• An Expressionistic Masterpiece

    An Expressionistic Masterpiece

    senryu duet
    from 31 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • Ferocious Flames

    Ferocious Flames

    10 - 4 syllable lines
    from 33 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • TELL It FORWARD

    TELL It FORWARD

    free verse based on 16 required words
    from 34 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Joan E.: Windows of the World Beckon finished first in the contest "3-line poem"
    winnona: Congratulations on your first place ribbon. Iw was a very well-written poem for the contest. Well done. -
    judiverse: Congratulations, Joan, on your contest win with "Windows of the World Beckon." judi -
    poetbear: Today is my birthday and Joe Resnick died this morning.
    His obit is in the LA Times.
    It was a rotten birthday.

    Maddy -
    BeasPeas: I missed your win on this one, Joan. Belated congratulations. Marilyn -
    Selina Stambi: Joan, how marvelous. Congratulations. Happy New Year, my friend. Hugs xx -
    Joan E.: I did not realize my "Windows" poem was so well received. Many thanks for the after-Christmas gift. Merry, merry- Joan -
    BermyBye50: Congrats on your first place ribbon in the 3-line contest.

    Eugene -


FanStory wrote to Joan E.: senryu (not voting) finished third in the contest "Political Rant"
    Lovinia: C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S!!! I really enjoyed this one ... not even knowing it was you!! LOL All your great wit and wisdom. Well done dear Joan ... enjoy the glory!!! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo -
    Selina Stambi: Joan, congratulations, my friend. You put your talents to work and it paid off! -
    Joan E.: I had not looked at this section of the Profile Thoughts for a while, and did not realize my "not voting" senryu was so well received. Many thanks- Joan -
    Joan E.: I had not read the Portfolio Thoughts for a while and was surprised to learn my "not voting" rant placed third in the contest. Many thanks for the support- Joan -
    honeytree: Really Joan deserves a lot
    of praise and is a great writer
    in everyway.

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FanStory wrote to Joan E.: Congratulations! The September winner of the Recognized Writer reward.
    Eternal Muse: Congratulations, Joan! What a wonderful achievement, and so well deserved. We love your poetry and value your friendship. This honor couldn't have been bestowed on a better person. Cheers! -
    amanda98653: Congrats;) your poems are beautiful <3 -
    Jonez08: Joan, congratulations, well deserved. This is wonderful! -
    PoesyPoet: If any one is deserving of this special honor, it is you, Joan. Congratulations. -
    mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Joan, for this well deserved recognition! I'm so proud of you!
    -ray -
    Connie C: Congratulations, Joan, on a well-deserved recognition.
    My very best to you.
    Connie -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, my friend :-) I'm sending you smiles from across the continent! -
    humpwhistle: Hey, Joan, congratulations. 'Bout time somebody noticed.
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    9999pool: Congrats sis Joan,

    See i told you that you can write very well - usually an adventure in your writings. i am so proud of you. Now is not the time to rest on your laurels (okay, a short rest, maybe). Write more to entertain and delight us with your stories.
    Cheerio, hugs, bro Ritchie. :)) -
    Leineco: Hearty Congratulations :-) Write on! -
    c_lucas: Congratulations Joan. May it be one of many of your life times awards. -
    Sasha: Congratulations!!! This is long overdue and I am just thrilled for you. I love your poetry and always look forward to each and every post. -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats my friend. Well earned. You are an inspiration! xoxo huggs d -
    mumsyone: Congratulations, Joan, fellow "Pieces of Her Mind" author! You deserve the recognition!
    Hugs, Lois -
    DALLAS01: How exciting. Great to see someone so deserving awarded this honor. -
    Writingfundimension: Joan, just saw the notice. What a wonderful, and well-deserved honor, my friend. Bravo!!! :0) Bev -
    springrain: Congratulations Joan, on a well earned win! -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Joan. Well deserved, girl! -
    Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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    Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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    Belinda: Hi,Joan, congratulations. You deserve this recognition since ages ago... Big hug! :)
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    twinklepoems: Big Hugs and big Congratulations! Good things happen when you hang in there! -
    Pili Pubul: Well deserved, COMGRATULATIONS JOAN. -
    juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Joan. This is a well-deserved accolade.

