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    The Eternal Sweater

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    Far out!

    Free verse
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    No next time

    Free verse
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    Biographical  Poetry

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Congratulations! Old Soul is the new Poem of the Month!

February 12, 2019 at 12:13AM
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Carol on a well deserved win....love Linda xxoo
    February 12, 2019 at 12:56AM
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Carol. Well deserved.
    February 12, 2019 at 7:25AM
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Carol!!!
    February 12, 2019 at 3:20PM
    Gloria ....: YAY! Way to go Carol. :)
    February 12, 2019 at 3:58PM
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Carol!
    Excellent writing.
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    February 12, 2019 at 7:21PM
    MissMerri: Congratulations Carol! Your poem was beautiful!!
    February 13, 2019 at 10:44AM
    meeshu: Belated Congrats, Carol. a wonderful piece. it is indeed the P. O. D. ............meeshu
    February 15, 2019 at 2:22AM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Through eons of time finished third in the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest"

December 6, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    December 6, 2018 at 1:04AM
    Ulla: Congratulations, Carol !!
    January 6, 2019 at 3:03PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Distant Stars Sparkle finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"

November 12, 2018 at 12:13AM
    krys123: Congratulations on your placing with the best.
    Alx
    November 12, 2018 at 1:54PM
    Sugarray77: Well done and well deserved!

    Congrats! Melissa
    November 12, 2018 at 2:01PM
    CD Richards: Great job, Carol!
    November 12, 2018 at 3:27PM
    rama devi: Congrats!
    November 13, 2018 at 10:35PM
    Gloria ....: Yay, Carol. :)
    November 16, 2018 at 1:58PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Mountain Goddess finished third in the contest "Share Your Story"

October 27, 2018 at 12:13AM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on placing in the contest, Carol. Marilyn
    October 29, 2018 at 6:49PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

A Thousand Voices finished third in the contest "One Line Poem"

October 3, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Kelly Grim: Congrats! I loved this one line poem! A well deserved third place!
    October 4, 2018 at 10:25PM

ciliverde:

We must admit there will be music despite everything. - Jack Gilbert

September 23, 2018 at 5:59PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Brothers Vie finished third in the contest "Senryu Poetry"

September 23, 2018 at 3:10PM
    michaelcahill: An amazing image drawn of the reason for the wild oceans. Loved this. Congrats! :))
    September 23, 2018 at 8:11PM
    phill doran: congratulations! a great entry.
    September 24, 2018 at 3:20AM
    ciliverde: Thanks Mikey and Phill :))
    September 24, 2018 at 9:02PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Congratulations! One Black Day won the contest "Share Your Story"

May 30, 2018 at 12:13AM
    giraffmang: Congratulations.
    May 30, 2018 at 2:17AM
    Pantygynt: Who's a clever girl girl then? I told you it was good. Congratulations
    May 30, 2018 at 10:23AM
    F. Wehr3: Nice work, Carol!
    May 30, 2018 at 10:29AM
    The Death: Congratulations, Carol!
    May 30, 2018 at 2:35PM
    happykat4: Congratulations! I'm so sorry his life was lost. A very compelling story. Kat
    May 30, 2018 at 6:05PM
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations on your win!
    May 30, 2018 at 7:17PM
    krys123: Congratulations on a fine entry and wonderful ending,
    Alex
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    May 31, 2018 at 9:00AM
    Ulla: Congrats, Carol:)))
    May 31, 2018 at 3:46PM
    Gloria ....: Yay, Carol! Well, well done. :)
    May 31, 2018 at 7:06PM
    Ginnygray: Congratulations on a great win!
    June 1, 2018 at 12:56PM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Congratulations the June 2016 Recognized Writer

June 10, 2016 at 10:33PM
    barkingdog: Congratulations, Carol. You so deserve this. You are a true talent. :) e xxx
    June 10, 2016 at 9:10PM
    michaelcahill: What an AWESOME choice. This is an amazing writer and person. Congratulations.
    June 10, 2016 at 9:11PM
    Cumbrianlass: Wonderful news, Carol! Congratulations on this well deserved honour. x

    June 10, 2016 at 9:23PM
    mfowler: This is due reward for your relentless search for poetic perfection.
    June 10, 2016 at 9:28PM
    rama devi: Yay! Much deserved! Proud of you, dear. :)
    June 10, 2016 at 10:04PM
    Gloria ....: Carol! I am thrilled for you. Way to go, woman. :))
    June 10, 2016 at 10:49PM
    TAB_that's me: What a wonderful honor to receive. Congrats Carol!!
    June 10, 2016 at 10:58PM
    Taffspride: Congratulations Carol, a well deserved honor.
    June 10, 2016 at 11:09PM
    giraffmang: Excellent choice. Congratulations
    June 11, 2016 at 3:11AM
    Eric1: Wonderful decision well done Carol, I,m thrilled for you my friend.

