To Run the Race, Human

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~ to win and be envied, or lose and be pitied ... both are bitter fruits ~ ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Winners and Losers" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Judge & Sponsor.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/25/2018 1:57:00 PM

- Congratulations on your "one liner", Gregory :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/25/2018 10:46:00 AM

Neither envy nor pity are desirable, Greg. Well done! Congratulations on your first-place win in Silent One's contest. Merry Christmas, Carolyn

John Lawless

Date: 12/25/2018 9:31:00 AM

....But at least winning tastes good for awhile....

John Gondolf

Date: 12/25/2018 6:52:00 AM

Great monoku, Greg, congrats on your win.

Silent One

Date: 12/25/2018 6:36:00 AM

sometimes some lose and dont even get pity.. Good one liner Greg.. Have a great day.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/23/2018 6:43:00 PM

Hi Gregory, such an honest and true Monoku. I wish you well in the contest my friend. Reads true to the theme. Have a wonderful Monday....Mike.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/23/2018 7:55:00 AM

Brilliant, Gregory. So very true.

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 12/23/2018 3:33:00 AM

nice