Comment from sunnilicious

Good

That was a nice poem... However, I didn't understand the correlation between tennis player, gambler and poet. Habits, I suppose?

The visual imagery created was excellent. I view them best all as stand alones. But that could just be me. Especially because the competition varies. Maybe, you could add a stanza with common traits or personality type.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020

The contest theme is competition. : )

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

Excellent in every way... I enjoyed this immensely.
I think this will do very well in the contest and I see no way to improve it.
The line I liked best was the last one: "Competition leads to a more perfect poet." You've got that right! Good luck!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020

Thank you, MM

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

How perfect for this contest and for Fanstory! You focused on the competition here and it's more than competition in contests but competition with self to become a better poet. My favorite lines were:
"hew haiku, lay out limericks,
venture a villanelle,"
Hope you do well in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thank you, lyenochka, for the kind review.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

I like this because the focus is on self-improvement and perfecting one's own craft, rather than on winning or losing. It suggests an attitude of resilience and perseverance. Best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thank you, Wendy

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, anonymous,

Great entry for the Competition writing prompt contest. You are right...I like your attitude. Through competition one can improve. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thanks GBR

Comment from equestrik

Excellent

I love this and feel that it truly reflects the value of competition. I am reminded of a quote from Dead Poet's society: "sport (competitiond) is actually a
chance for us to have other human beings
push us to excel.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thank you, equestrik

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

I hope you do well in this competition - you have addressed the challenge well here, from sport, to cards, to a creative pursuit. Your free verse is well constructed; I particularly enjoyed your use of alliteration.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thank you, Lisa

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I have never been a lover of the word "Perfect" as I have never achieved perfection and have never expected it of others. I do like the sentiments of your poem as the saying goes: "practice makes perfect" and your free-verse champions the poets who try to improve with practice, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020

Thanks Dolly

Comment from Leann DS

Good

I do not have much experience with freeform poetry, but I thought this was very good. There were lots of literary elements included and the theme was clear and vividly expressed. I believe the tennis and poker references were not connected enough, and I think it would have been better if you would have chosen only one and stuck with that. I was a little confused at the transition from one to another.

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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2020

Thanks for giving this a look. The contest theme was competition.

Comment from roof35

Excellent

I really like your closing lines, "Competition leads to a more perfect poet." I need to remember that as sometimes I get discouraged. This is very well written. I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2020

Thank you, Roof.