kiwisteveh

Seasons finished second in the contest "Cinquain Poetry"

Sugarray77: Congratulations on your 2nd place win!! Well done. Melissa

September 21, 2018 at 8:46AM

krys123: Congratulations Steve on a wonderful entry and your second-place finish. Alx Krys

September 21, 2018 at 3:31PM

MissMerri: Way to GO! Beautiful Cinquain, beautiful ribbon. They were meant for each other. ;p

September 21, 2018 at 4:09PM

Robbie Yates: Congratulations, Steve!

September 23, 2018 at 5:47AM

Ali Baba's Nightmare finished second in the contest "Six Word Poetry Contest"

CD Richards: Great humour, Steve. Good job.

August 25, 2018 at 9:34AM

rama devi: Congrats! :-)))

August 25, 2018 at 10:41AM

karenina: Too funny! I really laughed out loud! Congrats on a second place tie! Karenina

August 26, 2018 at 4:04PM

Hic iacet sapientia finished second in the contest "5 Line Poem"

rama devi: Congrats!

July 8, 2018 at 9:47AM

Ginnygray: Congratulations on second place, kiwisteveh

July 8, 2018 at 6:39PM

krys123: Congratulations, Steve, a very well deserved and accomplished win. Alx

July 9, 2018 at 12:10AM

Congratulations! Guttering Candle won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"

rama devi: Congratulations! Happy for you. I thought this one might win!

June 23, 2018 at 4:17AM

jlsavell: Well deserved!!! Incredible work! What a talent. Congratulations !!!! Jimi

June 23, 2018 at 8:24AM

rspoet: Congratulations! Talent is always better than luck. Well done!

June 23, 2018 at 12:36PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, my friends.

June 23, 2018 at 2:33PM

krys123: Congratulations on being just the one! Alx ;.~)

June 23, 2018 at 3:02PM

Gloria ....: Congrats, to you Steve. :)

June 23, 2018 at 3:11PM

Ginnygray: Congratulations Kiwisteveh on a great win!

June 23, 2018 at 10:20PM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve.

June 24, 2018 at 10:44AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, all!

June 26, 2018 at 5:26AM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations! Great win

June 26, 2018 at 8:11AM

Ravens finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poetry Contest"

Dean Kuch: Congrats...

May 20, 2018 at 1:37AM

rama devi: √ Congrats!

May 21, 2018 at 10:19PM

krys123: Congratulations, Steve, for your second-place achievement in this contest. Take care and have a good one, my friend.. Alex

May 27, 2018 at 8:08PM

For those who haven't caught up yet by reading my post 'Published at Last' my very first book of poems has just been released.

It is available on Amazon under the title "Life, Love and Other Disasters", author Steve Herbert.

MissMerri: I just received my copy yesterday. I want to tell you how delighted I am to read such a well-put-together, literally flawless book. There is not a single poem that isn?t totally enjoyable. The book is only 38 pages, and when your readers finish, they will wish it were twice as long. I will read it through many more times. It is well worth the minimal cost. Congratulations Steve! You and Anne did it right!

February 9, 2018 at 1:26PM

Keep Digging finished first in the contest "Write an Epigram"

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve.

January 31, 2018 at 5:28AM

humpwhistle: Well done, Steve.

January 31, 2018 at 11:30AM

judiverse: Congratulations on your contest win. judiverse

January 31, 2018 at 3:54PM

brenda bickers: Happy Birthday Steve, hope you have a great day. Brenda:))x

February 2, 2018 at 8:41AM

Daedalus finished third in the contest "Minute"

rama devi: Congrats!

December 17, 2017 at 10:57AM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations! I thought this one of yours was a winner. We can be wrong! The great myth so well made into a minute poem. Very clever. Dorothy

December 17, 2017 at 11:09AM

MissMerri: Congratulations Steve, for this clever poem placing in the contest. I just read it, and was quite impressed. MM

December 19, 2017 at 2:28PM

That night... finished second in the contest "One Line Poem"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

December 5, 2017 at 12:20AM

Dean Kuch:

December 5, 2017 at 12:20AM

rama devi: Congrats!

December 5, 2017 at 11:47AM

kiwisteveh: Thanks, all.

December 5, 2017 at 12:47PM

In the Shadows finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

November 8, 2017 at 12:16AM

I Saw You Dance the Tango finished third in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

October 29, 2017 at 12:31AM

TAB_that's me: Congrats!

October 29, 2017 at 3:39PM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve...

October 30, 2017 at 2:48PM

Jmf4119: Congratulations!

October 30, 2017 at 3:56PM

Blow-Up finished third in the contest "Limerick 5 Line"

Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS!

October 19, 2017 at 11:18PM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

October 20, 2017 at 12:03AM

Dawn finished third in the contest "Katauta Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

October 14, 2017 at 12:18AM

kiwigirl2821: Congrats on third in this one. xoxo

October 14, 2017 at 6:32AM

rama devi: Congrats! :-)

October 18, 2017 at 9:47PM

Haiku (solitary bee) finished second in the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

September 29, 2017 at 12:22AM

rama devi: Congrats!

September 29, 2017 at 1:49AM

humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve.

September 29, 2017 at 8:44AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you all. Good to be back somewhere near the winning list.

September 29, 2017 at 2:00PM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve. Excellent writing.

October 1, 2017 at 8:58PM

Ghosts of the Past finished third in the contest "Write a poem in Leonine rhyme"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

August 25, 2017 at 11:27AM

Pirates Aplenty finished second in the contest "Write a Poem about Pirates"

Jannypan (Jan) : Congratulations Steve!

July 31, 2017 at 12:21AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

July 31, 2017 at 10:46AM

Forgive Us... finished third in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

May 8, 2017 at 12:28AM

rama devi: Congrats!

May 8, 2017 at 12:47AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve!

May 8, 2017 at 1:45AM

humpwhistle: Well done, Steve.

May 8, 2017 at 8:40AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you everyone...

May 9, 2017 at 6:46AM

My Bumblebee finished second in the contest "Children's Rhyming Poem"

Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Steve!!!

March 30, 2017 at 7:23PM

The Squire and the Lost Soul finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!

November 5, 2016 at 12:48AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve! Great job! ~Dean

November 5, 2016 at 1:03AM

rama devi: Congrats!

November 5, 2016 at 7:08AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you everyone. Rama, I expect to see that sari in bite-sized pieces...

November 5, 2016 at 2:14PM

Eternal Muse: Congratulations on getting the Seal of Quality, Steve!

December 17, 2016 at 8:32AM

Congratulations! Petty Temples won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"

rama devi: Congrats! :-)))

October 16, 2016 at 12:35AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!!

October 16, 2016 at 12:37AM

I am Cat: Great job, Steve!

October 16, 2016 at 12:46AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve! ~Dean :}

October 16, 2016 at 12:05PM

humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve! Well done.

October 16, 2016 at 12:32PM

Eternal Muse: Congrats to my favorite Poet! You are the best ever.

