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    haiku (grey heron flies home)

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FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Let it be... finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Taste Testing finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! By Royal Pronouncement won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    Michele Harber: Congratulations! What a wonderfully fun and amazing poem. -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. A most well-deserved win--By Royal Pronouncement! -
    Sugarray77: Congratulations Steve.

    Melissa -
    Brandon Clark: Congrats on winning the contest! -
    karenina: Congratulations to you!

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    Gloria ....: Way to go Steve. :)) -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, everyone!
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve!! I think you have a knack for storytelling. These characters have won many times haven't they? -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Circe won the contest "Cinquain Poetry"
    karenina: Great job!

    Congrats! -
    Katie Mae Dead: Congratulations Steve! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, thank you...

    Maybe I've still got it! 😁 -
    lancellot: Congrats. -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. :)) -
    Sugarray77: Congratulations Steve! Well deserved.

    Melissa -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! Another super win for you! ;") -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Wow! won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Jesse James Doty: Congratulations, Steve!
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    juliaSjames: Well done, Steve!

    Julia
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    Sugarray77: Congrats Steve! A fun one :)

    Melissa -
    lancellot: Great work and idea. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, friends. It's a good feeling when fun and the right words come together!
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    Eternal Muse: Congratulations on your win, Steve. This is an outstanding work. -
    Mrs. KT: Steve!
    What a hoot!
    Congratulations!
    diane -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Steve. :)) -
    Dolly'sPoems: Congratulations on your well deserved win Steve, love Dolly x -
    karenina: The Bard would be smiling...

    Congratulations! -
    rspoet: Wow! Congratulations Steve! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Temple Bell finished second in the contest "Nonet Poetry Contest"
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Steve!

    Julia
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! A beautiful poem! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Toothleth at Chrithmath finished third in the contest "Christmas Poetry"
    juliaSjames: Congratulationth!

    Julia
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    Sugarray77: Congratulations Steve on this stellar offering. So fun! Well deserved.

    Melissa -
    Melodie Michelle: Congrats on placing 3rd in the Christmas Poetry Contest!
    Cute poem!
    May God bless you and your family this holiday season, my friend! -
    Allezw2: Nicely done Kiwi!
    Remindful of the late pop and movie star Jimmy Boyd's novelty song, "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.
    There is a discipline in entering a piece with dialect.
    You made it believable.
    Nicely done Scribe of the Shakey Isles,
    Fantasist -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! The Study of Rainbows won the contest "Free Verse Poem"
    Midi O'Rourke: Yay Steve! -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Steve. :)) -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!
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    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Steve!

    diane -
    juliaSjames: Way to go, Steve!!!

    Julia
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    lancellot: Congrats!! -
    damommy: Congratulations!
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    MissMerri: Congratulations again!! Wow! You're on a roll now. Your poetry is most deserving of these accolades. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you all! To quote Yogi Berra, it's déją vu all over again! -
    karenina: Congrats! Happy Holidays! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! The Drawing of a Child won the contest "My Faith Poetry"
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Steve. A fine poem. :))

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    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve. They got this one right. -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Steve
    Wonderful offering!

    Julia

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    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!
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    rspoet: Congratulations, Steve!
    Never a doubt; this poem is a gem!
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    kiwisteveh: Thanks, everyone. It seems to have been an awfully long time between drinks so this win was especially welcome. Broken the drought, perhaps.

    Anyway, merry Christmas to all. Stay safe and healthy and heads up for 2022 -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! And Merry Christmas to you too! -
    karenina: Congratulations!

    Karenina -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Steve. It was well deserved, and broke the chain! An added bonus for the holiday season🎄🎄 -
    Eternal Muse: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved, a grand poem. -
    tfawcus: Congratulations, Steve. I enjoyed this one. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Masterpiece finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!!
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    Elizabeth Emerald: Congratulations on your prize--not surprised! Per my review, I expected to see this in the winners' circle. Cheers. LIZ -
    Sugarray77: Excellent job on this sonnet, Steve. Congrats! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Steve!
    Thoughtful and creative!
    diane -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Drifting finished third in the contest "Nonet Poetry Contest"
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!

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    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Steve!

    diane -
    MissMerri: Congrats Steve! A most thought-provoking poem, deserving recognition for sure. MM -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: At Sea finished third in the contest "20 Syllable Poem"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: haiku (wisteria's gold) finished second in the contest "Haiku"
    juliaSjames: Kudos Steve! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!

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FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Songbirds and Flowers finished second in the contest "Rhyming Poem"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations!
    Diane -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Steve
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve. This is such a beautiful poem. MM -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, all. -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!

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    Senyai: Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: My Paradox finished second in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
    Charley Lake: Congratulations! -
    kiwisteveh: Thanks, Charley! -
    strandregs: Hang onto the gold
    It lives forever -
    Allezw2: Right on Stevie Wonder Down Under! Fantasist -
    Allezw2: Cab driver, once more' round the block. Yup, still good. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: The Usual Suspects finished third in the contest "Rhyming Poetry Contest"
    lightink: Congratulations, Steve! -
    phill doran: Congrats Steve - well done. -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve! -
    robyn corum: ADORED it!!! Congrats! Well-deserved. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: They Said... finished second in the contest "Write a Kyrielle"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Fallen finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    phill doran: Well done Steve! Congratulations -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Steve!

    diane -
    Diana L Crawford: Congrats!! xoxo -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Petrarch? What a Lark! finished first in the contest "Petrarchan Sonnet"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Haiku (birds on wires) finished second in the contest "Haiku"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Steve!

