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Award Winners/Contest Entries/Published
Poems that have won awards, been entered in contests and/or been published.
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Always be yourself, express yourself and have faith in yourself. Use your words wisely. They are your greatest tool in showing the world who you really are.

"The business of the poet is not to find new emotions, but to use the ordinary ones and, in working them up into poetry, to express feelings which are not in actual emotions at all." ~ T. S. Eliot

Grab a cup/glass/mug of your beverage of choice. Sit back, relax and enjoy the read. This is how I express myself.

Portfolio -> Award Winners/Contest Entries/Published

Twilight Blush  [E]   1.1 KB
The beauty and wonder of the setting sun.

The Road Less Traveled  [E]   1.3 KB
At the crossroad of life, which path will she choose? 1st PLACE WINNER, Pond Poetry Rnd 7!

Heart Breaking  [E]   1.1 KB
My entry for the Broken Heart Poetry Contest Round 9. 2nd PLACE WINNER!

My Soul Mate  [E]   1.0 KB
Written in a combination of English & Irish Gaelic. 2nd PLACE WINNER!

Man's Best Friend, Kelsey  [E]   2.1 KB
A tribute to our best friend. 2nd Place Winner! RIP my sweet girl (8/15/94 to 6/1/09).

Coral Reef  [E]   0.9 KB
Entered in the Monthly Acrostic Poetry Contest Round 15. Received JUDGE'S EXTRA AWARD!

Island Paradise  [E]   1.6 KB
Our island paradise. Competition winner & featured in 4/20/2011 Poetry Newsletter.

I'll See You In My Dreams  [E]   1.1 KB
Dreams of a love lost. Broken Heart Poetry Contest Round 10 - 2nd PLACE WINNER!

Summer Nights  [E]   1.0 KB
Stormy's Poetry Newsletter & Contest WINNER! Featured in the 5/14/08 Poetry Newsletter.

Your Eyes  [E]   1.1 KB
Written for Lexi's Poetry Challenge - Round 43. Won HONORABLE MENTION!

Daddy (original version)  [E]   2.0 KB
Featured in the 3/26/08 Spiritual Newsletter & published in an anthology in 2001.

World Trade Center, Revisited  [E]   2.7 KB
A poem I wrote after a trip to NYC, shortly after the tragic events of 9/11/01. Published.

Infinite Feelings  [E]   0.6 KB
To everyone who is 'in the middle' in my life. Published poem.

Because Of You  [13+]   2.2 KB
Raising awareness for a horrible disease, with the hope of finding a cure. 3rd place!

Tommy  [E]   1.9 KB
In memory of Thomas Stewart, III, killed in the line of duty 7/4/02. Published poem. 1stPL

Marriage Is...  [E]   1.3 KB
A tribute to the wonderful journey known as marriage. Published poem. Contest WINNER X 2!

What You Are  [E]   1.0 KB
Written for Rose's Poetry Challenge, Round 6. 1st Place Winner in A Poem A Day Contest.

Summertime Fun  [E]   1.7 KB
The many joys of summertime. My entry for A Poetry/Short Story Scavenger Hunt.

Message In A Bottle  [E]   0.9 KB
My entry for Round Five of the Pond Poetry contest (pensee form).

Daddy  [E]   1.3 KB
To my father, who passed away on June 21, 2001, at the age of 57. Edited version.

Chosen Family  [E]   1.3 KB
To my many friends, you know who you are. I love you all very much! Published poem.

Love of My Life  [E]   1.2 KB
Written a little over 10 years ago. Published poem & also won 1st Place in A Poem A Day.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game  [E]   1.7 KB
For love of the game; dedicated to the 2011 MLB season! Featured 4/20/11 Authors NL.1st Pl

I'm Just A Tree  [E]   1.6 KB
A sapling wants the chance to grow up & be as big as those around him. Earth Day Challenge

The Cranium  [E]   0.7 KB
Written for the Monthly Acrostic Poetry Contest, Round 16.

It Can't Be Me  [13+]   0.9 KB
The dangers of drinking and driving. Written for Rose's Poetry Challenge, Round 5.

Unrequited  [E]   1.1 KB
The heart still beats even after it's been battered, broken and neglected.

Writing.com  [E]   2.7 KB
My thanks to SM and SMs for the wonderful site they've created. 1st Place Winner!

A Christmas Wish  [ASR]   2.0 KB
My Christmas wish for peace on Earth. Written for Rising Stars Shining Brighter contest.

The Gift  [E]   1.0 KB
The greatest gifts are those that can't be wrapped up in a pretty, little package.

Breathless  [13+]   1.4 KB
Each moment with you leaves me breathless. A Monorhyme poem. Rec'd Honorable Mention.

Rising Again  [E]   2.4 KB
Written in remembrance on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Raven Shadows  [13+]   1.3 KB
A dark poem about the color black. It was written for a contest prompt.

Time Won’t Heal This  [13+]   2.0 KB
Written for my dad on the 10th anniversary of his passing, 6/21/2011. Quill Honor. Mention

Resplendence  [E]   1.2 KB
The magnificent sun shimmers and sparkles, revealing the splendor all around us.

A Lifetime to Realize?  [E]   0.9 KB
How long does it take to realize what's important? 3rd PLACE WINNER - Traditional Poetry.

Bridge to Heaven  [E]   1.4 KB
A palindrome (mirrored poetry) form for Pond Poetry Round 39. Won 3rd Place!

A Letter to an American Soldier  [E]   4.7 KB
A letter I wrote to an American Soldier. It won Honorable Mention. So proud of our troops!