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True Story Flash: My stint as a drug runner...
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15 Syllable Poem: The effects of everyday choices...
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Commentary and Philosophy Poetry
![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: By the Tides of Autumn finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Sunshine's Moody Blue Haze finished third in the contest "Dialogue Only Writing Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: nature's moody muse finished second in the contest "Write a 5-7-5 Haiku Suite " |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Across a Sky of Purest Blue won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest" |
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Melissa - | ||
Such an honor! Thank you for all of your well-wishes and positivity! Much appreciation! diane - | ||
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Goodness! So very honored! diane - | ||
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Truly honored... Thank you! diane - | ||
A truly worthy winner! Sincerest congratulations, Karenina - | ||
Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: To Treasure Summer's Ease finished third in the contest "Summer Nature Sonnet" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Master Weaver of Avian World won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest" |
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Such a fascinating little bird! Would love to see one or two "up close and personal!" Thank you again! diane - | ||
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Your kindness is much appreciated! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Sunset Over Soldier's Field finished third in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest" |
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Gloria, Michele, Helen, and DD, I am honored by your congratulations despite the fact that I seldom visit my profile page! Yikes! Thank you, truly! diane - | ||
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Mrs. KT: Happy birthday to Robert Frost (1874-1963), American poet who was much admired for his depictions of the rural life of New England, his command of American colloquial speech, and his realistic verse portraying ordinary people in everyday situations. "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." "We love the things we love for what they are." "These woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep." "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one?s definition of your life; define yourself." "A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness." |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Perennial Love Still Blooms finished first in the contest "Two Line Poetry Contest" |
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(Wish I always had that ESP!) Congrats! Karenina - | ||
I love the Even the Odds format; just wish Yvette was still here to see how many people enjoy attempting the form as well and truly miss her! Thank you again! diane - | ||
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Hoping it would have received Yvette's approval as well... Thank you! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Their Healing, Joyful Songs finished second in the contest "The Soundtrack of Your Life" |
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Such a joy to pen my poem... Pretty sure "Janis" and my father are smiling, Karenina! And Helen, that little bird is precious! Thank you both! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Gentle Ways of Laughing Days finished third in the contest "Children's Poetry Contest" |
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Bowdie makes our world a special place?of graceful ways and laughing days?💕 - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: tanka (morning fog blankets) finished second in the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest" |
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So appreciative of your warm and kind congratulations. As an aside, this past week, as I was making my way out of our neighborhood, I witnessed an eagle swoop down upon a crow, grapple with it, and make off with it into the woods... More than a bit unsettling and magnificent at the same time... Thank you again! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Comes A Soft October Morning is the new Poem of the Month! |
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So very appreciative of your kind congratulations. My thanks... always... diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: tanka (adrift upon dreams) finished first in the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Reflections ~ Autumn Morning finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Finding Peace Among the Brome won the contest "3-6-9 Poem" |
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I so enjoyed penning this piece... Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: haiku (morning dew glistens) finished third in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Ploughman's Golden Wheat Fields finished first in the contest "My First Latvian Daina" |
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Thank you for your congratulatons! Such an interesting poetic form to attempt. And a special thank you to Kate and Pantygynt for introducing me and fellow FanStorians to the intricacies of the Latvian Daina. diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Still A Bloomin' Flower Child won the contest "5 Line Poem" |
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Loved this one! Congratulations! - | ||
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🌻C🌹O🌻N🌹G🌻R🌹A🌻T🌹 U🌻L🌹A🌻T🌹I🌻O 🌹N🌻S🌹 - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! tanka (Cold Moon lords over) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest" |
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Much appreciation for your kind thoughts... And Lee, A little bit... Thank you for caring... diane - | ||
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~ a well-deserved honor ~ - | ||
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this prestigious award! Best wishes, Rodger - | ||
