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Rejected

REJECTED For the Slam Contest I wish I could say I‘ve been published for pay But, not a penny's been placed in my hand This poet remains a pauper Estrange from the Promised Land What was once out of reach? For those of plain speech To poor to own paper or quill Without education and documentation Their poems were regarded as swill Today nothings changed Except for the names Of the poets of proper learning And they write in a rash, of babbling trash Only fit for the fire that’s burning You might think their duration With high education Would help them to understand One needs not much, to stay in touch With the likes of the common man So without PhDs I’m unable to please The ruck of the publishing Mecca And I soon realized there‘s no Pulitzer Prize For an author that’s writes a vendetta

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Robert Nehls

Date: 7/10/2014 5:29:00 AM

Jerry, This is a wonderful poem. You do have a way with the rhymes. The common man has always been my goal too. This one was such fun and quite a pleasure to read.... Robert.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 7/10/2014 5:59:00 AM

Thank you Robert.

Roy Jerden

Date: 5/10/2014 11:45:00 AM

My favorite slam, even though I somewhat disagree with the premise. There's no money in published poetry, only performance poetry. You actually followed the contest rules, unlike many of the other top winners. Great meter and rhyme. Congratulations on the fine slam and your placement!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/11/2014 10:52:00 AM

I agree with you Roy, I enjoyed this one emensely.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/10/2014 8:28:00 PM

Thank you Roy, I can't believe I actually followed rules foe a change, it must have been by accident, and as far as disagreeing with the premise, You maybe right .

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/10/2014 3:12:00 AM

Witty and wonderful Jerry ! Loved this write ! Congrats on first place win !

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/10/2014 6:32:00 AM

Thank you Dr, Upma

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/9/2014 5:08:00 PM

2nd and 3rd stanzas... I can relate... It's nice to read but it's much better to read it loud... :) one needs not much, to stay in touch.. Strongly agree!!!, olive eloisa :) GBU jerry :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 5/9/2014 5:10:00 PM

All in all a wow!! Moomtaz!!(excellent in Arabic) :)! Congrats!!! :)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 5/9/2014 2:20:00 PM

Jerry, this is a slam of introspection. I love the way it articulates when read aloud. Congratulations on your first place win in my contest. Verlena

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 5/9/2014 4:10:00 PM

Thank you Verlena, I never expect to win, but i always expect I'll try . I stand humbly yours JTC

Tiaua M Ioane

Date: 4/30/2014 4:41:00 PM

Beautiful write this is, I understand this piece well. many are academics. but only a few are artists.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/30/2014 4:49:00 PM

Thank you and well put Tiaua