• Sunset in Vermont

    Sunset in Vermont

    a nonet poem
    from 14 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Temptation or love?

    Temptation or love?

    free style no rhyming
    from 9 reviews.
    Writing  Poetry

  • Rhyming Cliches

    Rhyming Cliches

    I'm having fun with cliches
    from 19 reviews.
    Writing  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Gert sherwood: Questions Asked finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"
    Alchera: Congratulations and Happy New Year 2020, -


FanStory wrote to Gert sherwood: A Lonely Wild Aster Plant finished third in the contest "Lonely Poem"
    michaelcahill: I really related to this, Gert. Why did everyone show up HERE with their best work? JEESH! Congrats! :)) -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations on finishing third place, Gert.
    Excellent...
    ~Dean -
    Alchera: Congratulations and cheers! -


FanStory wrote to Gert sherwood: When Seasons Change Love Stays finished third in the contest "Shifting Seasons"
    Alchera: Congratulations and cheers! -


Gert sherwood: Rest is not quitting
The busy career ~
Rest is the fitting
Of ones self to its sphere.
    BJean: That's what I'm seeing and doing right now, too. Hope you are doing well! Love, Jean -
    Gert sherwood: No longer I look forward nor behind

    I look for doubt or fear
    but grateful take the good I find
    the best is now and here

    J.G. Whittier -
    misscookie: Just want to say Jesus loves you and so do I
    Love Cookie -
    Diane Griffith: Hello Gert, I am still suffering from a broken ankle, but want to tell you that my book for young children: Granny's Magic Garden is now on Amazon. Thanks to all my friends on Fanstory. Diane Griffith -
    bnd-writenow: Congrats on winning the contest. You got my vote for A Cold Wodden Heart. -
    luna: Gert, I thought you PM'd me that you were leaving the site for awhile? You always threaten to leave but never do lol... -
    Gert sherwood: Hello jcqriter
    No I going a way for a while and will teturn and the end of summer.
    thank you for dropping by.
    Gert -
    misscookie: Thought for the day:"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts." -
    misscookie: T- worry is intrest paid on trouble before it comes due. -
    busybee: I loved, Time to Believe.I've read it many times -
    Signaler: Hello Gert, So Glad you are here. Don't know what I'd do without your encouragement.

    Angels to Watch over you,
    As Always,, Sig (Linda) -
    Lady Jane: Gert, long time, no see. I've been gone for a few years, but I see you've been goin' strong! Keep writing, friend. It's good to see ya. -
    misscookie: To day I wrote my last chapter on Clairvoyance. Praise God. Thank you for all your help. -
    misscookie: Hi,
    just wanted to say hello, and it's nice to see your geting better how do I know. Becaujse you're still catching my no-no's.
    thanks a lot. -
    misscookie: Congrauration on front page "Flocking in the snow"
    My prayers are with you tomorrow. I'm sure everything will be fine.
    your friend Cookkie....Until next time. -
    honeytree: Gert I am having my teeth out on Thursday.
    annie -
    misscookie: Hello,
    I just wanted to send you a happy shout out. To wish you a Happy Mother's Day and pray you and yours are doing well
    take care your friend Cookie -
    KTPoet: hey gert you take care as well :)KTPoet -
    misscookie: I love your poem about chicken soup but I had a cookie moment. everything went blank.
    take care. -
    honeytree: Hi Gert

    I hope you received my email and hope I have responded to you for the right poem.
    Please contact me again if you want to.

    Annie -
    honeytree: Hi Gert

    I hope you received my email and hope I have responded to you for the right poem.
    Please contact me again if you want to.

    Annie -
    honeytree: Hi Gert

    I hope you received my email and hope I have responded to you for the right poem.
    Please contact me again if you want to.

    Annie -
    misscookie: I didn't know you can post old poems do you hasve to ask first. do you put this is a re-write in auyhor notes that kinda comes in mjy mind but not clesrly let me know . take care my friend . -
    misscookie: Sorry about all misspelled words I'm having a Cookie Moment, got to go till next time. -
    LateBloomer: Hello Gert,

    H a p p y B i r t h d a y !!!! -
    hotstuff: Hello Gert, you were on my mind today so I logged on to say hello. Stay strong. Love Pat x
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    misscookie: misscookie: From: Miss Cookie
    Date: Feb 14, 2012 5:58:20 AM
    Subject: W/ T


    Hello,
    W- Jesus loves you, so do I...Amen

    T- Being thats it Valentime day I wrote this;

    Love is discipline
    Love is patient
    Love is not self-seeking
    Love is not angered
    Love rejoices in the truth
    Love is always hope.
    Love never fails. -
    honeytree: I loved the review that Gert wrote about radiated.

    Honeytree -
    honeytree: I loved the review that Gert wrote about radiated.

    Honeytree -
    squid152: Gert, where are you? I miss you so much.- squid -
    terry drake: As promised. I read the poem once again; and when I struggle with a verse it throws my timing off in the read. i struggles with the fumes and life's perfume. After giving it a second look I like the phrase despite the fact I have never thought in those terms. -
    misscookie: I just read youir poem"Goodbye for now"
    Are you about to leave F/S? -
    squid152: Here you go Gert. It is Buddy Holly's birth day. And he he would of wanted to give you this song as a present. I am a geek just like him trying to cool.


    -
    squid152: Tying to be cool. I can't type. -
    misscookie: Hello my friend.
    I'm sorry about your friend falling I pray for her speedy recovery. Lately I have been having near misses myself. By the grace of God I had not fell. Getting a little unsteady at times in the legs. Id that a sight of old age? LOL -
    emrpoems: Hi Gert, The haiku doe not havae the correct syllable count should 5-7-5- counts 5-7-7 -
    9999pool: Wow, what a lovely pic with the green jacket and a white bloom. Lovely smile too.
    This is a great pic and now we know who Gert is, lol.
    Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie. :)) -
    mstad55: Gert, sorry to hear you're down with a bug. At least you have a good reason to stay out of the rain. I know you want to run and splash in the puddles, however bedrest, soup and a good book is all you need to get through this. Keep writing your blues away. Mike -
    Jacqueline M Franklin: Sending well wishes and hugs your way, my friend.... Happy Mother's Day! Cheers...Jax -
    l.raven: Gert, was just thinking about you...came to your site to find you are still ill...I hope you are feeling better by now...let us know...God Bless Linda xxoo -
    honeytree: Thank you again for your wonderful review Gert and stars love from Annie 2/11/14 -
    Gert sherwood: Hello Fanstorians,
    My time here on Fanstory is getting near the end besides I'm going to be away for a month. Thank you for your kind reviews and support.

    Gert -
    honeytree: You are still with us that's good.

    Annie -
    l.raven: Hi Gert, just drop by to check up on you sweet lady...I hope you are doing better...miss ya...hope to see you soon...love ya you...Linda xxoo -
    danpald: Thanks for the comments. Merry Christmas!
    Glad to see you dear friend. Hope all is going well this
    Christmas Season and the coming New Year be rewarding. -
    Robin Priebe: Thank you for your inspiring philosophy. Wrapped in rapier verse it carries its message of a positive productive future right to the heart of life. Rob -
    Joan E.: Thank you for sharing your reflections in rhyme. I look forward to your posting again. Best wishes for a restful 2017- Joan -
    Patricia Crandall: Dropping by to view your site. Always appreciate your kind, poetic words and honest reviews. Living the good life! -
    Alec Gould: Oh my! That is really GREAT! Yes, I like this one A LOT! Nice work my friend! ~Alec -