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Overly Particular Judges Contest

Jam Session


I implore you a race to the top floor
where every other candidate has won.
The stairways and elevator jammed
with all the top placers, second sucks
and third place has passed out on the bottom floor.

(I jest, of course, having judged. My gavel plunged
as deep into the heart as any other. And yet I’ve loved
each read, deeply sipped the wordy tea.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Sidwell Avatar
March 8, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations on your win with your excellent write and fun analogy!
Brul Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM
So hilarious! You made my morning Kim. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much, JCB!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 5:48 PM
I woke, Kim, Alohaaaaa ... zzzzz
Rodrigues Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 7:29 PM
? Aloha!
Caliri Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Congrats on placing 10th (with your other 10th buddy...no 7th placing in this one!) out of 30 entries. Loved the elevator analogy. Nice, quick, and potent.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Thank you, Matt!
Beaufort Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Kim, what a sense of humor you have! The title is so funny in view of the content. Contests can't be taken too seriously...they're an opportunity to try something new.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Yes, they are! I have learned much! Blessings!
Gasun Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Brilliant poem for the contest my dear poet friend Kim. I enjoyed reading this and I can imagine the list of winners posted by this kind of judge. Thanks a lot for sharing. GL in the contest too. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Rolland Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 10:52 PM
so touching poetry to cheer up, thanks Kim, have a sweet day
May Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Everyone fighting for a spot on the podium, Very nicely written
Fisher Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Fun and clever take on the contest. Easy to visualize.
Hind Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Oh, how I loved the frankness and honesty of this... such raw emotion you pour out- you go! You're going in my head <3 :) A fav!
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