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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.