The Poetry Contest (a parable)

A man who loved poetry decided to hold a contest. Many good poems were entered, and this pleased him. However, though knowing the rules and regulations of the contest, some chose not to follow them. Though he was saddened to do so, they were disqualified from winning the prize. The writers were upset and asked him to reconsider. Being a fair judge, he couldn't allow what was originally written, but gave them another chance to enter a different poem. They refused and went away angry, shouting obscenities.1

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This came out of something that happened to me, but I can't say it's what inspired it. God inspired it by teaching me something through something unpleasant.

I've never written a parable before. I hope I did alright.

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  • December 21, 2005
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    so true it's funny

    This actually made me chuckle a bit, in the good way. I agree with Old Doc Wit there, and have to say that the simplicity is what makes it so effective... the simplicity and the blatant reality that it is, because we all know people are honestly like that. Fantastic.

  • Reframing-Quill
    January 1, 2005
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    Cleverly creative

    The brilliance and profound wisdom of this, I would compare biblically to Philippians 3:14: "I press toward the mark… for the prize… of the high calling... of God... in Christ Jesus; also "Christ as the "prize, the fullness (as in Ep.3:19)." I loved this "in all its profound wisdom, thank you!"

  • Old Doc Wit
    November 19, 2004
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    This piece touched me with it's simplicity and it's honest nature,lovely!


  • November 18, 2004
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    GREAT

    A very nice parable.

    It makes you really think.


  • DyingKnight
    November 17, 2004
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    Interesting write, but not my cup of tea, sorry for wasting your click hope more people read it and enjoy it


  • Johnny Wheeler
    November 17, 2004
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    Well said

    Hi Videl,
    You are more than a fair and decent person, you have a sense of goodness and sprituality that truly inspires. I hope all is well with you, and I want to thank you for your prayers. The very best to you my friend. God Bless you and keep you,
    --Johnny
    Edited on Nov 17, 11:47 because 'typo'.


  • November 17, 2004
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    Thank you for your encouraging comment God bless.


  • November 17, 2004
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    this is excellent it reminds me of one of the parables of the kingdom that Jesus told i think in particular of the debtor whoes debts were cancelled

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