Competition begins in preparing
Every ounce of preparation prepares for competition.58 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
my family is very competitive...cheer leading for the girls in school, bowling, football for the boys, baseball, and so much more...what we all do know...that if you get into anything competitive...make sure you are all in...you will not only let yourself down in the end...but you'll let your team down as well...I love your poem...and love this picture...very well written...love Linda xxoo
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my family is very competitive...cheer leading for the girls in school, bowling, football for the boys, baseball, and so much more...what we all do know...that if you get into anything competitive...make sure you are all in...you will not only let yourself down in the end...but you'll let your team down as well...I love your poem...and love this picture...very well written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Linda thank you, I love it yes be all in!
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your so very welcome JLR...love Linda xxoo
Comment from Boogienights
The sentiment this poem expresses is completely true. Giving your all in any sporting event is the only way to go. Go big or go home just means putting your heart snd soul into whatever you do. This is a great contedt entry. Best of luck.
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The sentiment this poem expresses is completely true. Giving your all in any sporting event is the only way to go. Go big or go home just means putting your heart snd soul into whatever you do. This is a great contedt entry. Best of luck.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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My sincere thank you
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Competing takes a persevering mind that knows to reach the end is easy but to reach the end first takes stamina that sustains. The metaphoric picture and the coach language is par for the course and enhances the message. Well done Free Verse poem that I enjoyed reading.
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Competing takes a persevering mind that knows to reach the end is easy but to reach the end first takes stamina that sustains. The metaphoric picture and the coach language is par for the course and enhances the message. Well done Free Verse poem that I enjoyed reading.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Rafffaelina, thank you.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Writer,
I've read a few of these entries so far and I love what you are writing about the best so far -- but I don't like EXACTLY the waaayyy you're saying it - if you'll forgive me for being so indelicate. (Sorry!!!)
You may very well end up with my vote, because I do love what you're saying, but there are several places where you are quite speaking in complete sentences and I wish you'd make things more clear. Examples:
1.) Then put into action every effort, every muscle
to be tuned to your peak. (suggest:)
--> Then put into action every effort; let every muscle
be tuned to its peak.
2.) Winning comes from preparing, bearing witness to your soul, that to compete!
You must leave every ounce of the very best you bring
on the field.
To the last second of the last play, every game!
--> Winning comes from preparing, bearing witness that to compete
you must leave every ounce of the very best you bring
on the field
to the last second, of the last play, every game!
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I hope you may see the difference. I won't deduct stars, but I do recommend edits. Thanks so much and good luck!!
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2019
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Dear Mystery Writer,
I've read a few of these entries so far and I love what you are writing about the best so far -- but I don't like EXACTLY the waaayyy you're saying it - if you'll forgive me for being so indelicate. (Sorry!!!)
You may very well end up with my vote, because I do love what you're saying, but there are several places where you are quite speaking in complete sentences and I wish you'd make things more clear. Examples:
1.) Then put into action every effort, every muscle
to be tuned to your peak. (suggest:)
--> Then put into action every effort; let every muscle
be tuned to its peak.
2.) Winning comes from preparing, bearing witness to your soul, that to compete!
You must leave every ounce of the very best you bring
on the field.
To the last second of the last play, every game!
--> Winning comes from preparing, bearing witness that to compete
you must leave every ounce of the very best you bring
on the field
to the last second, of the last play, every game!
***
I hope you may see the difference. I won't deduct stars, but I do recommend edits. Thanks so much and good luck!!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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thank you Robyn
Comment from NickieT
This is a great entry for the competition prompt. I like that you do not just focus on the competition itself, but also on the dedication that it takes to prepare - all of the background work that goes into it. Very cool poem =)
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This is a great entry for the competition prompt. I like that you do not just focus on the competition itself, but also on the dedication that it takes to prepare - all of the background work that goes into it. Very cool poem =)
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Nickie, thank you, I learned long ago it takes 1 hour of inspiration, 4 hours preparation, for one hour of participation.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is as true with life as with sports. It could be used in interviewing for a job or looking to reach any goal.
Good luck in the contest. Keep writing
dragonpoet
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This is as true with life as with sports. It could be used in interviewing for a job or looking to reach any goal.
Good luck in the contest. Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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We compete in so, so many ways in life. It is those with good discipline, work habits and good attitudes that make every difference in the world.
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I do think being overly competitive is bad sometimes, though.
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Comment from Alex Rosel
This is a relatively short, but precise poem for this competition. I enjoyed reading it.
I particularly like this line:
The eye on the prize has so many facets! -- It conveys the complexity of preparing for, and the competing in, sports and competitions {thumbs up}.
Best of luck with this in the voting booth {smiles}.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2019
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This is a relatively short, but precise poem for this competition. I enjoyed reading it.
I particularly like this line:
The eye on the prize has so many facets! -- It conveys the complexity of preparing for, and the competing in, sports and competitions {thumbs up}.
Best of luck with this in the voting booth {smiles}.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Thanks much!
Comment from Janetsue
I like writing competitions because they involve rule-keeping, creativity, effort, good judgment, and excitement. This line spoke strongly to me:
The eye on the prize has so many facets! Best wishes in the contest!
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I like writing competitions because they involve rule-keeping, creativity, effort, good judgment, and excitement. This line spoke strongly to me:
The eye on the prize has so many facets! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Thank you very much!
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Gail Denham
The dedication and training that some sports take is amazing. Hours of exercise, practice, honing in on your skills. A young friend just qualified for the Boston Marathon - took weeks and weeks of running and prep.
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The dedication and training that some sports take is amazing. Hours of exercise, practice, honing in on your skills. A young friend just qualified for the Boston Marathon - took weeks and weeks of running and prep.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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Gail, it is an amazing personal accomplishment for one to do a marathon. The Boston marathon is one of the granddaddy?s that your friend must feel so wonderful to have made the grade to compete in this wonderful event....
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
evidently you like football. An ongoing competitive game everywhere right now. Liked your poem although the game of football can be a little nasty unless they have a great coach; which proves that even if you don't win you're still a great person.
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evidently you like football. An ongoing competitive game everywhere right now. Liked your poem although the game of football can be a little nasty unless they have a great coach; which proves that even if you don't win you're still a great person.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2019
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In my playing days the game was about the team! Playing collegiate football in the late 60?s. Was far different, but we, each of us takes the best we can from life's experiences and do the best we can with it.
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Team is definitely a big part of winning and having a positive attitude. Thank you for your comments.
