Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

Of Trophies and Poetry

No reason to impress others....
They don't care a rip!
It is their trophy they want to win.
As if that was what was poetry was all about.
Simply to impress, and block all others out?

You tell me!
I am at a loss..........why not help other
poets, rather than you be so boss!
I don't want to run a contest~no, not me.
I can't see myself with such masterful talentry!

I know the competition games do flourish.
I'd rather help another poet-friend to grow and nourish.
A friend I'd prefer, by comments and mail.
Like two smiling bunnies under a shady tree.
In satisfaction,thumping their fluffy tails,
In happiness learning poetry not getting all the glory be!

                   11- 15 - 2020

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 16, 2020 at 12:48 PM Hellopanagiota, yes poetry should be written with the heart, A need to write not to gloat to be a winner. We are all poets. We do not have to enter a contest if we do not want to. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo. Darlene De Beaulieu November 17, 2020 at 10:22 AM Hello Panagiota, yes poetry is words on paper. We write because it is in us to write. i consider myself a poet. I also write poetry for my far away friends. I say to my friends I create poetry. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo. Panagiota Romios November 17, 2020 at 6:46 AM Gloating is obnoxious. And words on paper don't make up poets....do they? I can get kids paint and make a picture. So? Does that make me an artist? Some of my poems are poems.Thers insignificant words on paper is how I see them. I say I write poetry but have never said to friends...I am a poet. Contests great for others. Hardly..me..a poet? 11/17

Tom Cunningham November 16, 2020 at 12:41 AM They give you ideas that maybe you hadn't thought of and should be treated as a bit of fun but I've heard of some soup mailing sponsors saying to place them at the top and that they'd do likewise. If you cant stand losing or being n/a, d then dont enter. My view is I'd rather see a panel of judges not just one. Tom Panagiota Romios November 16, 2020 at 4:31 AM I'm with you on judges.))) Pangie

Caren Krutsinger November 15, 2020 at 6:55 PM Sweet write. I like the contests because they inspire new ideas and sometimes encourage me to use a new style. Panagiota Romios November 16, 2020 at 4:36 AM No doubt they are popular. Thanks for not beating me up. ouchhavent been in a contest for awhile. It's not a requirement. I noticed the comments part was glossed over. Too bad. Panagiota Romios November 16, 2020 at 4:33 AM Youd have been a sharpie..you do well here, methinks. Panagiota Romios November 15, 2020 at 7:01 PM Many have your position. Good points. Pangiexx