October 16, 2016 at 7:58PM

tfawcus: Congratulations, Steve. This was an exceptionally fine poem.

October 16, 2016 at 8:16PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you one and all. I shall stop griping immediately!

October 17, 2016 at 2:53AM

mfowler: A deserved winner. Congrats, Steve.

October 17, 2016 at 4:30AM

boxergirl: Congrats, Steve!

October 17, 2016 at 1:36PM

Gloria ....: Way to go, Steve.

October 17, 2016 at 7:34PM

Mary Wakeford: Congratulations, Steve!

October 17, 2016 at 8:27PM

Irish Rain: Just HAD to re-read this AGAIN. Astounding!!!!

October 18, 2016 at 1:49PM

MissMerri: A big Hurrah! This was a marvelously crafted poem. Villanelles are difficult. You make it look easy. MM

October 18, 2016 at 9:34PM

Jackarrie: Congratulations Steve Mary

October 19, 2016 at 3:03AM

judiverse: Congratulations on your contest winning "Petty Temples." judi

October 19, 2016 at 1:50PM

rspoet: Congratulations! Talent will rise, sometimes it even rises to first place. Well done!

October 20, 2016 at 10:38AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you again, everybody...

October 20, 2016 at 9:33PM

Aleppo Gushes Blood finished third in the contest "Rondeau Redoublé"

Death By A Thousand Cuts finished second in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"

I am Cat: Congratulations Steve!

October 6, 2016 at 1:35AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve. ~Dean

October 6, 2016 at 2:33AM

rama devi: Congrats!

October 6, 2016 at 3:52AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!!

October 6, 2016 at 11:15AM

Captive Words finished second in the contest "Antonym Poetry Contest"

Ric Myworld: Congratulations!

September 21, 2016 at 9:31AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!!

September 21, 2016 at 11:18AM

closetpoetjester: Excellent write Steve. This was the best one I've seen in awhile, of these short forms. P

September 21, 2016 at 7:46PM

MissMerri: So happy to see my prediction came true! Congratulations to you... (and to me for being so smart. lol )

September 21, 2016 at 11:19PM

rama devi: Congrats! Knew this would place! :-)))

September 22, 2016 at 1:45AM

Dean Kuch:

September 23, 2016 at 4:53AM

Dangerous Crossing finished third in the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"

Irish Rain: congratulations!!!

September 10, 2016 at 10:21AM

rama devi: Congrats! :-))

September 10, 2016 at 10:21AM

Julia.: Congratulations!

September 10, 2016 at 12:07PM

Lovely Stream finished second in the contest "Write an Awdl Gynt poem"

Bronze - got to be my favourite colour!

Jannypan (Jan) : You win 3rd prize for this. Give him a bronze.

July 23, 2016 at 11:30AM

I am Cat: At least you get on the roster. I can't remember the last time I even placed in any type of contest. The only ones I enter anymore are the site based ones and I don't even come close I guess? Who knows? lol So bronze it is.... My entire house has bronze hardware, turn it into a doorknob. ;)

July 23, 2016 at 11:42AM

Dean Kuch: I'll take bronze over nothing but air any day of the week.

July 24, 2016 at 8:40AM

Broken Bird finished third in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"

Ginger Banks: Congratulations!

July 23, 2016 at 9:10PM

rama devi: Congrats!

July 30, 2016 at 10:08AM

Wild Horses finished first in the contest "Traditional English Sonnet (Animal)"

Jannypan (Jan) : Super poem. CONGRATULATIONS ! JAN

July 12, 2016 at 12:36AM

Taffspride: Congratulations

July 12, 2016 at 7:23AM

mrsmajor: A Big Congratulations!....Your poem was a joy to read!

July 12, 2016 at 9:58AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, all!

July 12, 2016 at 10:36PM

Save Our Souls finished second in the contest "Quinzaine Poetry"

rama devi: CONGRATS!

July 5, 2016 at 3:29AM

Dean Kuch: Congrats, Steve.

July 5, 2016 at 7:01AM

catch22: Congratulations!

July 5, 2016 at 6:52PM

MissMerri: Congratulations for this second place win! I loved the poem, myself. Excellent response to this prompt.

July 6, 2016 at 3:03PM

rspoet: Congratulations! The most poetic entry.

July 8, 2016 at 1:56PM

Ticking Monster finished second in the contest "Write a Shakespearean Sonnet"

rama devi: Congrats!

July 2, 2016 at 1:13AM

Just Like Baseball finished second in the contest "How sporty are you?"

Word-Weaving finished third in the contest "Triolet Poetry"

PoemsOfDD: Steve, congratulations on your win. Well done ~DD

May 17, 2016 at 8:26AM

Once Upon A Fairy Tale finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"

Back in December, when I had the good fortune to win a couple of site contests, I decided to 'invest' some of my winnings by entering two serious poetry contests.

Last week I was notified that I had been short-listed in the first of these - in the top ten of over 1000 entries from around the world. Top five will win prize money and all of the short-listed poems will be published in their anthology.

Sadly, there is no way I can make it half-way around the world to the awards announcement in the UK on Easter Saturday, but the event will be live-streamed on You-Tube. First prize is 1000 pounds so I have my fingers crossed! Anyone else who wants to cross theirs for me is most welcome.

More after the announcement and I will then be able to post the poem.

rama devi: Great news--crossing fingers for you, friend! :)

March 13, 2016 at 11:28AM

I am Cat: I'm crossing all appendages Steve as I know that, although winning the poetry is amazing, winning the monetary prize could also mean a lot for your family! Good luck, can't wait to hear!

March 13, 2016 at 12:55PM

nancyjam: Great news Steve. Keeping fingers crossed. Best of luck.

March 14, 2016 at 1:07AM

mfowler: You're good enough. Here's to the champagne and deserved success. Congratulations on your success to date.

March 14, 2016 at 4:13AM

Dean Kuch: Good luck, Steve. Knock their bloody socks off, heh-heh. ~Dean ~Dean

March 17, 2016 at 5:09AM

Julie Dascoli: Wow good luck on the competition I hope you do well I'm sure you will. Mean while keep on writing. I can't wait to hear how you go. Julie D.

April 20, 2016 at 5:24PM

Congratulations! What Year Is It? won the contest "Non-Fiction Writing Contest"

I am Cat: Congratulations Steve! ;)

February 24, 2016 at 12:34AM

giraffmang: Nice one Steve. Good writing always comes out on top.

February 24, 2016 at 2:50AM

humpwhistle: Hey, Poet, stick to your side of the aisle! Kidding, kidding. Great piece, Steve. Congratulations.

February 24, 2016 at 5:03AM

Cumbrianlass: Well deserved, Steve! Many congrats.

February 24, 2016 at 7:08AM

kiwisteveh: No one is more stunned than me! My only theory is that they felt the 'poor me' content of the poem indicated I really need the money - which is true!

February 24, 2016 at 12:47PM

Adri7enne: That was such a great story! A well-deserved win, Steve. Congratulations!!

