Competition
I hate competitions
because I’m non-competitive in nature.
My aunt once forced me
to play draughts with her nephew,
amidst my protests that
I never played draughts.
I gave up and let him win.
Only then did she understand
she couldn’t bend me
to become competitive.
Future Poetry Monday prompts:
May 5 Competition
May 12 Shape
May 19 Stem
May 26 Lead
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My problem is being a bit too competitive in this way, I want to be the best or not do it at all. I’ve had to teach myself it’s okay to simply try.
I am glad your aunt came to understand some people don’t want to compete at all.
Thank you so much for writing poetry with us!