They say, she is good
They say, he is evil
The match is made,
A gun signifies the start.
They're off an' running,
The game is played.
Life, it be cruel,
Has no compassion,
Cares not for rules.
Hinders an' dampens
Every fine-tuned racer.
They say, she is hard
They say, he is soft
The race goes on,
Obstacles block course,
Detours play havoc,
The battle begins.
Nature gives aid,
No difference drawn,
The rain now fades.
Who will be crowned
Each muscled mile?
They say, she is right
They say, he is wrong
The track is set,
Flags flap an' furl,
Hurrahs rise, -shouted
"Mettle is matched".
Bets met an' placed,
Souls tamp a beat,
Eyes turn an' gaze,
An amazing feat;
The clock tics-on.
They say, she is night
They say, he is day
The time rolls by
Tired, wearied bodies drag
Spirited combatants on,
The will ~survives!
Rules pushed aside,
Habits laid to waste,
Instincts now preside.
Changes made in haste,
Foul deeds abound.
They say, she is light
They say, he is dark
The end draws near,
Anticipation grows,
Gripping guts grind-out
Another drastic rush.
The homestretch looms
Long, straight an' narrow,
Debris swept clean by grooms.
Contestants blow an' glow,
They say, it's a victory.
They say, she is...
They say, he is...
They say, they are one in life's battles.
Author notes
this was written on sevearl levels and done so with the interpitation to be open for the reader. It was based on the fact of my being born "Intersexed" and the internal conflict this rises and the surface strife of it being viewed as evil or good.
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A contest entry
- Conflicts: Good versus Evil by Stonecosta.
530 points, ended May 2, 2007, 33 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I see so much here. It seemed like two were becoming one and then it seemed like a struggle inside of oneself. I know I have two in me so I understand the struggle of life itself. BRAVO poet. I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you for entering and good luck. Hugs~ Cuddles
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Ahh, beautiful use of repetition and circumstance to push your idea forward. The ending of this actually REALLY fits the purpose of this contest, which was to gain inspiration to write a movie script about the conflict of two people. Things have to settle at the end, but 'settling' doesn't necessarily mean solving anything, merely calming the tension. So good job, and thanks!
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WOOTTT!!!!!
First off, I would like to say thanks for the comment you left me. I thought I would comment back. I love the way you twisted the words visually. Its like getting wound up inside of all this stuff thats going on. Also, I think you are right this reminds me of this commercial for gatorade. Sings* I can do n e thing you can do better... lol...Thanks for sharing. I noticed all them trophies you have. Get R Done
Peace and Love
MJ
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Interesting...thre are almost three different poems here...a battlefield, a race, and an "apples and oranges" comparison of the sexes...very Different
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this is a good poem.
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i love it
it is so tight omg i love it....
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Like the poem and the way you wrote it in a wavey line. Good read and best luck in the contest.
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Love this style and this form. You have written this well. It is really amazing like amazing lover said before me. I think you have much talent. It is pleasent to the sight. I liked it a lot. Keep penning my friend.
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this is an amazing poem i like how you have it set up and i love how well written it is...i think it is one of the best poems i have read in a long time and i wish you luck in the contest that you entered.the title really goes good with the poem so congrats on your work!!
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