• Without Compare

    Without Compare

    This is a rhymed poem.
    from 38 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Before the Bing

    Before the Bing

    This is a free form poem.
    from 32 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Feisty

    Feisty

    A short poem.
    from 17 reviews.
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FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Maple Tree won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    Chrissy710 : Hi Robert I am so pleased you won this contest a beautiful poem Congratulations Cheers Chris -
    MissMerri: I am delighted to see this poem in first place Robert. Congratulations! I have to wait a day to review. -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!

    diane -
    Senyai: Congratulations, Robert! Most deserved win as The Maple Tree was a beautiful poem that touched my heart ❤️

    Senyai -
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert, it was well deserved!! xxx -
    rspoet: rspoet: Thank you, Dilettante, Karenina, Chris, Helen, Miss Merri, Gloria, Diane, and Lynn, for all the warm messages.
    Congratulations to all the other winners. This contest was filled with marvelous creative story poems.
    Best wishes to all. -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert. So we'll deserved. Ulla:))
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    juliaSjames: Congratulations my friend. A worthy win!

    Julia
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    RGstar: Well done RS. Best wishes -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (raindrops) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Sir Robert. I thought this was a most creative haiku. -
    rspoet: Thank you, friends , for the congratulations!
    Congratulations to LisaMay and all the other fine poets. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Forgotten Things won the contest "Rhyming Poetry Contest"
    tfawcus: Congratulations. Great poem. -
    Mrs. KT: Beautiful poem, Robert!
    Congratulations!
    Diane -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Robert. Very well deserved. -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Robert! Another Blue!! -
    rspoet: Thank you Tony, Diane, Pam, Faye, Miss Merri, and Elizabeth for the warm congratulations. This was a nice surprise to wake up to this morning.
    Congratulations to all the other winners too!
    Robert -
    Sugarray77: Well deserved and congrats, Robert!!

    Melissa -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Invisible is the new Poem of the Month!
    tfawcus: Many congratulations, Robert. I thought this a particularly good poem and a well-deserved win. -
    RGstar: Well done Robert. My best. -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert! -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Robert. Well deserved. -
    Jay Squires: Had to be! Congratulations, dear Friend. -
    rspoet: Thank you to all for the warm congratulations on the Poem of the Month and to Helen for the great sparkly
    gif that made me smile. It's always a special honor to receive the POM selection by fellow writers.
    Thank you! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! It's Time is the new Poem of the Month!
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Robert.. Well deserved!
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    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!

    diane -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your poem of the month win. judi -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Robert. Well deserved. -
    rspoet: Thank you Julia, Diane, Judi, and Pam for the congratulations. There were many wonderful poems
    for this month.
    Congratulations to RG, Melissa, and Diane for their
    great entries.
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    sandramitchell: Well one, Robert, huge congratulations. Your poem deserved to win, it was brilliant. 😊🎈🎉 -
    RGstar: Congrats Robert. My best wishes. -
    sammielwf: It's Time for this talented writer RS poet to be recognized for this wonderful work...
    So.
    Congratulations Robert.
    Sammielwf -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Tempest is the new Poem of the Month!
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert! Brilliant poem and well deserved win. :)) -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
    An outstanding poetic offering!

    diane -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on Poem of the Month, Robert. Very well deserved! -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Robert. Brilliant poem.
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    rspoet: Thank you Sandra, Diane, Pam, Julia, and Gloria for the congratulations. It always an honor to be chosen for the poem of the month, especially when so many great poems were nominated. Thank you all! -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert, with your well deserved win. Ulla:))) -
    Spangle: Super congrats, Robert! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Little Things is the new Poem of the Month!
    sandramitchell: Bravo!!! Congratulations, my friend. A wonderful poem for poem of the month! xxx -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
    Such a wonderful offering!
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    rspoet: Some little things are big things, like receiving recognition from fellow writers. Thank you Sandra and Diane! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Poem of the Month honors. judi -
    Pam (respa): Just a "little thing"--Congratulations on the win, Robert. Very well deserved. -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Robert. A most deserved win
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    rspoet: Some little things are big things, like receiving recognition from fellow writers. Thank you Judi, Gloria, Pam and Julia! -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Robert! A well-deserved champion. -
    Melissa Russell Deur: Congratulations! I shouldn?t have wasted my vote on my poem. Well deserved! -
    tfawcus: Well deserved recognition for this fine poem. Congratulations. -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, dear Robert! Sal xo -
    rspoet: Thank you Dorothy, Warren. Melissa, Tony and Sally. Congratulations much appreciated. -
    RGstar: Best wishes my friend...a endearing Congrats...well done. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Old Spirits finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
    "Beautifully rendered"

