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That's Life:
A Different Kind of Challenge Poetry Contest
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02/11/2025 prompt #7 set for life — hms

                      set for life 
                   
                  to be a success 
            takes an element of luck 
               a big sledgehammer 
                fortuitous ricochets 
       unlike me ~ know when to duck

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/5/2025 1:41:00 PM

Yes, know when to duck. Way to go with this winner. Congratulations. Sara K

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/6/2025 8:50:00 AM

Unfortunately Sara, some ricochets hit from behind, probably best when someone has our back, thanks so much for stopping by, cheers David

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/2/2025 7:50:00 PM

' unlike me ~ know when to duck ' too late to learn that trick dear poet, pleasant read. congratulations on your win, cheers!!!

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/3/2025 1:49:00 AM

Sometimes it can be too late Thriveni, I’ve found out the hard way believe me, cheers David

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/2/2025 2:18:00 PM

The last line was so cool. It was the clincher. Congrats in my contest. Wish I had gotten more tanka poems.

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/3/2025 1:47:00 AM

Thanks so much Andrea, I was delighted to get a placement in your contest, Yeah Tanka’s are pretty cool, I must start writing more of them, cheers David

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/12/2025 2:50:00 PM

Wise philosopher you are, dear David. If I may add. I began seeking luck when it felt I was no longer in the grace of god. Astrology thrives on the element of luck Birthday, year is everything. Your lucky realm will come around, and if you’re aware of it (Jupiter in Gemini) and all that jazz, then you get a real chance at your turn for luck. We also make patterns of luck in our life. Different levels of luck? Good luck !

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/13/2025 2:06:00 PM

A wise man once said if you meet the Buddha, Kill him! not literally (just with questions) I’ve made it my job :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/13/2025 11:44:00 AM

For luck I go to Chinese culture, because the Greeks don't believe in luck they believe it's fate, Arabs for kismet, so rub the Buddha's belly, wear red, play the #7, and keep the #8 (money) in your wallet. Confucious says "He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions" Shrugging my shoulders Ha.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/13/2025 10:21:00 AM

Heya Anaya, quite a philosophical outlook on life you have there, Different levels of luck with a multitude of ricochets in between, I often ponder if luck is pure chaos, or design, one could be forgiven by a god for thinking such things, thanks for your visit and bringing a different perspective to my tanka, cheers David

Lin Lane

Date: 2/12/2025 7:30:00 AM

David, An element of luck... for sure... being in the right place at the right time sorta thing. Some stones we throw but always making sure we hit the target on the first one or there'll be hell to pay. Kenny Rogers... also gotta know when to hold em and when to fold em. I think you know how to play duck duck goose.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/12/2025 11:17:00 AM

Your right on target Lin, luck is an essential part of life, some people think they can make their own luck, well they might be successful but that is no guarantee a piano won’t fall on their head, bluffing too is a dangerous game, Kenny is right you will get called eventually lol! Cheers David

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/12/2025 5:23:00 AM

Hello David, Okay your words hit with that clever twist and humor I love. The way you blend wit with insight, highlighting luck's unpredictable nature is why I don't gamble. Yes, dodge the randomness of life with a little, grace, definitely a clever approach. Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/12/2025 11:11:00 AM

Heya Daniel, I have an odd flutter myself, but I think this one is more about life in general, we really all do need some luck, especially with assassination attempts, one inch either way makes all the difference, I’m sure you know what I mean :) cheers David

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 2/11/2025 7:33:00 PM

“Reaction time is a factor”… life like that. Enjoying your wit ~x

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/12/2025 2:58:00 AM

Hey Super Mo, I agree reaction time is a key factor but some knock backs are impossible to duck, especially when coming from behind, stay well, cheers David

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/11/2025 1:01:00 PM

Ouch, no pain no gain, I've forgotten to duck many times. Hope your week is going well David. Tom

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/11/2025 1:05:00 PM

Heya Tom, hope you had a great time in Spain, a shock to the system getting back lol! I probably had in mind here, plenty of pain without much gain, such is the duality of life sometimes, cheers David