• love is like a lollipop

    love is like a lollipop

    5-7-5 (lollipop of love)
    from 2 reviews.
    Romance  Poetry

  • winter in the Arctic

    winter in the Arctic

    Haiku (emphemeral light)
    from 9 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • pathways of life

    pathways of life

    Senryu 5-7-5 (Leaves cycle as we)
    from 3 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: storm ahead finished second in the contest "Naani Poem"
    karenina: A beautifully penned Naani!

    Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: lighthouse in storm finished third in the contest "20 Syllable Poem"
    judiverse: Congratulations on your third-place finish. Lovely poem. judi -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: cornfield in rain finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, Mark. This has definitely been your year! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: impending environmental collapse finished third in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: laughter is good medicine finished third in the contest "1-9-1 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Abe at pearly gates - see notes finished third in the contest "5/7/5 ODE Famous painting"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: truth be told finished second in the contest "Senryu Yourself"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Congratulations! August 2022 Recognized Writer!
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Mark! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on this great achievement. judi -
    Father Flaps: Congratulations, Mark! Awesome choice for August! -
    Mark D. R.: Thanks for those extra pats on the back and of course your reviews for all my short poem posts. I am totally amazed that FanStory awarded this accolade to me. Hopefully, I will continue to earn your approval for my particular writing style.

    Mark -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, Mark! Sal :))) -
    karenina: I am so thrilled for you! This is well deserved, sir.
    Your poetry is always a delight and your reviews, like your friendship, are rays of sunshine!

    Congratulations! -
    RodG: Congrats, Mark! Recognition well-deserved. -
    Teri7: congratulations Mark!!!
    -
    Marienkiefer: This is fantastic, Mark. A wonderful achievement. -
    royowen: Congrats Mark, great chievement -
    Debi Pick Marquette : Awesome Award my friend! If you feel half as honored as I did in July, receiving this, then you are in cloud 9! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: sunrise sight and sound finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: cloud interpretations finished second in the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest"
    judiverse: Congratulations on your second-place finish. Great work. judi -
    Mark D. R.: Thanks Judi for your applause.

    Mark -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: bubble gum memory finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: summer songs by nightingale finished second in the contest "Ode 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: shrimper returns to port finished third in the contest "One Line Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: seagulls dining out finished second in the contest "Two Line Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Staten Island Ferry - read notes finished third in the contest "12 Word Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: pet visit to vet finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Pet Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Congratulations! awaking at dawn won the contest "5-7-5 Poem"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Mark!

    diane -
    PoemsOfDD: Way to go, Mark. Excellent win! ~DD🌸 -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your first place win. judiverse -
    MissMerri: A heart-felt congratulations Mark! -
    Spangle: Wonderful news, Mark...and well-deserved!!! -
    Mark D. R.: Thanks to all the reviewers of the ?awaking at dawn? contest poem and the congratulatory notes sent my way for thecsame. Each is appreciated.

    Mark -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Elysian Fields* finished third in the contest "25 Syllable Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: old mariner finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: a glimpse of time finished second in the contest "5-7-9"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: winter scene finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: volcanic action finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: cardinal in the winter finished first in the contest "Write a Naani ~ Winter Weather"
    tempeste: So glad you came first in the competition.. 😋

    A well deserved win🥳

    -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your contest win. Here in Indiana, we had temperatures in the sixties! judi -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: autumnal days finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


Mark D. R.: Happy holidays! May 2022 be a good year for all of us - with good health and happiness!

Get your Covid vaccination shot and you will protect us all.

Stay safe. Keep healthy.


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: FALLen leaves finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"
    Sally Law: Congratulations! My vote for the contest! Superb offering!
    Sal :=) -
    tempeste: Ciao !

    Tanti auguri Marco!

    A well deserved red ribbon! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: dusting out memories finished third in the contest "One Line Poem"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Mark!

    diane -
    Senyai: Congratulations with this one, Mark! 🎉 -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: in the still of the night finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: divorce hearing emotions finished third in the contest "Senryu You!"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Complicated Lives of Teenagers finished second in the contest "Write a Senryu"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: To Dream the Impossible Dream finished third in the contest "Write A Senryu"
    tempeste: Yesssss

    Glad that you won a spot on the podium .. it was a well deserved win!