    diane -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Snickers Bar finished first in the contest "Dialogue Only Prompt"
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Robert. Very well deserved. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Wanderer won the contest "Rhyming Poem"
    Spangle: Congratulations...a beautiful poem! -
    judiverse: Congratulations to for winning the "Rhyming Poem" contest. judi -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
    So beautiful!

    diane -
    rspoet: Thank you, Phil, Janet, Judi, Gloria, Diane, and Helen,
    for the warm congratulations.
    Congratulations also to Phil and Susan for their wonderful poems and recognition.
    A rhymer at heart, it's a special honor to win this contest.
    Thank you!
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    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Robert. Well deserved for a very good poem. -
    Gypsymooncat: Congratulations! I knew this was a winner when I first read it xo -
    zanya: Richly deserved Zanya -
    sandramitchell: Well done, you!! It was a lovely poem, and really deserved to win. :)) xxxx -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert. So well deserved. It's a beautiful poem. Ulla :))) -
    kiwigirl2821: I'm the one who is always late to a party ... this is a natural win Robert. It is so poetic, it drops one to their knees ... big big congrats and sighs on this one! xoxo d -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: When Birds Fly finished second in the contest "Did You See That?"
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert, that was such a brilliant story. xxx -
    Ulla: Congratulations on the second place, Robert. You entered a great story. Ulla:))) -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Winner of the Reviewing Contest!
    Spangle: Congratulations, Robert....this is much deserved! -
    Gypsymooncat: Congrats on a fine win with a fine entry xoxo -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on winning the reviewing contest, Robert. It is well deserved. -
    CrystieCookie999: Congratulations on being a conscientious reviewer and getting Top Reviewer! -
    rspoet: Thank you for all for the warm congratulations! The reviewing contest is a special honor. I enjoy reading the poetry and prose posted on the site, and offering, hopefully helpful, comments.
    Have a great, safe day.
    Thank you! -
    mrsmajor: Congratulations! ...I have always appreciated your reviews, and comment... -
    w.j.debi: Congratulations. You deserve the recognition! -
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert!! Well deserved, my friend. xx -
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert!! Well deserved, my friend. xx -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! To Bake a Pie won the contest "Flash Fiction"
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert! A well deserved win. I'm sure everyone who read your poem went off to bake a pie. I did! xxx -
    Puzzle: I was happy to see this win! This was really well written and very ?Seinfeld esq?. I enjoyed this so much. Congrats!!!! -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Robert. I guess baking the pie paid off! Well deserved win. -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert, and a well deserved win. Ulla xx -
    rspoet: Thank you to Sandra, Jesse, Raffaelina, Puzzle, Pam, Gloria and Ulla and all for the congratulations and wonderful comments.
    It's an honor to be selected from among the many great story writers in this contest.
    Thank you all.
    Robert - -
    Susan Larson: Looks like you got a big piece of the pie! Congratulations! -
    rspoet: Thank you, Dorothy and Susan, for the congratulations and great comments. If I could, I'd send everyone a big piece of pie. -
    Spangle: This is a delicious accomplishment...way to go, Robert! -
    davisr (Rhonda): Congratulations on your win! A delightful story and amazing dish! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Splendor finished second in the contest "Rhyming Poetry Contest"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert! -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, dear Robert. Sally xo -
    rspoet: Thank you very much, Irish, Diane, Julia, and sally,
    for the congratulations. This was a fun contest with many great entries. Be sure to check out Aussie's winning poem. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Blues won the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Writing"
    Mrs. KT: Just delightful, Robert!
    Congratulations! -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Robert. Well deserved!
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    humpwhistle: Congrats, Robert. You're on a well-deserved roll! -
    judiverse: Congrats on your first place finish. judiverse -
    fm wright: Congratulations on your win, Robert, my friend! -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Robert. Well deserved! -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the warm congratulations and encouraging comments. Congratulations to the other
    winners: Lee, Janice, Dolly and Judi on their wonderful and deserving poems. Thank you!
    Robert
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    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert. I loved this poem. Ulla:)) -
    lyenochka: Congratulations again, Robert! -
    Alchera: Congratulations and cheers! -
    Alchera: Congratulations and cheers! -
    Alchera: Congratulations and cheers! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Witch's Broom won the contest "3-6-9 Poem"
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert! I just knew this was a winner. :)) xxx -
    fm wright: Congratulations on winning the 3-6-9 with "The Witch's Broom. Robert, my friend! -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the congratulations and the great comments. Congratulation to the other winners:
    tid100, Humpwhistle, JBarcia, Kiwisteveh, and Mystic Angel! There were many marvelous entries in this contest. Thank you!
    Robert -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Robert. Well deserved! -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert, This is so well deserved. :))) -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert! -
    rspoet: Thanks again, friends. Your comments are much appreciated.
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    Spangle: A hardy congratulations! -
    Dolly'sPoems: Congratulations on your win here Robert, so well deserved, love Dolly x -
    Ogden: Congratulations on the first-place finish of your "The Witch's Broom," Robert!
    Don -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (somewhere) finished second in the contest "Haiku"
    juliaSjames: Congratulations. I knew it would be recognized!
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    damommy: Congratulations on winning second place! I knew it was a winner. -
    rspoet: Thanks friend for the congratulations and great comments! Very much appreciated! -
    BeasPeas: This is fantastic. Loved it. Congratulations. Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: tanka (March blizzard) finished third in the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on placing in the contest. Marilyn -
    krys123: Hi, ROBERT! Just popped out and by to checkout my favorite writers. Great Job, Tnka'a are BOSS!
    May God reward your inspirations.
    Alx Krys
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    rspoet: Thank you all! It was a fun contest. -
    Joan E.: Congratulations on having your very descriptive poem so well received in the contest. Cheers- Joan -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Path finished third in the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the 3rd place finish, Robert. It is well deserved. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Folds is the new Poem of the Month!
    WalkerMan: Congratulations, Robert. You deserved this honor. -
    Robert Zimmerman: Congratulations Robert. This is a wonderful and thoughtful work. I'm happy for you. -Robert- -
    LG Wolfe: Congratulations Robert. As you know I loved Folds; it was utterly unique and in a class of its own. -
    Sally Law: Congratulations Robert. A wonderful entry and win for you! Sally :+) -
    Rachelle Allen: CONGRATULATIONS to you!! This was such a standout piece!! xo -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on winning Poem of the Month, Robert. Well deserved. -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Robert.
    Well done... -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Robert on a very creative poem...a well deserved win...love xxoo -
    damommy: Congratulations! It's a beautiful poem and well deserving to win. -
    MissMerri: A heartfelt congratulations Robert, for your outstanding poem being named Poem of the Month. I loved it. -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the great comments and much appreciated congratulations. The poem of the month award is always an honor to receive because all the entries are exceptional.
    Robert -
    Raffaelina Lowcock: A very deserved tribute. Reading this poem was a true pleasure. Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Penny Candy finished third in the contest "100 Word Flash Fiction"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Emily Dickinson finished third in the contest "Famous author or poet 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Poetry Room finished second in the contest "Rhyming Poem"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Builder's Bridge finished first in the contest "use this sentence"
    Ms. Snyder: Congratulations on kicking my rear! Cheers, Fonda -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Robert on a well deserved win my friend...love Linda xxoo -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Watchman's Light finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    CD Richards: Well done, a fine result for a fine poem. -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the third place finish, Robert. Well done! -
    krys123: Congratulations Robert
    Alx -
    krys123: Cheers, and Congratulations, Robert.
    I knew when I read it it was good, it is a usually are. But I thought it was little more.
    Alx -
    rspoet: Thank you, my friends, for congratulations all the great comments.
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FanStory wrote to rspoet: Just Around the Bend finished first in the contest "Song Parody"
    Ms. Snyder: Congratulations on your well deserved win! Cheers, Fonda -
    rspoet: Thank you very much, Fonda, for the for congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: 2000-Year-Old Story. finished first in the contest "Six Words"
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the well deserved win, Robert! -
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Robert, you did a splendid job with this short poem. :)) xxx -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS my sweet friend on a well deserved win...love your poem...love Linda xxoo -
    ciliverde: Congrats on the win here, and your 10th place for Short Works!! Looking forward to reading more of your work in 2019 :) -
    ciliverde: Congrats on the win here, and your 10th place for Short Works!! Looking forward to reading more of your work in 2019 :) -
    rspoet: Thank you, Pam, Sandra, Linda, and Carol for the congratulations and the wonderful comments. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Recognized Writer for December 2018.
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Robert!
    Smiles all around! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on being named Recognized Writer of the month. Well-earned. judiverse -
    Ulla: Hi Robert, That is so well deserved. Congratulations!! Ulla:)) -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Robert. What a huge honor. Very well deserved. -
    Dean Kuch: Make no bones about it, this was well deserved.

    Congrats, Robert.
    ~Dean -
    rspoet: This was really a great surprise. A big thank you to the committee for such a wonderful honor.
    Thank you, friends, for all the congratulations and encouraging comments. There are so many wonderful people on this site, it is such a great experience to be able to interact with members from around the world.
    Thank you to all.
    Robert -
    IndianaIrish: I was so happy to see you receive this great FanStory honor, Robert. Congratulations ... a wonderful way to end the year! -
    damommy: Yayyy! So well deserved. Congratulations! -
    zanya: Heartiest Congrats - Zanya -
    LynSys: So happy for you Robert...Congratulations! -
    l.raven: Hi Sweet guy...CONGRATULATIONS Robert...awesome...so very well deserved...love Linda xxoo -
    Lady Jane: congratulations, dear :) Way to GO!!! -
    sandramitchell: BIG Congratulations, Robert! You so deserve this!! Well done, my friend.:)) xxx -
    royowen: Congratulations Robert, well deserved. Roy -
    RGstar: Well done my friend. My best. Fully deserved. -
    w.j.debi: Congratulations, Robert! The award is so well deserved! Keep delighting us with your stories and poems! -
    tfawcus: Many congratulations. Well deserved! -
    Chrissy710 : Robert, Congratulations on this award and well deserved as your work is always well worth reading and this is honours your terrific work. Cheers Christine -
    rspoet: Thanks, again, for all of the great comments and congratulations. This was a very nice surprise. I appreciate all the wonderful support. Have a great holiday season.
    Robert -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (hunter's moon) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Mrs. KT: Absolutely wonderful, Robert!
    Congratulations! -
    PoemsOfDD: Well done Robert. I like! Congratulations. ~DD -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the wonderful comments and support. Haiku is always fun to write. -
    BeasPeas: Hi Robert. Congratulations on your win. Marilyn -
    krys123: Many Blessing on your placing ROBERT
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FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Fiddlers' Ball is the new Story of the Month!
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations, Robert. Your story was wonderful. -
    rspoet: Thank you for all the marvelous comments and congratulations and thank you to all who voted for The Fiddlers' ball.
    Congratulations to Mustang Patty, Charlie, Mark and Phyllis, too!
    Greatly appreciated!
    This has been a fun series to write. -
    judiverse: Big congratulations on your Story of the Month win! judiverse -
    krys123: CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT;
    awesome accolade
    Alx -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert. Well deserved:) -
    RGstar: All done RS.
    My best wishes. Good to pencil this in
    Best wishes -
    Chrissy710 : Congratulations a well deserved win Cheers Christine -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Blue Scarf finished second in the contest "This Sentence Starts The Story"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (winter night) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    krys123: Atta Go Robert and congratulations.
    Alx
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    PoemsOfDD: Wonderful haiku Robert. Congratulations :-) ~DD -
    rspoet: Thank you very much, my friends! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: An Apple finished third in the contest "School Flash Fiction - 50 Words"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! A Walk with Time is the new Story of the Month!
    giraffmang: Woohoo, nice one, yet again. Good stuff. -
    rspoet: Thank you for all the great comments and congratulations and thank you to all who voted for Mattie's tale of a walk with Time.
    Congratulations to Mark and Giraffmang, too!
    Greatly appreciated! -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Robert. It's so well deserved!! :))) -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Story of the Month win. judiverse -
    Mrs. KT: Absolutely wonderful, Robert!
    Congratulations! -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Robert to a well deserved win...great job my friend...love Linda xxoo -
    RGstar: Well done RS,I am seeing these for the first time. Bravo -
    rspoet: Thanks again, for all the wonderful comments on my story of a walk with time. I am very fortunate to have the support and encouragement of so many great writers. Thank you! -
    PoemsOfDD: A deserving win Robert. Congratulations! ~DD -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Stag is the new Story of the Month!
    Ulla: Congratulations!! Robert, So well desrved. I hope we will be graced with yet another of these ancient tales. Ulla:) -
    RFL: Congratulations on your win, Robert! Best, RFL -
    rspoet: Hello friends,
    Thank you very much for the congratulations.
    Winning on the prose side came as quite a surprise. Just being in the same category as giraggmang, humpwhistle and the others is an honor. No, I'm not going to change my name to rsstory. lol
    Thank you! -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Robert.
    Yours was a fabulous tale, my friend.
    ~Dean -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! As Leaves Fall won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Ginnygray: Congratulations, rspoet on a lovely sonnet about fall leaves and a great win! -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! This is a wonderful poem. Well done :) -
    w.j.debi: Congratulations! You deserved the win for your beautiful sonnet.
    Debi -
    rspoet: Thank you for the wonderful congratulations and comments. Congratulations to the other winners, Joy, Nancy and T D, Anupam! The comments are all greatly appreciated.
    Robert -
    krys123: Congratulations, Robert! my, My, this one sparkles As autumn should and it said that it leaves us to a harsh winter.
    Alx Krys -
    Ulla: Congratulations,Robert. So well deserved:) -
    judiverse: Congratulations to you on winning the sonnet contest. judiverse -
    Sugarray77: Very well written. Congratulations! -
    rspoet: Thanks, again, for all the great comments. They are much appreciated. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: United finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Writing"
    The Death: Congratulations, Robert! Touching poem. -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations, Robert on a lovely poem about our flag! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: A Love Complete finished second in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    RGstar: WEll done, RS. I really liked this. I think a little stronger , more detachment from the main theme in the turn, this is one for the publishers with that in mind. Liked it very much. RG -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Time Master is the new Poem of the Month!
    sandramitchell: CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is a well deserved win! So pleased for you. :)) xx -
    RGstar: WEll done RS, my best wishes, my friend. -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Robert! Such an intricately woven poem, both intelligent and beautiful, deserved this ribbon. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Poem of the Month win. Well deserved. judiverse -
    davisr (Rhonda): Congratulations!! I'm not surprised. It was a winner in my eyes!
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    krys123: CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT ON A WELL APPROPRIATED SUCCESS.
    It's enough to wake the dead.
    Alex
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    rspoet: Thank you for the congratulations and all the great comments. They are very much appreciated.
    Congratulations to all the other marvelous nominations. Your poems are all wonderful.
    RS -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Robert! Wonderful write my friend. :)) -
    Ulla: Congratulations!! so well deserved! :))) -
    zanya: Congrats a worthy winner zanya -
    tfawcus: An out-and-out winner. Congratulations. Best wishes, Tony -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Gone With The Wind finished third in the contest "Haiku Movie Review"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Dandelion finished second in the contest "Lune Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: I NEVER would've seen it this way. Awesome. Congrats. :)) -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Footprints won the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: These are so difficult, but when they click like this, they are so memorable. Great win. :)) -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the congratulations!
    It is an honor to be chosen from among the many
    wonderful poems entered. Congratulations to all the other winners for their superb poems.
    RS -
    Gloria ....: Yay! Congratulations to you RS. Love this one. -
    RGstar: So glad to see this. Gladdens my heart. Well done friend -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! lightning flash won the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Sis Cat: Congratulations on a well deserved win on astonishment. I love your haiku! -
    rspoet: Thank you very much my friends for the wonderful comments and the congratulations. Big congratulations go out to the other winners, kiwisteveh, Sis Cat, and Jannypan, for their marvelous haiku poems. Thank you to the judging committee!
    RS -
    krys123: We're dancing for joy
    Congratulations Robert
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    rjuselius: Congrats dear friend for the well deserved win! huge hugs! -
    rjuselius: Congrats dear friend for the well deserved win! huge hugs! -
    Dean Kuch:
    Make no bones about it you deserved this one, Robert.
    CONGRATULATIONS! -
    RGstar: Well done, Author. Wrting well means fruit will bear, however long it takes to ripen. Bravo
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    rspoet: Thank you, again, for the congratulations and great comments. They are very much appreciated.
    RS -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Raven: A Prequel finished third in the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    pipersfancy: I LOVE this! What a splendid idea - to give us the prequel to one of the best known and oft quoted poems... I always figured the Raven was sort of - misunderstood - in Poe's work! -
    rspoet: Thank you for the wonderful congratulations. This contest was full of great story-poems.
    RS -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Moon Lantern won the contest "Lanturne Poetry"
    Dean Kuch: Make no bones about it, Skippy. You deserved the win.

    CONGRATULATIONS! -
    sandramitchell: Big congratulations, Robert! I knew this was a winner!!! :) -
    rspoet: rspoet: Thank you very much, my friends, for all the great messages and wonderful comments, and thank you to the moon for creating such a magnificent eclipse.
    Congratulations, also, to Barb, GMG, Annie and Hitcher for their winning lanturne poems!
    RS (Robert) -
    krys123: Congratulations Robert
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    Alex -
    pipersfancy: This is the poem that caused me to say, "Oooh!" out loud, and in reviewing! I knew it was a special write! Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Trump and the Skunk finished first in the contest "Trump!"
    rjuselius: Congrats on a well deserved win! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! The Twining won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Hitcher: Congratulations friend, a very worthy winner : ) Hitch -
    Dean Kuch: photo 9czxx7opi1_zps69cmussm.gif
    Hopefully you can hear the band playing, "Hail to the Chief."
    No?
    Dammit!
    Congratulations... -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Robert You won and well-deserved too! - Rodger -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the wonderful messages.There were many other superb entries in the contest; congratulations to the other winners and all who wrote such great sonnets.
    It is an honor to be among such talented and supportive writers.
    Thank you!
    RS (Robert) -
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved. :-)))) -
    RGstar: Well done, my friend. A worthy write.
    My very best to you. Good to see Respa (Pam) on the podium too...made me happy.
    Best wishes.
    RG -
    RGstar: Well done, my friend. A worthy write.
    My very best to you. Good to see Respa (Pam) on the podium too...made me happy.
    Best wishes.
    RG -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on winning the sonnet contest, RS. It was a well deserved win with a well penned poem. -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Robert!! How nice to see this! -
    Ulla: Congratulation, so well deserved.:)) -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Dove finished first in the contest "Rhyme That 1-6-1 "
    rspoet: Thank you for all the congratulations and great comments. This was a fun contest.
    RS
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FanStory wrote to rspoet: Hoooo finished second in the contest "Children's Rhyming Poem"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Enchantment finished second in the contest "Write in rhyme for a good time"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: If Time Allowed finished third in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    RGstar: Well done, RS for your placing in the Sonnet competition.
    Good write. -
    rspoet: Thank you, my friends. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (sundial) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: I KNEW this was a winner!!!! Congratulations!!! -
    rama devi: Yay! Congrats! I thought this should win. -
    rspoet: Thank you all for the congratulations. It was a fun contest to be in. -
    mountainwriter49: Congratulations on placing in second in the haiku contest! Well done! -
    krys123: CONGRATS ON YOUR PLACING AND A GREAT HAIKU, RSpoet.
    Alex -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Vagabond Poet finished third in the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Robert. This was an outstanding poem.
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    rspoet: Thank you friends. I appreciate the messages very much. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: haiku (evergreen) finished first in the contest "haiku - life"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Starlight finished third in the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congrats! :-)))) Loved this one. glad it placed. -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win. Marilyn -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win. Marilyn -
    rspoet: Thank you very much for all the nice messages.
    There were many excellent entries in the contest.
    It is always rewarding to be among such talented writers. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Universal Wink finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"
    Irish Rain: Aha!!!! I knew it when I read it!!!! Great job!!!! Congratulations!!!!! -
    Selina Stambi: It was a great piece. Congratulations on the win. Well deserved. -
    rspoet: Thank you for all the kind messages. These are always fun contest to be a part of. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Seeds of Promise finished second in the contest "Cinquain Poetry"
    judiverse: Congrats on your Cinquain Poetry second place finish. Wonderful thought in your poem. judi -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Definition of Writer's Block finished first in the contest "Writer's Block 5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Ouch! finished third in the contest "Muted!"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: The Night of the Creature finished third in the contest "Dactylic Hexameter"
    Ginger Banks: Congratulations, rspoet, on your Third Place entry. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Dagger finished second in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"
    Gloria ....: Well done and congratulations to you. :)) -
    tfawcus: Many congratulations. I was delighted to see this fine sonnet recognised. -
    rama devi: Congrats! I really thought this one would win! -
    nancyjam: Congratulations on this well deserved win.
    I had a feeling it would. Nancy -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Snow Leopard finished first in the contest "Write a Single Whitney Poem"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! haiku (elm branch sways) won the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: So pleased for you. A well earned victory here. Everyone entered this. A super victory! -
    rama devi: Congrats! I loved that satori! :) -
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Super Win.
    Shadow Theater at its Best!!

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    tfawcus: Congratulations, RS. A most evocative entry. -
    rspoet: Thank you very much for the congratulations, my friends!
    They are all greatly appreciated. -
    rspoet: Thank you very much to fanstory and to the judges. It is an honor to be selected from among all the fine entries in the haiku contest. -
    Walu Feral: Well done mate. I told you that this one would be yours in my review. Sometimes you should listen to Uncle Feral hahahaha! Congrats. -
    Ulla: Congratulation, so well deserved. -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Third place finish in the reviewing contest!
    --Turtle.: Congrats to you on the reviewing contest! -
    rama devi: ~*~ ::: {{{ Congratulations! }}} ::: ~*~ -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations and salutations, Robert.
    Well done! -
    rspoet: Thank you for all the congratulations and a special thank you to those who nominated me. It is greatly appreciated! -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: A Knock on the Door finished first in the contest "Scare me"
    PoemsOfDD: Excellent!! You got me shaking in my boots with this read. Congrats on your deserved win :-)~DD -


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Gone Fishin' finished first in the contest "3-5-3"


FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Third place finish in the reviewing contest!
    rspoet: Thank you very much for all the messages of congratulations. I appreciate all of your kind words.
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FanStory wrote to rspoet: Congratulations! Honorable mention in the reviewing contest!
    michaelcahill: Great to see top reviewers finally getting some recognition here. Congratulations. Long overdue! -
    rspoet: As you can see, I am an age behind, but I wanted to thank everyone who nominated me for the reviewing award and those who sent congratulations messages. They are all greatly appreciated! Thank you! -
    mommaboo: I signed up for the humor poem contest; I don't know where to post the poem and I don't
    know how to pay the entry fee. I saw this was your contest so I though I"d go to the source -


rspoet: The true poem is the poets mind. Emerson
    I am Cat: May the Force Be With You! YOU WON! YES! ;)
    Awesomely done! ;) -