The Beautiful and Glittering Trophy

During my poetical career I had never received a trophy, I exploded with joy when I received it by first class... "Enjoy your reward!" read a note signed by Laura Mckenzie; and this first prize is my achievement for future success! Entering poetry contests is fun and rewarding to a greater extent, and any price is a rare opportunity to bask in your talent; poets never get rich in this non-lucrative trend, but satisfaction and accomplishment go hand in hand! Thanks, Laura for the beautiful and glittering trophy, which I have placed on my highest library shelf for all to see and admire; it actually seems small... compared to those given to movie or music stars, but it is the grandest and preciousest by all means! Like a gladiator in Ancient Rome winning that fierce fight, standing in front of a wooing and delirious crowd before dusk... and being honored by the Emperor with the gift of freedom, I am also set free by the excitement of my enthusiasm! Yes, my trophy has gladdened me, and one unexpected day, I may win the Nobel price, too...who says that's an impossibility? More passion and desire I will put in my work, and I will not fray! My confidence will feed that fire and with undefeatism I begin today! My poem is dedicated to Laura Mckenzie, who was the source of my inspiration. Copyright (C) 2010 by Andrew Crisci