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The Contest

I wrote about words of life and how this can be healing
I really thought everyone would know what I was feeling

The NA was like giving a gift when there’s no smile
Maybe it was not my words, but it was in my style

I tried to write something that was not complicated
because some poems can leave you a bit suffocated

Maybe there's a reason my words of feelings got an NA today
I look to others how they wrote and what they had to say

I begin to realize that poetry is not always about emotion
Sometimes it's just about communicating with devotion

I learn what others have to say, and a little about themselves
This becomes a gift that's really teaching me about myself…

Edward J Ebbs - January 3, 2015


Written for a Contest, The Contest

Copyright © Edward Ebbs | Year Posted 2015

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Vladislav Raven Date: 1/10/2016 7:11:00 PM Hi Ed, well written, the dreaded N/A. Had a couple of those myself, i think it was for forgetting to put my name on. A fine write and looks like you did well in a contest with it. Good for you Ed....Vladislav. Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2016 7:55:00 PM LOL, I don't enter many contests, but my N/A rate is about 25 to 30%...it is what it is :)

Funom Makama Date: 2/6/2015 7:22:00 AM You write graciously and wonderfully. Its blissful coming across this piece. There's nothing more than I can say other than, this is simply awesome and great Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 2/7/2015 9:51:00 PM Thank You Funom, I am honored and humbled by your words, if that makes sense.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/15/2015 10:58:00 PM You are welcome...((regarding the bottom reply)) Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/17/2015 12:35:00 PM :)

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/11/2015 10:16:00 PM Ed:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, contest is The Bomb... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA* Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/12/2015 7:08:00 PM Thank you Linda:)

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 1/11/2015 3:46:00 PM Congrats on the win Ed...huggs Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/11/2015 4:49:00 PM Thank you :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 1/10/2015 11:14:00 PM Back to congratulate you on this, Ed. :) Don't tell me it doesn't feel...Oh so good! Thanks for your visit. Hugs Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/11/2015 12:35:00 AM Thanks for the congrats :) Be Good :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 1/10/2015 9:13:00 PM Congratulations! Happy Sunday! Blessings. :) Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 9:23:00 PM It's still Saturday here, but I will take the blessing today :) May the light in your life shine brightly today, thank you for your wished blessings :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/10/2015 6:37:00 PM N/A's can feel brutal. I wrote about this subject too Ed. Your poem was a much kinder and wiser poem than mine. Kudos on your great number one win! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 9:19:00 PM Aww...thank you Connie :)

Maurice Yvonne Date: 1/10/2015 5:58:00 PM Great theory Ed! This time you won first place, woo hoo! Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 9:19:00 PM Smiles for you Maurice, thank you :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/10/2015 5:23:00 PM Love your attitude about contests and the good old N/A's. ughh!! I see this was a winner, so big congrats for that! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 9:18:00 PM Thanks Andrea :)

Jan Allison Date: 1/10/2015 1:13:00 PM I think we canall relate to this on Ed - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/10/2015 4:44:00 PM My Dad is still with us Ed that is the best thing for me:-) Hugs jan xxx Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 4:16:00 PM Thanks Jan, I hope all is well with you :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/10/2015 10:26:00 AM This was fun but with an important message imbedded within the lines. Congratulations on your fine win. Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:46:00 PM Thanks Richard...most do have a hidden message, but I'm not gifted enough for them to come out. Happy this one stood out a bit more, thank you :)

Earl Schumacker Date: 1/10/2015 9:57:00 AM Hi Ed, Well put. Very well stated. Nice structure. Congratulations on a solid win. Earl Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:44:00 PM Thanks Earl :)

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/10/2015 9:56:00 AM I have quite q collection of NA's..I should know myself very well by now..haha. Congrats. BG Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:43:00 PM LOL, Barbara, I have my own collection too, thank you :)

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/10/2015 9:11:00 AM Congrats on the win with this interesting write, Ed Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM Thanks Doc :)

Casarah Nance Date: 1/10/2015 9:07:00 AM Grats on your win! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM Thank You Casarah :)

Eileen Manassian Date: 1/3/2015 10:03:00 AM :) Those NA can be a pain. I really can't stomach them. I guess I have the right attitude, eh? ;) Good write. Great that you can be gracious. I don't join many contests for this very reason. I'm a sensitive soul.... Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM Don't take them personally Eileen, thank you for your response :)

Lei Strauss Date: 1/3/2015 7:18:00 AM Had fun reading this one! Nice! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 1/3/2015 7:27:00 AM LOL, thank you, I just finished editing this without my morning coffee!