Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

You did a wonderful job of summing up your month of poetry :) Bravo, bravo! You did it! It has been fun to have friends posting daily with me. I'm not done yet as it is my goal to post daily for the whole year. I have now completed four months with eight months still to go. I look forward to seeing the results of your contest :)

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Joy!

You are doing an awesome job on meeting your goal! Thanks for traveling this path with us unofficially. We've had a wonderful month all encouraging each other to keep up and no one has fallen behind, which I think it absolutely amazing. Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Good luck with the rest of the year!

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

What a great job you did on this write, Kim! Much time and effort has been spent by you over the past month, as evidenced in this write that summarizes/wraps up your entire month's works.

I like the format of your Symmetrical Acrostic. It works well, adding impact to the piece, and for the reader. I enjoyed the subtle humour in this write. "Though we have cramps in writer's hand" and "I suggest you all get some rest" ... made me chuckle. I'll bet you need a rest! :)

Terrific poem, Kim! Wish I had six stars to give you for this.

Connie

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Connie!

I'll take a virtual six any day :) Thank you for all of the wonderful comments. I had so much fun with NaPo, looking forward to doing it all again next year! This one is just my celebration of the fun and a light-hearted wrap up of the challenge. I started with my prologue being an invitation to the bash in Abecedarian, so I thought ending with a style of my own would be fun. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review.

Kim

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This must be one of the longest acrostics in literature. What an excellent way of rounding it all off. I shall be posting my final contribution for the month later this afternoon BST and then OMG its a flipping potclatch day. No peace for the wicked.
The biggest problem hasn't been the writing but the reviewing to get the $$ necessary to keep posting.

Can't wait to get back to just three or four a week. Lol.

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Pantygynt!

I totally agree. The reviewing to keep the $$ for promoting has been crazy! I think I'm going to do one more push and throw a book balloon on mine (if I have time this weekend lol) just for one last hurrah lol I should have thought of it before I promoted my last piece, don't know what I was thinking!

I have one or two acrostics that are equally long, I think The rhyme scheme in this acrostic was done just for you ;) my thank you for all the great advice you've given along this journey. I have errands to run this morning and a hockey game tonight, so I may not make a Potlatch entry until tomorrow. I'll have to see how my time frame plays out today.

I'm happy you enjoyed this form for the wrap up, it was just a bit of fun :) I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Thanks for the great comments.

Kim

reply by Pantygynt on 30-Apr-2016

Let me get this right as I have yet to post my final poem. You would recommend that I post it with just a certificate and then put a book balloon on on the whole book. I have never used a balloon before.

reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

The book balloon is 24.95. I think it will serve as your certificate for that last piece, plus pay points and possible rewards for every other piece in your book. (that last for 10 days, if I'm correct.) Take a look at the wording when you post your last piece. You won't need the other certificate. :)

reply by Pantygynt on 30-Apr-2016

I have put my final; poem in the book and taken out a book balloon on the prologue. But I am being told to promote my last poem as the complimentary certificate has run out on it. where is the book promoted? Have I done something wrong. I know the balloon is purchased because the moneys gone.

reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

It put the promotion on your prologue, so it is paying as if you bought a certificate. The last piece is paying points plus 12 cents... as all of your other pieces will. In a way, that could be good, for the voting booth. My guess is you'll get reviews on this piece anyways. I'm sorry, I thought you'd put it on the last piece to promote, rather than the first.

reply by Pantygynt on 30-Apr-2016

It'll go out to the fans anyway I suppose. The notes sai put the balloon on the first piece. Thanks.

reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that is what the notes said to do :( I guess they didn't want us to 'cheat' and not pay that promotion fee on the last piece. Tom's covered all the bases! lol Every single piece that wasn't promoted is paying six points and twelve cents. And yes, it went out to all of your fans.

reply by Pantygynt on 30-Apr-2016

Thanks, Kim.

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

This looks like a rather complex form of poem, Kim. And it was a challenge I enjoyed, although at times felt pressured. Thank you for this lovely tribute to all, and for your encouragement and support along the way. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Marijke!

Thank you so much for the kind review. I am so happy that you joined in the fun this month! Today you get to kick off your shoes and relax in the recliner! :) Your reward for a month of great poetry lol

Thanks for all the fun, it was my pleasure to sponsor this challenge.

Kim

reply by fionageorge on 30-Apr-2016

All the thanks goes to you... joining this challenge got my muse working again. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

This is great a wonderful way to close out your book on the month, a tribute to all the great poets. nice job on this and have a great day

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Thanks, William!

I just had to get one last one in to wrap things up. I appreciate all of the reviewing you've been doing this month. This one is for you, too! :)

Kim

Comment from Kooky Clown

Excellent

What a very clever and wonderful poem. I must confess when I saw the title I was in doubt but after reading it I was inspired by you skilful writing a masterpiece well done loved it.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi KC,

This was my wrap up poem for the book. April is National Poetry Writing Month and we've been celebrating the 20th anniversary by posting a poem a day. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate the thoughts you've shared.

Kim

Comment from Helen Bach

Exceptional

I am so pleased I had a six left for this brilliant tribute to a month of poetry. You have personally entertained, enlightened and educated me and I have learnt more in this month about some wonderful poets than in my entire life. You deserve more than six stars for all your efforts. I am so pleased I was able to read your wonderful poetry. Thank you Kim x

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Helen,

I have truly enjoyed the journey this month and learned a lot myself. My research and exploring different writing styles has been a gratifying experience. I'm so happy that you followed along. Your reviews have been fabulous! I appreciate the six shiny stars and your kind words.

Thanks!


Kim

reply by Helen Bach on 30-Apr-2016

You are most welcome, I'm sure I missed a few and will revisit my favourites. Its been a great month for poetry x

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Wow, what can I say other than this was quite a poem. It looks very very difficult to write but you certainly master it. A lovely tribute you paid here. I liked it very much. All the best. Ulla:)

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Ulla,

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate your kind comments. :)

Kim

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A wonderful summary of the past month. It was a fun ride to remember for a long time. Thank you, for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful project.

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Hi Sandra!

It was truly my pleasure. I'm so happy that you decided to join us! You did such an awesome job highlighting different styles of poetry all month. Thanks for a great review! :)

Kim

Comment from lightink

Excellent

Wow! That was quite a grand poetry tour both regarding what you accomplished and just generally in English literature! I might do European classics next year :).
You've been such an inspiration throughout the whole time, both your poems and your encouragement! Thank you, Dear!

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 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Thanks, Jyoti!

I've had so much fun with this project! It has truly been my pleasure. One big party! :) I am so happy you have been a part of it all. European classics sounds like an awesome idea.

*Hugs*

Kim