Silver Medal
So near but just so far.5 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I like this! All very topical with the Olympics and now Paralympics. Your fine verse is skilfully crafted to include excellent rhyme and flow and a momentum that mimics the actual race itself as the narrator hurtles towards the finish line, always hoping for gold but proud of second best silver. Great job! Good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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I like this! All very topical with the Olympics and now Paralympics. Your fine verse is skilfully crafted to include excellent rhyme and flow and a momentum that mimics the actual race itself as the narrator hurtles towards the finish line, always hoping for gold but proud of second best silver. Great job! Good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 03-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Very kind, Debbie. Thanks.
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Author,
I love your post! I watch the Olympics and try to sense what it feels like to run with lightening speed, or to dance the apparati as a graceful gymnast. ( I walk with a different kind of apparatus.
Your poem took me there. To a nice place.
There is nothing wrong with a Silver Medal!
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Cindy
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Author,
I love your post! I watch the Olympics and try to sense what it feels like to run with lightening speed, or to dance the apparati as a graceful gymnast. ( I walk with a different kind of apparatus.
Your poem took me there. To a nice place.
There is nothing wrong with a Silver Medal!
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
Cindy
Comment Written 03-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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So very generous. Thank you.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I seldom to almost never read poetry, but I'm glad I stumbled across yours. Sports and competitions are great ways to motivate ourselves to push and become better. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2024
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I seldom to almost never read poetry, but I'm glad I stumbled across yours. Sports and competitions are great ways to motivate ourselves to push and become better. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 03-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Ric. Appreciated.
Comment from lancellot
Ah, the poem that fits many from this year in France. Sometimes doing your best get you only a win in your heart and head, but not on the field of battle. Well-crafted and without a doubt a solid entry.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Ah, the poem that fits many from this year in France. Sometimes doing your best get you only a win in your heart and head, but not on the field of battle. Well-crafted and without a doubt a solid entry.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Many thanks
Comment from RodG
I commend you as you put me on that track, racing with Speaker throughout the poem. It's easy to visualize each stage of the race. I am not a fan of AABB rhyming; nevertheless, I enjoyed this narrative poem. Rod
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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I commend you as you put me on that track, racing with Speaker throughout the poem. It's easy to visualize each stage of the race. I am not a fan of AABB rhyming; nevertheless, I enjoyed this narrative poem. Rod
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you.