February 24, 2016 at 3:11PM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve.

February 24, 2016 at 7:48PM

Joy Graham: Congratulations, Steve!

February 24, 2016 at 8:05PM

TAB_that's me: Great job Steve!

February 24, 2016 at 11:39PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations. This is always a very stiff competition, so rising to the top has got to be sweet!

February 25, 2016 at 1:28PM

Just2Write: Way to go Steve! I'll bet your car ate your $100.00 already. Oh well. This was such a great non-fiction entry. R.

February 26, 2016 at 8:11PM

tony bronk: Way to go, Steve! Tony

April 21, 2016 at 12:46AM

My Inbox is empty, I have no Replies and no Reviews.

Looks like a Trifecta to me - what do I win?!

DIS-illusioned: Um...a trimester? (You know, to balance out the trifecta?) Enjoy! :-)

February 6, 2016 at 5:54PM

I am Cat: You need to 'follow' me... I'll keep you busy, my dear. ;) I promise you! ;)

February 6, 2016 at 8:58PM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: I'll trade you. (Please?!!)

February 7, 2016 at 11:40PM

kiwisteveh: I do have to suffer the pangs of guilt every time I get a new fan and I don't fan them back, but I don't think I could deal with an overflowing Inbox!

February 8, 2016 at 1:31PM

Congratulations! Third place finish in the reviewing contest!

rama devi: Congrats! :-))

February 1, 2016 at 2:15PM

giraffmang: Excellent job Steve. congratulations

February 1, 2016 at 3:21PM

kiwisteveh: Not up to the standard of you too yet, but this is a first for me! Watch your backs!

February 1, 2016 at 3:49PM

Linda Engel: Good one, Steve. Now go get 'em.

February 1, 2016 at 3:57PM

Lovinia: WOW! Steve's first time ... congratulations on a grand achievement. Even third is hard work, though usually enjoyable. Well done my friend. Hugs - Lovi xoxo

February 1, 2016 at 5:04PM

evilynne: Congratulations! Evi

February 1, 2016 at 5:24PM

~Dovey: Congrats! :)

February 1, 2016 at 5:55PM

I am Cat: Awesomely done Steve! So glad to see you recognized! ;) Yeeeehaa! (that's so you'll understand the 'speak' LOL) ;)

February 1, 2016 at 6:17PM

Adri7enne: Congratulations, Steve! Hard work and well recognized. Yea!!

February 1, 2016 at 8:07PM

Adri7enne: Congratulations, Steve! Hard work and well recognized. Yea!!

February 1, 2016 at 8:07PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, people. I don't know when I will ever have the time to match this effort....

February 2, 2016 at 6:48PM

Congratulations! Cake of the Year won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"

Gloria ....: Yea, Steve! Now it's drinks on you my dear. Merry Christmas and congratulations. :))

December 25, 2015 at 12:14AM

I am Cat: Congratulations Steve!

December 25, 2015 at 12:38AM

kiwisteveh: Curious how you two found out so early - don't see it announced anywhere...

December 25, 2015 at 4:26AM

kiwisteveh: Oh, and thank you. I am on a roll. better go and finish off my Christmas poem...

December 25, 2015 at 4:27AM

evilynne: Congratulations!

December 25, 2015 at 9:24AM

rama devi: Bravo. Not surprising! Your story poems rock! :)

December 25, 2015 at 9:34AM

MissMerri: CONGRATULATIONS Steve! This just might become a habit for you... Winning all these blue ribbons! I think you hold the record, for sure. Your story poem was a winner in every way. I'm so happy for you. You are definitely on a roll!

December 25, 2015 at 11:18AM

Gloria ....: Magic and community profile thoughts was how I found out. :))

December 25, 2015 at 2:20PM

humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. Where's my cake?

December 27, 2015 at 7:32AM

Congratulations! Wild and Free won the contest "Alouette Poetry"

Gloria ....: Sweet! Excellent choice and wonderful Alouette. :))

December 16, 2015 at 12:48AM

Dean Kuch: See? I told ya, lol. Way to go, Steve. Congratulations. ~Dean :}

December 16, 2015 at 4:24AM

Cumbrianlass: Yes! Excellent. I'm so pleased for you, Steve. Congratulations!

December 16, 2015 at 6:48AM

giraffmang: congratulations Steve.

December 16, 2015 at 7:43AM

rama devi: Congrats! I thought this might win! Bravo. :)

December 16, 2015 at 8:40AM

I am Cat: congrats Steve! ;)

December 16, 2015 at 9:42AM

Adri7enne: Another well-earned win, Steve. Congratulations!

December 16, 2015 at 10:29AM

humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve!

December 16, 2015 at 11:29AM

Joy Graham: Congratulations!

December 16, 2015 at 12:36PM

Linda Engel: congratulations, Steve.

December 16, 2015 at 1:25PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, everybody. I'm on a roll now - working on my Story Poem.....

December 16, 2015 at 2:14PM

tfawcus: Congratulations!

December 16, 2015 at 4:09PM

Just2Write: Yay! See? I told you. Congratulations, Steve! An excellent Alouette.

December 17, 2015 at 2:28PM

Congratulations! Faith is a wraith won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"

Gloria ....: Yay, Steve. Excellent poem!

December 4, 2015 at 12:22AM

I am Cat: Oh... oh yes! HA! YESSSS! See? What did I tell you? Huh? Well this has restored my faith in a LOT of things! Booya! ;)

December 4, 2015 at 12:47AM

CD Richards: I commented in my review that I thought this should win. This is an outstanding piece, brilliantly done!

December 4, 2015 at 1:06AM

giraffmang: Congratulations, Steve. Nice one

December 4, 2015 at 2:02AM

michaelcahill: So excellent. Wow!

December 4, 2015 at 2:31AM

rama devi: Congrats! Excellent entry.

December 4, 2015 at 7:41AM

humpwhistle: A bridesmaid no more! Congrats, Steve. Well earned.

December 4, 2015 at 7:51AM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve. Very well deserved. ~Dean

December 4, 2015 at 9:04AM

Lovinia: Exceptional poem my friend. WOW! One of your best. Courageous and such skill. Nothing better than a master free verse poem ... or a damn good sonnet. I love both. Congratulations, I'm over the moon with this one. Huge hugs - Lovi xoxo

December 4, 2015 at 8:36PM

kiwisteveh: Thought I replied already.... Thank you, one and all. Yes, I will stop whining about the bridesmaid thing now. Well, until the next time, anyway...

December 5, 2015 at 3:47AM

Neonewman: Congrats on this well deserved win Steve!

December 10, 2015 at 11:12PM

One more bonnet in my bridesmaid's collection!

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on sharing a second place win with your poem, Steve!

October 3, 2015 at 12:40PM

Joy Graham: congratulations. I'm thrilled to share third place.

October 3, 2015 at 8:16PM

I am Cat: Did I win anything? 😳

October 3, 2015 at 9:18PM

kiwisteveh: Yes, Cat, you won third place in the reviewing contest. I believe the prize is a toy mouse, stuffed with catnip and a bell on his tail. And if you play your cards right, you can catch my bridesmaid's bouquet when I hurl it!

