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FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Midnight Echoes finished second in the contest "Rhyming Poem"

July 15, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Dean Kuch: Congrats on tying for second place, Tony.
    Yours was an epic write!
    July 16, 2018 at 6:35PM
    tfawcus: Thanks, Dean. It has now been released as a Chapbook here in Australia and is being quite well received.
    July 20, 2018 at 2:55AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

I Imagine finished third in the contest "I Imagine"

June 30, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Tony!

    Diane
    June 30, 2018 at 10:10AM
    krys123: Congratulations Tony on your third-place finish.
    Alx
    June 30, 2018 at 1:02PM
    tfawcus: Many thanks for your congratulations!
    June 30, 2018 at 8:30PM
    fm wright: I add my congratulations!
    July 2, 2018 at 5:31PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Tilting at Windmills finished third in the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"

June 23, 2018 at 12:13AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Lovely work!
    June 23, 2018 at 4:18AM
    krys123: I'm so glad you placed third, Tony, you were right up there!
    Alx
    June 23, 2018 at 4:53PM
    tfawcus: Many thanks, RD and Alex, for your kind words and congratulations. Much appreciated.
    June 23, 2018 at 7:24PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Brindled Thoughts finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"

June 10, 2018 at 12:13AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved!
    June 10, 2018 at 1:12PM
    tfawcus: Thanks, RD. I have this one as the title poem of my new collection, accepted for publication early next year.
    June 10, 2018 at 5:30PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

The Snake finished second in the contest "Write a Crown of Heroic Sonnets"

June 4, 2018 at 12:13AM
    tfawcus: Thanks, Patty
    June 6, 2018 at 7:00AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Toenail Stew finished second in the contest "The Worst Pome EVER!"

May 17, 2018 at 12:13AM
    michaelcahill: I can't believe a simple snapshot of my toenails would inspire you to such greatness. CONGRATS!
    May 17, 2018 at 12:22AM
    tfawcus: Thanks, Mikey. I guess there must be one or two foot fetishists on site! Could be your lucky day.
    May 17, 2018 at 3:36AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! The Pool is the new Poem of the Month!

April 12, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    April 12, 2018 at 12:14AM
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you Tony!
    April 12, 2018 at 1:33AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved! (Voted for this)
    April 12, 2018 at 2:53AM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Tony!
    Smiles All Around!


    diane
    April 12, 2018 at 9:03AM
    damommy: Congratulations, my friend. Well done!
    April 12, 2018 at 11:42AM
    RGstar: Well done, my friend. Good to see. A couple of marvellous stanzas.
    April 12, 2018 at 12:16PM
    Octavia: Congrats on your beautiful poem!
    April 12, 2018 at 1:49PM
    rspoet: Congratulations on a great poem!
    April 12, 2018 at 8:14PM
    Anastasia Heathfield: Congratulations on your win with your lovely poem, Ana.
    April 12, 2018 at 11:00PM
    MissMerri: Tony, I have always admired your poetry. Congratulations on this first place ribbon for Poem of the Month! You deserve it.
    April 13, 2018 at 7:49PM
    pearlecat: Congratulations :))))
    April 23, 2018 at 11:22AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! Consider the Oyster won the contest "Short Poem"

April 10, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Tony!
    An exceptional poetic offering!
    diane
    April 10, 2018 at 8:42AM
    rama devi: Congrats! This was definitely the best!
    April 10, 2018 at 12:21PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    April 10, 2018 at 12:24PM
    Gloria ....: Way to go Tony!
    April 10, 2018 at 3:57PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! The Seven-Tined Stag won the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"