    diane -
    rspoet: Congratulations! Nicely done. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: haiku (in the far pasture) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    juliaSjames: Thrilled that this write was recognized. Congratulations on your second place win, Steve.
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    rspoet: Congratulations Steve. A wonderful haiku. -
    Diana L Crawford: Congrats! xoxo -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! This is no small accomplishment. I'm glad to see you on the podium. Your haiku was beautiful, in my opinion. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Where Grief Begins finished second in the contest "Write a Kyrielle"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Adventure finished second in the contest "Rhyming Poetry Contest"
    phill doran: well done that man! -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations, Steve. -


kiwisteveh: Stable Genius
    Allezw2: Five for aproriate wordless content. However, you put the wrong end forward! Fantasist -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: The Puppeteers finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Quenched won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"
    Ginnygray: Great job, Steve! Congratulations. -
    karenina: Way to go Steve! Well deserved! Congrats!--Karenina -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. :) -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Steve. I see you "quenched your thirst" with this win! Well deserved. -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Steve. Well deserved! -
    MissMerri: Good going Steve. Congratulations! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, all. I'm on a bit of a roll at the moment - making up for the lean times!
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Gentle hand won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    MissMerri: See? I knew it!! Congratulations Steve! This was right. -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Steve. Well deserved. Now you can write that sequel!! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. :)) -
    humpwhistle: Well done, Steve. Congratulations. -
    Michele Harber: Congratulations. It?s a lovely poem. -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats -
    LisaMay: Nice one Steve! Terrific poem. -
    kiwisteveh: Thanks everyone. Sometimes the right words fall into the right order with just the merest push from me. -
    rosehill (Wendy): Well done, my friend.
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    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve! -
    phill doran: Well done Steve. Lovely writing. -
    phill doran: Well done Steve. Lovely writing. -
    poetwatch: Congratulations Steve, for an exceptional sonnet. :) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Steve - well done! -
    visionary1234: Told you it was a beauty!!! :):):)S -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: The Wreckers of Lannerbrofell finished second in the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! A fascinating story. -
    nancyjam: Felt this was a winner. Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: to darkness finished third in the contest "3-6-9 Poem"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations! -
    Tina Crute: Congratulations, well deserved! -
    nancyjam: Congrats Steve. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Beloop the Dawn finished second in the contest "Nonsense Verse Challenge"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: A Thousand Flowers finished third in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve! This was exceptional poetry. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Flight won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"
    Ms. Snyder: A very well deserved win. I enjoyed your 5-7-5 and the entire presentation! Cheers, Fonda -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve! You're on a roll! -
    Gloria ....: You are on a roll, Steve. :)) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - AGAIN! Well done! -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on a well deserved win, Steve. I loved the heron and the poem! -
    Lordinajamjar: Brilliant!! -
    LisaMay: Definitely a worthy winner. Wonderful imagery. -
    krys123: Congrts Steve, I'm happy for you.
    Alx Krys -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you all! Long may the roll continue. Or does that mean it's all downhill? -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Visitor finished first in the contest "Masterpiece Remastered"
    Artasylum: Congratulation and many congratulations on your whirlwind book tour Your arms must be very tired. Rest up and I look forward to more... yours, diana -
    Kerry Robinson : Congratulations! -
    rama devi: CONGRATULATIONS!!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Gaudeamus Igitur won the contest "Rhyming Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    C. Gale Burnett: Awesome win :) Congratulations! -
    phill doran: yah hoo - well done that man... poetry! what will he think of next? -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. Well done. -
    Ulla: Congratulations!! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations for this fine accomplishment Steve. The poem was clever and fun to read, and it looks very good in blue! ;") -
    Sugarray77: Congratulations, Steve!! Well deserved.

    Melissa -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. :)) -
    krys123: Cogratulations, Steve, for writing a winning poems the everyone cn identify with,
    Wonderfully perceptive and universal.
    Alx Krys -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Steve, a great poem and worthy win. -
    seaglass: Congrads -
    kiwisteveh: Big thank you, everyone. I am delighted to be back in that winning place! -
    rama devi: CONGRATULATIONS!!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Beside the River, Long Ago finished second in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    phill doran: Well done that man! -
    CD Richards: Good job, Steve. -
    krys123: Congratulations Steve, Brilliantly conceived.
    Alx -
    rama devi: CONGRATS! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve. I loved this poem! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Gathering Storm won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Writing"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    krys123: Congratulations Steve. Universal 5/7/5 syllabic format. Well done.
    Alx -
    krys123: Congratulations Steve. Universal 5/7/5 syllabic format. Well done.
    Alx -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Steve!! -
    CD Richards: Great job, Steve. Well deserved. -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on a well deserved win, Steve! -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve. -
    rspoet: Congratulations on the win, Steve! Superb imagery in this one. -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. :) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you all!

    I don't visit my profile often, as you can tell from the year-old news... -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Once were gold finished third in the contest "Rondel Poetry"
    phill doran: well done Steve: congratulations. -
    michaelcahill: Exceptional. :)) -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: We Are the Dead finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    CD Richards: Well done, Steve :) -
    phill doran: like I said "I hope you come second!" - well done Steve... -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. Tramp . . . tramp . . . tramp. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everyone. I rarely visit my own profile page. Nice to see the lovely comments.
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Made Whole finished second in the contest "5-7-5 SEQUEL POETRY CONTEST"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Seasons finished second in the contest "Cinquain Poetry"
    Sugarray77: Congratulations on your 2nd place win!! Well done. Melissa -
    krys123: Congratulations Steve on a wonderful entry and your second-place finish.
    Alx Krys -
    MissMerri: Way to GO! Beautiful Cinquain, beautiful ribbon. They were meant for each other. ;p -
    Robbie Yates: Congratulations, Steve! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Ali Baba's Nightmare finished second in the contest "Six Word Poetry Contest"
    CD Richards: Great humour, Steve. Good job. -
    rama devi: Congrats! :-))) -
    karenina: Too funny! I really laughed out loud!
    Congrats on a second place tie!
    Karenina -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Hic iacet sapientia finished second in the contest "5 Line Poem"
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations on second place, kiwisteveh -
    krys123: Congratulations, Steve, a very well deserved and accomplished win.
    Alx -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Guttering Candle won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congratulations! Happy for you. I thought this one might win! -
    jlsavell: Well deserved!!! Incredible work! What a talent.
    Congratulations !!!!

    Jimi

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    rspoet: Congratulations! Talent is always better than luck. Well done! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, my friends. -
    krys123: Congratulations on being just the one!
    Alx ;.~)
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    Gloria ....: Congrats, to you Steve. :) -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations Kiwisteveh on a great win! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve.
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    kiwisteveh: Thank you, all! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! Great win -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Ravens finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"
    Dean Kuch: Congrats... -
    rama devi: √ Congrats! -
    krys123: Congratulations, Steve, for your second-place achievement in this contest. Take care and have a good one, my friend..
    Alex -


kiwisteveh: For those who haven't caught up yet by reading my post 'Published at Last' my very first book of poems has just been released.

