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The Contest
“I guess you won that conversation
and you should get a prize
for interfering dedication
and masterful disguise.
My friend and I use older knowledge,
a horse that will not race;
every imitation “new age”
consumes its time and place.
I see you think that ridicule
can answer any question
but I and this sweet, silly “fool”
get honourable mention."
The Contest by Nancy Ames
Simply to point out that truth can stand on its own.
I am a Canadian, originally from Ontario, and am now living in Calgary, Alberta. I have studied sciences and anthropology at university and travelled across North America and briefly to Mexico and the Caribbean. I have been writing for over 20 years and performed my work in public. I have written more than 100 poems, several short stories and am presently working on a few novels.
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very nice ;)
Thanks, man.
Odd, that a “so there!” which doesn’t make sense seems more an invitation to bicker than anything akin to authority. But then, I’m just as guilty. Thanks for fingerwagging this fool.
Thanks, lacewren – I do like that word “fingerwagging”.
– Nancy Ames
It’s like tonguewagging, without the spitting.
excellent poetry, this is so beautiful written
Thanks very much for your kind comment and for the feature, K Bock. I actually have the Van Gogh Sunflowers on the wall behind my desk. in the same frame too. Dear Vincent.
– Nancy Ames
WOW! you do? that is so cool!!
fabulous inspiration isn’t it? Van Gogh
i think it would be great if you will add our group to your Writing!
your writing conjures up wonderful imagery in the mind and certainly will be accepted in our group :))
i think your writing is so eloquently expressive! and so succinctly to the point! :))
BRAVO !!
Yes indeed, and thanks for noticing because I do work very hard at perfecting each piece. Of course I will be adding more writing to the Impressionism Cafe.
– Nancy Ames
brilliant! Great observation.
Thanks very much, concreteandrust – glad you liked it.
– Nancy Ames
Your work is truly soulful. It’s sweet sound reverberates in my being free’d for but a brief moment of your making.
Thankyou, James – yes, creativity does keep us reaching up to the “great beyond”, as you know so well.
– Nancy Ames
very nice!
Thanks again, Solomon.
– Nancy Ames
Loved this! xo
I`m glad you enjoyed it, Mia Rose – thanks.
– Nancy Ames