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    Lets be Glad

    to be glad makes one happy
    from 54 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry
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FanStory wrote to Gert sherwood: Questions Asked finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"
    rama devi: Congrats!! -
    Gert sherwood: Thank you I' honored.
    Gert -


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 -


FanStory wrote to Gert sherwood: When Seasons Change Love Stays finished third in the contest "Shifting Seasons"


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: -
    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. -
    jcwriter: Are you still on here? -
    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
    -
    NightWriter: Happy New Years! -
    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: Good morning Gert! -
    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. -
    Robert Loy Gonzalez: -
    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 -
    Gert sherwood: -
    Gert sherwood: -
    platyplaty: I love that!

    platyplaty -
    honeytree: So true Gert.

    Annie -
    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! -
    Patricia Crandall: -
    Alec Gould: Oh my! That is really GREAT! Yes, I like this one A LOT! Nice work my friend! ~Alec -
ABOUT
Location Vermont
Born 1936
Gender Female
Member Premier Author
Joined February 2006

Interests
Reading others writings
Gert sherwood is now retired from working hand and hand with her hubby in his Consulting Engineering business; to a happy full time homemaker. She has four grandchildren. Her hobbies are, gardening, needlework, exercising, and writing poetry and prose.

Gert enjoys reading other poets work and is thankful for the opportunity to share her work, including poems from her recently published book (Simple Words).
And presently working on six self published poem/books.. You will find her poetry written in a variety of formats with happy and sad themes. She enjoys expressing her thoughts into meaningful words and portraying vivid images.
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Lets be Glad reached "All Time Best" status.

Lets be Glad reached "Recognized" status.

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Where is the Proof? reached "Recognized" status.

Why not to Hate reached "All Time Best" status.

Why not to Hate reached "Recognized" status.

I talked to my Muse reached "Recognized" status.
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