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I am beyond honored and humbled to receive this award. I write that others may know and remember, and to share with the reader my love of nature and perceptions of the world around me. To receive heartfelt praise, here, and in private messages, from individuals I have never met, yet for whom I hold the greatest respect for their own creativity and gifts, is overwhelming to process. My heart is full... Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Hearthside... More Than Ever... finished third in the contest "3-6-9 Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! By Hearthside's Dancing Flames is the new Poem of the Month! |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Mother Earth: Time to Sleep finished second in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! (haiku)flocks of Gooseneck bloom won the contest "Haiku" |
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Thank you all so much! Honored and definitely humbled... Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: To Know His Song finished first in the contest "Write a poem using these words..." |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Your Hand in Mine won the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest" |
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I demand a recount! (Giggle) Kudos Karenina - | ||
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Thank you! I need to check my profile page on a more regular basis! Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: When Sunlight Beckons finished second in the contest "Life Without The Letter A" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Maple Trees' Grand Stand finished second in the contest "Lune Poetry Contest" |
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Thank you so much! Yesterday was my birthday, and my husband and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary = smiles all around! diane - | ||
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I thank you all for your kind messages of congratulations. So very honored... Thank you! diane - | ||
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Goodness! What a wonderful surprise to greet me on a chilly and rainy spring mornng in northern Michigan! Thank you, one and all! (Just wish I could still climb those trees to read a book!) :) diane - | ||
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Just waiting for those honeybees to make their appearance! Mother Nature is NOT cooperating thus far! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Searching for Spring's Promise finished second in the contest "Nonet Poem Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Can You Hear Me, God? finished third in the contest "Rhyming Short Line Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Beyond Love's Measure finished third in the contest "Love Poem for a Special Loved One" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: As Flows Each River finished first in the contest "One Sentence poem (of any length)" |
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Mrs. KT: "At a certain point, you have to be kind to yourself as a writer and trust your own motives. You have to have confidence that you're coming from the right place. You have to allow yourself to let loose, pursue a good story, and create people who feel real. Not good, not bad, certainly not perfect - just real." Angela Flournoy |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: On Such a Dismal Day as This finished third in the contest "Write a Kyrielle" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: One Napkin Away finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest" |
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My idea of "free verse" is not mainstream, but it surely is from the heart. Thank you, friend! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: To New Beginnings finished second in the contest "8-6 Syllable line count. " |
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Here's to getting up every morning to great a new day with new expectations of another great poem from you! Congratulations on New Beginnings recognition! Sammielwf - | ||
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This one was noteworthy. Glad I reviewed it before the vote. You are on a roll because you recently had another first place finish. Keep up your good effort. I expect to see other top placements in the future. Best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy New Year! Mark - | ||
This one was noteworthy. Glad I reviewed it before the vote. You are on a roll because you recently had other first place finishes. Keep up your good effort. I expect to see other top placements in the future. Best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy New Year! Mark - | ||
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The inspiration for this piece was the marriage of my parents. And then I realized I was writing about my husband and me! Where has the time gone? Thank you! diane - | ||
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This piece was written with my grandson and my daughter and son-in-law in mind! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Let's Coddiwomple Together! finished second in the contest "Obscure Word 7-9-7" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Haiku (sudden Autumn snow) finished first in the contest "Write a Nature 5-7-5" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Autumn's Magic Awaits finished first in the contest "Rhyming Alliteration " |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Frenzied Forager's Feast finished second in the contest "Tetractys Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Pondering Poetic Possibilities finished second in the contest "Alliteration poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! haiku (crows gather) won the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Still, I Believe finished third in the contest "Seven Words or Less Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Out in Left Field finished second in the contest "100 Word Flash Fiction" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Stars' Luminescent Embrace finished third in the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Of Coping and Comfort finished third in the contest "Share A Diatelle Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Golden Quaking Sentinels finished third in the contest "Tree-Hugger 5-7-5" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Crumbling Foundations won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Spectacular Springtime Solace finished second in the contest "3-6-9 Poem" |
