Monopoly- Or Not

The contests offered on PS are great-
providing 'food for thought' to stimulate
new poems that will meet criteria
of themes, we shape with our well-chosen words.

And soon, they're judged and read by poet friends,
with comments offered, do uplift our hearts.
But then, they fade away on that long list
of poems, we have written through the years.

Once in a while, some sponsors do allow
an old poem be entered from the past,
which brings on stage a late write most forgot-
to take a bow as it is read once more.

A unique sponsor uses this viewpoint
to offer contests, using our old writes.
They fill up fast, are judged, quick- more appear
where poets resurrect their cherished words.

Monopoly on contests- I think not;
perhaps another chance to have our gems,
which we worked hard to polish in the past,
be shared with pride- to take their stage again.


April 12, 2020

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: Monopoly
Sponsor: Kai Michael Neumann
Judged: 04/18 /2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 4/18/2020 4:47:00 PM
I love your outlook on this poem, Sandra. Yes, we do work hard for words to form a meaningful verse. To be notice is a blessing, to me personally , even a Honorable mention is an honor. Congratulations on your win. Stay well and don’t let the isolation get you down. Hugs Eve
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Date: 4/18/2020 12:12:00 PM
Sandra, this speaks for me. I don't have nearly the long list you do (and many other Soup poets), but these contests give us as writers a chance to dust off some forgotten favorites, and as readers a chance to read some gems we would have otherwise missed. Well done, and congrats on your win!
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Date: 4/18/2020 11:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Kind wishes, Kai
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Date: 4/12/2020 8:03:00 PM
I believe in retracing my past poems, observing, even editing a few of them...There should be more contest to revive those writes...Nice observations here
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