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

Date: 11/17/2024 11:08:00 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
Date: 11/17/2024 11:28:00 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/5/2024 3:41:00 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
Date: 11/6/2024 7:44:00 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/5/2024 1:35:00 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
Date: 11/6/2024 7:39:00 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/3/2024 8:25:00 PM

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

John Read
Date: 11/4/2024 8:15:00 AM

Hi Gershon I can't see anything changing,

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/31/2024 4:25:00 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
Date: 11/1/2024 8:59:00 AM

Hi Pangie I agree friendship is the important thing.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/31/2024 12:44:00 PM

We all have our share of NAs. I remember entering Brian Strands determined to place and feeling like I got an NA as quick as I entered. You get to know what sponsors like via the winners list and rightly or wrongly can adapt to their taste. Through Brian's I discovered Ekphrasis and actually love it, so double win there! Keep at it, the NA contest poll should be a thing haha

John Read
Date: 10/31/2024 12:51:00 PM

Hi Dilly, I will give it a rest for awhile and wait until something comes along that I can relate to, I do prefer the limerick contests, thank you for your visit and comment much appreciate God bless you.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/31/2024 3:46:00 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
Date: 10/31/2024 9:11:00 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

Date: 10/31/2024 12:50:00 AM

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

John Read
Date: 10/31/2024 9:13:00 AM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/30/2024 11:35:00 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
Date: 10/31/2024 9:23:00 AM

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

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/30/2024 6:32:00 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
Date: 10/31/2024 9:25:00 AM

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

Ink Empress

Date: 10/30/2024 12:10:00 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
Date: 10/30/2024 12:27:00 PM

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

Lin Lane

Date: 10/30/2024 11:32:00 AM

Winning is often overrated, John. Tis better, I think, to keep your feet on the ground.

John Read
Date: 10/30/2024 11:41:00 AM

There firmly fixed Lin.

Tom Woody

Date: 10/30/2024 11:01:00 AM

I understand you missed out on the million dollar winners prize. That bites

John Read
Date: 10/30/2024 11:04:00 AM

Certainly was a bummer.