April 4, 2018 at 12:13AM
    CD Richards: Well done, Tony. A great, and thoroughly deserved result!
    April 4, 2018 at 12:24AM
    Pantygynt: One of the few real poems that also works as an acrostic. Congratulations, Tony, on a well-deserved win.
    April 4, 2018 at 4:52AM
    rspoet: Congratulations! A no doubt winner. Poetry at its best.
    April 4, 2018 at 11:18AM
    Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations Tony - not at all surprised!
    April 4, 2018 at 5:21PM
    Aussie: Congratulations Tony. Takes a Tassie writer to take the prize. Well done, Kay XXX
    April 4, 2018 at 7:26PM
    easyeverett1: Congratulations friend and poet master. Deserved win by
    a true ambassador of the art. Love to see respect and
    skill slap me in the face as I read a poem. You seem to
    slap me silly most every time I have the initial pleasure
    of reading your poems; so the slap is due remittance for
    that pleasure. your friend, tom
    April 4, 2018 at 7:49PM
    tfawcus: Very many thanks to you all for your messages of congratulations. Best wishes, Tony
    April 4, 2018 at 8:47PM
    Gloria ....: Very nicely written, Tony! Congratulations. :)
    April 4, 2018 at 11:27PM
    rama devi: Tony! Congrats! What a wonderful entry. I love it! Had not been able to read and review, so only read it just now. Outstanding work. Kudos. Glad this won!
    April 5, 2018 at 3:10AM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations. Marilyn
    April 5, 2018 at 7:35AM
    ytbard: Congratulations, Tony!
    April 5, 2018 at 7:22PM
    MissMerri: Yeah Tony! A wonderful poem that also manages to be an Acrostic at the same time, but so quietly! That is so difficult to do and I greatly admired your result. Glad you have a blue ribbon to show for your efforts. Hugs, MM
    April 5, 2018 at 7:49PM
    RGstar: Well done Tony. Missed this one first time around. Solid
    April 6, 2018 at 8:03AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

The Secret of the Rose finished third in the contest "Write a Kyrielle"

April 2, 2018 at 1:10AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Bookend Scholarship finished second in the contest "Sonnet Poetry Contest"

March 11, 2018 at 12:13AM
    rama devi: Congrats!
    March 11, 2018 at 3:39AM
    Jmf4119: Congratulations Tony!
    March 11, 2018 at 6:04PM
    kiwisteveh: Well done, Tony!
    March 12, 2018 at 1:49AM
    tfawcus: Many thanks for your congratulations and support. Always appreciated! Tony
    March 12, 2018 at 6:29AM
    Octavia: Congrats on your terrific sonnet!
    March 14, 2018 at 11:07PM
    Aussie: Better late than never! Congrats my fellow Aussie. I love Tassie. I'm in Queensland on the east coast. We have the joy of the Humpback whales gracing us with their presence, July - October. Some bring their calves, some calve in our warm waters. Happy Easter Tony xxx Kay.
    March 29, 2018 at 4:21AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Deep in Thought finished first in the contest "Rondelet"

September 29, 2017 at 1:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    September 29, 2017 at 9:27AM
    krys123: Congrats and Happy B'day and Merry X'mas to you and your family and may you forever have joy and peace.
    Alex
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    December 20, 2017 at 2:53PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Puddles finished second in the contest "Nove Otto Poem"

September 12, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    September 12, 2017 at 12:27AM
    Just2Write: CONGRATS Tony. This is such a great Nove-Otto.

    September 12, 2017 at 10:46AM
    Octavia: Congrats! I loved this poem.
    September 12, 2017 at 12:54PM
    nancyjam: Congratulations- I loved this one. Nancy
    September 12, 2017 at 2:16PM
    rama devi: Congrats! :-)))
    September 14, 2017 at 3:36AM
    krys123: Congratulations Tony.
    Alex
    September 14, 2017 at 8:30PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Forget Me Not finished first in the contest "Write a Crown of Heroic Sonnets "

July 13, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Jannypan (Jan) : AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DESERVED!
    July 13, 2017 at 12:17AM
    Irish Rain: Great and Awesome job!! Congratulations!!!
    July 13, 2017 at 12:17AM
    ytbard: Congratulations on an incredible achievement, Tony!
    July 13, 2017 at 3:54AM
    rosehill (Wendy): Congratulations on your well deserved win. Tough competition, so I hope you are quite proud of yourself. Told you it was a good one.
    July 13, 2017 at 12:15PM
    Dean Kuch: photo honorable_mention_ribbon1_zpsv8uqpxwr.gif
    Congratulations on your placement in the Faith Poetry Contest, Tony
    August 24, 2017 at 12:07PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

The Tree finished third in the contest "Free Verse of Length"

June 14, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    June 14, 2017 at 12:23AM
    giraffmang: Congrats. Damn I wish I'd finished third to enjoy the wealth... lol
    June 14, 2017 at 1:57AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! The Moth is the new Poem of the Month!

