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No More Contest

No more contests for me I've never really been competitive I just wanted you to see Something other than what's repetitive You have nothing to prove Let the world know it Share what you have Causes you're a Poet !

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Skat A

Date: 5/21/2014 11:56:00 PM

I agree with you Jerry, love the ending.. SKAT

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/22/2014 3:57:00 PM

I'm sure it's all just in fun, lol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/7/2014 3:06:00 PM

Dear Jerry, Indeed, the contests can foster ill feelings and negative attitudes. If there is a subject that appeals to me, I write from its inspiration. Winning is not important. I had to keep "winning" on my college's speech and debate team to keep my scholarship. It's nice not having to prove something now. Really identify with this write. Best wishes, Carolyn

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/7/2014 8:00:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn, for your insight,. I just do not think art should be made to be competitive, like sports, It's seems to me unavailing.

Robert Andrew Lyle

Date: 4/6/2014 2:59:00 PM

Have not tried any competitions on the site. All poetry is unique to the writer and I don,t think I could write to order. . You have summed it up well Jerry. Your friend Andy

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/6/2014 8:09:00 PM

Thanks Andy, It's good to hear from you.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/6/2014 8:38:00 AM

At times contests can be frustrating. It is like presenting your child and someone else can't see how beautiful they are. In the end we have a more intimate understanding and the other person may lack the perspective to truly see past their own limitations. I think it must be the same with God, he loves each of us so passionately an us humans can view his handy work with such disdain.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/6/2014 9:25:00 PM

Perhaps one day he will allow you to see them from his perspective. Thanks for the chuckle!

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/6/2014 8:13:00 PM

Thanks Richard, that is a great analogy, but I do believe some folk do have ugly babies, but if it means that much to God, I willing to lie. Lol