Jerry T Curtis Poet Rhyme

Is It Worth Losing

Well I sent off the money
Kissed those Presidents "Good BY"
With this poem I have penned
Hell Bent, to win the prize

They said it'd take some time
As far as judging goes
I needn't now reply
Cause they would let me know

I was quick to reach their deadline
Within a day or two
But as for getting back to me
There was nothing I could do

Now months have come, and slipped away
And nary not a word
Even if by chance 'I lost'
You think I would have heard

So now I sit and wonder
Just where'd my money go
Perhaps it's at a pristine beach
On the coast of Mexico

Or may it's in India
Buying Modak, that'd be funny
Or even in Nigeria
To purchase wine that made from honey

All I know, is what I've learn
That these Contest are a ruse
And never give-up Presidents
For the sacred right to lose

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Sharon Gulley February 15, 2015 at 6:19 PM Another awesome write, I enjoyed it. It is so true though, some of these contest out there are a ruse. Happy Valentines Day to You & Your Family Jerry....Sharon G.

Connie Marcum Wong January 6, 2015 at 5:42 PM Well, I loved this poem Jerry and if I don't really like a poem, I just don't comment, so you can trust my word on it. This has great wit and it really makes you wonder who is judging these contests and what pull they have. Have a great new year! Connie Jerry T Curtis January 7, 2015 at 7:33 AM Thank You very much Connie, Best Wishes

Cona Adams January 5, 2015 at 7:57 AM Also, the Missouri State Poetry Society is hosting their Winter contest. Anyone can enter, and they have a HUMOR category. You'd win hands down! Jerry T Curtis January 6, 2015 at 5:50 AM Thank you Cona, I think I'll give it a try

Cona Adams January 5, 2015 at 7:55 AM Here's a way to win, Jerry. Enter a Cento poetry contest. A Cento is a poem composed of lines written by other poets. Galaxy of Verse is hosting a new Spring contest, which includes a Cento category. Jerry T Curtis January 6, 2015 at 5:52 AM I will look into it, and thanks for the help, I see you're a published poet, congratulations to you, and I wish you many more successes

John Fleming January 4, 2015 at 9:47 AM I really enjoyed your poem, Jerry...put a big old smile on my face!! :) john.

Tim Smith January 4, 2015 at 8:22 AM Yes...keep those Benjamins hidden under your mattress...happy new year my friend Jerry T Curtis January 6, 2015 at 5:54 AM I heard that is the place to hide them----so i went out to buy a mattress but after that I didn't have any money left to put under it.