[Argh]

I guess my contribution at # 14 just didn't cut it.

[VRWCmember]

Well how's this -- I submitted a haiku, a limerick, a simple verse, and a free verse poem. Of the four I submitted, it was the simple verse poem "Remember" that won as a semi-finalist selection. Just goes to show you that those poems that don't rhyme (like haiku and freeverse) just aren't as good as good old-fashioned rhyming verse.

Personally, I liked my limerick (Gravy) the best.

[VRWCmember]

I'm guessing there were some liberal democrats on the selection committee. That is clearly the only explanation for rejection of such fine poetry.

[archy]

I guess my contribution at # 14 just didn't cut it.

Don't quit now, hit 'em again while they're still stunned from the first one. For example:

With suns painting the morning sky
was filled this day of summer.
Beautiful maidens on the shore breathing erotic sighs.
With golden rainbows, flourishing hopes
was full this day of summer,
And wrapped in dreamy, loving songs,
This summer day begun,
The dog ate mother's toes.