    June 11, 2016 at 4:54AM
    Dean Kuch: http://images.clipartpanda.com/smiley-face-thumbs-up-animation-huge-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon.gif
    June 11, 2016 at 6:08AM
    Ulla: Congratulation, well deserved.
    June 11, 2016 at 6:28AM
    F. Wehr3: Congrats!
    June 11, 2016 at 10:16AM
    I am Cat: Carol,
    I'm so pleased to read this! WEll done! Great choice! <3
    June 11, 2016 at 10:23AM
    ciliverde: Thanks to everyone who commented here, I appreciate your support and interest!!
    June 11, 2016 at 1:40PM
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your wonderful honor!
    June 11, 2016 at 2:33PM
    judiverse: Congratulations on being named June 2016 Recognized Writer, Carol. All the best to you. Write on! judiverse
    June 11, 2016 at 3:34PM
    MissMerri: What a great honor, and so quickly accomplished! I'm delighted for you, Carol. You are a poet's poet!
    June 12, 2016 at 10:20AM
    Selina Stambi: How wonderful, Carole. Well done! Congratulations.
    June 15, 2016 at 7:52PM
    Mark Valentine: How did I miss this? Congratulations - an awesome choice!
    August 22, 2016 at 12:04PM
    RGstar: I must have also missed this. A very well done.
    RG
    November 23, 2016 at 5:40PM
    Sis Cat: Congratulations, Carol. I am December's Recognized Writer. Great job. I will check out your portfolio.
    December 17, 2016 at 10:12AM
    GoodHearted Woman: Well, look at YOU!!! Yup, that be YOU. Honestly, Carol, I go back and read things that I've written and sent to people and there are words left out (mostly) typos
    (sometimes) and because this is liable to happen I am extra-careful, but still find
    mistakes. I am busy copying Humpwhistles flash fiction so I can see how it's supposed to look on the page. That is my one big desire right now--write a 'killer flash'. But it was awfully nice of you to offer to help me write a cinquain.
    Talk later & thanks again.
    Marcia
    January 9, 2017 at 11:41PM
    GoodHearted Woman: Gosh, Carol., I didn't see this until now. But who better?June 2016 Recognized Writers. That barely covers it, but it's a start. Congratulations over and over. This is where I'm supposed to say "all that hard work paid off"! but...you made it look easy. So happy for YOU!
    Marcia
    February 4, 2017 at 7:33AM

FanStory wrote to ciliverde:

Ode to the Ancient Mariner finished first in the contest "Ode Poetry"

June 2, 2016 at 1:10PM

ciliverde:

I have seen them riding seaward on the waves
Combing the white hair of the waves blown back
When the wind blows the water white and black.
TS Eliot.

May 2, 2016 at 10:00PM

ciliverde:

I might have to try this:
From Melville's White Jacket, Ch. 45, "Publishing Poetry in a Man-of-war"
A volume of poetry written by an unfortunate poet on board was blasted from one of the ship's guns, and this observation followed.
"That's the way to publish, White Jacket...fire it right into 'em...hull the blockheads whether they will or no..."!
Haha! Not that I'm calling y'all blockheads, you understand....

September 21, 2015 at 1:01PM
    robyn corum: to inspire your latest write!
    September 28, 2015 at 3:42AM
    Selina Stambi: Welcome to Fanstory!
    October 12, 2015 at 10:16PM

ciliverde:

Lesson learned today: if you're going to bring cooked beets to work for lunch, make sure to close the lid on the container securely. Enough said!

September 16, 2015 at 5:49PM
    evilynne: Can't beat (or beet) that
    September 17, 2015 at 3:39PM

ciliverde:

Feeling thankful this morning for all I've learned from a very helpful group of people here. Thinking about some of my favorite passages from White Jacket and Heart of Darkness too, which provide inspiration. But now...time to take the pups on a trail run.

September 6, 2015 at 12:46PM

ciliverde:

I've been writing as a hobby since I was in high school. I mainly write short prose and poems but more recently started writing short stories. I'm a scientist by trade but have always enjoyed the literary arts, and am a huge fan of Joseph Conrad, Herman Melville, R. L. Stevenson and S. T. Coleridge. I can't hope to emulate those masters but I do enjoy writing as a hobby and a cathartic process. Carol.

September 3, 2015 at 5:01PM
    Linda Engel: Welcome. We are great bunch of people. Fan some friends and enjoy.
    September 3, 2015 at 10:33PM
    ciliverde: Thank you, I have been enjoying it very much so far!!
    September 4, 2015 at 11:21AM
    Phyllis Stewart: Welcome to the best writing site on the web. Oh, you'll find it has problems that will drive you crazy, but the people are friendly and helpful, so you can overlook a lot of the technical stuff. :)
    September 5, 2015 at 9:51PM
    patcelaw: Welcome to F/S. I do hope you will take advantage of the knowledge of the many talented writers on the site. I have learned a lot in just over a year about writing and the wonderful use of the comma.
    October 28, 2015 at 4:44PM