It is available on Amazon under the title "Life, Love and Other Disasters", author Steve Herbert.
    MissMerri: I just received my copy yesterday. I want to tell you how delighted I am to read such a well-put-together, literally flawless book. There is not a single poem that isn?t totally enjoyable. The book is only 38 pages, and when your readers finish, they will wish it were twice as long. I will read it through many more times. It is well worth the minimal cost. Congratulations Steve! You and Anne did it right! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Keep Digging finished first in the contest "Write an Epigram"
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve. -
    humpwhistle: Well done, Steve. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your contest win. judiverse -
    brenda bickers: Happy Birthday Steve, hope you have a great day.
    Brenda:))x -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Daedalus finished third in the contest "Minute"
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! I thought this one of yours was a winner. We can be wrong! The great myth so well made into a minute poem. Very clever. Dorothy -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve, for this clever poem placing in the contest. I just read it, and was quite impressed. MM -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: That night... finished second in the contest "One Line Poem"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    Dean Kuch: -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    kiwisteveh: Thanks, all.
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: In the Shadows finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: I Saw You Dance the Tango finished third in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    TAB_that's me: Congrats! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve... -
    Janet Foor: Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Blow-Up finished third in the contest "Limerick 5 Line"
    Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS! -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Dawn finished third in the contest "Katauta Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats on third in this one. xoxo -
    rama devi: Congrats! :-) -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Haiku (solitary bee) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you all. Good to be back somewhere near the winning list. -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve.
    Excellent writing.
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Ghosts of the Past finished third in the contest "Write a poem in Leonine rhyme"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Pirates Aplenty finished second in the contest "Write a Poem about Pirates"
    Jannypan (Jan) : Congratulations Steve! -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Forgive Us... finished third in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!! -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve!
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    humpwhistle: Well done, Steve. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everyone...
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: My Bumblebee finished second in the contest "Children's Rhyming Poem"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Steve!!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: The Squire and the Lost Soul finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve!
    Great job!
    ~Dean -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everyone. Rama, I expect to see that sari in bite-sized pieces...
    -
    Eternal Muse: Congratulations on getting the Seal of Quality, Steve! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Petty Temples won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congrats! :-))) -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!! -
    I am Cat: Great job, Steve! -
    Dean Kuch:  photo winnersmiley_zpsc8tc3oaz1_zpsgpj08y0m.gif
    Congrats, Steve!
    ~Dean :} -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve! Well done. -
    Eternal Muse: Congrats to my favorite Poet! You are the best ever. -
    tfawcus: Congratulations, Steve. This was an exceptionally fine poem. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you one and all. I shall stop griping immediately! -
    mfowler: A deserved winner. Congrats, Steve. -
    boxergirl: Congrats, Steve! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve. -
    Mary Wakeford: Congratulations, Steve! -
    Irish Rain: Just HAD to re-read this AGAIN. Astounding!!!! -
    MissMerri: A big Hurrah! This was a marvelously crafted poem. Villanelles are difficult. You make it look easy. MM -
    Jackarrie: Congratulations Steve Mary -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your contest winning "Petty Temples." judi -
    rspoet: Congratulations! Talent will rise, sometimes it even rises to first place. Well done! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you again, everybody...
    -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Aleppo Gushes Blood finished third in the contest "Rondeau Redoublé"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Death By A Thousand Cuts finished second in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"
    I am Cat: Congratulations Steve! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve.
    ~Dean -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Captive Words finished second in the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!! -
    closetpoetjester: Excellent write Steve. This was the best one I've seen in awhile, of these short forms. P -
    MissMerri: So happy to see my prediction came true! Congratulations to you... (and to me for being so smart. lol ) -
    rama devi: Congrats! Knew this would place! :-))) -
    Dean Kuch:  photo signature_39_zpsgplu9lhv.gif -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Dangerous Crossing finished third in the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: congratulations!!! -
    rama devi: Congrats! :-)) -
    Julia.: Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Lovely Stream finished second in the contest "Write an Awdl Gynt poem"


kiwisteveh: Bronze - got to be my favourite colour!
    Jannypan (Jan) : You win 3rd prize for this. Give him a bronze. -
    I am Cat: At least you get on the roster. I can't remember the last time I even placed in any type of contest. The only ones I enter anymore are the site based ones and I don't even come close I guess? Who knows? lol
    So bronze it is.... My entire house has bronze hardware, turn it into a doorknob. ;) -
    Dean Kuch: I'll take bronze over nothing but air any day of the week. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Broken Bird finished third in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"
    Ginger Banks: Congratulations! -
    rama devi: Congrats! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Wild Horses finished first in the contest "Traditional English Sonnet (Animal)"
    Jannypan (Jan) : Super poem. CONGRATULATIONS ! JAN -
    Taffspride: Congratulations -
    mrsmajor: A Big Congratulations!....Your poem was a joy to read!
    -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, all! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Save Our Souls finished second in the contest "Quinzaine Poetry"
    rama devi: CONGRATS! -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve. -
    catch22: Congratulations! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations for this second place win! I loved the poem, myself. Excellent response to this prompt. -
    rspoet: Congratulations! The most poetic entry. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Ticking Monster finished second in the contest "Write a Shakespearean Sonnet"
    rama devi: Congrats! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Just Like Baseball finished second in the contest "How sporty are you?"


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Word-Weaving finished third in the contest "Triolet Poetry"
    PoemsOfDD: Steve, congratulations on your win. Well done ~DD -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Once Upon A Fairy Tale finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"


kiwisteveh: Back in December, when I had the good fortune to win a couple of site contests, I decided to 'invest' some of my winnings by entering two serious poetry contests.

Last week I was notified that I had been short-listed in the first of these - in the top ten of over 1000 entries from around the world. Top five will win prize money and all of the short-listed poems will be published in their anthology.