    peace and blessings, julia -
    robina1978: Many congratulations on this big and deserved honour, Ine -
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to you, Joan, for this wonderful honor. -
    reconciled: Hey highway...-smile- Happy for roadrunner... love- Michael -
    fionageorge: Hi Joan. Congratulations, my friend, what a wonderful and well deserved award! Just popped in and saw the announcement. Love, Marijke xxxx -
    Jean Lutz: Our poetic teacher and so much more. Congratulations and may God bless you.
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    Joan E.: Please excuse the delayed response--for some reason my computer would not connect to the internet in Ireland and I just learned of the unexpected recognition. Many thanks for your hearty kudos. I have been on the site since 2008 and never expected to win this award--I am over the moon! Cheers and hugs- Joan -
    Father Flaps: Somehow I missed the announcement, Joan. But a tardy congratulations to you for being named the Recognized Writer for September! You deserve it! (hugs) Kimbob -
    vkmack: Congrats, Joan! You are so deserving of this honor.
    VK -
    ruzu27: Hi Joan,
    Wow, what a great reward! Please, accept my late, but all the more sincere congratulations on this well-deserved honor! Cheers, Ruth -
    cheyennewy: Congrats, Joan. Well deserved. Hugs, chey -
    Sueellen11: Congratulation to you on your wonderful achievement of recognised writer,,, how wonderful,,, I am so grateful to your for your wonderful warm welcome to fan story,,, it was wonderful to received this welcome,,, blessings to you,,,,sueellen -
    Lovinia: Hi Joan

    So late with my congrats. What a wonderful honour and so well deserved. About time!! lol I've been 'of the planet' and you've been off in Ireland .... missed you!

    Bear Hugs & Hershey kisses - Love Lovi xoxoxoxox


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    MAMONIA: My dearest Joan. I have been away and missed all the excitement. Congratulations to a very worthy writer.
    Lots of love. -
    Lovinia: Congratulations on your Epic Sunset Tableau win. Some excellent entries .... yours captured a wonderful image of a weather phenomenon which the luckiest of us have seen in reality and for those who haven't they now have shared the moment in your excellent poem. Bravo! Hugs - Lovinia xoxoxo -
    MagKing: I know this comes rather too late, but congrats must come from me to you -
    sunnilicious: "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 day book. Write a good one" quoted from Brad Paisley. (Okay, I didn't post the quote of 12/31... But you're first trip is almost here. Have fun!)

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    honeytree: Congratulations to you
    love from honeytree -
    Joan E.: Your glittering Valentine is precious. Even without a card to spell it out, you must know you are in my thoughts! Love and hugs- Joan -
    Lovinia: Hey Joan and Bob - Happy Easter!! Hope the trip went well. Sorry I've been awol ..... too much going on off-line. Keep well and smiling. Miss you. I hope you will enjoy Ryan's company this Easter.


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    cercie: Joan I just came across this, how proud you must be, I love your work and am honoured to call you friend -
    ciliverde: Congratulations Joan!! How exciting! -
    ciliverde: Congratulations Joan! This is well-deserved and I'm so happy for you!
    Carol -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS sweet girl....on a wonderful win....yea!!!!love ya Linda xxoo -
    sweetthanesue: Congratulations Joan.....what a wonderful achievement....:):):) -
    AnnaLinda: Joan, I just noticed this site recognition...Congratulations and it is so well deserved! Linda -
    Dom G Robles: Congratulations. I missed seeing this a few months back. -
    honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.

    Annie(Honey tree.) -
    honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.

    Annie(Honey tree.) -
    honeytree: Congratulations Joan you really deserved this.

    Annie(Honey tree.) -


Joan E.: I just was startled to learn that I won the "Write Me a Song Contest." I credit Nashville with the inspiration--imagine what it would be like if I could write music! Many, many thanks to all who voted for my lyrics. Hugs- Joan
    Lovinia: CONGRATULATIONS! BRAVO!

