Irish Rain: Congratulations!!! Whoo Hoo!!!

February 21, 2017 at 12:16AM

rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved :-)

February 21, 2017 at 2:13PM

MissMerri: What a beautiful poem! I'm so pleased to see this take first place in the contest. Keep it up! ;p

February 21, 2017 at 4:04PM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations for the win in this contest, Ray! It's an awesome tanka.

February 21, 2017 at 4:50PM

TheWriteTeach: Congrats, Ray, on a well deserved win. Your Tanka, 'wind blown leaves,' was excellent.

February 21, 2017 at 7:45PM

Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray! :))

February 21, 2017 at 9:27PM

Selina Stambi: Well done, Ray!

February 27, 2017 at 7:41PM

humpwhistle: Congratulations, Ray. I think this is the most meaningful award this site offers!

January 25, 2017 at 8:49AM

MissMerri: My heartfelt congratulations to a most deserving recipient of this outstanding award. What a delight! A giant bouquet of roses to you, Teach! MM

January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM

judiverse: Congratulations on this wonderful achievement. judiverse

January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved. Margarer

January 25, 2017 at 9:05AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray, on this exciting and prestigious honor. It's wonderful to have you receive this highest of recognition. :-)

January 25, 2017 at 9:13AM

Jannypan (Jan) : You are so deserving. CONGRATULATIONS

January 25, 2017 at 9:26AM

robyn corum: WOW! Way to go, Ray!

January 25, 2017 at 10:34AM

Writingfundimension: Hearty congratulations, Ray, for this well-deserved recognition of your talent. :) Bev

January 25, 2017 at 11:10AM

TAB_that's me: Congratulations Ray!

January 25, 2017 at 11:30AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Ray!!!!

January 25, 2017 at 11:45AM

Mystic Angel 7777: Congratulations, Ray! I cannot think of a single person here that deserves it more than you. Bravo!

January 25, 2017 at 11:55AM

starkat: A hearty Congrats, Ray. Wow - Writer of the Year! This is fantastic recognition. I'm thrilled you received this award - like getting the Oscar for Best Picture. Way to go. Cheers .. ;o)

January 25, 2017 at 12:29PM

Dean Kuch:

January 25, 2017 at 1:46PM

Linda Engel: Well done, Ray, and well deserved.

January 25, 2017 at 5:08PM

mountainwriter49: Thanks so much, everyone, for your very kind comments and congratulations, and thanks to the Committee for this very high honor. This has taken me by surprise and I am most humbled, yet quite excited, about receiving this award. :-)

January 25, 2017 at 5:45PM

I am Cat: This couldn't make me happier! Congratulations, A! Very well deserved!

January 25, 2017 at 6:21PM

giraffmang: Nice one Ray.

January 25, 2017 at 6:51PM

Warren Rodgers: Ray, Congratulations on being named 2016 Writer of the year! Great news for a very talented and deserving writer. I'm very happy for you! Rodger

January 25, 2017 at 7:52PM

Unspoken94: Congratulations, Ray, for this much deserved award. -Bill

January 25, 2017 at 8:24PM

pome lover: congratulations, Ray. Good for you! Pome lover PS - I went to school in Staunton - beautiful country!

January 25, 2017 at 8:31PM

judester: Bravo and congratulations on receiving recognized writer award, cheers, j

January 25, 2017 at 11:07PM

Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner of a great award.

January 26, 2017 at 5:43AM

Ulla: Congratulations on this wonderful achievement, Ray. So well deserved.!!!

January 26, 2017 at 11:58AM

RGstar: Go, Go, Go Ray. So happy. Well done, well deserved.

January 26, 2017 at 1:05PM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Ray - couldn't have been a better choice! Woot, woot!!!

January 26, 2017 at 2:25PM

tfawcus: An honour well deserved my friend. Congratulations!

January 26, 2017 at 3:22PM

Drew Delaney: It is nice to read that you have achieved this great honour from FanStory. Congratulations, my writing friend. Cheers!

January 26, 2017 at 3:38PM

~Dovey: Congrats, Ray! This is a richly deserved award! :)

January 26, 2017 at 5:25PM

LateBloomer: Congratulations, Ray, on being the 2016 Recognized Writer of the Year. A most deserving award.

January 26, 2017 at 6:51PM

Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Ray. A well deserved honour. Your poetry is a delight to read.

