesomely and wisely said it all dear Lasaad.. You are an admirer of poetry who venerates the word! You have just created a masterpiece ! A tribute to both, true poet and true poetry! A work of great worth, worthy of all the acknowledgement and honour.. God bless you. Best regards.

Sotto Poet
Date: 9/15/2023 4:49:00 PM

Dear Besma, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous and kind support. Your presence is always uplifting and inspiring those around you. Your comment, filled with intricate details, has truly touched my heart and lifted my spirits. It is evident that through your immense wisdom and discerning nature, you possess the remarkable ability to unravel even the most hidden thoughts and emotions. Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your support.