Sadly, there is no way I can make it half-way around the world to the awards announcement in the UK on Easter Saturday, but the event will be live-streamed on You-Tube. First prize is 1000 pounds so I have my fingers crossed! Anyone else who wants to cross theirs for me is most welcome.

More after the announcement and I will then be able to post the poem.
    rama devi: Great news--crossing fingers for you, friend! :) -
    I am Cat: I'm crossing all appendages Steve as I know that, although winning the poetry is amazing, winning the monetary prize could also mean a lot for your family!
    Good luck, can't wait to hear! -
    nancyjam: Great news Steve. Keeping fingers crossed. Best of luck. -
    mfowler: You're good enough. Here's to the champagne and deserved success. Congratulations on your success to date. -
    Dean Kuch: Good luck, Steve. Knock their bloody socks off, heh-heh.
    ~Dean
    ~Dean -
    Julie Dascoli: Wow good luck on the competition I hope you do well I'm sure you will. Mean while
    keep on writing. I can't wait to hear how you go. Julie D. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! What Year Is It? won the contest "Non-Fiction Writing Contest"
    I am Cat: Congratulations Steve! ;) -
    giraffmang: Nice one Steve. Good writing always comes out on top. -
    humpwhistle: Hey, Poet, stick to your side of the aisle! Kidding, kidding. Great piece, Steve. Congratulations. -
    Cumbrianlass: Well deserved, Steve! Many congrats. -
    kiwisteveh: No one is more stunned than me! My only theory is that they felt the 'poor me' content of the poem indicated I really need the money - which is true!
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    Adri7enne: That was such a great story! A well-deserved win, Steve. Congratulations!! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve. -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations, Steve! -
    TAB_that's me: Great job Steve! -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations. This is always a very stiff competition, so rising to the top has got to be sweet! -
    Just2Write: Way to go Steve! I'll bet your car ate your $100.00 already. Oh well. This was such a great non-fiction entry. R. -
    tony bronk: Way to go, Steve! Tony -


kiwisteveh: My Inbox is empty, I have no Replies and no Reviews.

Looks like a Trifecta to me - what do I win?!
    DIS-illusioned: Um...a trimester? (You know, to balance out the trifecta?)
    Enjoy! :-) -
    I am Cat: You need to 'follow' me... I'll keep you busy, my dear. ;) I promise you! ;) -
    Dawn: I'll trade you. (Please?!!) -
    kiwisteveh: I do have to suffer the pangs of guilt every time I get a new fan and I don't fan them back, but I don't think I could deal with an overflowing Inbox! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Third place finish in the reviewing contest!
    rama devi: Congrats! :-)) -
    giraffmang: Excellent job Steve. congratulations -
    kiwisteveh: Not up to the standard of you too yet, but this is a first for me! Watch your backs!
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    Linda Engel: Good one, Steve. Now go get 'em. -
    Lovinia: WOW! Steve's first time ... congratulations on a grand achievement. Even third is hard work, though usually enjoyable. Well done my friend. Hugs - Lovi xoxo -
    evilynne: Congratulations! Evi -
    ~Dovey: Congrats! :) -
    I am Cat: Awesomely done Steve! So glad to see you recognized! ;) Yeeeehaa! (that's so you'll understand the 'speak' LOL) ;) -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Steve! Hard work and well recognized. Yea!! -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Steve! Hard work and well recognized. Yea!! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, people. I don't know when I will ever have the time to match this effort.... -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Cake of the Year won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    Gloria ....: Yea, Steve! Now it's drinks on you my dear. Merry Christmas and congratulations. :)) -
    I am Cat: Congratulations Steve! -
    kiwisteveh: Curious how you two found out so early - don't see it announced anywhere...
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    kiwisteveh: Oh, and thank you. I am on a roll. better go and finish off my Christmas poem...
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    evilynne: Congratulations! -
    rama devi: Bravo. Not surprising! Your story poems rock! :) -
    MissMerri: CONGRATULATIONS Steve! This just might become a habit for you... Winning all these blue ribbons! I think you hold the record, for sure. Your story poem was a winner in every way. I'm so happy for you. You are definitely on a roll! -
    Gloria ....: Magic and community profile thoughts was how I found out. :)) -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. Where's my cake? -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Wild and Free won the contest "Alouette Poetry"
    Gloria ....: Sweet! Excellent choice and wonderful Alouette. :)) -
    Dean Kuch: See? I told ya, lol.
    Way to go, Steve. Congratulations.
    ~Dean :} -
    Cumbrianlass: Yes! Excellent. I'm so pleased for you, Steve. Congratulations! -
    giraffmang: congratulations Steve. -
    rama devi: Congrats! I thought this might win! Bravo. :) -
    I am Cat: congrats Steve! ;) -
    Adri7enne: Another well-earned win, Steve. Congratulations! -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve! -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! -
    Linda Engel: congratulations, Steve. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, everybody. I'm on a roll now - working on my Story Poem..... -
    tfawcus: Congratulations! -
    Just2Write: Yay! See? I told you. Congratulations, Steve!
    An excellent Alouette. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Faith is a wraith won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
    Gloria ....: Yay, Steve. Excellent poem! -
    I am Cat: Oh... oh yes! HA! YESSSS! See? What did I tell you? Huh? Well this has restored my faith in a LOT of things! Booya! ;) -
    CD Richards: I commented in my review that I thought this should win. This is an outstanding piece, brilliantly done! -
    giraffmang: Congratulations, Steve. Nice one -
    michaelcahill: So excellent. Wow! -
    rama devi: Congrats! Excellent entry. -
    humpwhistle: A bridesmaid no more! Congrats, Steve. Well earned. -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve. Very well deserved.
    ~Dean -
    Lovinia: Exceptional poem my friend. WOW! One of your best. Courageous and such skill. Nothing better than a master free verse poem ... or a damn good sonnet. I love both. Congratulations, I'm over the moon with this one. Huge hugs - Lovi xoxo -
    kiwisteveh: Thought I replied already....