January 26, 2017 at 7:27PM

Ric Myworld: Congratulations, Ray! Living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and now Writer of the Year, it couldn't get much better!

January 26, 2017 at 10:36PM

Xylok: totally awesome and long overdue!

January 26, 2017 at 10:39PM

Just2Write: YAY RAY ... How wonderful for you, my friend. How wonderful for us that you are on this site to guide and inspire us with your skill and natural talent. I'm thrilled for you. Heather Rose

January 27, 2017 at 12:41PM

Lovinia: C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S Ray. A great honour and a recipient of highest merit! Well deserved my friend, I'm thrilled for you. Enjoy! Hugs and chocolates - Lovi xoxoxox

January 27, 2017 at 4:34PM

boxergirl: Congrats Ray!!

January 27, 2017 at 7:19PM

pit viper: I really enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing it. :) best wishes!

January 28, 2017 at 10:14PM

Rasmine : Congratulations!!

January 31, 2017 at 3:12PM

Janet Foor: Congratulations Ray! I am so pleased that you received this very deceiving honor. Bravo!!!

January 31, 2017 at 7:24PM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!

December 9, 2016 at 12:46AM

Jannypan (Jan) : No doubt about it. This was an extraordinary winner. Congratulations! Jan

December 9, 2016 at 12:59AM

MissMerri: I KNEW it!!! A happy congratulations to our amazing teacher for your beautiful blue ribbon! I'm thrilled and proud.

December 9, 2016 at 5:23AM

Ulla: Congratulations!!!

December 9, 2016 at 9:28AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats.

December 9, 2016 at 12:24PM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Ray! I owe you a huge debt of thanks for all your help with this form, too. It's an honor to be second to work such as yours!

December 9, 2016 at 2:46PM

I am Cat: Absolutely one of the most beautiful poems I've ever had the pleasure to read. Take care of yourself, A! -Katze

December 9, 2016 at 4:21PM

rama devi: Congrats! Deserved! :-)))

December 9, 2016 at 6:48PM

BeasPeas: Congratulations, Ray.

December 9, 2016 at 10:42PM

mountainwriter49: Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful and kind remarks!

December 10, 2016 at 8:27AM

RGstar: Wewll done, Ray. You are set a good level and example. Best wishes

December 10, 2016 at 9:24AM

MissMerri: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST TEACHER!

December 11, 2016 at 11:27AM

I am Cat: Happy Birthday, A! Long may you wave, you elegant man! ❤️Katze

December 11, 2016 at 4:58PM

Gloria ....: Congratulations to you and a happy birthday too, Ray. :))

December 11, 2016 at 7:09PM

Jannypan (Jan) : Enjoy your birthday. Happy Birthday. Jan

December 11, 2016 at 11:46PM

Dean Kuch: Happy birthday, Teach! One-hundred-years-old today. What an amazing accomplishment. Heh-heh-heh... Take care not to fall down. You might not be able to get back up. ~Dean

December 11, 2016 at 11:55PM

robyn corum: A HAPPY DAY to that COOL RAY! Thanks for teaching me stuff and all that junk. heehee I hope your day is merry and bright!!

December 12, 2016 at 10:40AM

Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS ! Jan

July 11, 2016 at 12:19AM

tfawcus: This was a superb poem, Ray. A winner all the way in my book.

July 11, 2016 at 12:37AM

Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray. :))

July 11, 2016 at 1:18AM

Taffspride: Congratulations Ray, It was well deserved.

July 11, 2016 at 7:58AM

rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved! Wonderful crown. Bravo.

July 11, 2016 at 9:33AM

I am Cat: Beautiful poem, A

August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Teach. I voted for your entry. I felt it was the best by far. Well done. ~Dean

September 9, 2016 at 2:46PM

RGstar: Well done, Ray. Good work there. RG

September 10, 2016 at 8:16AM

MissMerri: Congratulations for this second place finish Teach! Hooray!

September 10, 2016 at 11:29AM

poetbear: Very proud to have known you. Need to improve my writing more so .

December 2, 2016 at 8:59PM

Jannypan (Jan) : You are an amazing writer. CONGRATULATIONS on a well-deserved win. I am proud to know you. Jan

June 26, 2016 at 12:40AM

Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Ray. Super Blank Verse. :))

June 26, 2016 at 1:36AM

mfowler: A classic piece. Congratulations on this big win, Ray. Much deserved.

June 26, 2016 at 5:44AM

MissMerri: I couldn't possibly be more thrilled! This is wonderful news my friend. ;")

June 26, 2016 at 5:56AM

starkat: A Hearty Congrats, Ray! This is a brilliantly written blank verse. Loved it. Well deserved win. Cheers ... ;o) Art

June 26, 2016 at 9:35AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Teach... ~Dean

June 26, 2016 at 11:38AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on this wonderful honor, Ray! Your Blank Verse poetry is always inspiring and is the template for this challenging form. Congrats!

June 26, 2016 at 2:50PM

rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved, dear Ray

June 26, 2016 at 4:54PM

Eternal Muse: Congratulations, Ray. Your poetry is always exquisite.

June 27, 2016 at 6:47AM

mountainwriter49: Thanks so much, everyone, for the warm congratulations. I am thrilled by winning this contest. :-)

June 27, 2016 at 8:41AM

Ulla: Congratulation on this well deserved win. Ulla:)

June 27, 2016 at 5:26PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. My, you have really come a long way with this form. Great job!

June 28, 2016 at 9:52PM

Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, Ray :)

July 2, 2016 at 4:43AM

I am Cat: Lovely Poem, A

August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM

nancyjam: Congratulations Ray. Well deserved. Nancy

June 17, 2016 at 8:34PM

Jannypan (Jan) : AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS !

June 17, 2016 at 9:33PM

Galactia: *.*.*.*.*Congratulations*.*.*.*.* :)

June 17, 2016 at 10:54PM

Gloria ....: You write them up good, Ray. Congratulations!

June 18, 2016 at 1:40AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations to you, PoetryMan!

June 18, 2016 at 2:18AM

Dean Kuch:

June 18, 2016 at 7:24AM

Ulla: Congratulations Ray. Ulla

June 18, 2016 at 7:37AM

Taffspride: Congratulations Ray, well deserved.

June 18, 2016 at 8:13AM

MissMerri: Not a surprise to me, but I'm proud of my teach anyway. A first place win is a beautiful thing! Congratulations!

June 18, 2016 at 8:42AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray. Your reviews are always helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Well done!

July 13, 2015 at 12:43AM

giraffmang: Nice one. Congratulations

July 13, 2015 at 1:09AM

dejohnsrld (Debbie): Congrats, Ray. You truly deserve this. You are so good to help others grow as writers.~Debbie

July 13, 2015 at 1:14AM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations! A well-deserved win if ever there was one.!

July 13, 2015 at 1:21AM

Gloria ....: Congratulations, Ray!

July 13, 2015 at 3:00AM

Debbie Noland: Congratulations on this great and well deserved win, Ray!

July 13, 2015 at 7:43AM

Taffspride: Congratulations Ray. Well done

July 13, 2015 at 7:48AM

Eric1: About time this happened Ray, congratulations my friend.

July 13, 2015 at 9:23AM

--Turtle.: Congratulations!

July 13, 2015 at 9:50AM

mountainwriter49: Thanks everyone for your kind compliments and congratulations. I'm thrilled with this honor. Ray

July 13, 2015 at 11:33PM

MissMerri: I'm a bit slow arriving, but couldn't possibly feel more gratified. How long have I been telling you, you deserve this award? Congratulations!! You do deserve it.

July 14, 2015 at 12:37AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Ray.

July 14, 2015 at 6:33AM

Dorothy Farrell: Well done Ray. Well deserved judging by the excellent way you have reviewed my work. Congratulations - Dorothy

July 14, 2015 at 7:16AM

mfowler: Well done, Ray. We all like a good reviewer.

July 14, 2015 at 8:46AM

Showboat: Congrats, Ray. You're the best. Gayle

July 14, 2015 at 9:10AM

Lovinia: Hi Ray Congratulations on your win ... I just found out. Well done and so well deserved ... you've 'saved my bacon' many times with your suggestions and pick-up of nits. Enjoy the glory and the dollars. LOL btw ... if you buy chocolates don't forget to share. :)) Hugs - Lovi xoxo

July 14, 2015 at 12:37PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. One hundred dollars can buy some mighty fine wine. :)

July 14, 2015 at 9:40PM

rama devi: Congrats! Proud of you! :)

July 15, 2015 at 11:49AM

TAB_that's me: As I have told you before, you are the best reviewer on the sight as far as I am concerned. At last, you reap the rewards! congrats.

July 15, 2015 at 2:50PM

springrain: Congratulations Ray on winning the reviewing contest, much deserved! Olof

July 15, 2015 at 3:37PM

Jean Lutz: Congratulations! Well deserved.

July 16, 2015 at 6:59PM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Ray. So well-deserved!

July 17, 2015 at 2:59PM

Ginnygray: Congratulations to a new acquaintance for me on fanstory and to find out you were a NCSU student at one time.

August 2, 2015 at 1:23AM

misscookie: Hello Thank you very much for taking the time to correct all my errors . That was very kind of you. Yes I would like for you to look at my write again and I pray you will change my rating. Cookie

January 26, 2016 at 11:44PM

mfowler: A knowlegeable and generous reviewer. Great choice. Congratulations.

February 27, 2016 at 4:12AM

Lovinia: Congratulations on third placement in POM. A beautiful poem and well deserved to be recognised. Now if I had just thought to give a sleeping potion to Dean ... (love you Dean). Huge hugs - Lovi xoxo

February 29, 2016 at 5:51PM

flamingstar: Love it! I appreciate your detailed explanation of all the tanka elements and can't wait to try again! Congratulations.

May 12, 2015 at 2:23AM

Debbie Noland: Congratulations, Ray, on your big win for this beautifully written tanka.

May 12, 2015 at 11:17AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.

May 12, 2015 at 11:51AM

Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray! Well deserved recognition.

May 12, 2015 at 11:59AM

Lovinia: congratulations ray. superb entry ... love the tanka form and how well accomplished you are ... love it. hugs - lovi xoxo

May 12, 2015 at 12:17PM

TAB_that's me: Congrats Ray!

May 12, 2015 at 2:12PM

Taffspride: congratulations Ray, well deserved.

May 12, 2015 at 3:39PM

springrain: Congratulations Ray on a beautiful tanka and a well-deserved win. Olof

May 12, 2015 at 4:16PM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray, on winning the contest with your awesome tanka. You rock!

May 12, 2015 at 7:31PM

mountainwriter49: Thanks, everyone, for your kind remarks!

May 13, 2015 at 8:10AM

words: Congratulations!!!! A well deserved win. .Hugs, your fan, d

May 13, 2015 at 7:48PM

MissMerri: I can't let you not hear from your Cali friend regarding this, yet another blue for you, a most deserved accomplishment, and now I believe you do have enough blue ribbons to paper your den. Congratulations! I'm so pleased. ;")

May 23, 2015 at 7:50PM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Tony! Your BV poem is truly deserving of the win.

March 30, 2015 at 2:39AM

michaelcahill: Oh, oh. Indy, "your" and "truly" are a slant rhyme!! Someone please help me!!! Seriously, what an amazing piece. To be of that length without a single end rhyme is beyond comprehension.

March 30, 2015 at 2:59AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, Ray :-) LOTS of people entered that contest, so you edged out some really good work with your talented writing :-)

March 20, 2015 at 10:10AM

Showboat: Way to go! Excellent poem!

March 20, 2015 at 10:35AM

michaelcahill: An amazing piece!

March 20, 2015 at 11:28AM

Just2Write: Congratulations, Ray! This competition had some excellent entries, and yours came out on top. I'm thrilled for you, my talented friend. A most deserving win. I hope you buy yourself something wonderful! Rose.

March 20, 2015 at 11:46AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations, PoetryMan! You rock :-) enough said.

March 20, 2015 at 12:12PM

TAB_that's me: It was an excellent entry. Congratulations Ray!

March 20, 2015 at 1:58PM

boxergirl: Congrats on a great creation!

March 20, 2015 at 5:03PM

Warren Rodgers: Superb piece, Ray! Congratulations!

March 20, 2015 at 8:37PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. :)

March 20, 2015 at 9:21PM

Ridley Williams: Great job Ray, you deserve the ribbon my friend!

March 21, 2015 at 2:21AM

springrain: Congratulations Ray, excellent write and very well deserved! Olof

March 21, 2015 at 7:59AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.

March 21, 2015 at 9:33AM

Jacob Collins : Congratulations on a well deserved win!!

March 22, 2015 at 8:06AM

Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner. Lovely poem.

March 22, 2015 at 8:11AM

Quire's Gal: Congratulations Ray!

