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I've entered maybe the last time. They just take the fun out of rhyme. I guess they're not for everyone. If I just write I have more fun. I've never been competitive. I find more joy if I just live. Some contests just get weighted down. With details that just make me frown. I could go into this and that. About details that leave me flat. But like I said, I've had enough. So there's no need for more gruff stuff. I do appreciate a theme. That can guide me to some sweet dream. Of written sentimental thought. Which without might not be caught. But once again I must digress. There's no need to further address. Like I've already said above. When I just write, that's what I love. Note: I'm not poo pooing contests all together. It's just that I've had too many bad, sad, mad experiences with them that like many things in life. Sometimes, you just have to change direction and let somethings go. I feel much less angst when I don't put myself through that anxiety and aggravation that I have experienced with contests in the past. Carry on all of you who I know who thrive on contests. I love reading your entries sometimes. I say sometimes, because I'm just not that active on poetry soup as I once was. Peace, Love. And Good luck. :)

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Date: 11/15/2019 8:51:00 AM
I totally get your angst now , Leslie! Just forget what i said here earlier. We are all different, sweetie. Just write for the sheer pleasure of it if that is what you want to do. You rock!!
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Robert Johnson
Date: 11/15/2019 2:15:00 PM
Thanks Andrea.<3 :)You just made my day. <3 :)
Date: 11/13/2019 8:02:00 PM
Yes, like Jan said, this is written from the heart. I am very competitive I guess, and I need the contests to inspire me to write. Some themes just really inspire me and others not so much, but it's all good. I hope you will enter contests, Leslie. At least try the ones that look fun to you!
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Date: 11/13/2019 5:28:00 PM
A poem tha'ts written from the heart Leslie. I write for the sheer pleasure of writing, enter contests to improve my poetry and learn new forms, there are many themes that just dont float my boat so i don't write for them. I've got more n/a than wins its just you don't see the poems that didn't place. Just keep on writing for fun Leslie, being creative is far more important than contests:-) hugs Jan xx
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Robert Johnson
Date: 11/13/2019 5:40:00 PM
Thank you Jan. Your comment wrapped it up nicely. :) <3