    Ciao! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: vaccination denial? finished third in the contest "Senryu Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: eating a granola bar finished third in the contest "1-7-1"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: summer thunderstorm finished second in the contest "Nature 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: dance of love finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Romance"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: wrinkles are not necessarily bad finished second in the contest "2-10-2 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: broken relationship finished second in the contest "3-5-3"
    Sally Law: Congratulations on your fine offering. Sal :)) XOs... -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: lambs in the morning finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: morning wake-up finished third in the contest "Haiku"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Spring flowers bloom finished first in the contest "2-4-2"
    Ginnygray: Congratulations Mark D.R. On a great win in the 2/4/2! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Dippikill Pond in NY Adirondacks finished first in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Grandpa Remembered finished third in the contest "Memories"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: hyenas disturb the lion's snooze finished third in the contest "Earth Day haiku"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: blushing tulip finished third in the contest "8 Words"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: summertime concert finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    RodG: Congrats, Mark! This is one of your best. -
    tempeste: A well deserved win ... congratulations Marco! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Infinite Darkness finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Lost"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: flower smorgasbord finished third in the contest "Spring Time Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: cartoon animal escape finished third in the contest "Witty animal 5-7-5 contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: heartbeats synchronized finished first in the contest "Poem 5/7/5"
    Michele Harber: Congratulationis, Mark! You're really racking up the wins. -
    judiverse: Hi, Mark. I see you've been racking up the wins lately Congratulations on the great work. judi -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: beauty morphs through one's life finished first in the contest "3-5-3"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: ice-sculpted artwork finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: goodbyes to loved ones finished third in the contest "Two Line Poem"
    tempeste: I considered this a double win because you won over the judges? votes.. that?s no easy task

    Congratulations Marco! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Ghosts of The Rock finished third in the contest "2-5-2 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Contrasts on Winter Nights finished third in the contest "Beauty of Winter "


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Wear the Mask! finished third in the contest "Political Senryu"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: lotus life, death, & reemergence finished second in the contest "5-7-5 poetry contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Mona Lisa finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Fractured Relationships finished first in the contest "Senryu You!"
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, Mark. You're going to need a separate room for all the ribbons you're gathering. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your contest win. judi -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: sunburnt sky finished second in the contest "Nature 3-5-3"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Moonlight Sonata finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Raptor Takes Winter Flight finished second in the contest "5-7-5"
    tempeste: A well deserved ribbon.. you have mastered well this format! -
    Michele Harber: Congratulations again. You seem to be making an habit out of this. -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Show Me the Monet by Banksy finished second in the contest "2-4-6-8 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: viewing the night sky finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: sea captain's constant companion finished third in the contest "12 Word Poetry Contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Touch of a Woman or Butterfly? finished second in the contest "25 Syllable Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Chief SOHCAHTOA finished third in the contest "5-7-5"
    tempeste: Yes.. Another ribbon to add to your collection.. This entry , in particular , I enjoyed ..

    Keep up the great work ! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Wearing Masks to Protect Others finished second in the contest "2-4-2"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: A Midsummer Night's Dream finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    tempeste: Yeah!!

    great to see your hard work is paying off...

    Another well deserved win! -
    Mark D. R.: Thanks Tempeste for your vote of confidence! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: The Old Owl Speaks Its Mind finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Witty animal contest"
    Mark D. R.: Thanks! I am on a roll in the last few weeks (-: -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: memories mourned finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Political Animals Fighting finished second in the contest "Political 5-7-5"
    tempeste: A well deserved spot on the podium ! -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Dandelion Flight finished first in the contest "5-7-5"
    tempeste: Looks neat all three ribbons
    red, blue and yellow in a row ..

    Congrats , you are refining your 5-7-5 skills

    Ciao! -
    Spangle: CONGRATULATIONS, Mark!
    -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Heaven's Array finished second in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: hunkered down in a bunker finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: morning masterpiece finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: bar walls recall the DTs finished third in the contest "Etheree"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Sasquatch or Yeti Stalking Us finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: flurries float like butterflies finished second in the contest "5 Line Poem"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Mark! -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations on your second place win.. Enjoy your weekend.
    -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: animal acrobat achieves aerial finished second in the contest "3-5-3"
    Michele Harber: Congratulations! Hmm ... you, animals, alliteration. I feel like there?s a connection, but I just can?t figure out what. (LOL) -


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Plastic versus Tumbleweed 5-7-5 finished third in the contest "Environmental Damage"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Godly Drink: Guinness finished second in the contest "Humor Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: Woman Sees her Future in a Mirror finished second in the contest "Mirror contest"


FanStory wrote to Mark D. R.: The Case of the Stolen Conches finished first in the contest "character cast for a cable/TV pilot"
    Mark D. R.: It was all about the kelp help that did it! -
    Sally Law: Congratulations Mark! Well done! Sally :+) -


Mark D. R.: At the moment, my Haiku verses only follow the 5-7-5 pattern. I do recognize the 'aha moment,' but often my Haiku resembles one sentence. It certainly is a long breath (-; To date, I am very pleased with reviewers' comments, suggestions, and (the rating) validation of my initial verses posted at FanStory.