The Last, a First

the last
of seven
hard-fought contests
high school band celebrates 
a first


the last
of four tries
to birth a son
finds them with five girls AND
a first
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 11:19 AM
wow, this one is so fascinating. HOw did it not place higher? congrats on the winners' list.
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 9:11 PM
Congratulations on your win Reason.
A. Sharma Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Lovely write Reason,verywitty, congrats on ur win!
Callus Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Wow! Wonder if another attempt will be made to birth a son! Very entertaining write, Reason. Congrats on your win. // paul
Poteet Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Appreciate your comment. Thank you, Paul. glad to be the cause of your entertainment.
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:17 AM
dropping back with my congrats Reason:-) Hugs Jan xx
Mehta Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:46 AM
I enjoyed your Cinkqu poem and happy to congratulate you on your win,Reason
Poteet Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:12 PM
thank you, Dr. Ram, unusual form, the cinkqu.
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Gosh Christmas would be an expensive one in that household - great write good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
Poteet Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Thank you, Jan, How those five girls must spoil that boy and do all the chores.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace