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I am recently retired and reside in the most beautiful area of Virginia--the Shenandoah Valley. I find beauty and inspiration in the mountains every day--it is one of my most faithful muses.
I love to write poetry and have been writing for about 40 years; however, it was not until I joined FanStory in 2009 that I began in earnest to develop and refine my writing skills. For that, I am most grateful to the Site and to the many wonderful writers and poets who have mentored me.
My preferred writing styles are more formal than free verse. I love to read and write in the Shakespearean Sonnet, blank verse, tanka, haiku and quartet forms. I am fortunate to have been published in the on-line magazine Prune Juice.
I currently serve on the FanStory faculty and teach blank verse poetry classes. |
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! tanka (wind-blown leaves) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
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 February 21, 2017 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!! Whoo Hoo!!!
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February 21, 2017 at 12:16AM
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rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved :-)
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February 21, 2017 at 2:13PM
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| MissMerri: What a beautiful poem! I'm so pleased to see this take first place in the contest. Keep it up! ;p
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February 21, 2017 at 4:04PM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations for the win in this contest, Ray! It's an awesome tanka.
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February 21, 2017 at 4:50PM
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| TheWriteTeach: Congrats, Ray, on a well deserved win. Your Tanka, 'wind blown leaves,' was excellent.
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February 21, 2017 at 7:45PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray! :))
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February 21, 2017 at 9:27PM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations the 2016 Recognized Writer of the Year
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January 25, 2017 at 10:33PM
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| humpwhistle: Congratulations, Ray. I think this is the most meaningful award this site offers!
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January 25, 2017 at 8:49AM
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| 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
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January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on this wonderful achievement. judiverse
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January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM
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| Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved. Margarer
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January 25, 2017 at 9:05AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray, on this exciting and prestigious honor. It's wonderful to have you receive this highest of recognition. :-)
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January 25, 2017 at 9:13AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : You are so deserving. CONGRATULATIONS
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January 25, 2017 at 9:26AM
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| robyn corum: WOW! Way to go, Ray!
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January 25, 2017 at 10:34AM
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| Writingfundimension: Hearty congratulations, Ray, for this well-deserved recognition of your talent. :) Bev
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January 25, 2017 at 11:10AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Ray!!!!
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January 25, 2017 at 11:45AM
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| Mystic Angel 7777: Congratulations, Ray! I cannot think of a single person here that deserves it more than you. Bravo!
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January 25, 2017 at 11:55AM
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| 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)
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January 25, 2017 at 12:29PM
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| Linda Engel: Well done, Ray, and well deserved.
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January 25, 2017 at 5:08PM
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| 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. :-)
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January 25, 2017 at 5:45PM
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| I am Cat: This couldn't make me happier! Congratulations, A! Very well deserved!
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January 25, 2017 at 6:21PM
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| giraffmang: Nice one Ray.
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January 25, 2017 at 6:51PM
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| 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
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January 25, 2017 at 7:52PM
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| Unspoken94: Congratulations, Ray, for this much deserved award. -Bill
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January 25, 2017 at 8:24PM
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pome lover: congratulations, Ray. Good for you!
Pome lover
PS - I went to school in Staunton - beautiful country!
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January 25, 2017 at 8:31PM
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| judester: Bravo and congratulations on receiving recognized writer award, cheers, j
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January 25, 2017 at 11:07PM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner of a great award.
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January 26, 2017 at 5:43AM
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| Ulla: Congratulations on this wonderful achievement, Ray. So well deserved.!!!
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January 26, 2017 at 11:58AM
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| RGstar: Go, Go, Go Ray. So happy. Well done, well deserved.
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January 26, 2017 at 1:05PM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Ray - couldn't have been a better choice! Woot, woot!!!
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January 26, 2017 at 2:25PM
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| tfawcus: An honour well deserved my friend. Congratulations!
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January 26, 2017 at 3:22PM
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| Drew Delaney: It is nice to read that you have achieved this great honour from FanStory. Congratulations, my writing friend. Cheers!
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January 26, 2017 at 3:38PM
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| ~Dovey: Congrats, Ray! This is a richly deserved award! :)
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January 26, 2017 at 5:25PM
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| LateBloomer: Congratulations, Ray, on being the 2016 Recognized Writer of the Year. A most deserving award.
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January 26, 2017 at 6:51PM
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| Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Ray. A well deserved honour. Your poetry is a delight to read.
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January 26, 2017 at 7:27PM
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| Ric Myworld: Congratulations, Ray! Living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and now Writer of the Year, it couldn't get much better!
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January 26, 2017 at 10:36PM
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| Xylok: totally awesome and long overdue!
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January 26, 2017 at 10:39PM
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| 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
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January 27, 2017 at 12:41PM
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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
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January 27, 2017 at 4:34PM
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| boxergirl: Congrats Ray!!
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January 27, 2017 at 7:19PM
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| pit viper: I really enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing it. :) best wishes!
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January 28, 2017 at 10:14PM
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| Rasmine : Congratulations!!
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January 31, 2017 at 3:12PM
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Jmf4119: Congratulations Ray! I am so pleased that you received this very deceiving honor.
Bravo!!!
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January 31, 2017 at 7:24PM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! Brothers won the contest "Blank Verse Poetry Contest"
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December 9, 2016 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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December 9, 2016 at 12:46AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : No doubt about it. This was an extraordinary winner. Congratulations! Jan
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December 9, 2016 at 12:59AM
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| MissMerri: I KNEW it!!! A happy congratulations to our amazing teacher for your beautiful blue ribbon! I'm thrilled and proud.
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December 9, 2016 at 5:23AM
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| Ulla: Congratulations!!!
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December 9, 2016 at 9:28AM
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| Dean Kuch: Congrats.
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December 9, 2016 at 12:24PM
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| 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!
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December 9, 2016 at 2:46PM
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I am Cat: Absolutely one of the most beautiful poems I've ever had the pleasure to read. Take care of yourself, A!
-Katze
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December 9, 2016 at 4:21PM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Deserved! :-)))
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December 9, 2016 at 6:48PM
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| BeasPeas: Congratulations, Ray.
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December 9, 2016 at 10:42PM
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| mountainwriter49: Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful and kind remarks!
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December 10, 2016 at 8:27AM
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RGstar: Wewll done, Ray. You are set a good level and example.
Best wishes
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December 10, 2016 at 9:24AM
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MissMerri:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST TEACHER!
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December 11, 2016 at 11:27AM
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I am Cat: Happy Birthday, A!
Long may you wave, you elegant man!
❤️Katze
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December 11, 2016 at 4:58PM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you and a happy birthday too, Ray. :))
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December 11, 2016 at 7:09PM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : Enjoy your birthday. Happy Birthday. Jan
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December 11, 2016 at 11:46PM
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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
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December 11, 2016 at 11:55PM
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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!!
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December 12, 2016 at 10:40AM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Tropopause finished second in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
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July 11, 2016 at 12:13AM
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| tfawcus: This was a superb poem, Ray. A winner all the way in my book.
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July 11, 2016 at 12:37AM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray. :))
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July 11, 2016 at 1:18AM
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| Taffspride: Congratulations Ray, It was well deserved.
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July 11, 2016 at 7:58AM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved! Wonderful crown. Bravo.
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July 11, 2016 at 9:33AM
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| I am Cat: Beautiful poem, A
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August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM
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Dean Kuch: Congrats, Teach.
I voted for your entry. I felt it was the best by far.
Well done.
~Dean
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September 9, 2016 at 2:46PM
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RGstar: Well done, Ray. Good work there.
RG
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September 10, 2016 at 8:16AM
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| MissMerri: Congratulations for this second place finish Teach! Hooray!
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September 10, 2016 at 11:29AM
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| poetbear: Very proud to have known you. Need to improve my writing more so .
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December 2, 2016 at 8:59PM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! Kindred Spirits won the contest "Blank Verse Poetry Contest"
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June 26, 2016 at 12:13AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : You are an amazing writer. CONGRATULATIONS on a well-deserved win. I am proud to know you. Jan
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June 26, 2016 at 12:40AM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Ray. Super Blank Verse. :))
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June 26, 2016 at 1:36AM
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| mfowler: A classic piece. Congratulations on this big win, Ray. Much deserved.
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June 26, 2016 at 5:44AM
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| MissMerri: I couldn't possibly be more thrilled! This is wonderful news my friend. ;")
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June 26, 2016 at 5:56AM
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| starkat: A Hearty Congrats, Ray! This is a brilliantly written blank verse. Loved it. Well deserved win. Cheers ... ;o) Art
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June 26, 2016 at 9:35AM
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Dean Kuch: Congrats, Teach...
~Dean 
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June 26, 2016 at 11:38AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations on this wonderful honor, Ray! Your Blank Verse poetry is always inspiring and is the template for this challenging form. Congrats!
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June 26, 2016 at 2:50PM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved, dear Ray
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June 26, 2016 at 4:54PM
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| Eternal Muse: Congratulations, Ray. Your poetry is always exquisite.
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June 27, 2016 at 6:47AM
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| mountainwriter49: Thanks so much, everyone, for the warm congratulations. I am thrilled by winning this contest. :-)
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June 27, 2016 at 8:41AM
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| Ulla: Congratulation on this well deserved win. Ulla:)
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June 27, 2016 at 5:26PM
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| Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. My, you have really come a long way with this form. Great job!
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June 28, 2016 at 9:52PM
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| I am Cat: Lovely Poem, A
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August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
haiku (doe and fawn forage) finished first in the contest "Write a Haiku"
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June 17, 2016 at 8:10PM
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| nancyjam: Congratulations Ray. Well deserved. Nancy
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June 17, 2016 at 8:34PM
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| Galactia: *.*.*.*.*Congratulations*.*.*.*.* :)
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June 17, 2016 at 10:54PM
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| Gloria ....: You write them up good, Ray. Congratulations!
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June 18, 2016 at 1:40AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations to you, PoetryMan!
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June 18, 2016 at 2:18AM
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| Ulla: Congratulations Ray. Ulla
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June 18, 2016 at 7:37AM
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Taffspride: Congratulations Ray, well deserved.
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June 18, 2016 at 8:13AM
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MissMerri: Not a surprise to me, but I'm proud of my teach anyway. A first place win is a beautiful thing!
Congratulations!
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June 18, 2016 at 8:42AM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! You won the reviewing contest!
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July 13, 2015 at 12:28AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray. Your reviews are always helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Well done!
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July 13, 2015 at 12:43AM
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| giraffmang: Nice one. Congratulations
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July 13, 2015 at 1:09AM
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| dejohnsrld (Debbie): Congrats, Ray. You truly deserve this. You are so good to help others grow as writers.~Debbie
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July 13, 2015 at 1:14AM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations! A well-deserved win if ever there was one.!
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July 13, 2015 at 1:21AM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations, Ray!
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July 13, 2015 at 3:00AM
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| Debbie Noland: Congratulations on this great and well deserved win, Ray!
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July 13, 2015 at 7:43AM
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Taffspride: Congratulations Ray. Well done
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July 13, 2015 at 7:48AM
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| Eric1: About time this happened Ray, congratulations my friend.
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July 13, 2015 at 9:23AM
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mountainwriter49: Thanks everyone for your kind compliments and congratulations. I'm thrilled with this honor.
Ray
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July 13, 2015 at 11:33PM
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| 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.
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July 14, 2015 at 12:37AM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Well done Ray. Well deserved judging by the excellent way you have reviewed my work. Congratulations - Dorothy
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July 14, 2015 at 7:16AM
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| mfowler: Well done, Ray. We all like a good reviewer.
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July 14, 2015 at 8:46AM
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| Showboat: Congrats, Ray. You're the best. Gayle
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July 14, 2015 at 9:10AM
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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
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July 14, 2015 at 12:37PM
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| Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Ray. One hundred dollars can buy some mighty fine wine. :)
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July 14, 2015 at 9:40PM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Proud of you! :)
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July 15, 2015 at 11:49AM
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| 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.
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July 15, 2015 at 2:50PM
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springrain: Congratulations Ray on winning the reviewing contest, much deserved!
Olof
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July 15, 2015 at 3:37PM
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| Jean Lutz: Congratulations! Well deserved.
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July 16, 2015 at 6:59PM
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| Ginnygray: Congratulations to a new acquaintance for me on fanstory and to find out you were a NCSU student at one time.
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August 2, 2015 at 1:23AM
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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
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January 26, 2016 at 11:44PM
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| mfowler: A knowlegeable and generous reviewer. Great choice. Congratulations.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:12AM
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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
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February 29, 2016 at 5:51PM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! tanka (astral light glistens) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
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May 12, 2015 at 12:13AM
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| flamingstar: Love it! I appreciate your detailed explanation of all the tanka elements and can't wait to try again! Congratulations.
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May 12, 2015 at 2:23AM
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| Debbie Noland: Congratulations, Ray, on your big win for this beautifully written tanka.
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May 12, 2015 at 11:17AM
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| Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.
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May 12, 2015 at 11:51AM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Ray! Well deserved recognition.
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May 12, 2015 at 11:59AM
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Lovinia: congratulations ray. superb entry ... love the tanka form
and how well accomplished you are ... love it. hugs - lovi xoxo
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May 12, 2015 at 12:17PM
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Taffspride: congratulations Ray, well deserved.
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May 12, 2015 at 3:39PM
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| springrain: Congratulations Ray on a beautiful tanka and a well-deserved win. Olof
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May 12, 2015 at 4:16PM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Ray, on winning the contest with your awesome tanka. You rock!
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May 12, 2015 at 7:31PM
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| mountainwriter49: Thanks, everyone, for your kind remarks!
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May 13, 2015 at 8:10AM
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| words: Congratulations!!!! A well deserved win. .Hugs, your fan, d
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May 13, 2015 at 7:48PM
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| 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. ;")
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May 23, 2015 at 7:50PM
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mountainwriter49:
Congratulations to Blank Verse Contest Winner:
Tony (tfawcus) has won the member sponsored Blank Verse Contest with his resplendent poem entitled "The Dream." Congratulations to Tony for winning the Blue Ribbon in this most challenging contest.
Ten poets participated in this contest and presented the most wonderful blank verse poetry I've read in quite some time. The entries included blank verse sonnets, quatrains and epic narratives. All are distinctive, creative and worthy of the winners' circle.
Thanks to all who participated and to those in the FanStory community who took the time to read and review all ten entries and participate in the voting.
I wold encourage anyone interested in reading superb verse to read the entries.
-Ray
contest sponsor
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March 30, 2015 at 12:34AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Tony! Your BV poem is truly deserving of the win.
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March 30, 2015 at 2:39AM
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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.
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March 30, 2015 at 2:59AM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! My Lover's Kiss won the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
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March 20, 2015 at 12:13AM
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| adewpearl: Congratulations, Ray :-) LOTS of people entered that contest, so you edged out some really good work with your talented writing :-)
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March 20, 2015 at 10:10AM
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| Showboat: Way to go! Excellent poem!
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March 20, 2015 at 10:35AM
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| 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.
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March 20, 2015 at 11:46AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations, PoetryMan! You rock :-) enough said.
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March 20, 2015 at 12:12PM
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| TAB_that's me: It was an excellent entry. Congratulations Ray!
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March 20, 2015 at 1:58PM
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| boxergirl: Congrats on a great creation!
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March 20, 2015 at 5:03PM
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| Warren Rodgers: Superb piece, Ray! Congratulations!
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March 20, 2015 at 8:37PM
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| Ridley Williams: Great job Ray, you deserve the ribbon my friend!
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March 21, 2015 at 2:21AM
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| springrain: Congratulations Ray, excellent write and very well deserved! Olof
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March 21, 2015 at 7:59AM
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| Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.
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March 21, 2015 at 9:33AM
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| Jacob Collins : Congratulations on a well deserved win!!
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March 22, 2015 at 8:06AM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner. Lovely poem.
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March 22, 2015 at 8:11AM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! I Contemplate won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
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June 30, 2014 at 12:13AM
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| Quire's Gal: Congratulations Ray!
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June 30, 2014 at 12:26AM
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rama devi: Congrats! :)
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June 30, 2014 at 2:18AM
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| adewpearl: Congratulations, Ray :-)
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June 30, 2014 at 6:44AM
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| Ritsal: Congratulations! The cream rises to the top. :)
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June 30, 2014 at 8:53AM
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| Andrewajgblue: Congratulations on your 1st place, a worthy winner :)
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June 30, 2014 at 10:31AM
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| TAB_that's me: Congrats Ray on first place. It was well deserved!
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June 30, 2014 at 11:00AM
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| Ben Colder : Well done, poet.
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June 30, 2014 at 12:03PM
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| Just2Write: Congratulations, my fine friend. I'm thrilled for you. Blow the money on something wonderful. Rose.
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June 30, 2014 at 12:57PM
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| juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Ray!
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June 30, 2014 at 1:02PM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - you wrote an absolutely beautiful Faith poem. Regards Dorothy
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June 30, 2014 at 4:12PM
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| IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to the PoetryMan! Your poem is exceptional.
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June 30, 2014 at 5:09PM
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| boxergirl: Congratulations Ray!
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June 30, 2014 at 5:57PM
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| mountainwriter49: Thanks to everyone for the congratulations and best wishes for my poem taking the Blue in the contest. :)
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July 2, 2014 at 4:55PM
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| Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Ray! I just read "I Contemplate" and it is a gem. Well deserved win!!
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July 12, 2014 at 9:23AM
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| MissMerri: It always gives me joy when your wonderful poetry is recognized. Congratulations! So deserved.
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August 27, 2014 at 2:16PM
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49:
Congratulations! Afton's Ridge won the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
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April 30, 2014 at 12:10AM
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| rama devi: Congratulations, Ray! :)
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April 30, 2014 at 12:23AM
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The Death: Congratulations! :)
Your crown of sonnets certainly deserves this crown.
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April 30, 2014 at 2:52AM
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| adewpearl: Congratulations, my most talented friend!!! :-)
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April 30, 2014 at 5:38AM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your win, Ray. How about a wine party?
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April 30, 2014 at 6:17AM
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| Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Ray!!!!!!! A most deserving win for this gem of a poem. Happy for you, my friend!
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April 30, 2014 at 9:12AM
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| Writingfundimension: Congratulations on winning first place with your stunningly beautiful poem, Ray.
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April 30, 2014 at 9:14AM
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| Marillion: Congrats, Ron!
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April 30, 2014 at 9:54AM
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| juliaSjames: Congratulations, Ray. So pleased for you, my friend. Cheryl
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April 30, 2014 at 10:48AM
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| rouskin: Congratulations !
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April 30, 2014 at 11:11AM
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Quire's Gal: Congratulations Ray!
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April 30, 2014 at 11:25AM
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| Just2Write: Yay! Ray! So wonderful. Glad to see you in the winner's circle on this one!
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April 30, 2014 at 12:12PM
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donaldww: Congratulations!
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April 30, 2014 at 2:23PM
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| MissMerri: Yay!!! I am so happy to see this wonderful poem receive the top prize! This is so deserved! ;D Congratulations!!!
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April 30, 2014 at 7:49PM
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| mountainwriter49: Good Morning, everyone, and thank you so much for your warm comments and congratulations! I am thrilled with this award :-) -ray
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May 1, 2014 at 8:12AM
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| springrain: Congratulations Ray, on the win! Olof
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May 1, 2014 at 2:32PM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Ray - no doubt the drinks will celebrate the occasion. Dorothy
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May 2, 2014 at 1:03PM
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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
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September 29, 2014 at 10:54PM
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