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"The moment of victory is like vacancy"

by W. Mahlon Purdin

The moment of victory is like vacancy
In the eyes of the winner.
His mouth hangs open,
His eyes disbelieve,
For a moment his is an idiot
With delight.

02/01/1980

Posted on 02/02/2014
Copyright © 2026 W. Mahlon Purdin

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 02/02/14 at 09:15 PM

I am sure you have caught the momentary feelings of a winner, especially in stiff competition.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/05/14 at 03:45 AM

Loved the contrasts in those last two lines.

Posted by Gail Wolper on 02/12/14 at 12:17 AM

Stu[id with delight...ah, is that or is it not like an orgasm, then?

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