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If This Was the Last Contest

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Written: September 15, 2023
If This Was The Last Contest                           Sponsored by: Silent One  
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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 Login to Reply

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.. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 ! Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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" Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply 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.