Scarred by poetry contests

be authentic
be true
to the song
playing in your heart 

there is no need
to contract consciousness 
by betraying the muse
reverberating within

imitation as flattery
scars the soul
recognise and celebrate 
your uniqueness
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Narain Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Agree with your inner thoughts.
Seeker Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Thanks Jay, hope you are doing well.
Jones Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Agree whole heartedly! When I first entered the soups bowl of poetry if u will I had a few mistakenly believe that in my admiration I was imitating certain poets! The triumphant truth is I am bound by my ancestors to be exactly who I am! If within me or my poetry one sees self I welcome the familial ties of art!
Seeker Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Yes. Actually, I’ve sensed that some poets try to align their writing with the sponsor’s eccentricities, with a view to getting recognised, hence this write.
M  Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Perfectly said US!! I love this….we need to stay true to ourselves in all aspects of life…..Debx
Seeker Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 12:34 AM
True :)
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