Sour Grapes

The teen’s face beamed with pride in his new car,
But Bestie exploded in jealous rage.
His reluctant congrats, a lame sidebar;
“I’d simply rather walk”— framed his outrage.

On Friday she failed the entrance exam,
Going to college, now holds no desire,
Higher education—a real flimflam,
she declared, all she’d felt now a fool’s pyre.

Excuses shirk blame—we can all decry,
Winning is fun, but losing kills yearning;
Life isn’t perfect—things do go awry,
But disparagement isn't good learning!

Be strong and just—suck it up when you lose.
Raisins are just sour grapes—with a bruise.


August 19, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/14/2018 8:07:00 PM
Good one, Michael. Congrats on your win.
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Michael Wegman
Date: 9/17/2018 10:49:00 PM
Thanks Line!
Date: 9/12/2018 4:40:00 PM
The truth in this piece speaks loud and clear. No one likes a sore loser! Congrats on your wonderful win Michael!
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Michael Wegman
Date: 9/16/2018 5:18:00 AM
Many thanks Connie!
Date: 9/12/2018 3:43:00 PM
Much wisdom in your 'sour grapes' Sonnet, Michael! I enjoyed your poem and congratulations on your placement on such a short list of winners! Sandra :)
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Michael Wegman
Date: 9/16/2018 5:18:00 AM
Thank you Sandra!
Date: 9/11/2018 10:17:00 PM
CONGRATS on your win, Michael! That last line WOW! Janice
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Michael Wegman
Date: 9/15/2018 9:54:00 AM
I appreciate your comments, Janice!
Date: 8/21/2018 9:03:00 AM
Excellent, I love it.
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Michael Wegman
Date: 8/22/2018 12:06:00 PM
Thanks Debbie. Fun stuff...
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