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I am honored and humbled by your positive words of congratulation. I just write what is in my heart, hoping that my words will resonate with others... Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Nature's Pure Golden Ambrosia finished second in the contest "Nature 5-7-5" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Yet They Will Bloom finished second in the contest "Even-the-Odds Lion & Lamb" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Step To It! Peregrinate! finished second in the contest "Obscure Word 7-9-7" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Persephone and Hades finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Ancient Greek mythology" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Moments of Remembered Love finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Love Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Nelson Mandela finished first in the contest "5-7-5 inspirational person " |
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My poem doesn't do justice to Nelson Mandela, but I truly wish I could have met him... - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Amid Aleppo's Rubble finished third in the contest "Share A Story In A Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: For the Love of Pumpkin Day! finished third in the contest "Tyburn poetry" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Treasure October's Ways finished first in the contest "October* Even-the-Odds Poem" |
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And thank you to Y.M. Roger for creating this poetic format! It's all her fault! :) :) :) - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Halloween Night's Scary Delights finished third in the contest "Children's Halloween Poetry" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Through Hazy Windows... finished third in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest" |
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What a lovely message to receive! Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: When Autumn Winds Descend finished second in the contest "Weather via Diminished Hexaverse" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Shhhh! To Kench May Scare Them! finished third in the contest "Obscure Word 7-9-7" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Memory's Gifts at Summer's End finished second in the contest "Summer's End 'Even the Odds' Poetry" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Congratulations! Memory's Well-Worn Path won the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest" |
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You are always so supportive! Diane - | ||
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This one was for my son...the one who had TWO wasps fly into his mouth - not once, but twice! - | ||
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I so appreciate your congratulations. I am humbled and honored by this recognition by FanStory. I am equally humbled and honored by your appreciation. So pleased our paths have crossed... Thank you! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Such Trusting Yearly Visitors finished second in the contest "Nature 3-5-3" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Silence Set Free finished third in the contest "a Thought provoking 5-7-5" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Laughter's Fading Footprints finished second in the contest "Sedoka Poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Fabulous Festival Fireworks finished third in the contest "Lamp Lighter Summertime Fun" |
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I used to live on Loon Lake = mesmerizing to hear the loons call to one another! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Forty Years With Full Hearts finished first in the contest "June 'Even the Odds' Poem" |
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I am most appreciative of all who voted for this humble offering. And now for the great reveal: My married name is "Truelove!" Now...how could anyone not have a beautiful marriage/life with a last name like that? :) - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Grandpa's Fields of Remembrance finished first in the contest "Family poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Euchre Shenanigans finished third in the contest "Five Card Stud....And More!" |
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I so enjoyed penning this piece! diane - | ||
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So pleased you enjoyed! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Going Fishing with Grandpa finished first in the contest "Come On Summer!! " |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Hear Me, Oh Lord, I Pray finished second in the contest "Write An Acrostic Poem In Rhymes" |
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Having experienced an entire body plant just stepping off my fronch porch last week, well... I appreciate your sentiments...and irony! :) :) - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: The Path Gratefully Followed finished second in the contest "Masterpiece Remastered" |
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I so enjoyed attempting this challenge! Diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Freckle Stopper Heyday! finished first in the contest "Parapluie Playtime (6-8-6)!" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Winter's Laughing Hills finished first in the contest "BEST IN IMPRESSIONABLE PRESENTATION" |
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I need to look at my profile page more often! Thank you so much, Jesse, Joy, and Cathy! Such fun prompt! diane - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: To Embrace Life's Essence finished first in the contest "Write a Rictameter" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: In Plain Sight: America's Homeless finished first in the contest "Write a Kyrielle" |