October 3, 2015 at 11:11PM

I am Cat: Woo hoo! Wait.😳 Does that mean I have to marry again? Nope. 🙀 No thanks, if this doesn't work out... Nope. Keep your bonnet, it's lovely. Beautiful. Really. It's you. 😘 *runs!*

October 4, 2015 at 2:21AM

Thank you, all.

You can't keep a good sniveller down - I didn't even get a placing with my sonnet!! Maybe I'll make it with my 1-6-1

I am Cat: I'm pulling for you Steve *hands you a Kleenex* ;)

July 23, 2015 at 11:47AM

michaelcahill: I don't want to scare you, but I'm in the 1-6-1. More than one reviewer informed me that my syllable count was correct. So I think you may have some competition!!

July 23, 2015 at 3:46PM

Gloria ....: Well there's the Steve we know and love. :)

July 24, 2015 at 12:07AM

Congratulations! Cycle won the contest "Ask A Question"

Julia.: Congrats! Finally the bride instead of a bridesmaid. Still want to toss that bouquet? :)

July 20, 2015 at 12:46AM

kiwisteveh: Thanks, Julia. I shall stop whinging and complaining now - until next time anyway...

July 20, 2015 at 4:03AM

kiwisteveh: PS The bouquet was getting a little manky anyway after being recycled so many times - I've binned it!

July 20, 2015 at 4:05AM

giraffmang: WOOHOO! Nice one!

July 20, 2015 at 6:27AM

Mystic Angel 7777: Told you it was coming!!!! Congratulations as you truly earned it.

July 20, 2015 at 6:56AM

rosehill (Wendy): Ha, no more sniveling allowed. Congratulations on a great entry in your darkly disturbing but oh so brilliantly written piece. Can you point me to the bin where the bouquet landed? - Wendy

July 20, 2015 at 7:16AM

Joy Graham: Congratulations! That just leaves me as the un-winner bridesmaid :(

July 20, 2015 at 9:44AM

ravenblack: Congrats! I told you you would win this one.

July 20, 2015 at 11:21AM

Taffspride: Congratulations. I'll be waiting to hear you say it when the all blacks are beaten by the best team!!!!

July 20, 2015 at 3:58PM

I am Cat: WOOT! You did it! yay! :)

July 20, 2015 at 9:38PM

rama devi: Congrats!

July 21, 2015 at 12:26AM

mrsmajor: A Big Congratulations..this was a wonderful piece of writing...thanks!

July 21, 2015 at 1:41PM

Gloria ....: Congrats, Steve!

July 21, 2015 at 6:35PM

MissMerri: Well, I am SO happy you found that blue ribbon you were looking for! Congratulations and keep 'em coming. Adonna

July 22, 2015 at 9:03PM

I have entered eleven site contests in the past four months and have collected FIVE second place ribbons (Do they actually give you a ribbon?!) as well as to third placings and an Honorable Mention!

I'm ready for a win, people!

TAB_that's me: Nope, it doesn't even show up with anything on your profile page.

June 10, 2015 at 3:30PM

nor84: In Classic Fanstory, my most recent shows up, not the member contests or site contests from a year or so ago. There's a medal with "1" on it, then it says, "For You, the War is Over finished first in the member created contest "War."

June 10, 2015 at 5:02PM

TAB_that's me: That is for first place, if you get 2nd or 3rd, nothing, nada.

June 11, 2015 at 12:23PM

MissMerri: All I can say is, NEVER give up. You write like a winner, so very soon you will be rewarded for your efforts. I'm sure of it. And... second isn't so bad either. Look at it this way... You've won something in over half of the contests you've entered. (A pretty good record) You've collected about $145 dollars, fun money. That should make you smile. I do think there should be a notice under "Accomplishments" telling of each one of your wins, whether second, third or HM. That is, after all, a noteworthy accomplishment. But, I hope you will win several blue ribbons in the next four months. Keep entering. :p

June 15, 2015 at 8:36PM

kiwisteveh: Make that SIX seconds...

July 5, 2015 at 4:15PM

Mystic Angel 7777: I think that second is really quite outstanding - think how many well versed writers you stand against before discounting the placement. More importantly, you have touched so many with your grace, wit, humor, clarity, and elegance - surely that is a far better reward than a silly ribbon in the accomplishment column .... I know you have touched me deeply in your verse and review and if I could grant you the win I would. Instead, I dub you Sir Knight of elevating eloquence and thank you from the depths of my heart for your chivalry in the art of elegant verbiage.

July 5, 2015 at 9:40PM

xotic flotsam: Its magical theoretical ribbon, like a logical hypothetical gibbon. You transcended external validation long ago. Without fail, your work competes with none other than yourself. Surf your gift. Crush it. With no one on the beach.

July 19, 2015 at 3:40AM

Colette Breeze.: Well,the piece sounded a bit wild, with many styles and beliefs maybe mixed together,was it that you believe in the Celtic's?It seemed that you then mixed the piece with witchcraft ,and finally with the earth-goddesses-however,if that was the case,how could you be earth's mother when you are a man?Had you had a drink?

October 1, 2015 at 4:36AM

Yay! My Author of the Year trophy arrived - all the way from USA...

fossilhunter: Wonderful!

March 1, 2015 at 1:31AM

alf collier: You mean they found that little hideaway??

March 1, 2015 at 5:20AM

nancy_e_davis: I received mine too Steve. It is nice isn't it! I am very proud. Nancy

March 2, 2015 at 9:57AM

Congratulations! The Duke of Vanterelle won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"

nor84: Great poem! Reminded me of the Highwayman.

February 9, 2015 at 1:03AM

michaelcahill: Wow. What an epic piece. No one had a chance!!

February 9, 2015 at 3:34AM

MissMerri: Congratulations Steve!! I doubt anyone will be surprised. What a poem!

February 9, 2015 at 4:55AM

Acquired Taste: Congratulations - well deserved Steve!

February 9, 2015 at 6:10AM

adewpearl: Congratulations :-) Fantastic story!

February 9, 2015 at 7:40AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your poetic story win, Steve.

February 9, 2015 at 7:50AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations!

February 9, 2015 at 9:16AM

mrsmajor: Congratulations!

February 9, 2015 at 9:36AM

Adri7enne: Way to go, Steve. Great poem!

February 9, 2015 at 9:48AM

Leineco: Congrats Steve! A perfect example of a Story Poem! Well deserved win :-)

February 9, 2015 at 10:42AM

Eric1: Well done Steve, well deserved win my friend.

February 9, 2015 at 11:23AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations - so well deserved, my friend.

February 9, 2015 at 12:46PM

Cariboubill: Man! You know how to tell a story. Congratulations!

February 9, 2015 at 1:16PM

TAB_that's me: Congrats!

February 9, 2015 at 1:46PM

rosehill (Wendy): A well deserved trip to the top of the podium. What a spectacular read.