April 6, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Whoo Hoo!!! Loved this!! Congratulations!!!!
    April 6, 2017 at 12:17AM
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Tony!
    ~Dean
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    April 6, 2017 at 12:45AM
    June Sargent: Well done. You deserve this!
    April 6, 2017 at 8:46AM
    Dorothy Fennell: Congratulations - beautiful poem!
    April 6, 2017 at 9:02AM
    zanya: Congrats -superb !zanya
    April 6, 2017 at 9:18AM
    Mustangpatty1029: Congratulations on your win. Good for you!
    ~patty~
    April 6, 2017 at 9:29AM
    tfawcus: Many thanks for all your good wishes, congratulations and support! Very much appreciated! Tony
    April 6, 2017 at 11:10AM
    bichonfrisegirl: Congrats, Tony! Well done!
    ~ Connie
    April 6, 2017 at 4:34PM
    Selina Stambi: A beautiful poem, Tony. Loved it! Congratulations to a wonderfully talented poet. :)
    April 6, 2017 at 8:56PM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Tony!!
    April 6, 2017 at 9:25PM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Tony, for your win. That's wonderful. Marilyn
    April 7, 2017 at 1:11AM
    RGstar: Bravo Tony.
    A beutiful write.
    Best wishes
    April 7, 2017 at 3:21AM
    IndianaIrish: Can't tell you how pleased I am The Moth received such a deserving honor, Tony!
    April 8, 2017 at 7:59PM
    rama devi: Congratulations!
    April 29, 2017 at 11:44AM
    rspoet: Congratulations, my friend!
    My how the moth has risen in esteem.
    Wonderful sonnet!
    RS
    April 29, 2017 at 8:50PM
    krys123: Congratulations
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    Alex
    May 3, 2017 at 11:42AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

There's a Dog in My Bath finished second in the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"

March 14, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Tony!!!
    March 14, 2017 at 12:56AM
    RGstar: Well done for that podium with the sonnet, Tony. i seemed to have missed it.
    Bravo
    April 30, 2017 at 12:02AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Freedom finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest"

March 13, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    March 13, 2017 at 12:15AM
    RGstar: This was a wise, piece. Well done for the placing.
    Best wishes
    March 13, 2017 at 1:02PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

A Halloween Surprise finished third in the contest "Halloween Poetry Contest"

November 5, 2016 at 12:13AM
    Dean Kuch: HUGE Congratulations, Tony.
    Well done!
    ~Dean
    November 5, 2016 at 1:02AM
    rama devi: CongrATS! :-)))
    November 5, 2016 at 7:09AM
    Irish Rain: congratulations!!!
    November 5, 2016 at 10:23PM
    MissMerri: Congratulations to a masterful poet! I happy for you!
    November 6, 2016 at 9:55AM
    Nan Beeson: Congratulations!

    Nan:))
    December 22, 2016 at 3:22PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

What it takes finished second in the contest "Rondeau Redoublé"

October 11, 2016 at 12:13AM
    mfowler: South Australia strikes again. Congratulations, Tony. Nice to be up there with you.
    October 11, 2016 at 12:27AM
    Irish Rain: Great entry, Congratulations!!!
    October 11, 2016 at 12:38AM
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Tony ... again!
    October 17, 2016 at 10:27PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

The Garden Door finished third in the contest "Write an Awdl Gynt poem"

July 31, 2016 at 12:13AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Love your photo...so smiley...don't remember seeing it before. :)
    August 17, 2016 at 8:28PM
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations! I love the new photo too! Who's the cutie-pie with the adorable little one? (LOL)
    September 2, 2016 at 1:37PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! The Song Thrush won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"

