FanStory wrote to words: Congratulations! The July winner of the Recognized Writer reward.
    humpwhistle: congratulations, words. It's about time. Peace, Lee -
    words: Thank you. Your congratulations are appreciated. -
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations, Diane. A truly deserved honor. -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations on our recognition! Much deserved for your beautiful work. -
    missy98writer: It's about darned time FS recognizes your talent, my friend. I hope Dog, you and your man are on cloud nine. From one Southern gal to another, you rock, darlin'.
    Melissa. -
    adewpearl: You already know you're my favorite poet on site, Diane. Congratulations on having your talent officially recognized :-) -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, my dear friend.. so well deserved. Margaret -
    MissMerri: What a wonderful honor, and so clearly deserved! Congratulations to one of my favorite poets! -
    nancyjam: Your musings brighten each day. Congratulations on this well deserved honor! -
    words: Why thank you all. I am touched by the award and your responses. Hugs, d -
    leesm: Big Congrats, Diane! Well deserved, for sure. -
    Maxine Kendall: You are one of the main reasons I love FS. I didn't care for free-verse until I read your work. I didn't know it could be so beautiful - you make it look effortless. Congratulations, my friend. -
    tamarap2: WOW How exciting for you! A big congratulations! Job well done. -
    Kathryn Varuzza: Congratulations Diane, I hope you are doing your Happy Dance! :) -
    rama devi: Congratulations and kudos to you dear friend! Bravo! ;-)) -
    Lady & Louis: Great big hugs from Himself and me, dear Diane! Waaaayyy overdue recognition, this! -
    amada: My best to you dear Diane; very well deserved honor. And many more to come... -
    martinC: Woooohooooo!!!! congratulations;well deserved of course. Not the last, that's for sure xxx martin -
    JeJo: Wow!!! A big congratulations for such an honoring reward - and one you deserve. I love your poetry! -
    moyramouse: So well deserved! Your poems give immense pleasure to so many of us. CONGRATULATIONS! -
    Winslow: Dear Words,

    To the skillful and passionate poet the laurel wreath descends. Congratulations on being named the FS July poet laureate.

    Warm regards,

    Winslow -
    juliaSjames: I was offline so much in July that I missed the news. So happy for you, my friend. This accolade is well deserved. Sending you a virtual bouquet of golden smiles and silver moonbeams. Virtual flowers can't cut it on this occasion! -
    haikufan: Congratuations on you being the July recognized winner. -
    bard owl: I just returned to the site and saw you have achieved Recognised Writer status. CONGRATULATIONS! Your works are truly wonders and always enchanting. Blessings to a gifted poet! Linda -
    missy98writer: Diane where are you? I'm missing your free verse sketches. Love ya.
    Melissa. -
    kiwigirl2821: I don't know how I missed this Diane but I can't imagine anyone more deserving. xoxo deborah -
    Adri7enne: Where was I when this was awarded you? Sorry to be so late, but you know how I feel about you and your poetry, words. You're in a class apart. Well deserved accolades, dear poet. Congratulations.
    Actually, I came to your site to congratulte you on doing so well with the Poem of the Month contest this month. Congrats on that as well. Voted for you, of course.
    Hurry back. I miss you. -
    jlsavell: Congratulations on this award, and also placing second in POM!!!!! JLS -
    Eigle Rull: Congratulations young lady. Very good job in my opinion. Always with respect, -
    jmcasteel: Congrats on your reward for recognized writer!!!!! Very much deserved. -
    Adri7enne: Congrats on placing for poem of the month, words. You did well, girl. -
    nancyjam: Congratulations, Diane on placing for Poem of the Month. Well deserved. it was a beauty. Nancy -
    B. Diehl: Congrats! It's always nice to see the recognition of true creativity.... -
    Sasha: Congratulations! I loved the poem and am thrilled you placed second...I would have gone for first but I am still very happy for you. -