Short Hollow Victory Poems

My Dad always used to say

Better to win honestly and
with integrity in tact

Than by default 

Because your competition was
having a bad or off day

A hollow victory is still a victory
to some, it still gets your name
engraved on the trophy

Champion elect for the year...

Read More

once they were all mine
beauty, youth and attitude
unconquerable
selfishness and ego reigns
bringing hollow victory

changes come with time
gradually and certain
self retreats a bit
bringing love to the forefront
happiness is love’s reward


By: Joyce Johnson  
7/6/11
for Linda Marie's contest "Bag of Tricks"  Won a third in contest...

Read More

Why must diverse native cultures clash
Like titans in the arenas of yesteryear,
Lessons of the past centuries unlearned
While unthinkable horrors, senseless wars,
Continue unabated to devastate the weak
While the strong greedily abscond proudly,
Claiming a hollow victory at the expense
Of humanity and her promise of plenty.

written August 25, 2021...

Read More

Have you ever wanted to win so much

You actually lost touch

Of what the point was

Is winning by default 

A hollow victory 

Or just collateral damage 

And easy to manage 

If your looking down on the loser in 2nd Place

Look at my face

And then look at his

This is the business model winners thrive in

That is why 1st place medals shine like Gold

And 2nd and 3rd place medals 

Are Cold and dull like Bronze...

Read More