May 27, 2016 at 12:13AM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Tony.
    May 27, 2016 at 12:20AM
    I am Cat: a beautiful one, Tony! ;)
    May 27, 2016 at 1:45AM
    tfawcus: Many thanks, Jan, Gloria and Cat for your kind comments and congratulations!
    May 27, 2016 at 3:23AM
    kiwisteveh: Great poem! Told you it would stand up well in this contest, even though I hired a dragon to singe it around the edges a lottle!
    May 27, 2016 at 4:33AM
    MissMerri: A warm hug and hearty congratulations for this most deserved first place win. I believe I predicted this one. I'm delighted to see I'm so prescient. ;p
    May 27, 2016 at 9:33AM
    boxergirl: Awesome poem, Tony. Congrats!
    May 27, 2016 at 9:40AM
    F. Wehr3: Congrats!
    May 27, 2016 at 9:55AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved, my friend~! Yay! :)
    May 27, 2016 at 12:44PM
    Just2Write: Most Excellent, dear Tony. How wonderful!
    And so hard on the heels of that Triolet win. You're on a roll, my friend. Rose.
    May 27, 2016 at 1:43PM
    IndianaIrish: Warm congratulations to you, Tony, on your contest win.
    May 27, 2016 at 3:20PM
    Leineco: Heartfelt congrats for this truly deserving win Tony :-)
    May 27, 2016 at 8:18PM
    ciliverde: Congrats on your win, Tony, I am not a bit surprised!!! One of my favorite poems ever...
    Carol
    May 29, 2016 at 11:18AM
    Word Junkie: Congrats, Tony. You rock!
    May 29, 2016 at 4:47PM

tfawcus:

I've attached an .mp3 to "For the Love of Words" so that it can now be heard as well as read. First time for me, though there are others on site who are skilled at it.

May 19, 2016 at 12:46PM
    Dean Kuch: Bravo, Tony!
    Way to think outside the proverbial box.
    ~Dean :)
    May 19, 2016 at 11:29PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! Syria 2016 won the contest "Triolet Poetry"

May 17, 2016 at 12:13AM
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Tony.
    May 17, 2016 at 12:17AM
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Tony. :))
    May 17, 2016 at 12:33AM
    I am Cat: Congrats, Tony... I wanted that one. lol ;) Congratulations to you though my friend. ;) Mwah!
    May 17, 2016 at 12:33AM
    michaelcahill: Looks like I have some pull with the committee. They must have read my comments. LOL This is without a doubt the very best one of these I've ever read. Wow. What a line! Congrats!
    May 17, 2016 at 1:07AM
    PoemsOfDD: Congratulations on a fine triolet poem and win! ~DD
    May 17, 2016 at 8:24AM
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Tony. Your triolet is timely and relevant, and the story behind it so heart-wrenching. The picture you chose to accompany your sorrowful words is perfect too - bravo - a most deserved win!
    May 17, 2016 at 10:00AM
    RGstar: Great Tony, always happy to see
    May 17, 2016 at 5:01PM
    Taffspride: Congratulations very well deserved.
    May 17, 2016 at 5:10PM
    tfawcus: Thanks to all of you for your warm wishes and congratulations.
    May 17, 2016 at 5:17PM
    mfowler: Excellent work, Tony. Great to see your name where it belongs.
    May 17, 2016 at 6:29PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Tony. Your triolet is superb!
    May 17, 2016 at 8:01PM
    rama devi: Congrats! Deserved! Yay! :)
    May 18, 2016 at 12:56AM
    Just2Write: Belated Congratulations on your well deserved win, Tony. Can't think of a better recipient. Rose.
    May 26, 2016 at 2:05PM

tfawcus:

Those of you who were kind enough to review The Song Thrush, may be interested to know that a superb reading of the ballad by Pantygynt has now been added to the post.
Many thanks, both to him and to Ciliverde, who converted the reading to an .mp3 sound file for me. Thanks also to Robyn Corum, who suggested it.