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If you put your flowers with my flower, we'd have a gathering of positivity and hope! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: When Hope Chances to Bloom finished first in the contest "Terza Rima Sonnet poem" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: The Magic of Santa's Christmas Box finished second in the contest "Christmas Magic" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: In The Old Attic Trunk finished third in the contest "Lune Poetry Contest" |
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: Through the Heart of a Child finished first in the contest "Christmas Flash Fiction - 50 words" |
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Thank you! If you have never attempted to eat a Springerle, be certain to have lots of coffee or milk at the ready...to dunk your cookie! :) Tough little suckers! - | ||
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Wonderful cookies; they were my mother's favorite! ~diane - | ||
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Michael, Dean, and Alx! I just now saw your congratulatory notes! I was so busy with a new batch of newt of frogs that I haven't had time to check out my profile page! Thank you so much! - | ||
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![]() FanStory wrote to Mrs. KT: For He Is Born This Glorious Day finished second in the contest "Rhyme That 1-6-1 " |
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This piece was really difficult to pen...so many memories... Thank you... diane - | ||
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I fondly remember how you enjoyed this offering and that it resonated personally with you. I am very honored and humbled by the recognition is has received. Thank you again! diane - | ||
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I'd give anything to have my mother healthy and still with us... TAWANDA!!!!! diane - | ||
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This is the second time we have placed first and second! Too funny! I must "up my game!" :) I love your poetic offering = just beautiful! diane - | ||
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Congratulations on your win. Your poem was exceptionally written and wisdom-filled.:) - | ||
YOURS was poetic; mine was just to the point! I loved every morsel of your offering, and it was not only a pleasure to read and review, but it was also most deserving of First Place. - | ||
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Thank you ever so much! Ever since I was a little girl, I have worried and wondered about the wildlife during inclement weather and winter! - | ||
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But..."eventually" it all will come to an end... :) :) :) (I'll remember our conversation for years to come!) diane - | ||
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Your congratulations are so appreciated! I have attempted to write Cinquains for years. I am thrilled that this one passed "muster!" Tricky little buggers! Thank you so much for your well-wishes! diane - | ||
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I am so pleased you enjoyed! Thank you for your congratulatory wishes! diane - | ||
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Thank you ever so much! Tetractys poetry is one of my favorite poetic forms to attempt. Someday, I would love to publish a collection of tetractys poetry. Thank you again diane - | ||
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You made my day! Thank you ever so much! diane - | ||
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This was a painful piece to pen, but it was also very cathartic... diane - | ||
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As I shared with Gareth, this was a painful one to pen... There are days when I wish I had "found my voice" far sooner than I did... Thank you! diane - | ||
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My uncle's story moves me to this very day. Yet, never once did I ever hear my parents, grandparents or relatives ever speak with bitterness - always just incredible sadness... Thank you again, diane - | ||
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You are much too kind! After all, it was "for the birds!" :):) Thank you! diane - | ||
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This was such an enjoyable poem to pen! And as of this afternoon, spring may have finally made her way to northern Michigan! diane - | ||
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I made my way to the feeders this morning. The path is still snow-covered, but my fuzzy-tailed friends were waiting for me. And, yes, I did manage to give them all a few extra bits... :) - | ||
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I so enjoyed penning this offering. Deeply honored. diane - | ||
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I just read a meme that stated, "Michigan is closed until further notice!" Everything is just an ice rink! Good day to sit by a fire, drink coffee, and write! - | ||
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I am incredibly honored. That sounds so trite, but I never imagined that my work would be recognized for this honor. I just now saw the announcement, and I thought it was a mistake... I am rarely speechless, but I surely am at this moment... With much gratitude and appreciation, diane - | ||
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Thank you all for your congratulatory comments and private messages. Still more than a little surreal, but I am sincerely honored and humbled by your kindness... diane - | ||
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As for the cats and the dogs...who can resist? What a wonderful selection of poems. Thank you again, diane - | ||
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This competition/prompt brought back so many memories of my mother...She is never more than a thought away... diane - | ||
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