Gaining the World
Power's cost, moral loss.42 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This short poem says a lot about how the need for power ruins your life and others' lives also. It only brings loneliness in the end. Well done.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day and rest of the week
Joan
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Hi
This short poem says a lot about how the need for power ruins your life and others' lives also. It only brings loneliness in the end. Well done.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day and rest of the week
Joan
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Hi Joan. Yes, power can corrupt almost anyone. You don't necessarily need power to be powerful. Thank you. - Jamison
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You're welcome, Jamison.
Yes, it is true that 'normal' people can make powerful changes when they put their minds to it
Joan
Comment from Lisasview
Great 10 word poem which I reread several times...I like that you did it in a rhyme..
Fun write prompt... 10 Word Poem...
All my very best,
Lisasview, living in Spain
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Great 10 word poem which I reread several times...I like that you did it in a rhyme..
Fun write prompt... 10 Word Poem...
All my very best,
Lisasview, living in Spain
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Thanks, Lisa. It was a fun to put this together; I do love the brevity. I am beginning to think it is what I do best. Go figure. - Jamison
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Yes, go figure,
Always good to explore different ways of writing.
I am finally getting notices of your work on messages.
Are you getting mine?
Lisa
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yes, I believe I am.
Comment from Bill Schott
This ten-word poem, Gaining the World, has the required word count and seems to present the mindset and possibilities of yet another Trump obsession.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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This ten-word poem, Gaining the World, has the required word count and seems to present the mindset and possibilities of yet another Trump obsession.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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That's what I love about poetry, Bill. There are many ways to interpret... You can never be wrong. Many thanks! - Jamison
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Ten words. Amazing. The poem and the picture are beyond my ability to praise. It is perfection. I could not do better myself. And from me and my ego, that really does mean something. :-) Karen
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Ten words. Amazing. The poem and the picture are beyond my ability to praise. It is perfection. I could not do better myself. And from me and my ego, that really does mean something. :-) Karen
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Dear Karen, I, too, am at a loss for words. This is such an honor to receive all these stars. They certainly do mean something to me.
You never know if something you write will resonate; writing is so very subjective. But when it does, it is magical. Thank you. - Jamison
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U R Welcome again. Karen
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, this is a powerful poem (not to infer it is in any way biological)... It brings to mind some politicians, sadly, and the timing is perfect, with all that is happening in the world today -- the war in Ukraine one example.
Well done indeed!
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Wow, this is a powerful poem (not to infer it is in any way biological)... It brings to mind some politicians, sadly, and the timing is perfect, with all that is happening in the world today -- the war in Ukraine one example.
Well done indeed!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Hi Dawn. I really appreciate this review. These are certainly frightening times. I pray that we figure it out. Take care. - Jamison
Comment from Daylily
War is evil and it is being encouraged by power-hungry people. This whole world is experiencing troubling times with increasing violence. I am doing a lot more praying these days.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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War is evil and it is being encouraged by power-hungry people. This whole world is experiencing troubling times with increasing violence. I am doing a lot more praying these days.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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I am praying a lot too, Lily. Keep the faith. Thank you. - Jamison
Comment from karenina
What price, to hold power with lack of faith, grace, or reverence? Broken shells which will topple and be scattered on the wind.
You say much with such finesse!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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What price, to hold power with lack of faith, grace, or reverence? Broken shells which will topple and be scattered on the wind.
You say much with such finesse!
Karenina
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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It's been 2 days. You might think I forgot about you. But I never would... Thank you. - Jamison
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Never... You are much to reliable and gentlemanly!
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(smile)
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Good luck in the contest with this entry.
In these times, it is so true that in seeking power, they use lies and hate to fuel their ambition.
So well written
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Good luck in the contest with this entry.
In these times, it is so true that in seeking power, they use lies and hate to fuel their ambition.
So well written
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Ill-gotten gains never last long. There's always someone nastier... sad.
I appreciate this review, Mary. - Jamison
Comment from Navada
What a beautiful and eloquent piece of work. There are some prominent US politicians who should be looking closely at your work right now and examining their motives very carefully.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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What a beautiful and eloquent piece of work. There are some prominent US politicians who should be looking closely at your work right now and examining their motives very carefully.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Thanks, Navada. You get it... - Jamison
Comment from Sugarray77
This is a very dark and dramatic piece and perfect for this prompt. Your use of four phrases is impactful... each in its own right... a perfect poem for this prompt. Good luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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This is a very dark and dramatic piece and perfect for this prompt. Your use of four phrases is impactful... each in its own right... a perfect poem for this prompt. Good luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Melissa, I always enjoy, appreciate, and respect your review. You see things that others don't. I am grateful. Thank you. Take care. - Jamison