    Thank you, one and all. Yes, I will stop whining about the bridesmaid thing now. Well, until the next time, anyway... -
    Neonewman: Congrats on this well deserved win Steve!
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kiwisteveh: One more bonnet in my bridesmaid's collection!
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on sharing a second place win with your poem, Steve! -
    Joy Graham: congratulations. I'm thrilled to share third place. -
    I am Cat: Did I win anything? 😳 -
    kiwisteveh: Yes, Cat, you won third place in the reviewing contest. I believe the prize is a toy mouse, stuffed with catnip and a bell on his tail. And if you play your cards right, you can catch my bridesmaid's bouquet when I hurl it!
    -
    I am Cat: Woo hoo!

    Wait.😳
    Does that mean I have to marry again?

    Nope. 🙀
    No thanks, if this doesn't work out... Nope.
    Keep your bonnet, it's lovely.
    Beautiful.
    Really.
    It's you. 😘

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kiwisteveh: Thank you, all.

You can't keep a good sniveller down - I didn't even get a placing with my sonnet!! Maybe I'll make it with my 1-6-1
    I am Cat: I'm pulling for you Steve
    *hands you a Kleenex* ;) -
    michaelcahill: I don't want to scare you, but I'm in the 1-6-1. More than one reviewer informed me that my syllable count was correct. So I think you may have some competition!! -
    Gloria ....: Well there's the Steve we know and love. :) -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Cycle won the contest "Ask A Question"
    Julia.: Congrats! Finally the bride instead of a bridesmaid. Still want to toss that bouquet? :)
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    kiwisteveh: Thanks, Julia. I shall stop whinging and complaining now - until next time anyway... -
    kiwisteveh: PS The bouquet was getting a little manky anyway after being recycled so many times - I've binned it! -
    giraffmang: WOOHOO! Nice one! -
    Mystic Angel 7777: Told you it was coming!!!! Congratulations as you truly earned it. -
    rosehill (Wendy): Ha, no more sniveling allowed. Congratulations on a great entry in your darkly disturbing but oh so brilliantly written piece. Can you point me to the bin where the bouquet landed? - Wendy -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! That just leaves me as the un-winner bridesmaid :( -
    ravenblack: Congrats! I told you you would win this one. -
    Taffspride: Congratulations. I'll be waiting to hear you say it when the all blacks are beaten by the best team!!!! -
    I am Cat: WOOT! You did it! yay! :) -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    mrsmajor: A Big Congratulations..this was a wonderful piece of writing...thanks! -
    Gloria ....: Congrats, Steve! -
    MissMerri: Well, I am SO happy you found that blue ribbon you were looking for! Congratulations and keep 'em coming. Adonna -


kiwisteveh: I have entered eleven site contests in the past four months and have collected FIVE second place ribbons (Do they actually give you a ribbon?!) as well as to third placings and an Honorable Mention!

I'm ready for a win, people!
    TAB_that's me: Nope, it doesn't even show up with anything on your profile page. -
    nor84: In Classic Fanstory, my most recent shows up, not the member contests or site contests from a year or so ago. There's a medal with "1" on it, then it says, "For You, the War is Over finished first in the member created contest "War."
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    TAB_that's me: That is for first place, if you get 2nd or 3rd, nothing, nada. -
    MissMerri: All I can say is, NEVER give up. You write like a winner, so very soon you will be rewarded for your efforts. I'm sure of it. And... second isn't so bad either. Look at it this way... You've won something in over half of the contests you've entered. (A pretty good record) You've collected about $145 dollars, fun money. That should make you smile. I do think there should be a notice under "Accomplishments" telling of each one of your wins, whether second, third or HM. That is, after all, a noteworthy accomplishment. But, I hope you will win several blue ribbons in the next four months. Keep entering. :p -
    kiwisteveh: Make that SIX seconds... -
    Mystic Angel 7777: I think that second is really quite outstanding - think how many well versed writers you stand against before discounting the placement. More importantly, you have touched so many with your grace, wit, humor, clarity, and elegance - surely that is a far better reward than a silly ribbon in the accomplishment column .... I know you have touched me deeply in your verse and review and if I could grant you the win I would. Instead, I dub you Sir Knight of elevating eloquence and thank you from the depths of my heart for your chivalry in the art of elegant verbiage. -
    xotic flotsam: Its magical theoretical ribbon, like a logical hypothetical gibbon. You transcended external validation long ago. Without fail, your work competes with none other than yourself. Surf your gift. Crush it. With no one on the beach. -
    Colette Breeze.: Well,the piece sounded a bit wild, with many styles and beliefs maybe mixed together,was it that you believe in the Celtic's?It seemed that you then mixed the piece with witchcraft ,and finally with the earth-goddesses-however,if that was the case,how could you be earth's mother when you are a man?Had you had a drink? -


