• My Visit to Chichen Itza

    My Visit to Chichen Itza

    Everyone always said I was a little unbalanced.
    from 16 reviews.
    General  Non-Fiction

  • Abandoned

    Abandoned

    Left alone, with no way to find the path home.
    from 13 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Warmth

    Warmth

    Love can melt a glacier.
    from 9 reviews.
    General  Poetry


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Congratulations! The Winds of War won the contest "Minute"
    Michele Harber: Thanks, Chris. You read this poem before anybody, before I even posted it, and you've been its staunchest supporter. -
    fm wright: Congratulations on winning the Minute poetry contest. A marvelous piece of writing. -
    judiverse: Hi, Michele, and congratulations on your minute poetry contest win! judiverse -
    Michele Harber: Phill, thanks for your congratulations, and right back atcha. -
    Michele Harber: Jesse, what can I say? Thank you for always being so supportive! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Michelle! This was a most deserving entry. -
    Sugarray77: Congratulations, Michele!! Well deserved. :)

    Melissa -
    Michele Harber: Sugarray, thank you so much, and the same to you. I really enjoyed your poem. -
    Mrs. KT: A moving offering, Michele!
    Congratulations! -
    Michele Harber: Mrs. KT, thank you. I?m really glad you enjoyed it. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Abandoned finished first in the contest "Kyrielle poetry"
    LisaMay: Super win! Great poem. xx -
    Michele Harber: Lisa May and Diana, thank you so much. I love you both. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Reunion finished third in the contest "True Story Flash"
    Michele Harber: Thanks, Diana. What can I say? I had to keep up with you and Jenny somehow. -
    LisaMay: Fantastic to see your writing acknowledged in this contest. xx -
    Michele Harber: Thank you, Lisa May. This took me by surprise, as I'd been awaiting the Kyrielle vote, and had forgotten this was being judged at the same time. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Duality of Plurality finished second in the contest "Funny Nonsense Poem"
    Gypsymooncat: Congrats on placing second with this very clever poem! -
    LisaMay: Well done of your recent successes, Michele. You are a versatile, skilful writer. xx -
    Michele Harber: Thank you to my three wonderful friends. I'm so grateful to have you in my life. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Anything Is Possible finished first in the contest "Kiddies motivational poem"
    Gypsymooncat: Congrats Michele! This def deserved to win xoxo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Cemetery Mischief finished second in the contest "13 Word Horror Poetry"
    LisaMay: Delighted to see your name among the winners! xx -
    Gypsymooncat: Congratulations Michele! It was a great entry xoxo -
    Diana L Crawford: Congrats! So happy for you! Now join the horror club! You got the goods, my friend! LoL xoxoxo -
    Michele Harber: Thanks so much, Diana. Regarding the Horror Club, horror writing is really not my specialty, but I do appreciate the offer. xoxoxo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Congratulations! Connecting the Dots won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
    phill doran: hey! Well done - congratulations: you can use the cash to pay for your defense...! -
    Michele Harber: Let?s just say that won?t be necessary. I also left no witnesses. ;-) Thanks a lot for the congratulations. -
    Diana L Crawford: Woo Hoo! congrats my dear friend! you go, you money maker, you! LOL xoxo -
    Michele Harber: Diana, welcome back, and thanks so much for the congrats. Just so you know, though, I'm not shakin' my money-maker for you or anyone!! ;-) xoxoxo -
    Michele Harber: FM, thank you so much for the congratulations, which are very much appreciated! -
    LisaMay: I have woken to a new day and already it is a good one! To see that you won with this terrific story has made my day, so I guess it made yours too!! This is super good news! -
    rosehill (Wendy): Congrats on the win. Although I did find the writing a bit spotty, it seems to have been well red. -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Michele! -
    Michele Harber: Thanks for the encouragement, Lisa May. It's so nice to have friends!! -
    Michele Harber: Chris, thank you so much! As we said, never give up! -
    Michele Harber: Dorothy, thank you so much for the congratulations! -
    Michele Harber: Wendy, you need to read more thoroughly. You didn't get the connection. ;-) -
    Michele Harber: Gloria, thank you so much. You know your opinion means a lot to me. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Don't Piss Me Off finished first in the contest "Slap Your... Dualing Limericks!!"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: FanStory Praise finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Dorian's Aftermath finished first in the contest "Weather via Diminished Hexaverse"
    Michele Harber: xoxoxo right back atcha, Diana. Thank you so much. -
    karenina: Bring out the confetti! Pop the champagne! Congratulations!--Karenina -
    Gypsymooncat: Very well done my friend! Congrats again xoxoxo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Inexcusable Laughter finished second in the contest "Empathy with Grief"
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much, Diana. It's nice to have friends! -
    Ms. Snyder: A masterpiece Michele - congratulations! -
    Michele Harber: What a lovely thing to say, Fonda. Thank you so much. -
    Gypsymooncat: Omg, I voted for this! I'm sad it didn't win, but glad it placed second. Congrats again!! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Cooperative Child finished first in the contest "Children's rhyming poem"
    LisaMay: Super! Brilliant win - (even if you did have to share.) xx -
    Mark D. R.: M

