Winning the Soup

I recently won a contest
But I came in, number nine
I thought I poured my heart out
With words that were refined 
An even mellow rhythm 
With a clever twist of rhyme
But, I guest it wasn't good enough
At least not at this time

For now I'll strive and struggle
Between righteousness and sin
To proof read everything I wrote
Then re-write it once again
I'll ponder every sentence 
From beginning to its end
Then perhaps, just perhaps
I could even, place at Ten
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Breedt Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:59 PM
Jerry, you write with twinkle in your eye. Most enjoyable.
Makama Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 11:33 AM
#7 truly underrates this magnificent piece.. Absolutely brilliant
Laurie Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Merry Christmas Jerry... you've gotta think positive Jerry. Then again, eight doesn't rhyme with end - regards - Lindsay
Harrell Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 7:56 PM
No, at 11 haha. Have a Merry old Christmas, my old friend (not in ages!) lol
Curtis Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 5:12 AM
It's nice to know I can always count on you for encouragement, Have a Merry Christmas, Sweety
Andresen Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 5:40 AM
- Loss and win with a smile :) - Today I just want to wish you and your family a peaceful and beautiful Christmas, Jerry ! - Huge Christmas hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Curtis Avatar
December 20, 2015 at 6:05 AM
Thanks Anne and a very Merry Christmas to you
Allison Avatar
December 19, 2015 at 8:52 PM
If the new rules comes in Jerry there will be few contests to enter as many sponsors wont want to be dictated to regarding the places they can give in contests THEY have paid to sponsor but can no longer judge as they would like - My PM wont be renewed in March that is for sure:-( hugs Jan xx
Breedt Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Jan Dont you dare go
Gulley Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 11:35 PM
No!!!!!! Don't gooooooooooo : (
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