May 9, 2016 at 4:53PM
    Taffspride: It was a great rendition of it. I enjoyed listening to it.
    May 9, 2016 at 5:55PM
    Jannypan (Jan) : While the length of the poem seems long, hearing it spoken aloud makes it all worthwhile. You can follow along with the words or just listen. But, it really makes it awesome to hear it. I would recommend this to all. Jan
    May 9, 2016 at 6:53PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations the October 2015 Recognized Writer

October 10, 2015 at 7:33AM
    MissMerri: It gives me great pleasure to see this honor bestowed on one of FanStory's brightest talents. Congratulations Tony!!!
    October 10, 2015 at 1:17AM
    tfawcus: What a totally unexpected and deeply appreciated honour. Thank you very much! When I next renew my passport, I shall have to write Poet in the box provided for Occupation!
    October 10, 2015 at 1:26AM
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Tony. Very well deserved...
    ~Dean
    October 10, 2015 at 1:30AM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Tony. This is a well-deserved honour!
    October 10, 2015 at 1:48AM
    michaelcahill: This is so well deserved. One of the very finest poets here. You make me want to write!
    October 10, 2015 at 1:52AM
    IndianaIrish: Yay, Tony! Warmest congratulations to a very deserving and talented FS poet! This honor has always had your name on it!
    October 10, 2015 at 2:07AM
    kiwisteveh: Way to go, Tony. I was going to write well-deserved, but it seems everybody else already did that!
    October 10, 2015 at 3:05AM
    rama devi: Yay! Congrats! Much deserved!
    October 10, 2015 at 3:19AM
    doggymad: Congratulations
    October 10, 2015 at 6:43AM
    mfowler: You are a fine talent, Tony. A desrved recognition.
    October 10, 2015 at 8:40AM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations!
    October 10, 2015 at 10:00AM
    Eric1: Tony this couldn't have gone to a better poet, all your work is outstanding no matter what style you choose,well deserved my friend.
    October 10, 2015 at 10:36AM
    TAB_that's me: Well deserved. Congratulations!
    October 10, 2015 at 11:39AM
    I am Cat: tiny animated clapping photo: clapping Unnamedggdgdgd.gif
    Tony, you KNOW you're one of my very favorite poets (of all time)... very well deserved my friend. >^^<
    October 10, 2015 at 12:03PM
    boxergirl: Congrats Tony!!
    October 10, 2015 at 12:36PM
    ravenblack: Congratulations! you more than deserve the award.
    October 10, 2015 at 1:06PM
    Julia.: Congratulations!
    October 10, 2015 at 2:26PM
    RGstar: Magic,Tony, pure Magic...so happy to see this...just as happy as if I received myself. Thoroughly deserved. Couldn't have found a better choice...well done the committee
    October 10, 2015 at 3:02PM
    Linda Engel: So happy for you. Well deserved.
    October 10, 2015 at 5:13PM
    lancellot: Well done, Sir!
    October 10, 2015 at 6:42PM
    Lovinia: Hi Tony

    So well deserved. The honour is yours, and well earned. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
    October 10, 2015 at 7:57PM
    Jay Squires: Congratulations, Tony. I've had the pleasure of reading some of your poetry, even though it's not my forte, and I realize I could learn a thing or hundred from you!
    October 10, 2015 at 10:02PM
    judiverse: Big congratulations to you for your writer of the month win. judiverse
    October 10, 2015 at 10:45PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations Tony! It's great to see your talent and hard work rewarded. - Rodger
    October 10, 2015 at 10:50PM
    dejohnsrld (Debbie): Congrats, Tony. A well deserved win, my friend~Debbie
    October 10, 2015 at 11:25PM
    ytbard: Tony, your work is exquisite. I so agree with the committee!

