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The Essence of Poets:Not For a Contest

Tis not I that shall reveal one poet for promotion
Have mercy on this fledgling for having that notion
Equally, I admire many with awesome devotion

Everyone I've met has been so friendly and kind
Singling out just one? To do that, I'm not inclined
Simply put, Thanks to all those who come to mind
Encouraging me until my poems are more refined
Not one of them shall be overlooked or maligned
Comments made to me are supportively aligned
Each time I sign in, I read their poetry and unwind

Opposed am I, to paying tribute to merely one 
For that good reason,  I'll drop the names of none

Perhaps you think I'm wrong to think this way
OK,  but I won't choose as if they were on a buffet
Enlisting poets to honor one another? I'd say 'yay'
To do it in a fashion in which many are on display
Sorry if this hurts your feelings. I've had my say.

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Mark Koplin Date: 1/8/2021 12:48:00 PM There is wisdom in your words for all to hear, It takes courage to express your personal opinion, well done Jenna! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/10/2021 3:48:00 AM Sometimes I write before I think, but it's always what I feel. Thank you, Mark.

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/7/2021 9:06:00 PM Leaving someone out may seem like a 'small thing,' but the effect snowballs over time, until it casts a cloud over what may have been a once-great relationship. I Hear You loud and clear! Great point, Jenna Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/8/2021 12:19:00 PM There are too many kind hearted poets who have been encouraging to me for me to exclude evern one. Thank you so much for leaving me your kind thoughts, GW.

David Kavanagh Date: 1/7/2021 12:32:00 PM The issue here Jenna is, your just too popular, fame has its downside, whereas when infamous like me, people would be aghast, if I entered their name in this competition, only kidding I do get the ethos dilemma you describe in this classy poem, cheers David Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/7/2021 3:36:00 PM lol David. I doubt the popularity of a poet plays into my reasoning on this issue. I don't think I've read you, but if I have, forgive me for not remembering, and I'll rectify the issue immediately. I appreciate the kind comments. Thank you.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 1/7/2021 3:50:00 AM Hi Jenna... Didn't ever think of it this way... Jealousy - I hope not. That would be so sad. It pains me to imagine. I hope I haven't ever hurt anyone for sure!!! Love to you and God bless you always Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/7/2021 3:34:00 PM Thank you very much, Regina. I doubt you could hurt anyone's feelings.

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/6/2021 3:48:00 PM You've Written what a lot of poets are thinking Jenna, showing favouritism to one and ignoring the rest is against what's in the good book for a start and leads to jealousy and frustration. You sometimes hear of parents having a favourite child and what physiological damage is that doing to their siblings. Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/6/2021 4:04:00 PM Thank you for understanding why I will not take part in that contest. I like too many PS poets to cause animosity.

Jan Allison Date: 1/6/2021 3:25:00 PM so beautifully penned jenna, in the past I too have found it so hard to single out a poet for a contest, this is a gem i am so glad you have been received so well reading your encouraging comments lifts my spirits:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 1/6/2021 3:28:00 PM Thank you, Jan. I would not choose only one in fear of hurting the feelings of many.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/6/2021 3:19:00 PM Hello Jenna Lodgan, Janna you expressed yourself very well. Enjoy your evening my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/7/2021 3:11:00 PM Hello Jennie you are welcome my friend. Enjoy your evening. Jenna Logan Date: 1/6/2021 3:22:00 PM Hi, Darlene. Thank you for taking the time to read it and leaving your comments.