    I missed the review AND the vote, but it really is a terrific children's rhyming story. Congrats on your first place in the contest.

    M -
    Michele Harber: Thanks, LisaMay. It's OK to share if it's with a really good work, and I tied with a very cute poem. No hard feelings there at all. -
    Michele Harber: So nu, Mark? Where was your vote???

    Just kidding, and this is exactly what we discussed yesterday. Thanks for the compliment and the congratulations. -
    Gypsymooncat: Well done again! You are on a roll woman!! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Geode finished second in the contest "Gneiss is Nice, or Rocks Rock"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Carefree Caribbean Cruising finished third in the contest "Travel Story with Alliteration"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Of Princesses and Basketball finished second in the contest "Flash Fiction"
    LisaMay: Well done, Michele - I loved this story. xx -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Where Could My Body Be? finished third in the contest "Your Body"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Noises of Our Lives finished second in the contest "ABC Poetry Contest"
    juliaSjames: Congratulations. An entertaining write! -
    Carla Trinklein: Congratulations!!! Sometimes a little noise isn?t such a bad thing after all! I?m happy for you. -
    LisaMay: Just noticed your placing... so happy you did well! xx -
    Michele Harber: Diana and LisaMay - thank you, thank you, thank you and, in case I forgot to mention it, thank you! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Very Handsome Man finished third in the contest "Old man poem"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: It's a Cat's World finished third in the contest "Abecdarian Poem"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Handyman Ed finished first in the contest "Witty Epitaph"
    Rachelle Allen: GO YOU, FSBFF!!! You did great with this oh-so-you funny entry. Congratulations! xo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Your Love finished third in the contest "Love Poem"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Congratulations! Third place finish in the reviewing contest!
    Rachelle Allen: HEYYYYY!!! CONGRATULATIONS, FSBFF!!! What a wonderful achievement!! It couldn't be more deserved. I'm very happy for you! xo -
    Michele Harber: Congratulations right back for your Honorable Mention, my FSBFF. Are you sure we weren't separated at birth????? -
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much, Rama - and congratulations right back at you for your first place victory!!!
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    karenina: Congratulations!--Karenina -
    Michele Harber: Karenina and Giraffmang, thank you both for your comments, which I appreciate very much. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Ouch! finished third in the contest "false teeth"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Impoverished Elephant finished second in the contest "Poem For A Child"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: If I Could finished second in the contest "Repetition Poem"
    Rachelle Allen: FSBFF!!! You are cooking on burners this week! I have nothing but impressicality for you!! xo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Life's Road finished first in the contest "Life Poem"
    Rachelle Allen: Look at you -- you are KILLING it this week!!! Congratulations on YET ANOTHER red ribbon!!! xo -
    Michele Harber: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you! It may be repetitious, but at least it's heartfelt repetition. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Hypochondria finished first in the contest "This is serious"
    Rachelle Allen: To the least serious girl I know - the win for the This Is Serious contest!! Ohhhhh yeah, Baby!!! Congrats. xo -
    Michele Harber: Thanks, Rachelle, but hypochondria is a serious problem. In fact, just thinking about it makes my head hurt ? Uh oh! I'd better check my medical book. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Belle of the Ball finished second in the contest "I painted my nails pink and..."
    Rachelle Allen: Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you, FSBFF!! xo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: For Heaven's Sake finished second in the contest "Antonym Poem"
    Rachelle Allen: You are KILLING It this week, my FSBFF!!! I am so excited for you!! Awesome work!! xo -
    Michele Harber: Says the third-place winner only two votes away. Congratulations! I really hoped we'd tie again. That is, after all, how our friendship began. -
    Ms. Snyder: I am very happy that you won with this extraordinary Acrostic that I knew was a stunning entry! Congratulations & Cheers, Fonda -
    Michele Harber: Thank you, Fonda, and the message you sent meant the world to me. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Congratulations! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocio won the contest "Acrostic Poetry Contest"
    MissMerri: Congratulations Michele! Nice work. -
    Michele Harber: Thank you, FanStory. Irish Rain and Miss Merri, I'm grateful for your kind words.
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    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Michele - how clever and talented you are -- amazing acrostic. -
    Rachelle Allen: WOW, WOW, WOW~!!! Look at you killin' it!!! I am so happy for you!!! This is AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!! xo -
    Michele Harber: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, my FSBFF. -
    Michele Harber: Thank you for the sweet words, Carla. I?m very grateful. -
    Mark D. R.: Yippee Skippy on this win Michele! Now spell that word backwards without looking at it forward. LOL

