Winning

In poetry contests 
I'm number one. 
In collecting N/A's
I'm second to none. 
Losing I found 
keeps my feet on the ground. 
Which could change 
if ever I won.

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Barbara Peckham

November 17, 2024 at 11:08 AM

Funny, whimsical poem. I think we all feel that way a lot of the time. I think you are right about losing keeping one humble, although that wasn't a positive that had occurred to me!

John Read

November 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM

Hi Barbara, the positive thing is it makes me try harder.

Andrea Dietrich

November 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM

This is humorous in its self deprecating way. Never give up and you will soon have more wins than N/As. ,(if that's even true about having so many N/As. ). Take Dilly Dally's advice.

John Read

November 6, 2024 at 7:44 AM

Hi Andrea, I'm not to concerned about receiving N/A's, it's the taking part I enjoy.

Paula Goldsmith

November 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM

What a powerful "Winning" write. I do not know why some win/some do not or why some place high with some low. Guess it is all about how the reader reads it when judging. You are a wonderful writer so write on. I write for my readers...... Have a blessed day writing away............

John Read

November 6, 2024 at 7:39 AM

Thank you Paula your comment is so encouraging have a lovely day.

Gershon Wolf

November 3, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Ha, ha. I like how you've turned losses into wins! Great job, John.

John Read

November 4, 2024 at 8:15 AM

Hi Gershon I can't see anything changing,

Panagiota Romios

October 31, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Hi John, I am odd as I dont play in contests. It is just not my thing. I prefer a friend here, not a trophy. Good luck, Pangie

John Read

November 1, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Hi Pangie I agree friendship is the important thing.

Jan Allison

October 31, 2024 at 3:46 AM

Oh I have a massive collection of N/A's but it either spurs me on to try better or I realise I have no chance with that sponsor and just don't bother writing for their contests any more. Without soup contests I would never have written my first limerick and look where i am now - 'The Queen of Poop on Poetry Soup' and I even have a diamante crown sent to me by a wonderful poet who has supported me so much during my time on soup! WRITE ON John:-) hugs Jan xx

John Read

October 31, 2024 at 9:11 AM

Hi Jan, you also have a massive collection of 1st places, still I'm quite happy with my haul of NA's. have you published your book yet. Xx

Tom Cunningham

October 31, 2024 at 12:50 AM

Lol, You're not alone John , I've built up quite a collection over the years. Tom

John Read

October 31, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Hi Tom welcome to the NA club it's nice having company.

Jennifer Proxenos

October 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Nicely said, I'm sure most of us feel that way when we lose, and when we win quite elated. Blessings John, Jennifer.

John Read

October 31, 2024 at 9:23 AM

Hi Jennifer, one day it will happen, the only downside is I'll lose my NA record. Xx

Beryl Edmonds

October 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Brother John, you’re a winner to me in every contest you enter. I agree one can’t win them all, but can’t stand seeing N/A after one’s fall, I think it would be better if the sponsor put nothing at all.. Sis Beryl

John Read

October 31, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Hi sister Beryl, if the sponsors judge the poem, and not the person who wrote it, things might be different.

Ink Empress

October 30, 2024 at 12:10 PM

Dear John, ah you definitely have a sincere voice in your poems and NAs can be disheartening but often its all about the judge and their taste too. I enjoy always reading your thoughts. Sending you light aways~

John Read

October 30, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Thank you Ink, likewise I enjoy reading your comments God bless you.