February 9, 2015 at 2:09PM

nancyjam: Congratulations, Steve. I kinda thought this would be a winner. Great poem and a well deserved win. Nancy

February 9, 2015 at 3:23PM

kiwisteveh: Thanks, everyone! I sweated blood over this one. Now I'll turn my attention to the Free Verse contest, since I already have the Valentine's poem in the bag... :O)

February 9, 2015 at 9:09PM

Warren Rodgers: Congrats, Steve. Truly an exceptional poem and well deserved win! Rodger

February 10, 2015 at 12:24AM

N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve. Great job! :) Nancy

February 10, 2015 at 5:00AM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations Steve - Knew you had a winner here. Dorothy

February 10, 2015 at 6:42AM

Congratulations the 2014 Author of the Year!

adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve :-)

January 14, 2015 at 8:23AM

judiverse: Congratulations, 2014 author of the year! Job well done. Great work! judiverse

January 14, 2015 at 9:07AM

MoonWillow: Congratulations, Steve!! :)

January 14, 2015 at 9:50AM

Green Lake Girl: Congrats! Well deserved.

January 14, 2015 at 9:58AM

Jacqueline M Franklin: Congrats, Steve! You deserve it. Your work is always superb. (*<*)

January 14, 2015 at 10:01AM

Muffins: Congrats, what an honor!

January 14, 2015 at 10:26AM

Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved :) Lena

January 14, 2015 at 10:35AM

Adri7enne: Wow! Nice, Steve. So happy for you. Congratulations, guy.

January 14, 2015 at 10:54AM

pipersfancy: Hey! Really great news! Congratulations to you, Steve. This is a well-deserved recognition!

January 14, 2015 at 11:25AM

TAB_that's me: Congratulations Steve!

January 14, 2015 at 11:39AM

mrsmajor: Congratulations, well deserved! Victoria

January 14, 2015 at 12:13PM

michaelcahill: Great choice! Congratulations!!

January 14, 2015 at 12:20PM

Dean Kuch: All the boils and girls down here in the crypt are dancing with joy, Steve. Congratulations on yet another outstanding achievement. ~Dean

January 14, 2015 at 12:34PM

mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved.

January 14, 2015 at 1:22PM

humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, congratulations! A perfect choice.

January 14, 2015 at 1:43PM

RGstar: Well done, Steve. Keep trucking. Best wishes, RG

January 14, 2015 at 2:07PM

krys123: Congratulations Steve for this completely wonderful honor.

January 14, 2015 at 2:09PM

rjpurdy: Congratulations Steve. Couldn't happen to a more deserving author.

January 14, 2015 at 2:24PM

boxergirl: Congratulations, Steve!! 8-)

January 14, 2015 at 2:42PM

IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations, Steve, for this grandest of FanStory honors.

January 14, 2015 at 3:11PM

Eric1: Congratulations Steve, it has taken far too long my friend.

January 14, 2015 at 4:32PM

Mark Valentine: Congratulateions Steve on a well-deserved award.

January 14, 2015 at 4:44PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody for all the congratulations and good wishes. This is completely unexpected - I shall have to try to live up to it. I may have to build a study to house the lovely trophy!

January 14, 2015 at 5:04PM

Walu Feral: Congratulations mate

January 14, 2015 at 7:11PM

Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Steve. The punctilious punctuation paid off!!

January 14, 2015 at 7:26PM

rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved. :)

January 14, 2015 at 9:31PM

Lovinia: How wonderful Steve ... Author of the Year 2014!I applaud your talent - well done. Hugs Lovi xoxo

January 14, 2015 at 9:49PM

N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve!

January 15, 2015 at 5:05AM

Father Flaps: Congratulations, Steve!!

January 15, 2015 at 5:44AM

mfowler: You're one of our finest. A deserved accolade. Congratulations.

January 15, 2015 at 7:14AM

gypsycaravan: Huge congratulations and applause, Steve. Well deserved.

January 15, 2015 at 9:12AM

rosehill (Wendy): Well, I knew it all along. I'm just delighted that the PTB's recognized it as well. Hooray for you! - Wendy

January 15, 2015 at 9:48AM

Linda Engel: congratulations and well done.

January 15, 2015 at 11:12AM

donaldww: Congratulations!

January 15, 2015 at 3:52PM

MissMerri: Yea!! I'm so glad you won this beautiful trophy. I think you should build a special cabinet for it and place it on your profile page permanently. It is really special, and I'm delighted to see it went to you, one of my favorite poets. You truly deserved this! :")

January 15, 2015 at 5:16PM

granny goes viral: Good for you Steve.

January 15, 2015 at 9:34PM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations - well deserved.

January 16, 2015 at 12:58PM

LoannaLois: Congratulations and best wishes for new thoughts and great writing we can all enjoy!

January 16, 2015 at 1:33PM

nancy_e_davis: Congratulations Steve. Of all the poems you have written one has stuck with me and that one is "Abandoned' It really impressed me. A well deserved award my friend. Nancy

January 16, 2015 at 2:04PM

kiwijenny: I am so proud of you ...yay way to go kiwi Very well deserved

January 16, 2015 at 4:55PM

starkat: Hearty Congratulations, Steve! You are a wordsmith extraordinaire and most deserving of this special award ... ;o)

January 16, 2015 at 7:41PM

Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Steve! your hard work and talent has brought you this well deserved recognition. Bravo! Rodger

January 17, 2015 at 12:35AM

Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulations. Wonderful news. Keep it up.

January 17, 2015 at 12:38AM

PUPA: Congratulations Steve. Well done.

January 17, 2015 at 6:42AM

Spitfire: Congratulations, my friend. What an honor. Looks as if you'll get a different trophy. Hope it's real gold. LOL

January 17, 2015 at 1:47PM

Barb Hensongispsaca: Well done dear friend. What a wonderful accomplishment.

January 19, 2015 at 3:03AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Steve - so deserved.

January 31, 2015 at 9:39AM

Congratulations! Tender Tears won the contest "Minute"

The Death: Congratulations, Steve!

October 21, 2014 at 12:25AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve, I'm so glad to see that a true minute poem won.

October 21, 2014 at 6:36AM

Debra White: Congratulations!

October 21, 2014 at 8:19AM

Linda Engel: congratulations!

October 21, 2014 at 8:34AM

MissMerri: Heartfelt congratulations to you for this beautiful blue ribbon to add to your trophy case. ;") I loved your poem when I first read it. This is no surprise to me.

October 21, 2014 at 8:35AM

Leineco: Congrats Steve :-) Nicely done. . .nicely won :-) :-)

October 21, 2014 at 9:21AM

jpduck: So beautiful! Very well done.

October 21, 2014 at 9:26AM

humpwhistle: Congratulations, Steve!

October 21, 2014 at 9:34AM

Pili Pubul: Congratulations Steve

October 21, 2014 at 9:59AM

donaldww: Congratulations!

October 21, 2014 at 10:27AM

Irish Rain: Congratulations! Beautiful!