    October 11, 2015 at 8:53AM
    Just2Write: Tony - it's so nice to see your poetry and skill with words honoured in this way. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I loved the tribute FS wrote about you and agree with every word.
    October 11, 2015 at 12:15PM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Tony, for your excellent work. I always enjoy reading your wonderful poetry. Marilyn
    October 11, 2015 at 1:20PM
    ellie6: Congratulations, Tony. A well deserved win. ellie
    October 11, 2015 at 2:51PM
    w.j.debi: Congratulations! It is a well deserved honor and about time too!
    October 11, 2015 at 7:17PM
    Neonewman: Congrats Tony on a well deserved win my friend.
    God bless!
    Steve
    October 11, 2015 at 10:48PM
    Spitfire: I love it when genius is recognized.>8
    Hugs,
    Shari
    October 12, 2015 at 10:52AM
    Selina Stambi: Well deserved, Tony. Congratulations to a very talented poet.
    October 12, 2015 at 8:39PM
    MoonWillow: Congratulation, Toni!!! :))
    October 12, 2015 at 10:14PM
    tfawcus: I'm overwhelmed by all of these messages of congratulation - delighted, too, to have so many of you who have gone out of your way to drop by. Best wishes to you all, and thank you! Tony
    October 15, 2015 at 4:51AM
    Father Flaps: Congratulations, Tony! I join the throng who know great talent when they read it. Many fine poems ahead for you, Recognized Poet!
    October 15, 2015 at 6:06AM
    MoonWillow: Congratualtions, Tony!!! :)
    October 16, 2015 at 1:18PM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! This House of Stone won the contest "Blank Verse Poetry Contest"

September 16, 2015 at 12:13AM
    lightink: Congratulations, Tony!
    September 16, 2015 at 12:35AM
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations to you, Tony! Your Blank Verse is always perfect and you certainly deserve the honor of winning this contest.
    September 16, 2015 at 1:06AM
    I am Cat: No surprise here... You're the master of the blank verse! ;)
    September 16, 2015 at 2:04AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Wonderful work :)
    September 16, 2015 at 3:09AM
    michaelcahill: I never notice the form in your works. That's writing!!
    September 16, 2015 at 9:47AM
    TAB_that's me: Congrats - a great entry!
    September 16, 2015 at 11:53AM
    tfawcus: Many thanks to you all for your congratulations. Much appreciated. Tony
    September 17, 2015 at 7:58AM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Tony!
    September 17, 2015 at 9:53AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! The Song won the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"

August 3, 2015 at 12:13AM
    I am Cat: Congratulations Tony! I had NO idea that my poem, Elderly Snow was up against your poem, The Song! (in fact, had I known, I most likely wouldn't have even bothered!) I just received notice that I got second place... and I thought... well... who beat me? And I'm DELIGHTED to hear it was this poem, because, as you know... It's my very favorite also. I think it's absolutely wonderful! Well done, and congratulations!
    Cat
    August 3, 2015 at 12:21AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Well deserved.
    August 3, 2015 at 12:24AM
    michaelcahill: A spectacular poem. And that is what it took considering the competition. Wow. Congratulations, so well-earned!!
    August 3, 2015 at 12:36AM
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to you, Tony, on your fantastic win. Your Blank Verse poem is brilliant.
    August 3, 2015 at 2:25AM
    tfawcus: Thank you all for your congratulations and kind words. Tony
    August 3, 2015 at 5:36AM
    boxergirl: Congrats, Tony!
    August 3, 2015 at 11:07AM
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Tony. Well done, sir!
    ~Dean
    August 3, 2015 at 11:18AM
    TAB_that's me: Congrat Tony! Well worthy of win for sure.
    August 3, 2015 at 12:43PM
    Gloria ....: Super poem and many congratulations to you, Tony!
    August 3, 2015 at 2:08PM
    RGstar: Well done,my friend..this was my six and so well told it was.
    Bravo.
    August 3, 2015 at 4:19PM
    RGstar: A pleasure to be second to something of this calibre.
    Well done.
    August 3, 2015 at 4:20PM
    MissMerri: Congratulations Tony!! It was a truly beautiful and moving entry in this crowded contest. You know I loved it. ;")
    August 3, 2015 at 6:45PM
    kiwisteveh: Congrats, Tony. What a marvellous poem!
    August 3, 2015 at 7:16PM
    Julia.: Congratulations!
    August 3, 2015 at 10:31PM
    mfowler: A super poem, Tony. I see all that blank verse practise coming into good use. Proud of you. Congratulations on this honour.
    August 3, 2015 at 11:01PM
    Eric1: Congrats Tony brilliant result my friend, well done!
    August 4, 2015 at 5:24AM

FanStory wrote to tfawcus:

Congratulations! Bluebell Woods is the new Poem of the Month!

