Ixzion, winner of the previous contest, has chosen these themes:

Anger
Pride

Each participant is limited to two poems, and they can be in any style they please. This contest will be open for two weeks this time, in the hopes that more people will commit to this creative experience. Best of luck to you all!

~Bon Maverick

Two months searching; It's quite discouraging
But my friends and family kept encouraging
"You can do it, Bon!" It's not over yet
But the days became weeks, so I made a bet

I'll be employed before my next birthday
22 years coming up; I've got my B.A.
But the job wasn't guaranteed
I've got my pride on the time, I have to succeed

I applied to the bowling alley, Michael's Arts and Crafts
They never called me back; I guess I made them laugh
Rainbow Christian, the local Blockbuster
The latter said no 'cause my scores were lackluster

On the personality test, so I was depressed
Wrote a passionate track, and people said it was "def"
The search still continued to find a job
Success was quite slim, but I'm far from slob

My pride guided me to a store nearby
Today, I went in to see a certain guy
The produce director; he needed some aid
I didn't have experience, but his doubt would soon fade

I was hired on the spot, my pride's getting victory
7 a.m. the next day; are you kidding me
Vacation's over, and I'm headed to work
While I'm gone, get to writing poetry, you jerks!

I f*cking hate you.
No Country For Old Men SUCKS.
I want my time back.

I am so damn great.
Everything I do is
made of yes and win.