October 21, 2014 at 10:36AM

rama devi: Congratulations. Touching write.

October 21, 2014 at 11:33AM

Selina Stambi: Congtratulations, Steve. On a roll ....:)

October 21, 2014 at 11:37AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your wonderful contest win, Steve.

October 21, 2014 at 11:57AM

boxergirl: Congratulations, Steve. 8-)

October 21, 2014 at 11:59AM

Just2Write: Well done, my friend. A most deserving win!

October 21, 2014 at 12:20PM

Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Steve. A well-deserved win!

October 21, 2014 at 12:40PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations!

October 21, 2014 at 12:57PM

granny goes viral: Wow. Good for you.

October 21, 2014 at 1:56PM

TAB_that's me: Congrats!!

October 21, 2014 at 2:43PM

Eric1: That's great news Steve, so well deserved, hearty congratulations my friend.

October 21, 2014 at 2:55PM

Lovinia: Congratulations Steve! A wonderful effort and up against some stiff competition. Well done. Hugs - Lovi xoxox

October 21, 2014 at 6:32PM

Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulation it was a good write.

October 21, 2014 at 6:44PM

Warren Rodgers: Congrats on your win, Steve, a great write !

October 21, 2014 at 9:00PM

Jackarrie: Congratulations on your win, a very good minute poem. Mary

October 22, 2014 at 2:02AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you all - I was surprised and delighted when this message popped up as I knew how many excellent entries there were. I m currently haggling with my wife over how the proceeds will be shared... Fortunately our government in its wisdom has taken steps to reduce the 'value' of our dollar so my prize exchanged as $122 Now I'm off to try my han in the non-fiction contest - that should very quickly bring me back down to earth!

October 22, 2014 at 3:07AM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations Steve - a worthy win. Dorothy

October 22, 2014 at 6:06AM

Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations - great poem, my friend.

October 22, 2014 at 9:03AM

nancyjam: Congratulations once again Steve. Beautiful poem. A well deserved win. Nancy.

October 22, 2014 at 10:34AM

kiwijenny: Congratulations. Well written and tender..did you enter last minute? Lol

October 22, 2014 at 12:38PM

rama devi: Congratulations, Steve, for another win...much deserved...and also for your recent win in the prompt contest--I'd voted for yours! :)

November 29, 2014 at 8:49PM

Jacqueline M Franklin: Congrats! You deserve it. Your work is fantastic! (*>*)

January 14, 2015 at 9:59AM

Congratulations! Abandoned won the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"

The Death: Congratulations, Steve! :)

April 23, 2014 at 12:54AM

adewpearl: Congratulations - told you it should be a contender!! :-)

April 23, 2014 at 5:02AM

Cumbrianlass: Ah! I knew it. Amazing poem and a well deserved win. Congrats, Steve.

April 23, 2014 at 6:23AM

juliaSjames: You did it, Steve! Congratulations!

April 23, 2014 at 8:16AM

sandramitchell: I thought it was a winner when I review it. Many congratulations, Steve!

April 23, 2014 at 8:34AM

Selina Stambi: You're on a roll, Steve - congrats!

April 23, 2014 at 8:59AM

Joy Graham: Congratulations!

April 23, 2014 at 9:01AM

Quire's Gal: congratulations and I hope all is well with you! Katherine

April 23, 2014 at 12:22PM

rouskin: Congratulations !

April 23, 2014 at 12:51PM

Writingfundimension: Congratulations on your fine win.

April 23, 2014 at 1:09PM

N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve.

April 23, 2014 at 3:58PM

Just2Write: Hey Steve - Congratulations on your win, my friend.

April 23, 2014 at 5:03PM

nancyjam: Told ya!!! Congratulations. So well deserved. Nancy

April 23, 2014 at 5:10PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody! Now throw me a hint for how to write a love poem... Steve

April 23, 2014 at 7:06PM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your win, Steve. I don't believe for a second you need any hints to write anything. lol

April 23, 2014 at 11:08PM

Jackarrie: Congratulations on you win, a well deserved one. Mary

April 24, 2014 at 5:47AM

nancy_e_davis: I knew Abandoned would be the winner. It was a great poem Steve. Well done! Nancy

April 24, 2014 at 12:37PM

SLHarper: Congrats, once again, Steve!!! I told you! I think I am like 4 for 5 now! This one truly was outstanding in its field!!! I am so proud of your efforts!

April 24, 2014 at 11:22PM

DanielEkine: Congratulations.

July 13, 2014 at 3:35PM

Acquired Taste: Congratulations on a well-deserved win! Enjoy it... Jean

July 13, 2014 at 9:50PM

nancyjam: Congrats on placing in the Triolet contest. Nancy

July 14, 2014 at 3:01PM

RGstar: Congratulations on the win for the Tambour. Very good job. Excellent interpretations. Your award will be added tomorrow. Best wishes :)

August 14, 2014 at 5:17AM

Lovinia: "What if ...?" ... you WON> Congratulations. You even pipped our beloved Brooke at the post. Some excellent entries in this one. Though I did feel a poor sad-sack free verse poet not considered a serious one. I love and write free verse, yet I also love the well considered classic rhyme of the 'serious' poets. Bask in the glory!!! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo

September 16, 2014 at 12:19AM

Congratulations! The March 2014 Recognized Writer.

humpwhistle: Jeez, Steve, what took you so long? You know I'm kidding, right? Congratulations. Should have happened long ago.

March 11, 2014 at 10:26AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, and I agree, this is long overdue :-)

March 11, 2014 at 10:26AM

mrsmajor: Congratulations on becoming a Recognized writer...

March 11, 2014 at 10:28AM

poetbear: Happy for you!

March 11, 2014 at 10:29AM

c_lucas: Congratulations, Steve. Charlie

March 11, 2014 at 10:35AM

juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Steve.

March 11, 2014 at 10:38AM

jmdg1954: Congrats go out to you, Steve. John

March 11, 2014 at 10:42AM

Captain Jack: Well deserved, Steve. I'll join the chorus and say that this is long overdue. Keep up the great work.

March 11, 2014 at 10:49AM

Writingfundimension: Hearty congratulations, Steve. Well-deserved.

March 11, 2014 at 10:57AM

IndianaIrish: Congratulations on this wonderful honor, Steve.

March 11, 2014 at 11:34AM

LadyGuyse: Congratulations on your award.

March 11, 2014 at 11:37AM

Ben Colder : congratulations.

March 11, 2014 at 11:37AM

Marillion: Congrats, Steve!

March 11, 2014 at 11:39AM

Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations--to the committee, for finally noticing how amazing Steve is! :)

March 11, 2014 at 11:42AM

Dean Kuch: From all of the boils and ghouls in my stable, congratulations on winning March's recognized Writer of the Month, Steve!

March 11, 2014 at 11:47AM

boxergirl: Congrats, Steve!!!

March 11, 2014 at 11:51AM

rama devi: Yay! Kudos. Much deserved--and it took way too long, I agree!