June 26, 2015 at 12:13AM
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Tony, on your grand win!
    June 26, 2015 at 1:47AM
    rosehill (Wendy): So richly deserved, Tony. What a beautiful poem it is. - Wendy
    June 26, 2015 at 5:19AM
    Julia.: Congratulations!
    June 26, 2015 at 10:17AM
    TAB_that's me: Congrats Tony - well deserved:)
    June 26, 2015 at 11:30AM
    Gloria ....: Many congratulations to you, Tony!
    June 26, 2015 at 11:44AM
    mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Tony, for your resplendent poem placing first in the POM. It was truly the best of the entries and I am so pleased it has been recognized with this honor.Well done, my friend.
    June 26, 2015 at 11:56AM
    pipersfancy: Lovely work! So glad it has received this recognition. Congratulations, Tony!
    June 26, 2015 at 3:39PM
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Poem of the month win. Great work! judiverse
    June 26, 2015 at 4:50PM
    Dean Kuch: A hearty congratulations to you, Tony.
    June 27, 2015 at 12:13AM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations on winning The Poem of The Month. Margaret
    June 27, 2015 at 12:48PM
    ravenblack: No sour grapes here- congratulations on the win! The craftsmanship you exhibited in your blank verse epic was sublime.
    June 27, 2015 at 3:25PM
    mfowler: It's wonderful to see a writer of your quality being recognised. I hope Ray is proud of his student who has made this format his own to enjoy. Excellent poem. It's been a long time since I picked a winner in these contests, so I'm glad you took the plaudits. Congratulations.
    June 28, 2015 at 4:37AM
    tfawcus: What a considerable honour! Thank you all for your support. Tony
    August 3, 2015 at 5:38AM

tfawcus:

I have found much poetry in a life of flying, teaching and farming. Most of it has been kept within but a few fragments have escaped onto the printed page. When all else is done, only the poetry survives. It is that which defines us.

September 12, 2013 at 8:28PM
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: I couldn't agree more. :0) Having said that, now what does that say when one reads "Fleas"? (Hahahaha - couldn't resist! Feel free to delete my miserable comment, though I LOVE that poem.) *Grinning hugely*
    November 29, 2014 at 9:58PM
    tfawcus: You're just lovely!
    February 14, 2015 at 11:35AM
    mountainwriter49: Tony (tfawcus) has won the member sponsored Blank Verse Contest with his resplendent poem entitled "The Dream." Congratulations to Tony for winning the Blue Ribbon in this most challenging contest.

    Ten poets participated in this contest and presented the most wonderful blank verse poetry I've read in quite some time. The entries included blank verse sonnets, quatrains and epic narratives. All are distinctive, creative and worthy of the winners' circle.

    Thanks to all who participated and to those in the FanStory community who took the time to read and review all ten entries and participate in the voting.

    I wold encourage anyone interested in reading superb verse to read the entries.

    -Ray
    contest sponsor
    March 30, 2015 at 12:33AM
    tfawcus: Thanks for your kind words, Ray, and for your support. Tony
    March 30, 2015 at 6:03AM
    emkoutny: I am a teacher also and write as demonstration for my students, but rarely have had the time to keep any of it or revise it. This site gives me a chance to write for my won benefit. What a concept! I enjoy reading you writing and bet you were a wonderful teacher.
    April 29, 2015 at 12:08AM
    Dorothy Fennell: Tony, I never doubted you would win the blank verse poem. Always a joy to read work by a real poet - no drivel or wasted words - superior in every respect. We should all aspire to write as well as you - damn you. To find a typo, all too rare, in your work, I frantically hook on and can't wait to chastise you - just joking (No I'm not) LOL.
    May 25, 2015 at 5:53AM