kiwisteveh: Yay! My Author of the Year trophy arrived - all the way from USA...
    fossilhunter: Wonderful! -
    alf collier: You mean they found that little hideaway?? -
    nancy_e_davis: I received mine too Steve. It is nice isn't it! I am very proud. Nancy -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! The Duke of Vanterelle won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    nor84: Great poem! Reminded me of the Highwayman. -
    michaelcahill: Wow. What an epic piece. No one had a chance!! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Steve!! I doubt anyone will be surprised. What a poem! -
    Acquired Taste: Congratulations - well deserved Steve! -
    adewpearl: Congratulations :-) Fantastic story! -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your poetic story win, Steve. -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations! -
    mrsmajor: Congratulations! -
    Adri7enne: Way to go, Steve. Great poem! -
    Leineco: Congrats Steve! A perfect example of a Story Poem! Well deserved win :-) -
    Eric1: Well done Steve, well deserved win my friend. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations - so well deserved, my friend. -
    Cariboubill: Man! You know how to tell a story. Congratulations! -
    TAB_that's me: Congrats! -
    rosehill (Wendy): A well deserved trip to the top of the podium. What a spectacular read. -
    nancyjam: Congratulations, Steve. I kinda thought this would be a winner. Great poem and a well deserved win. Nancy -
    kiwisteveh: Thanks, everyone! I sweated blood over this one.
    Now I'll turn my attention to the Free Verse contest, since I already have the Valentine's poem in the bag... :O) -
    Warren Rodgers: Congrats, Steve. Truly an exceptional poem and well deserved win!
    Rodger -
    N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve. Great job!
    :) Nancy -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Steve - Knew you had a winner here. Dorothy -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations the 2014 Author of the Year!
    adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve :-) -
    judiverse: Congratulations, 2014 author of the year! Job well done. Great work! judiverse -
    MoonWillow: Congratulations, Steve!! :) -
    Green Lake Girl: Congrats! Well deserved. -
    Jacqueline M Franklin: Congrats, Steve! You deserve it. Your work is always superb. (*<*) -
    Muffins: Congrats, what an honor! -
    Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved :) Lena
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    Adri7enne: Wow! Nice, Steve. So happy for you. Congratulations, guy. -
    pipersfancy: Hey! Really great news! Congratulations to you, Steve. This is a well-deserved recognition! -
    TAB_that's me: Congratulations Steve! -
    mrsmajor: Congratulations, well deserved!
    Victoria -
    michaelcahill: Great choice! Congratulations!! -
    Dean Kuch: All the boils and girls down here in the crypt are dancing with joy, Steve. Congratulations on yet another outstanding achievement. ~Dean
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    mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved.
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    humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, congratulations! A perfect choice. -
    RGstar: Well done, Steve. Keep trucking. Best wishes,
    RG -
    krys123: Congratulations Steve for this completely wonderful honor.
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    rjpurdy: Congratulations Steve. Couldn't happen to a more deserving author. -
    boxergirl: Congratulations, Steve!! 8-) -
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations, Steve, for this grandest of FanStory honors. -
    Eric1: Congratulations Steve, it has taken far too long my friend. -
    Mark Valentine: Congratulateions Steve on a well-deserved award. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody for all the congratulations and good wishes. This is completely unexpected - I shall have to try to live up to it. I may have to build a study to house the lovely trophy! -
    Walu Feral: Congratulations mate -
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Steve. The punctilious punctuation paid off!! -
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved. :) -
    Lovinia: How wonderful Steve ... Author of the Year 2014!I applaud your talent - well done. Hugs Lovi xoxo -
    N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve! -
    Father Flaps: Congratulations, Steve!! -
    mfowler: You're one of our finest. A deserved accolade. Congratulations. -
    gypsycaravan: Huge congratulations and applause, Steve. Well deserved. -
    rosehill (Wendy): Well, I knew it all along. I'm just delighted that the PTB's recognized it as well. Hooray for you! - Wendy -
    Linda Engel: congratulations and well done. -
    donaldww: Congratulations!
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    MissMerri: Yea!! I'm so glad you won this beautiful trophy. I think you should build a special cabinet for it and place it on your profile page permanently. It is really special, and I'm delighted to see it went to you, one of my favorite poets. You truly deserved this! :") -
    granny goes viral: Good for you Steve. -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - well deserved. -
    LoannaLois: Congratulations and best wishes for new thoughts and great writing we can all enjoy! -
    nancy_e_davis: Congratulations Steve. Of all the poems you have written one has stuck with me and that one is "Abandoned' It really impressed me. A well deserved award my friend. Nancy -
    kiwijenny: I am so proud of you ...yay way to go kiwi
    Very well deserved -
    starkat: Hearty Congratulations, Steve! You are a wordsmith extraordinaire and most deserving of this special award ... ;o) -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Steve! your hard work and talent has brought you this well deserved recognition. Bravo! Rodger -
    Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulations. Wonderful news. Keep it up. -
    PUPA: Congratulations Steve. Well done. -
    Spitfire: Congratulations, my friend. What an honor. Looks as if you'll get a different trophy. Hope it's real gold. LOL -
    Barb Hensongispsaca: Well done dear friend. What a wonderful accomplishment. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Steve - so deserved.
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FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Tender Tears won the contest "Minute"
    The Death: Congratulations, Steve! -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve, I'm so glad to see that a true minute poem won. -
    Debra White: Congratulations! -
    Linda Engel: congratulations! -
    MissMerri: Heartfelt congratulations to you for this beautiful blue ribbon to add to your trophy case. ;") I loved your poem when I first read it. This is no surprise to me. -
    Leineco: Congrats Steve :-) Nicely done. . .nicely won :-) :-) -
    jpduck: So beautiful! Very well done. -
    humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve! -
    Pili Pubul: Congratulations Steve -
    donaldww: Congratulations!
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    Irish Rain: Congratulations! Beautiful! -
    rama devi: Congratulations. Touching write. -
    Selina Stambi: Congtratulations, Steve. On a roll ....:) -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your wonderful contest win, Steve. -
    boxergirl: Congratulations, Steve. 8-) -
    Just2Write: Well done, my friend. A most deserving win!
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    Dawn: Congratulations, Steve. A well-deserved win! -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations!
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    granny goes viral: Wow. Good for you. -
    TAB_that's me: Congrats!! -
    Eric1: That's great news Steve, so well deserved, hearty congratulations my friend. -
    Lovinia: Congratulations Steve! A wonderful effort and up against some stiff competition. Well done. Hugs - Lovi xoxox -
    Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulation it was a good write. -
    Warren Rodgers: Congrats on your win, Steve, a great write ! -
    Jackarrie: Congratulations on your win, a very good minute poem. Mary -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you all - I was surprised and delighted when this message popped up as I knew how many excellent entries there were.

    I m currently haggling with my wife over how the proceeds will be shared... Fortunately our government in its wisdom has taken steps to reduce the 'value' of our dollar so my prize exchanged as $122