March 11, 2014 at 12:36PM

Cumbrianlass: Congrats, Steve! :)

March 11, 2014 at 12:59PM

michaelcahill: Long overdue for a very obvious choice. One of the very best here. Never disappoints. Congratulations!

March 11, 2014 at 1:26PM

Jackarrie: Congratulations well deserved

March 11, 2014 at 1:37PM

Green Lake Girl: Congratulations! A wonderful accomplishment.

March 11, 2014 at 1:42PM

Selina Stambi: What an honour, Steve! So well deserved. No more bridesmaid, sir ... :)(Throw out that bouquet!!)

March 11, 2014 at 1:48PM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve!!!! Hugs

March 11, 2014 at 1:55PM

ennahanid: Brilliant! Congratulations - Dinah

March 11, 2014 at 2:05PM

N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve! Well deserved.

March 11, 2014 at 3:29PM

rouskin: Congratulations !

March 11, 2014 at 3:40PM

bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Steve! So very well deserved. Connie

March 11, 2014 at 4:00PM

twinklepoems: Congratulations! (do you get fan money for this?? just kidding)

March 11, 2014 at 4:33PM

Gloria ....: Congratulations, steve. You earned it.

March 11, 2014 at 7:45PM

kiwijenny: Way to go kiwi from another kiwi.....this is awesome!!!!!!!!

March 11, 2014 at 7:58PM

Pili Pubul: COMGRATULATIONS STEVE. PILI

March 11, 2014 at 9:03PM

pipersfancy: This is so well-deserved! BRAVO! My heartfelt congratulations to you, Steve!

March 11, 2014 at 10:52PM

Warren Rodgers: Bravo and congratulations, Steve!

March 11, 2014 at 11:08PM

kiwisteveh: BIG thank you one and all - an unexpected honour which has made my day. And yes, Twinkle, my bank balance has swelled by 100 Funny dollars. No pressure on my next piece now! Steve

March 12, 2014 at 4:31AM

MissMerri: Steve, this is an honor you definitely deserved, and I'm so glad to see it finally came.

March 16, 2014 at 5:06AM

SLHarper: Holy cow! I missed this, somehow... I was just getting ready to pm you my WQ! Lol! Congratulations!

March 22, 2014 at 10:44PM

Congratulations! Ode to the Sea won the contest "Ode Poetry Contest"

rama devi: Congratulations!

February 7, 2014 at 12:25AM

The Death: Congrats, Steve! :)

February 7, 2014 at 2:19AM

adewpearl: Congratulations! :-)

February 7, 2014 at 7:14AM

juliaSjames: You did it, Steve! Congratulations on the committee's recognition of an exceptional write.

February 7, 2014 at 8:13AM

humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, you're making this a habit. Seems you've thrown off that bride's maid thing. Congratulations.

February 7, 2014 at 8:13AM

Joy Graham: Congratulations!

February 7, 2014 at 8:58AM

Jean Lutz: Congratulations!

February 7, 2014 at 9:04AM

Selina Stambi: Way to to, Steve - you're on a roll! Congrats - ALWAYS the bride!!

February 7, 2014 at 9:13AM

Marillion: Congrats, Steve!

February 7, 2014 at 10:09AM

N.K. Wagner: Congratulations, Steve! There's the recognition you deserve!

February 7, 2014 at 10:38AM

CrystieCookie999: WAY AMAZING ode! Congratulations.

February 7, 2014 at 10:52AM

Captain Jack: Good job, Steve. Well-deserved.

February 7, 2014 at 2:24PM

michaelcahill: Just read your wonderful piece. Wow. So richly deserved an honor. Congratulations!

February 7, 2014 at 2:32PM

Just2Write: An exceptional piece of poetry, Steve. Congratulations. Rose.

February 7, 2014 at 3:50PM

nancyjam: Had a feeling this one would win. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition.

February 7, 2014 at 6:46PM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve! Hugs

February 8, 2014 at 8:40AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, one and all! No more bridesmaid jokes! Steve

February 8, 2014 at 1:56PM

SLHarper: Steve, I am officially 2 for 2 now! Maybe I'd have more luck as a critic than a poet? Lol! Congratulations! You deserved it!

February 24, 2014 at 8:05PM

Selina Stambi: Congrats on your placing in the story contest, Steve.

March 3, 2014 at 1:20PM

amada: Congratulations Steve :)

March 11, 2014 at 1:12PM

Congratulations! Me and Spiggo-Thingo won the contest "Quatrain Poetry Contest"

rama devi: Congratulations, again! :)

January 10, 2014 at 12:38AM

catch22: Congratulations!

January 10, 2014 at 1:43AM

michaelcahill: Great choice. Loved that piece!! Congratulations.

January 10, 2014 at 3:04AM

adewpearl: Congratulations!! :-)

January 10, 2014 at 3:51AM

sandramitchell: Told you, you had the winning one! Congratulations! xsx

January 10, 2014 at 6:29AM

humpwhistle: Congrats, Steve. You're on a roll.

January 10, 2014 at 8:24AM

juliaSjames: Congrats, Steve! Well played, sir!

January 10, 2014 at 8:36AM

MidnightWriter4U: Congratulations!

January 10, 2014 at 9:43AM

starkat: Congratulations, Steve! What a delightfully fun and creative story poem ... ;o)

January 10, 2014 at 9:46AM

Green Lake Girl: Congrats! Loved the poem.

January 10, 2014 at 10:35AM

Phyllis Stewart: I'm so glad this won... not that I ever had a doubt. :)

January 10, 2014 at 10:44AM

suep: Congratulations! :)

January 10, 2014 at 11:01AM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations - well done - great poem!

January 10, 2014 at 12:21PM

Just2Write: Just thought I'd visit your wall and say Congratulations here as well. Rose.

January 10, 2014 at 12:46PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you one and all! .... and Spiggo says 128/79 Steve

January 10, 2014 at 1:12PM

Kenneth Schaal: A clear case of intimidating the judges. Salute.

January 10, 2014 at 5:18PM

Cumbrianlass: Congratulations, Steve! Great job.

January 10, 2014 at 6:11PM

Selina Stambi: Hurrah, Steve - you did it!

January 10, 2014 at 6:34PM

Titanx9: Congratulations for a well-deserved win. It was by far one of the funniest poems I'd read in a while.

January 10, 2014 at 7:19PM

rouskin: Congratulations !

January 10, 2014 at 7:33PM

boxergirl: congrats! 8-)

January 10, 2014 at 7:49PM

amanda98653: Congrats!

January 10, 2014 at 9:09PM

Lynar: Congratulations! Very humorous quatrains. Laughable, wonderful piece.

January 11, 2014 at 11:24AM

Congratulations! Redemption won the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"

Sally Carter: Steve - well done! I am so pleased for you. I think you should thank me for this. I have been so busy this one passed me by. As soon as I review something it comes second. Can you hear me clapping?

November 15, 2013 at 2:53AM

rama devi: Congratulations, Steve! Kudos!

