• Sweet Darkness

    Sweet Darkness

    l love night
    from 14 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Fragile

    Fragile

    Aging
    from 14 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • Solitude

    Solitude

    A flower (or person) seldom seen
    from 13 reviews.
    General  Poetry


Sherry Asbury: Finally feeling human - but all of left side of face is blue and black and green...look like movie monster!
    AJ McCall: Aww, hope you return to normal soon! -


Sherry Asbury: I fell last night and am quite injured and bruised - have a black eye worthy of a prizefighter...so I am slow to get to things...I cherish all of you and will read and comment soon!!
    mrsmajor: So sorry to here that, but take care of yourself, we look forward to hearing that you're better... -
    Mrs. KT: Goodness, Sherry!
    Sending healing thoughts your way!

    diane -
    AJ McCall: Are you feeling better? Heal up soon. -
    Debra White: Oh no, Sherry...
    Wishing you a speedy recovery.
    Sending hugs, Debra x -
    Begin Again: My head's been off in la-la land the past few days, and I missed your post. I certainly hope that you are feeling better and did not injure yourself too badly. Smiles, Carol
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Sherry Asbury: It seems to me since I came back that there just aren't as many people posting or new poems to review...I don't want this site to fade away!
    damommy: It seems that way sometimes. I agree. -
    nor84: I think part of the problem is with the contests, both poetry and prose, but there are over 100 new or returning members almost every month. I don't know how many of those people leave.

    The prompts for prose (I'm a prose writer) that come from the site are nothing to make you flex your writing muscles or imagination. I suppose that's true for poetry as well.

    My problem with the prose contests is that almost all of them have become things like 'tell an entire story' in 50 words, 75 words... Poetry is usually 5/7/5 (yawn.)

    No thanks. I want to tell GOOD stories, so don't limit me. -
    Tera Gail Moore: I don't want this site to disappear either. I am a newbie to this but I really appreciate the opportunity to get my work seen and I appreciate the reviews.
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    nor84: I've been here since 2006 and definitely do not want the site to disappear; however it has changed significantly.

    It used to be that when you won a contest, you actually won the jackpot. Now there is an option to make the contest winner take all as it always used to be. Members can create contests, but many don't. Those that do may not realize the template can be changed from the default, i.e., blind and not winner take all.

    Young children are joining. Prose writers and probably poets as well have left because there isn't enough variety. It's changed from a place to polish your writing skills to a place to hang out. -
    damommy: There's a lot of feeling the same as you do, Nor, about the prompts. I expect a two word poem any day. I'm also amazed at some of the subjects allowed. Some poems/prose are so dirty, I don't want to read them, yet they get lots of votes! Do you really think the site may be fading away? -
    nor84: It's odd that there have been no recent posts to many of the forums and odd that children as young as six have recently joined. Certainly the site is changing, but the changes haven't driven me away. I wish there were more of what I call serious prose writers. Those are the ones who post stories, not necessarily to contests and prompts or flash fiction contests, but just for the love of storytelling.

    I wish there were more serious reviewers, people who are seeking to help others improve their craft by telling them how.

    I wish the site's ancient contests would go away and newer, more interesting ones would be offered. How many times have we seen two women sitting in an otherwise deserted bar? How many times has it been 'someone is about to be or is in war'? I've won that one twice over the years! Oh, and how interesting is talking to a dying houseplant? And what about the prompts for poets? Write a poem about a season, trees, birds, etc. Usually a haiku or one verse... See what I mean?
    The site needs to make things more interesting or we all need to sponsor contests and do that ourselves!
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    Jannypan (Jan) : Those old contest prompts are atrocious, yet they keep repeating
    ad nausem . . . Here's my idea for a contest ~
    No disqualifications
    Write a one word poem.

    I remember well those you mentioned, and hate to see them as the daily prompt again and again and again . . .

    I try to sponsor some contests, but usually get just half the available entries.

    I believe many members vote on 'name recognition' rather than technical attributes in many contests. I have seen questionable entries win, while great ones beg for a read or a vote.

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    Jesse James Doty: I agree with Jan...many people vote on the author recognition, as well as on the title, of the piece.
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FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Greater Love finished third in the contest "4-8-4"
    Begin Again: Congratulations on winning one of the coveted ribbons for writing a beautiful poem. Smiles and hugs . Carol -
    Bonnie Seach : Congratulations! I have just reviewed your poem "Chilly Winds". It is delightful. -


Sherry Asbury: I moved last week to an Assisted Living Bldg Oh, moving is heck...had been at the other place for 27 years. It is nice here and they treat me like a queen... It is 4 times the size of my last place. I even have an office here, so no excuse for not reading all your wonderful work! It will take a bit to get resettled in here, but I will work hard...
    Debra White: Happy new home, Sherry... you'll be settled in before you know it! x -
    damommy: Once you're settled with all you things around you, it will be better. Change is always hard, especially at our age. -
    Sandra C. Johnston: Time has its way for all of us. It is always a step by step process. I admire you for taking the risk. -
    Begin Again: Happy House Warming... Glad you found a place that made you feel comfortable and wanted. Smiles and hugs...Carol -
    Pam (respa): Happy moving in, Sherry. It sounds like a lovely place, and once you are settled, you'll be ready for FanStory. Good luck with getting settled. -


Sherry Asbury: Just moved 7 days ago - will be back on track soon!!


FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Yoda Says finished second in the contest "May the fourth - Star Wars Haiku"


FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Lillie Dances finished second in the contest "2-4-2"


FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Koalas finished third in the contest "Animal Nonet"


FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Perfect? finished second in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"


Sherry Asbury: I have "met" many of you and am feeling that family thing going on!!
    AnnaLinda: That's because you are better than family. -


Sherry Asbury: I am a writer and poet with many years of experience, but the years have kept me from writing as much as I desire. I think now is the time and this is the place.


FanStory wrote to Sherry Asbury: Redemption finished third in the contest "Faith 5-7-5"
    Sherry Asbury: This is a great honor and I thank everyone who made it possible. -