    Mark -
    Michele Harber: Not even trying, Mark. As someone was kind enough to point out, I even misspelled it forwards (!), when I used the word in the body of the poem. Thanks for the congratulations, though. -
    Stephen Force: Congratulations, on an excellent entry, and a well deserved recognition. -
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much, Stephen. What a lovely thing to say. -
    judiverse: Congrats on your acrostic poetry contest win. Super! judiverse -
    gsuarez: Hello Michele, I thought you would like to know that my wife's class enjoyed your acrostic poem very much. It was their first exposure to an acrostic. From what I understand, they all welcomed the challenge.
    Thanks again, Gil -
    Michele Harber: Gil, I?m so happy to hear that. Thank you very much for letting me know! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Romantic Dinner finished third in the contest "Dribble Flash Fiction"
    Rachelle Allen: Very impressive, my FSBFF!!! I couldn't be happier for you! xo -
    Michele Harber: Thanks, Rachelle. I'm so proud to have you as my FSBFF! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: An Innocent Child finished second in the contest "Story Poem"
    Michele Harber: Susan, I realized I hadn't thanked you before, but I'm grateful for the congratulations. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Don't Jump finished third in the contest "100 Word Flash Fiction"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: My Happy Place finished first in the contest ""Dear Roommate""


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: In the Words of Carol Burnett finished first in the contest "Personification of an Emotion poem"
    Rachelle Allen: SOOOO proud of you, FSBFF!! This was SUCH a good creation! I knew it was a winner. xo -
    Ms. Snyder: Congratulations Michele I really enjoyed this take on the unique entry! Cheers, Fonda -
    Michele Harber: Fonda, thank you so much! Rachelle, what can I say?? xoxoxo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Congratulations! Honorable mention in the reviewing contest!
    Rachelle Allen: HEYYYYYY!!! Look at you!! This is FANTASTIC!! Congratulations!! -
    Michele Harber: Irish Rain and Rachelle, thank you so much! It took me totally by (pleasant) surprise. Giraffmang, what can I say except - better done! Congratulations!!!