    Love You, Animated snow falling on a single red rose and an anonymous love quote: -
    Joan E.: Wow, your animated scene of contrasts is remarkable. What a gift--many, many thanks. -Joan -
    justjo66: Hey, you deserve it. Congrats!!
    Jo -
    ulster3: Just found out about 'Amy'. Wonderful that this exceptional piece was truly recognized. Congratulations, which are well deserved. -
    turtledove: Congrats! Joan E. And Congrats w/Too Close for Comfort Six Word Lifestory 2nd place win! -
    Joan E.: I'm still catching up from the Africa trip. Thanks for letting me know that my six word life story came in second! -Joan -
    cercie: Oh my friend how amazing congratulations -
    ulster3: People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
    If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
    If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
    If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
    What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
    If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
    The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
    Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

    From The Paradoxical Commandments, by Dr. Kent M. Keith. Mother Teresa quoted this often. -
    Joan E.: Sorry to be late in noticing this comment. Thank you for passing along these sage "commandments." I know you play by these rules; the world would be a much better place if more practiced them! -
    ameen786: Congratulations1 I told you my friend, you got it wrapped up! Well deserved! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats Joan on your win! Whoo Hoo! Well deserved xoxo d -
    kiwigirl2821: congrats on placing in 5-7-5 ... You know I adore you and your writing. Couldn't be happier for you my friend. xoxo deborah -
    fanoffanstory: Congratualations. What wonderful pieces you write! -
    Dustybones: That is a lovely picture! Is there a site that has them, and what tis it? PLS. -
    Ira White: Congratulations, Joan! on your wins! I hope you continue to do as well or better in your writing. -
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    Lovinia: Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy, Loving & Successful New Year Joan. Hugs xoxoxo

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    Joan E.: Many thanks, lovinia, for adding to my glitter-graphics collection--I just noticed the penguins from Down-under (and your snowy rose gets top billing from the beginning of the year!). I appreciate your making the chocolates virtual, since I don't need the extra calories. Merry, merry day after... -Joan -
    yonashalom: I see congrats are in order. :) What a beautiful rose you have on your page. Lovely! -
    gene roush: I just realized that I've admired your work for a while.
    Thanks for your talents
    Gene -
    The Death: Just buzzed in to say hi.have a great weekend:-) -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations! photo adams-family-blood-zombies-Favimcom-2900681.gif

    Congrats, Joan E...from the dark side. -
    amada: Dear, dear friend and collaborator, Joan, I saw it coming! Congratulations. -
    judiverse: Hi, Joan, and congratulations on winning "Writer of the Month." Great going! judiverse -


Joan E.: Winning the "cookie swap" contest with a recipe poem was quite a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the many votes. -Joan
    LisaSilva: It's fun, right? I had my first little win shared with a few others. Congrats! -
    Joan E.: Yes, kudos again. Yours was a well-desreved win! -Joan -
    Lovinia: Congratulations on that one Joan. I thought you were very clever and a worthy winner. Late in my salute ... unfortunately I do have to operate on 'better late than never" at the moment. LOL Hugs - :) Lovinia xoxo -
    ulster3: So sorry I couldn't play the Mahler clip. Also my long overdue congratulations to Joan. No surprise though. Rebecca -
    Joan E.: My thanks to Lovinia for trying to share Mahler No. 5 and for ulster3's attempt to play it. It apparently can't be transmitted from Australia to FS. Just to let you all know, Dudamel is the L.A. Phil's new, young conductor, who is playing all of Mahler's nine and one half symphonies from memory in three weeks! -Joan -
    twinklepoems: Congratulations on your win in the senryu contest! It was a fun contest! -
    Joan E.: Thank you for the congratulations--I regret the delayed response, but these messages got displayed out of order. -
    Lise Deangelo: Dear Joan, I'm totally confused where to put this message, but congratulations on placing third in Poem of the Month with your superb "The Garden in Asia" :) -
    Joan E.: Many thanks for your kind comments--I just found them, since these messages are displayed out of order for some reason. Belated gratitude- Joan -