By Invitation Only Poem by Julie Neises

By Invitation Only

Rating: 4.5


So lucky to recieve cause
for recognition and applause.
I couldn't budge from my seat.
The competition was hard to beat.
The room went silent after every name.
The blood ran cold in my veins.
One of the only freshmen there,
juniors and seniors began to stare.
My whole life I've come in last,
it was time to forget my past.
The last scholarship was near at hand,
I felt to nauseous just to stand.
The last few names were called up then,
and then I realized- I was the only one not to win.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Scarlett Treat 24 November 2008

I agree with Stone here...the build-up, the nerves, the anticipation...and that final letdown! Well handled!

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Austin Zaratzian 12 May 2008

This is a great poem, with its rhyme scheme and visuals.

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Stone Granite 05 May 2008

Wonderful in its sadness. From shear nervousness to utter defeat was executed quite nicely. I feel the feeling and see the disappointment. Great poem. Stone

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