    Now I'm off to try my han in the non-fiction contest - that should very quickly bring me back down to earth! -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Steve - a worthy win. Dorothy -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations - great poem, my friend. -
    nancyjam: Congratulations once again Steve. Beautiful poem. A well deserved win. Nancy. -
    kiwijenny: Congratulations. Well written and tender..did you enter last minute? Lol -
    rama devi: Congratulations, Steve, for another win...much deserved...and also for your recent win in the prompt contest--I'd voted for yours! :) -
    Jacqueline M Franklin: Congrats! You deserve it. Your work is fantastic! (*>*) -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Abandoned won the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"
    The Death: Congratulations, Steve! :) -
    adewpearl: Congratulations - told you it should be a contender!! :-) -
    Cumbrianlass: Ah! I knew it. Amazing poem and a well deserved win. Congrats, Steve. -
    juliaSjames: You did it, Steve! Congratulations! -
    Sandra Stoner-Mitchell: I thought it was a winner when I review it. Many congratulations, Steve! -
    Selina Stambi: You're on a roll, Steve - congrats! -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! -
    Quire's Gal: congratulations and I hope all is well with you! Katherine -
    rouskin: Congratulations ! -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations on your fine win. -
    N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve. -
    Just2Write: Hey Steve - Congratulations on your win, my friend. -
    nancyjam: Told ya!!! Congratulations. So well deserved. Nancy -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody! Now throw me a hint for how to write a love poem...
    Steve -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your win, Steve. I don't believe for a second you need any hints to write anything. lol -
    Jackarrie: Congratulations on you win, a well deserved one. Mary -
    nancy_e_davis: I knew Abandoned would be the winner. It was a great poem Steve. Well done! Nancy -
    SLHarper: Congrats, once again, Steve!!! I told you! I think I am like 4 for 5 now! This one truly was outstanding in its field!!! I am so proud of your efforts! -
    DanielEkine: Congratulations. -
    Acquired Taste: Congratulations on a well-deserved win! Enjoy it... Jean -
    nancyjam: Congrats on placing in the Triolet contest. Nancy -
    RGstar: Congratulations on the win for the Tambour. Very good job. Excellent interpretations. Your award will be added tomorrow.
    Best wishes :) -
    Lovinia: "What if ...?" ... you WON> Congratulations. You even pipped our beloved Brooke at the post. Some excellent entries in this one. Though I did feel a poor sad-sack free verse poet not considered a serious one. I love and write free verse, yet I also love the well considered classic rhyme of the 'serious' poets. Bask in the glory!!! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! The March 2014 Recognized Writer.
    humpwhistle: Jeez, Steve, what took you so long?
    You know I'm kidding, right? Congratulations.
    Should have happened long ago. -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, and I agree, this is long overdue :-) -
    mrsmajor: Congratulations on becoming a Recognized writer... -
    poetbear: Happy for you! -
    c_lucas: Congratulations, Steve. Charlie -
    juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Steve. -
    jmdg1954: Congrats go out to you, Steve.
    John -
    Narvik: Well deserved, Steve. I'll join the chorus and say that this is long overdue. Keep up the great work. -
    Writingfundimension: Hearty congratulations, Steve. Well-deserved. -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on this wonderful honor, Steve. -
    LadyGuyse: Congratulations on your award. -
    Ben Colder : congratulations. -
    Marillion: Congrats, Steve! -
    Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations--to the committee, for finally noticing how amazing Steve is! :) -
    Dean Kuch: From all of the boils and ghouls in my stable, congratulations on winning March's recognized Writer of the Month, Steve!
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    boxergirl: Congrats, Steve!!! -
    rama devi: Yay! Kudos. Much deserved--and it took way too long, I agree! -
    Cumbrianlass: Congrats, Steve! :) -
    michaelcahill: Long overdue for a very obvious choice. One of the very best here. Never disappoints. Congratulations! -
    Jackarrie: Congratulations well deserved -
    Green Lake Girl: Congratulations! A wonderful accomplishment. -
    Selina Stambi: What an honour, Steve! So well deserved. No more bridesmaid, sir ... :)(Throw out that bouquet!!) -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve!!!! Hugs -
    ennahanid: Brilliant! Congratulations - Dinah -
    N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved. -
    rouskin: Congratulations ! -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Steve! So very well deserved.

    Connie -
    twinklepoems: Congratulations! (do you get fan money for this?? just kidding)
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    Gloria ....: Congratulations, steve. You earned it. -
    kiwijenny: Way to go kiwi from another kiwi.....this is awesome!!!!!!!! -
    Pili Pubul: COMGRATULATIONS STEVE. PILI -
    pipersfancy: This is so well-deserved! BRAVO! My heartfelt congratulations to you, Steve! -
    Warren Rodgers: Bravo and congratulations, Steve! -
    kiwisteveh: BIG thank you one and all - an unexpected honour which has made my day.

    And yes, Twinkle, my bank balance has swelled by 100 Funny dollars.

    No pressure on my next piece now!

    Steve -
    MissMerri: Steve, this is an honor you definitely deserved, and I'm so glad to see it finally came. -
    SLHarper: Holy cow! I missed this, somehow... I was just getting ready to pm you my WQ! Lol! Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Ode to the Sea won the contest "Ode Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congratulations! -
    The Death: Congrats, Steve! :) -
    adewpearl: Congratulations! :-) -
    juliaSjames: You did it, Steve! Congratulations on the committee's recognition of an exceptional write. -
    humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, you're making this a habit. Seems you've thrown off that bride's maid thing. Congratulations. -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! -
    Jean Lutz: Congratulations! -
    Selina Stambi: Way to to, Steve - you're on a roll! Congrats - ALWAYS the bride!! -
    Marillion: Congrats, Steve! -
    N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve! There's the recognition you deserve! -
    CrystieCookie999: WAY AMAZING ode! Congratulations. -
    Narvik: Good job, Steve. Well-deserved. -
    michaelcahill: Just read your wonderful piece. Wow. So richly deserved an honor. Congratulations! -
    Just2Write: An exceptional piece of poetry, Steve. Congratulations. Rose. -
    nancyjam: Had a feeling this one would win. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition. -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve! Hugs -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, one and all!

    No more bridesmaid jokes!

    Steve -
    SLHarper: Steve, I am officially 2 for 2 now! Maybe I'd have more luck as a critic than a poet? Lol! Congratulations! You deserved it! -
    Selina Stambi: Congrats on your placing in the story contest, Steve. -
    amada: Congratulations Steve :) -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Me and Spiggo-Thingo won the contest "Quatrain Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congratulations, again! :) -
    catch22: Congratulations! -
    michaelcahill: Great choice. Loved that piece!! Congratulations. -
    adewpearl: Congratulations!! :-) -
    Sandra Stoner-Mitchell: Told you, you had the winning one! Congratulations! xsx -
    humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. You're on a roll. -
    juliaSjames: Congrats, Steve! Well played, sir! -
    MidnightWriter4U: Congratulations! -
    starkat: Congratulations, Steve! What a delightfully fun and creative story poem ... ;o) -
    Green Lake Girl: Congrats! Loved the poem. -
    Phyllis Stewart: I'm so glad this won... not that I ever had a doubt. :) -
    suep: Congratulations! :) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - well done - great poem! -
    Just2Write: Just thought I'd visit your wall and say Congratulations here as well. Rose. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you one and all!

