In life people can be very competitive
Be it in sport,
In your work,
Or even just in life.
But sometimes you lose,
Be prepared for that.
So you always hope to win,
You must aim to win.
But be ready,
Be ready
To congratulate the winner,
If it is someone else.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Sometimes you lose.
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Gracious in defeat - the mark of a gentleman (and a lady) . If only a certain adolescent politician would act this way.
Thank you Michael, we must always be gracious in defeat, I played table tennis for over thirty years and when beaten would always congratulate my opponent but I saw it changing as the younger players started coming through.
Politeness doe not cos anything.
Andy
Good write Gold.
And to bear in mind too: 'We may be wrong' e.g. checking a price of goods in a shop, special offers, etc. Then again 'We may be right!'
We may be either Orchi but respect and politeness should not be thrown out the window.
Andy
Now depending what you are referring to, I obviously don't mind winning, but also believe there is much value in a loss. To win I learn nothing, when I lose an argument, debate, I've learnt much if i'm receptive to it.
Take it easy, Andy
Dave
Very true Dave, it is called experience and experience can never be taught.
Take care
Andy
Oh yes, we have to be big enough and ugly enough to take it on the chin when it comes our way. All that makes us a more rounded human being. Being able to laugh at ones self is highly recomended too.
You calling me big and ugly? Right - outside! Swords, pistols or cream puffs at 500 yards?
Of course we do, we must be able to laugh at ourselves as well we can all be so laughable at times and accepting that laughter makes us into a more understanding person.
Dave can I please share those cream puffs with you and d a.
Andy
DA's remaining silent, Andy - obviously hasn't the intestinal fortitude to be open to the inflammatory nature of her accusations. If we can hook her out of her shell, get it all moving, you can have my share of cream puffs - I'm diabetic so they are equally (albeit slower) as fatal potentially as swords or pistols.
Bon appetit
Dave
Dave obviously finds me attractive Goldfinch. Shall you tell him or me?
I'll let you send him the flowers. A nice bouquet of roses should suit.
Andy
I never realised that MPS would so richly reward my talents so soon...
Dave
Hold the front page....got the story....no apologies necessary.... difficult as it sometimes is, I'll try for gender neutral in all my writing...
BTW enjoy your stuff no end, DA.
Take it easy, Dave
There's a poem here somewhere, he wanted to send me flowers,..... it's all a mistake - I'm a drake!
Go for it DA - You've got the talent. In your position I'm pretty sure I'd be proud that my sensitivity lead some poor fool (metaphorically) up the wrong path.
No, it's an understandable mistake and i'm not going to attempt to make anything of it.
That garden path is so twisted it is easy to get lost .
Wot ? who are you calling twisted.....?
Did he say get lost?
Watch it DA - you are no longer a promoter of peace but becoming quite the stirrer.
I'm just going to feed him all those cream puffs until he bursts.
Maybe it is me that is just lost as I wade through all those cream puffs and lose my way amongst them.
Don''t take responsibility for all this yourself, Andy. In many ways you are/were a semi innocent bystander.
If there's lessons to be learnt here it's always watch your back and be careful who you tangle with.
Just don't let it tear you apart and interfere with your sleep.....
Nothing interferes with my sleep, I am too relaxed for that to happen.
Andy
Glad to hear it: remain safe and sane in a hostile world....
Dave
Hi Andy,
A great write.
For me I dont have to be a winner.
I am happy to come second and get the silver or third and get the bronze.
Keep writing ✍ and safe during lockdown.
FineB
I have lost many times but am still happy if I have done my best.
Andy
Good Evening Uncle Andy ~ A very wise & thought provoking Poem today. As you said in one of your replies *Graciousness in Defeat is less common in the Young than in Seniors who have more Experience* Despite our Youth ~ Angela & I try to have as our MANTRA ~ In Life & Love *Better to have TRIED & LOST ~ than never to have TRIED at all !*. The Olympics (which we love) have Silver & Bronze & *The Taking Part* as ample compensation for NOT getting GOLD ~ BUT ~ in the Presidential Race ~ there are no SILVER MEDALS ! WE always thought TRUMP was Spoiled - Arrogant - Selfish & a Bad Loser ~ NOW WE KNOW ! Thank GOD it hasnt stopped JOE & MALALA from smiling (see our Poem) and enjoying their Awesome Victory. Long may they REIGN ~ AMEN
Thanks for sharing a classic Video ! PD singing *E Luchevan Le Stelle* from Tosca .......
And the Stars were shining
And the Earth was scented
Fragrant She entered
And fell into my Arms !
Very romantic & very poignant
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela Brian & Smokey 💛💛💛
Thank you A and B, as I said in a previous reply I have lost many times but am still happy if I have done my best.
Andy
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