Second Place
Remember the names of second and third place finishers?37 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello JLR - CONGRATULATIONS on your win. I can see it was well deserved. A good read with the appropriate accompanying picture. Well done - warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Hello JLR - CONGRATULATIONS on your win. I can see it was well deserved. A good read with the appropriate accompanying picture. Well done - warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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I appreciate the recognition and the field was equally good, nice company to be around.
Comment from Saria/Shreyamsi
Strong and relatable poetry! the free verse pattern makes it even more exciting and you have chosen your words wisely. Your topic and presentation are quite good, good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Strong and relatable poetry! the free verse pattern makes it even more exciting and you have chosen your words wisely. Your topic and presentation are quite good, good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Sarai, thank you so very much for your review and comments.
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You're welcome.
Comment from siais
Loved the positivity, it's not bad to be second but the irony is world forgets them, train train train you can become the first absolutely stunning finish, good one!
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Loved the positivity, it's not bad to be second but the irony is world forgets them, train train train you can become the first absolutely stunning finish, good one!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Silas, Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was breathlessly exciting. I was really caught up in this poem, the chase for first place, second never really feels that good. There are other races, and one day with that same determination, the runner will come first. I really enjoyed your contest entry, very well done! Good luck. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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That was breathlessly exciting. I was really caught up in this poem, the chase for first place, second never really feels that good. There are other races, and one day with that same determination, the runner will come first. I really enjoyed your contest entry, very well done! Good luck. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Sandra thank you! I appreciate your time spent reading and commenting on my free verse poem.
Comment from MissMerri
I really like this poem, and related strongly too. It is true, the names of second place finishers are rarely remembered, but sometimes second place feels pretty good. Your poem describes the drive, the stubborn determination to give to the competition the best you have, and never give up. That's what really matters, I think. Good job, and good luck in the contest. MM
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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I really like this poem, and related strongly too. It is true, the names of second place finishers are rarely remembered, but sometimes second place feels pretty good. Your poem describes the drive, the stubborn determination to give to the competition the best you have, and never give up. That's what really matters, I think. Good job, and good luck in the contest. MM
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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MissMerri, thank you for the good wishes.
Comment from Vanna1
Couldn't get a handle on the flow. The rhyme not consistent, however the piece was very engaging and entertaining, which is by far the most important in my books. Good presentation as well.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Couldn't get a handle on the flow. The rhyme not consistent, however the piece was very engaging and entertaining, which is by far the most important in my books. Good presentation as well.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Hi Vanni this is a free verse poetic presentation where rhyme is seldom used to develop in form.
Comment from Ben Colder
Competition is always great when dealing with a fair hand. I noticed the photo and thought about the recent scandal of transgender male competing with the girls.
Best to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Competition is always great when dealing with a fair hand. I noticed the photo and thought about the recent scandal of transgender male competing with the girls.
Best to you in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2020
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Ben ? Yes new situations do put a damper on what the truest form of competition has been known as.
Comment from karenina
An excellent free verse specimen! I had two parents (like most of us)---and two very different views on competition. My mother preached that the only person we truly competed with was our self. If we did better (in time, in core, in performance) than previously, we'd met the goal. My father (a grisly and proud WWII Marine)--preached that second place was "first loser"-- and boy, God help my brothers or me if we came off the field without victory. So I was interested in reading an article about that old quote everyone credits to Vince Lombardi: "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." As he got on in years and held many interviews he said near the end of his life:
"I wished I'd never said that quote. I was misunderstood. I meant the effort. I meant having a goal. I sure didn't mean for people to crush human values and morality."
H summed it up by saying:
"Winning isn't everything, nor is it the only thing."
Your poem brought all of that back to me...
Karenina
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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An excellent free verse specimen! I had two parents (like most of us)---and two very different views on competition. My mother preached that the only person we truly competed with was our self. If we did better (in time, in core, in performance) than previously, we'd met the goal. My father (a grisly and proud WWII Marine)--preached that second place was "first loser"-- and boy, God help my brothers or me if we came off the field without victory. So I was interested in reading an article about that old quote everyone credits to Vince Lombardi: "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." As he got on in years and held many interviews he said near the end of his life:
"I wished I'd never said that quote. I was misunderstood. I meant the effort. I meant having a goal. I sure didn't mean for people to crush human values and morality."
H summed it up by saying:
"Winning isn't everything, nor is it the only thing."
Your poem brought all of that back to me...
Karenina
Comment Written 12-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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Karenina, It is known that people who compete and place in a race are all winners. Those however who place send or third also will likely still drive themselves to feel the thrill of winning the Gold.
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! I liked the dramatic description of the race. You really show what competition is all about. And the second part reminds me of a coach really urging his team on. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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Wow! I liked the dramatic description of the race. You really show what competition is all about. And the second part reminds me of a coach really urging his team on. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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Thank you!
Comment from Bill Schott
This free verse, Second Place, captures the intensity of the race. The stamina, breathing, pacing all leading to the glory of the win - or not.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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This free verse, Second Place, captures the intensity of the race. The stamina, breathing, pacing all leading to the glory of the win - or not.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2020
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Thanks Bill!
