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Competition

The thrill gives you fuel for the chase The glory of reaching your goal Adrenalin rising you up Energy flows through your soul Tasting victory now on the wind Running as though you could fly Seeking the glittering prize Just not … Continue reading

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Honesty

I move forward on the back Of other’s mis-deeds and lies By adopting measured honor Past these others I arise And in this a simple lesson For those that crave the prize What we think we keep well hidden Can … Continue reading

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Connected Limericks

An ambitious woman once said Tis better to lead than be led But with no-one to follow Her pride she must swallow On bitterest truth is she fed A deluded woman believed That she helped all the people she grieved … Continue reading

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Rivals

Symbiotic twins it seems Too alike Too similar backgrounds Too common talents Every twin must find Their own identity So it is For you and me Perhaps within alliances Of this kind Breeds the contempt Of familiarity Some unconscious Separation … Continue reading

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Ambition

Embrace sloth It’s so much less effort Don’t be so driven to unrealised goals Recognise the wisdom in slowing down a moment Or the beauty in repose Ambition’s just another name for neurosis You can run a race so hard … Continue reading

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Aspirational Alliteration

This competition corrodes camaraderie Vicious victory from verbal vilification Hopeful honesty hides from hurtful humour Bonding betrayed by bloodied besting Stop senseless slaughter! Souls strive so sadly Unity ultimately undoes unfair undermining Hands holding, highlighting hopeful hearts. (c) Helen Valentina … Continue reading

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Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude Craven pleasure The bully embraces Revelling in a win Vicariously (c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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