First Place

I’m sitting here with quite a grin
‘Cause I don’t have the discipline
To try to put another spin
On boasting of my first place win.

I know that judging is subjective
And I’m often quite reflective
When my poems are found defective,
Clashing with my own perspective.

But this time, the judge agreed
And my entry did succeed!
I am feeling fine, indeed;
Now one thing is guaranteed…

Like that Preakness winning horse,
I would like to reinforce
That fact that we will all endorse
“I’ll Have Another” – but, of course!