June 30, 2014 at 12:26AM

rama devi: Congrats! :)

June 30, 2014 at 2:18AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, Ray :-)

June 30, 2014 at 6:44AM

Ritsal: Congratulations! The cream rises to the top. :)

June 30, 2014 at 8:53AM

Andrewajgblue: Congratulations on your 1st place, a worthy winner :)

June 30, 2014 at 10:31AM

TAB_that's me: Congrats Ray on first place. It was well deserved!

June 30, 2014 at 11:00AM

Ben Colder : Well done, poet.

June 30, 2014 at 12:03PM

Just2Write: Congratulations, my fine friend. I'm thrilled for you. Blow the money on something wonderful. Rose.

June 30, 2014 at 12:57PM

juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Ray!

June 30, 2014 at 1:02PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. Well done! Bev

June 30, 2014 at 1:36PM

Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - you wrote an absolutely beautiful Faith poem. Regards Dorothy

June 30, 2014 at 4:12PM

IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to the PoetryMan! Your poem is exceptional.

June 30, 2014 at 5:09PM

boxergirl: Congratulations Ray!

June 30, 2014 at 5:57PM

mountainwriter49: Thanks to everyone for the congratulations and best wishes for my poem taking the Blue in the contest. :)

July 2, 2014 at 4:55PM

Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Ray! I just read "I Contemplate" and it is a gem. Well deserved win!!

July 12, 2014 at 9:23AM

MissMerri: It always gives me joy when your wonderful poetry is recognized. Congratulations! So deserved.

August 27, 2014 at 2:16PM

PatVallesMangan: Congratulations Ray!!!

February 7, 2015 at 2:05PM

rama devi: Congratulations, Ray! :)

April 30, 2014 at 12:23AM

The Death: Congratulations! :) Your crown of sonnets certainly deserves this crown.

April 30, 2014 at 2:52AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, my most talented friend!!! :-)

April 30, 2014 at 5:38AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your win, Ray. How about a wine party?

April 30, 2014 at 6:17AM

Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Ray!!!!!!! A most deserving win for this gem of a poem. Happy for you, my friend!

April 30, 2014 at 9:12AM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations on winning first place with your stunningly beautiful poem, Ray.

April 30, 2014 at 9:14AM

Marillion: Congrats, Ron!

April 30, 2014 at 9:54AM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats Ray:) Hugs

April 30, 2014 at 10:39AM

juliaSjames: Congratulations, Ray. So pleased for you, my friend. Cheryl

April 30, 2014 at 10:48AM

Selina Stambi: Well done - again, Ray!

April 30, 2014 at 11:03AM

rouskin: Congratulations !

April 30, 2014 at 11:11AM

Quire's Gal: Congratulations Ray!

April 30, 2014 at 11:25AM

Just2Write: Yay! Ray! So wonderful. Glad to see you in the winner's circle on this one!

April 30, 2014 at 12:12PM

donaldww: Congratulations!

April 30, 2014 at 2:23PM

MissMerri: Yay!!! I am so happy to see this wonderful poem receive the top prize! This is so deserved! ;D Congratulations!!!

April 30, 2014 at 7:49PM

mountainwriter49: Good Morning, everyone, and thank you so much for your warm comments and congratulations! I am thrilled with this award :-) -ray

May 1, 2014 at 8:12AM

dejohnsrld (Debbie): Congratulations, Ray. A well deserved award~Debbie

May 1, 2014 at 10:46AM

springrain: Congratulations Ray, on the win! Olof

May 1, 2014 at 2:32PM

Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - no doubt the drinks will celebrate the occasion. Dorothy

May 2, 2014 at 1:03PM

GregoryCody: My man

May 2, 2014 at 7:36PM

Dom G Robles: This is a beauty in its its structure and construction. Though this is an entry that won several years back, I suppose it is still one of the best that has not been overshadowed by time. It is very elegant. It covered pretty well the fanstorians elegant works which portrayed the feelings and observation of what was supposed to be best writers during the time covered, with some of the writers already gone. The shape of the poem like a Christmas Tree was artful--a work of an Artistic mind. It is one of a beauty and excellence. And the names reflect the best writers during the period. I love the way it is written, the structure, the sentiments in there. Though it is somewhat late to comment, I give my greatest admiration to the creator of this art. I hope to have it this way to honor even those who had passed away. Dom

September 29, 2014 at 10:54PM

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