Comment from Raphael Montonaro

Excellent

Very nice rhyming poem. Choice of words was truly good. Good form and good content. Great message also. This just just a good poem that all should read!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thank you very much, Raphael. I am very glad that you liked it.

Comment from Nuad1

Exceptional

The initial photo & first verse really hooked me: I so liked everything about this work, most especially the message running through the words/verses. I am a runner (albeit a much slower one at my current age) but I teach youngsters what you have expressed in this work: once "THAT" lesson takes hold, our entire running experience becomes better.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

I couldn't agree more, Nuad1. Thank you for those encouraging comments and wonderful rating, my friend.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a fabulous piece of poetic art with an inner rhythm and rhyme!
"In the end, it's not whether you've won that truly matters, but how you ran the race that counts." this could be a metaphor for nearly everything:)
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, rebekka x. I truly value your opinions and appreciate the kind review.

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

That is very true. It really is more important how we've run our race than whether we have won or lost it. We will, and should be, remembered for what we did during our lives.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks, Ward, I really appreciate the thoughts and review. I agree with you, one-hundred percent.

Comment from Aplgwest

Exceptional

Wow! This should be a mandatory read for athletes. Of course, its instructions could apply to us all. Your lines also flow so very poetically. --Elaine

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks a bunch, Elaine. I'm very grateful for your thoughts on this poem, and for the exceptional rating as well.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

This poem is very beautifully written and with such a thought provoking message. I get the message and it should be used; but somehow I still feel that this great message came about just to make the loser's (mostly children) not feel so bad about not winning.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, amahra. I truly value your opinions and appreciate the kind review.

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

I know your notes express the nice idea, Dean though I'm not sure everyone would agree.

Thank goodness my 'running' days are over, so I don't have to worry about whether I've done it properly or not. :-)

Seriously, terrific positive sentiments expressed in your poem.

Anyway, I'm off to race my pet tortoise, and if he beats me one more time, I'll cut down his lettuce ration. :-)

Cheers, Ray.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Hah, yeah, I would too, Rayman! Thanks for the wonderful, entertaining review. I appreciate that.

reply by Domino 2 on 19-Jul-2014

LOL, Dean.

On the other hand, maybe I'll just feed Tommy Tortoise on 'junk food', like McDonalds, takeaway curries, fish n chips (yum yum), and loads of beer.

That should slow him down a bit - especially if I restrict my OWN diet to 'lettuce leaves'. LOL

Oh, hang on - I just spotted a flock of low-flying pigs overhead. ;-)

Cheers, Ray xx

reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

8>D

XX

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

I rather like the way you have put the principle issue here - winning is not everything, it is about how you do so. Unfortunately I think far to many have lost sight of this today, and see winning as the only value.

Patrick

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

I think you're absolutely right, Patrick. Thanks so much for your insights and thoughtful review.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Dean, this is wonderful advice for life - run it right and never have to worry about winning or losing. Written in great rhyme and meter.
Teresa

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks, Teresa. I'm very happy that you enjoyed it! :}

Comment from Darkhorse555

Exceptional

really loved the vision in these words That inner strength burns deep within,just pace yourself, you're bound to win then, once you've seen that finish line very beautifully painted excellent piece dear friend

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Darkhorse. I truly value your opinions and appreciate the kind review.