    .... and Spiggo says 128/79

    Steve -
    Kenneth Schaal: A clear case of intimidating the judges. Salute. -
    Cumbrianlass: Congratulations, Steve! Great job. -
    Selina Stambi: Hurrah, Steve - you did it! -
    Titanx9: Congratulations for a well-deserved win. It was by far one of the funniest poems I'd read in a while. -
    rouskin: Congratulations ! -
    boxergirl: congrats! 8-) -
    amanda98653: Congrats! -
    Lynar: Congratulations! Very humorous quatrains. Laughable, wonderful piece. -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Redemption won the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"
    Sally Carter: Steve - well done! I am so pleased for you. I think you should thank me for this. I have been so busy this one passed me by. As soon as I review something it comes second. Can you hear me clapping? -
    rama devi: Congratulations, Steve! Kudos! -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve, for a wonderful poem :-) -
    Tessa Kay: Yay!! Well deserved! Congratulations! -
    humpwhistle: Oi,there, mate! I jes lost me shirt bettin' on you to come in second!

    Good stuff, Steve. Congratulations! -
    SaluteDobby: Yay!!:) Congrats, Steve! -
    rosehill (Wendy): Congratulations. Now you don't have to stand in that clump of bridesmaids and try to catch the bouquet. Great poem and well deserved first place. -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve on your great win!! -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats on a well deserved win, Steve! -
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats on a well deserved win, Steve! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve. You deserved the win! -
    IndianaIrish: Congrats on the big win! -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you, one and all! About bloody time, is all I can say.

    Looking forward to planning how to spend my little windfall. -
    michaelcahill: They were right on the money this time. A wonderful piece. One of the best I have read here. Well deserved. Congratulations! -
    Selina Stambi: YOU DID IT, Steve! Hurrah!! Congrats! ._. -
    nancyjam: Yay Steve! I am so glad your poem won. It was terrific.
    Congratulations on this well deserved win. Nancy -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations Steve! I think the committee made a great choice! Rodger -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve on your well deserved win. Hugs -
    MidnightWriter4U: CONGRATULATIONS! -
    Showboat: Good job, Steve. LOVED that poem!

    Hugs,
    Gayle -
    Debra White: Congratulations Steve :) -
    Author Unknown: Congrats Steve...I really felt this would win. I'm glad for once that I was right... :) A. -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - a great poem. -
    Eddie Z: HI Steve, Great to see you are still firing on all cylinders. Well at least with your writing. I have just moved to a place on my own so hope to get into this again soon. Maybe after I have read all your work. -
    cidia haile amaha: steve congratulation :D -
    rouskin: Congratulations -


FanStory wrote to kiwisteveh: Congratulations! Come, Woodsman won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Cobalt Blue: Well deserved! -
    nancyjam: It was a beauty! Congratulations on your well deserved win. -
    Sally Carter: Add my congratulations. A lovely sonnet and deserved prize winner. -
    visionary1234: hey kiwi!! congratulations!! TOLD YOU THIS WAS A GREAT PIECE!
    best wishes
    Sharyn -
    adewpearl: Congratulations :-) I told you it was good in my review! -
    Quire's Gal: Congratulations Steve. I'm still reeling from the rich poetic metaphor this piece has! -
    Julia.: Congrats, Steve! Nicely done. -
    humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, well done. Now please do me a favor and stick with sonnets. I'm tired of competeing with you. -
    rama devi: Bravo, Steve, A wonderful sonnet and kudos on your win! Nice extended metaphor and imagery. -
    kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody! A win in this category was certainly a surprise for me (and against tough competition I must say.) And look, comments on my profile page - one day I must get around to writing a profile! -
    donaldww: Congratulation! -
    donaldww: I'll try that again. Congratulations!!! -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats on your Sonnet win:)Hugs -
    rhymelord: Dear Steve,
    Greatly deserved win. Congratulations
    Reg -
    marilyo: My heartfelt congratulations for a wonderful sonnet!! -
    Maureen's Pen: Congrats on placing third with your Triolet "Rebirth." Hugs -
    kiwisteveh: Thanks, Maureen. -
    Chris Petersen: Congratulations on your win with Twinkle. Well done Steve. Chris. :-) -
    mshirachot: Congratulations on your win! You deserved it! -
    Curly Girly: Congratulations with Cheesel the Weasel! It was fun and I liked the last line. CG -
    Selina Stambi: -
    Carolyn H: Congratulations, Steve - easily the wittiest of the bunch! -
    Solitude Poet: Congrats on winning the nonsense poem contest!!! :) You deserve it! :) -
    Sam Mendonca: Congratulations on your win. -
    Jane Johnson: That really was a beautiful poem about the tree. Such imagery and vision. Thank you! To me that poem is like catching the biggest fish in the lake! Congrats!
    -
    Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens: Please use Havenhood. A good title actually, :-) Congrats on the award. Carolyn -
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations on your second placing in the ode contest, Steve. It was a lovely poem. :) -
    S A Bullen: Congratulations Steve. I knew you'd have a place with this won. Told ya! Sheryn :-) -
    Irish Rain: congrats to you on...now the knot is tied....excellent! -
    judiverse: HI, and congratulations on your win in the Funny nonsense poem contest. Great work! judi -
    kiwisteveh: Hi to everyone - sorry if I seem a bit slow to respond to messages here, but I rarely look at my own profile - same reason I won't have mirrors in the house and break any cameras I see! ;o)
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ABOUT
Location Northland, New Zealand
Born 02-02-52
Gender Male
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Joined October 2010

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Writing and people.
Find links to my two books of poetry at the bottom of my Profile Page. Both are available on Amazon and both are available as paperbacks AND Kindle versions.
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Let it be... finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"

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Taste Testing finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"

Let Evening Come reached "Recognized" status.

By Royal Pronouncement reached "Recognized" status.
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