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Just won a poetry contest...

So, I just won a poetry contest. Yay! Well, okay, so perhaps it's more of a "prestige" thing, because I didn't win any money. We all know how famous many contemporary poets are too, so I've got that going for me. Aw yeah! Perhaps I should enter some where I can actually win money, even just $5. I can then brag to the ladies at bars, "Hey baby, did you know I just won $5 at a poetry contest? So... wanna go out sometime?" That will win her over!

The poem that won it is one of my recent efforts:

Beat

Sheltered from this world,
Protected from potential harm,
Fearful of being released,
Wanting to maintain its innocence,

As it begins to mature,
Innocence slowly fades,
Longing for a sense of freedom,
To make its own decisions,

Finally out in the world,
Released to the masses,
Curiosity at its peak,
Expanding with every experience,

Handed to another,
Trusting of their care,
Full of life and joy,
Fears, worries and doubts spared,

No longer protected,
No longer innocent,
Beating with desire,
Beating with passion,

Looked at momentarily,
Before being thrown to the ground,
Slowly breaking,
Being kicked and stomped upon,

Released unto her,
Beating with life,
Broken and crushed,
The beating has stopped.
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