November 15, 2013 at 3:10AM

adewpearl: Congratulations, Steve, for a wonderful poem :-)

November 15, 2013 at 4:28AM

Tessa Kay: Yay!! Well deserved! Congratulations!

November 15, 2013 at 7:07AM

humpwhistle: Oi,there, mate! I jes lost me shirt bettin' on you to come in second! Good stuff, Steve. Congratulations!

November 15, 2013 at 8:05AM

SaluteDobby: Yay!!:) Congrats, Steve!

November 15, 2013 at 8:23AM

rosehill (Wendy): Congratulations. Now you don't have to stand in that clump of bridesmaids and try to catch the bouquet. Great poem and well deserved first place.

November 15, 2013 at 8:51AM

Joy Graham: Congratulations!

November 15, 2013 at 9:07AM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve on your great win!!

November 15, 2013 at 9:35AM

bichonfrisegirl: Congrats on a well deserved win, Steve!

November 15, 2013 at 9:36AM

bichonfrisegirl: Congrats on a well deserved win, Steve!

November 15, 2013 at 9:37AM

Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Steve. You deserved the win!

November 15, 2013 at 10:41AM

IndianaIrish: Congrats on the big win!

November 15, 2013 at 10:57AM

kiwisteveh: Thank you, one and all! About bloody time, is all I can say. Looking forward to planning how to spend my little windfall.

November 15, 2013 at 12:44PM

michaelcahill: They were right on the money this time. A wonderful piece. One of the best I have read here. Well deserved. Congratulations!

November 15, 2013 at 1:10PM

Selina Stambi: YOU DID IT, Steve! Hurrah!! Congrats! ._.

November 15, 2013 at 2:54PM

nancyjam: Yay Steve! I am so glad your poem won. It was terrific. Congratulations on this well deserved win. Nancy

November 15, 2013 at 3:01PM

Warren Rodgers: Congratulations Steve! I think the committee made a great choice! Rodger

November 15, 2013 at 6:59PM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats Steve on your well deserved win. Hugs

November 16, 2013 at 8:34AM

MidnightWriter4U: CONGRATULATIONS!

November 16, 2013 at 6:43PM

Showboat: Good job, Steve. LOVED that poem! Hugs, Gayle

November 17, 2013 at 10:52AM

Debra White: Congratulations Steve :)

November 17, 2013 at 4:48PM

Author Unknown: Congrats Steve...I really felt this would win. I'm glad for once that I was right... :) A.

November 17, 2013 at 8:26PM

Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations - a great poem.

November 18, 2013 at 6:44PM

Eddie Z: HI Steve, Great to see you are still firing on all cylinders. Well at least with your writing. I have just moved to a place on my own so hope to get into this again soon. Maybe after I have read all your work.

November 27, 2013 at 10:41PM

cidia haile amaha: steve congratulation :D

November 30, 2013 at 2:31PM

rouskin: Congratulations

December 1, 2013 at 2:57AM

Congratulations! Come, Woodsman won the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"

Cobalt Blue: Well deserved!

July 11, 2012 at 12:30AM

nancyjam: It was a beauty! Congratulations on your well deserved win.

July 11, 2012 at 1:52AM

Sally Carter: Add my congratulations. A lovely sonnet and deserved prize winner.

July 11, 2012 at 3:07AM

visionary1234: hey kiwi!! congratulations!! TOLD YOU THIS WAS A GREAT PIECE! best wishes Sharyn

July 11, 2012 at 5:45AM

adewpearl: Congratulations :-) I told you it was good in my review!

July 11, 2012 at 7:52AM

Quire's Gal: Congratulations Steve. I'm still reeling from the rich poetic metaphor this piece has!

July 11, 2012 at 8:15AM

Julia.: Congrats, Steve! Nicely done.

July 11, 2012 at 9:29AM

humpwhistle: Hey, Steve, well done. Now please do me a favor and stick with sonnets. I'm tired of competeing with you.

July 11, 2012 at 12:15PM

rama devi: Bravo, Steve, A wonderful sonnet and kudos on your win! Nice extended metaphor and imagery.

July 11, 2012 at 12:21PM

kiwisteveh: Thank you everybody! A win in this category was certainly a surprise for me (and against tough competition I must say.) And look, comments on my profile page - one day I must get around to writing a profile!

July 11, 2012 at 2:27PM

donaldww: Congratulation!

July 11, 2012 at 3:37PM

donaldww: I'll try that again. Congratulations!!!

July 11, 2012 at 3:38PM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats on your Sonnet win:)Hugs

July 11, 2012 at 6:10PM

rhymelord: Dear Steve, Greatly deserved win. Congratulations Reg

July 12, 2012 at 8:41AM

marilyo: My heartfelt congratulations for a wonderful sonnet!!

July 30, 2012 at 7:23AM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats on placing third with your Triolet "Rebirth." Hugs

August 10, 2012 at 1:17PM

kiwisteveh: Thanks, Maureen.

August 13, 2012 at 2:47AM

Chris Petersen: Congratulations on your win with Twinkle. Well done Steve. Chris. :-)

September 18, 2012 at 10:22AM

mshirachot: Congratulations on your win! You deserved it!

October 23, 2012 at 6:56PM

Curly Girly: Congratulations with Cheesel the Weasel! It was fun and I liked the last line. CG

November 14, 2012 at 2:27PM

Selina Stambi:

May 25, 2013 at 6:10AM

Carolyn H: Congratulations, Steve - easily the wittiest of the bunch!

June 10, 2013 at 2:44AM

Solitude Poet: Congrats on winning the nonsense poem contest!!! :) You deserve it! :)

June 29, 2013 at 7:18AM

Sam Mendonca: Congratulations on your win.

July 3, 2013 at 12:19AM

Jane Johnson: That really was a beautiful poem about the tree. Such imagery and vision. Thank you! To me that poem is like catching the biggest fish in the lake! Congrats!

August 21, 2013 at 12:48PM

Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens: Please use Havenhood. A good title actually, :-) Congrats on the award. Carolyn

August 22, 2013 at 11:15AM

Selina Stambi: Congratulations on your second placing in the ode contest, Steve. It was a lovely poem. :)

September 1, 2013 at 12:48PM

S A Bullen: Congratulations Steve. I knew you'd have a place with this won. Told ya! Sheryn :-)

September 13, 2013 at 3:22AM

Irish Rain: congrats to you on...now the knot is tied....excellent!

September 18, 2013 at 2:23AM

judiverse: HI, and congratulations on your win in the Funny nonsense poem contest. Great work! judi

September 24, 2013 at 12:47PM

kiwisteveh: Hi to everyone - sorry if I seem a bit slow to respond to messages here, but I rarely look at my own profile - same reason I won't have mirrors in the house and break any cameras I see! ;o) Steve

September 24, 2013 at 3:03PM

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March 16, 2015 at 4:37PM

joeruptak: I am fairly new ,after reading your profile I am flattered that you even gave me a review thank you

March 16, 2015 at 4:46PM