Sixth Place Win

Never in my life would I ever dream,
such an honor of sixth place win.
All of my emotions began to scream,
abruptly leaping out of my skin.

First time posting a write I felt,
was worth the effort that I made. 
Inside I could feel my heart melt,
for this write, I was to get paid.

The monies meant nothing to me,
merely green paper to be spent.
Finally someone else did agree,
that I had some laudable content.  

Yearn to prevail is in us all,
young or old, there is no conflict.
Although we sometimes take a fall,
successfulness does not restrict.

Copyright © 2010 By Caryl S. Muzzey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 7/12/2010 1:33:00 PM
Very good, Ill be looking for your next~ Molly
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Date: 7/11/2010 5:26:00 PM
A very nice entry telling a personal story, Caryl. Good luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 7/10/2010 6:04:00 PM
The satisfaction of writing is worth far more than the monetary compensation, Caryl. Congratulations on achieving well-deserved recognition. I hope this poem make's Joe's "Top 10" as well! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/10/2010 1:55:00 PM
A great write Caryl.. good luck in Joe's contest.. this could do well in the Numerology contest as well.. with six being the prime theme... good luck in both.. and I agree..its not the money.. its the contentment u produced a creation of worth.. self satisfaction to the poet and author.. enjoyed.. with luv..
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