Poetry about Competition

Poems about competition explore the drive for success, rivalry, and the personal or societal pressures to achieve. They often examine the conflict between ambition and morality, or the toll competition takes on individuals. These poems can also highlight themes of triumph, defeat, and the emotional highs and lows of striving to win.

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Who’s for the Game?

by Jessie Pope

Pope’s ‘Who’s for the Game’ portrays World War I as a thrilling challenge of bravery for one’s nation, urging young men to join the cause.

Pope compares war to a game, turning it into a kind of competition. She uses language that makes it sound like a sport, with teams, spectators, and winners. This approach encourages readers to think of joining the army as taking part in something exciting and bold. It becomes less about real danger and more about proving yourself. The idea of showing strength and not wanting to miss out adds to this sense of competition.

Who’s for the game, the biggest that’s played,

The red crashing game of a fight?

Who’ll grip and tackle the job unafraid?

And who thinks he’d rather sit tight?

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