Poetry Contests
To post a poem is not a marathon*
when entered in a contest to be placed-
but rather there for others urged upon
to read- become inspired with its grace.
Unlike a sports Olympics, contests are
to challenge inner selves to meet a theme;
accomplishment alone gives us a star
for creativity that makes us beam.
We all are winners, who can shape our words
to paint the sadness or the joys of life,
with joyful metaphors like flowers, birds-
or those that pierce the heart with a dull knife.
When entered in a contest- win or lose-
our trophy is the journey with our muse.
September 17, 2016
For Contest, 'I Got A Darn NA Again'
Sponsored by Lu Loo
*Except when entering a real poetry marathon, like the one
sponsored by Mark Toney!! :)
---------------------------------------------------
~NA~
Contest: Second Chances For The Unloved Poem
Sponsor: Jesse Rowe
Judged: 09/11/2018
~NA~
Premiere Contest: 150
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 04/13/2018
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2016
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.
Please
Login
to post a comment