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Of Tears and Medals

That little girl, Toula, in third grade stood, Tears falling down her red face. Because she had only won bronze and third place. Ah, what a disgrace! Older Toula today, still looks at it with chagrin. Though decades have passed, that very same medal, still does her ravishing soul in. She never got over not being at the top. Though her life is one of enormous successes, and anything but flops! The mystery is, why not throw that medal away? Toula still looks at it everyday. Because....It always keeps her reaching for the stars. Not desiring to be part of the crowd. No, not ever! Just being her own gleaming feldspar. One day with God..humbly and forever. 6/23/2019 8am PST

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/26/2019 8:39:00 PM

Do you know how fast I would throw that medal away for her? You would not have time to blink. A great reminder of things we DO to ourselves, to shame ourselves over and over. LOVE it!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/26/2019 10:15:00 PM

Re read last paragraph, PR

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/24/2019 5:49:00 AM

As long as she doesn’t sulk forever and she is inspired, perhaps even smiles at the past.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2019 2:21:00 PM

Oh, I got all that...just a general “anybody” statement. Never took it as negative :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/24/2019 8:39:00 AM

Re- read the poem. ))) it's her reminder to keep going. She's not a sulker...or she never would have saved lives and created miracles in her own like, I am sorry if it came across negatively. Life goes on..three words by Robert Frost that she fully understands. Panagiota thanks Kim

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/23/2019 2:23:00 PM

This is a wonderful story..a metaphor for many. In my mind she shines like a hero..an achiever..I really liked the poem's message you convey, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/23/2019 4:20:00 PM

Thank you Vitay! I do agree on the message, thanks for your time and comment....)) Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/23/2019 1:07:00 PM

We all strive to reach the top, we don't always get there but we never give up trying. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/23/2019 1:28:00 PM

Tom, I am not as positive as you. We have millions of people playing victims or who support them. I was not referring to poets per se. I know many who have given up on themselves and want cradle to grave care by world governments. I have tried to be a leader to thumb suckers. Failed. Panagiota

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/23/2019 12:34:00 PM

Well written , giving a lot to think about :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/23/2019 12:44:00 PM

Heidi, I am so glad you let me know how you felt about the poem. Appreciatively, Panagiota