Run Your Own Race
Winning isn't always the most important thing...107 total reviews
Comment from Andrewajgblue
It's so true it's nit the winning but the taking part, a beautifully expressive poem, your wording was really well done, and I loved the message, also the picture and presentation was as always excellent,
Andrew
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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It's so true it's nit the winning but the taking part, a beautifully expressive poem, your wording was really well done, and I loved the message, also the picture and presentation was as always excellent,
Andrew
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Andrew. I am really glad that you enjoyed the poem and it's message, my friend.
Comment from LIJ Red
The famous bookie said "Maybe the battle don't go to the strong or the race to the swift-but that's how I bet it."
This sounds like a talented coach wrote it. Excellent.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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The famous bookie said "Maybe the battle don't go to the strong or the race to the swift-but that's how I bet it."
This sounds like a talented coach wrote it. Excellent.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind comments and excellent review, LIJ Red. I truly appreciate it!
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another exceptional poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. Unfortunately, I don't have any six star ratings left as this so richly deserves every one, so five stars will have to do. I totally agree with this poem. Well done again.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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This is yet another exceptional poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. Unfortunately, I don't have any six star ratings left as this so richly deserves every one, so five stars will have to do. I totally agree with this poem. Well done again.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind comments and excellent review, Tomes. I truly appreciate it!
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My pleasure
Comment from A Matter Of Words
Your flexibility as a poet has been shining through. Here is a lesson too few are taught. Instead we teach: Be a winner - do whatever it takes to be a winner. The rhyme and 8 syllable count keeps the reader moving forward. Great message.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Your flexibility as a poet has been shining through. Here is a lesson too few are taught. Instead we teach: Be a winner - do whatever it takes to be a winner. The rhyme and 8 syllable count keeps the reader moving forward. Great message.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind comments and excellent review, Stephanie. I truly appreciate it!
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You're very welcome, Dean. It is always a pleasure reading your work.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Dean Kuch,
Nice piece of Self-Improvement Poetry beautifully depicting an uplifting theme!
Impressive and perfectly matching the theme wording.
Captivating flow with lovely rhyming scheme and lively imagery.
"Now, on your marks -- get set -- let's go!
The race is on, put on a show,
this life is far too brief to waste,
breathe deep, keep up a steady pace..."
Marvelous!
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Hello Dean Kuch,
Nice piece of Self-Improvement Poetry beautifully depicting an uplifting theme!
Impressive and perfectly matching the theme wording.
Captivating flow with lovely rhyming scheme and lively imagery.
"Now, on your marks -- get set -- let's go!
The race is on, put on a show,
this life is far too brief to waste,
breathe deep, keep up a steady pace..."
Marvelous!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Marvelous...I can handle marvelous as a comment to my poetic efforts any day of the week, RPSaxena, LOL! Thank you for your kind comments and excellent review. I truly appreciate it!
Comment from jmdg1954
Just like the saying - it not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Sure, we want to win, be the best, grab the glory and hold the trophy. Who doesn't? But be realistic, you can't win each time because the person next to you is also there to compete. That should be what brings out the best in a person, competition.
Your poem eloquently said that. It was well written with a good rhyming scheme. John
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Just like the saying - it not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Sure, we want to win, be the best, grab the glory and hold the trophy. Who doesn't? But be realistic, you can't win each time because the person next to you is also there to compete. That should be what brings out the best in a person, competition.
Your poem eloquently said that. It was well written with a good rhyming scheme. John
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks very much for your insightful review, John. I sincerely appreciate that excellent feed back!
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
I enjoyed the verse, excellent crafting made for a pleasurable read and drove home the message. Setting good goals, accompanied by strong values is important. Kenny
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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I enjoyed the verse, excellent crafting made for a pleasurable read and drove home the message. Setting good goals, accompanied by strong values is important. Kenny
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Kenny, I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me about this poem. I couldn't agree with you more, my friend.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Dean - This is one time when I wish I had a 6. This is not just self improvement but quite philosophical. Very well written in rhyming couplets. Six good stanzas absolutely faultless and a good read. As always well displayed. Kind Regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Hi Dean - This is one time when I wish I had a 6. This is not just self improvement but quite philosophical. Very well written in rhyming couplets. Six good stanzas absolutely faultless and a good read. As always well displayed. Kind Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thanks for your kind comments and excellent review, Dorothy. I truly appreciate it!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I agree with every word you have written here, Dean. Life is too short to waste a single moment of it. It's not until we are in our Autumn years that we realise how fast time has gone. I liked the way you ended this too, with your author notes, that was something I told my children, it's the trying, not the winning that counts. An excellent poem. xsx sandra
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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I agree with every word you have written here, Dean. Life is too short to waste a single moment of it. It's not until we are in our Autumn years that we realise how fast time has gone. I liked the way you ended this too, with your author notes, that was something I told my children, it's the trying, not the winning that counts. An excellent poem. xsx sandra
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thank you very much, Sandra. I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and I sincerely appreciate the kind comments and review.
Comment from Lastamen
A search for the sublime in faith, hope and zeal for life. Being a self starter or your own promoter can be an exhausting undertaking but the pay off is exhilarating. Well done.
Till the last amen
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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A search for the sublime in faith, hope and zeal for life. Being a self starter or your own promoter can be an exhausting undertaking but the pay off is exhilarating. Well done.
Till the last amen
Comment Written 19-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2014
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Thank you very much, Lastamen. I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and I sincerely appreciate the kind comments and review.