    -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Back When I Could Hope finished third in the contest "Feelings Poetry"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Colloquialism Schism finished third in the contest "Laughter"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Junked Mail finished second in the contest "Junk Mail - poem in any style."
    Ms. Snyder: Hi Michele,
    Congratulations on the 2nd place finish for the Junk Mail contest! -
    Rachelle Allen: Woot! I knew you'd do well with this!! Congrats to you. xo -
    Sally Law: Congratulations on your second place win dear Michelle!
    Sal xo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: My Mother's Kitchen finished second in the contest "Childhood"
    Rachelle Allen: I knew this was a good one the minute I read it! CONGRATULATIONS to you! xo -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Homonymity finished first in the contest "The woes of Homonyms!"
    Connie C: Congratulations, Michele, on winning the contest. I knew when I gave this a six-star rating, you would have a good chance of winning, so I'm proud that I sure can pick 'em!
    Connie -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Final Adjustments finished second in the contest "100 Word Writing Contest"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Cell Phone Ate My Child finished first in the contest "A humorous story poem"
    Ms. Snyder: I'm glad your story got you the win - it was a good story! Congratulations! Cheers, Fonda -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, dear Michelle! A deserving win! So proud of you!!
    Sally :+) -
    Michele Harber: Fonda and Sally, thank you both so much. I'm very grateful for your kindness and support. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: How a Bagel Store Ruined My Childh'd finished third in the contest "Childhood"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Do As I Say, Not As I Do finished third in the contest "Mono-rhyme"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: We're Not Strangers Anymore finished second in the contest "100 Word Dash"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Confessions of a Denture-wearer finished third in the contest "5 Line Poem"
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much, and congratulations to you as well on your Tanka Poetry win. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: I Am Not God finished third in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Infatuation finished first in the contest "Romance "
    Dean Kuch:
    Congrats, Michele...

    Nice writing.
    ~Dean -
    evesayshi: Congratulations, Michele...Eve -
    evesayshi: Congratulations, Michele - a First Pace Win! Eve -
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much, Eve. I really, really appreciate the kind words. I hope you're having a wonderful holiday! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: I Wish That I Could Fall Asleep finished second in the contest "Love Bites"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Alliteration finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poetry"
    michaelcahill: Clever, witty, original and poetic. Congrats! :)) -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Spring Misery finished second in the contest "Spring"
    evesayshi: Congratulations, Michele - I knew you had a winner here - this is a clever and fun poem...Eve -
    Mark D. R.: Yowee! Zowee! Great job. The spring must have broken for you not to get the top recognition. -
    Michele Harber: Eve and Mark, thank you both for your comments. You've definitely made me smile!! -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Shared Sorrow finished second in the contest "Empathy with Grief"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Field of Blue finished second in the contest "CHAIN RHYME"
    Jannypan (Jan) : congratulations! Thank you for being a part of the contest. -
    Michele Harber: Jan, thank you so much. Homer, the Gnome, Leaves Home was stiff competition. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: For My Father finished third in the contest "3 Line Poetry Contest"
    judiverse: Congratulations on your third place finish. I see you haven't been on FS very long. You're doing great things already. judi -
    Michele Harber: Thank you so much! You're right that I'm fairly new to the site, but I've certainly been welcomed so warmly. -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: The Roadmap of a Life Well-lived finished first in the contest "Your Body"
    Tia Attwood: Hi. *.*.*.*.*Congratulations*.*.*.*.*

    Who would of thought you would win LOL :)

    Regards
    Tia
    (Galactia) -


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Annie finished first in the contest "Passionate Love in Black and White"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: Fire at the Zoo finished second in the contest "Abecdarian Poem"


FanStory wrote to Michele Harber: September 11, 2001 finished second in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest"