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poetry contests show our worst we strive and struggle to come first whilst all that matters, is our smile participating free from guile doing what we love, as bliss bursts Or poetry contests seek to test do we act at egos behest disconcerted at poor result or do we always bliss exult breath of God heaves our joyous chest 27-July-2021

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/29/2021 1:51:00 AM

You are right, Seeker, I feel they inspire me to write and explore different themes, so yeah, "bliss bursts":)

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/29/2021 7:08:00 PM

Yes, contests liven up the atmosphere, results shouldn’t be taken to heart, enjoy & keep singing!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/27/2021 11:52:00 PM

On popular demand … an alternative mindset presented below the first verse :)

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/27/2021 12:53:00 PM

Heya seeker being a bit controversial in this one, poetry contests are optional, if we like it try it, if not forget it, no pressure other than what people put on themselves, I get some great ideas for poems, even if I don’t enter, bliss bursts indeed, cheers David

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/27/2021 8:12:00 PM

Happy you feel this way, my thoughts too. I’ve noticed some good poets impacted, hence this poem :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/27/2021 12:17:00 PM

Hi Seeker! Love your last line, "bliss bursts." On other side of the coin, I think I must disagree that contests bring out our "worst." I have learned much from writing contest entries, reading other entries, reading the motivating entries of other poets, learning new forms, stretching out of a comfort zone. I try to view each contest as a unique opportunity to grow, produce something new, unique and original. Thank you for all of the opportunities you provid to do just that! Blessings!

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/27/2021 8:11:00 PM

Yes, agree :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/27/2021 9:01:00 AM

Ah, so true, Unseeking Seeker. I wish I could get away from them. They are habit-forming, and so many times they keep me from writing the kind of poetry I should be writing. Thanks for your verse.