The Contest Winner

I have entered many poetry contests to display my best...an amazing number of sixty or more, only one of my poems has won first place; poets are like enduring athletes who fight to the very core! One big hurray goes to myself for the first win, congratulations to the other participants who are on the top of that list, or have been awarded Honorable Mentions for their efforts! When my poem doesn't make it to the finalists's list, I don't feel discouraged, I brazen out the doubt and try again; even Lance Armstrong, with his skills, can't always win his race, and the trophy must be given to someone else! I rejoice when some of the chosen poets appear on the winners' list; I am happy for their accomplishment, and into a word-restricted message's box I gladly comment on their poetry...with the insight of an achiever! And for those whose names never made it as previously thought, I honestly tell you, from experience, not to be a bit discouraged... your time will come when your enthusiasm will require a big shout; never put the word, " Winner " to rest, write for fun and persist instead! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci