Sieze the Day
Another poetry contest posted today?
Well I guess you could give it a look.
Writing poetry is not always wasted time
And is shorter than writing a book.
Of course you won't be expecting to win
Against so many good poets on Soup.
You're only entering for the fun of it.
And to keep your name in the loop.
I'm afraid the ink in your pen will go dry
If you don't use it at least now and then.
Just gather your wits and write a few lines,
If only for the good of your pen.
Well fine, you have written and entered
And the ink in your pen's flowing free.
Tomorrow when checking for winners,
You're not surprised if your name you don't see.
But look! There's your name! You have won it!
On Soup's pages forever your name will stay!
Though you know not what happens tomorrow,
You are glad that you seized the day.
October 24, 2014
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2014
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