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HuntersMoon - Gone4Awhile
    My main portfolio contains 11 items.
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Ken's Guest Book    (E)    # 1532056:
        Welcome to my port. Please, leave a message, make a comment, make a friend.
[Structured (Form) Poetry]    (E)    # 1505240:
        2009 QUILL AWARD: BEST POETRY COLLECTION
[Poetry]    (E)    # 1508389:
        Free Verse and Rhyme
[Humor]    (13+)    # 1505238:
        2011 AUTHOR APPRECIATION AWARD RECIPIENT
[Dark]    (13+)    # 1503194:
        Poems and stories of a dark nature
[Adult]    (18+)    # 1503193:
        Poems and stories of man's (and woman's :D) favorite pastime.
[Stories]    (E)    # 1508202:
        My stories (or attempts anyway)
[Flash Fiction]    (E)    # 1552180:
        Short - short stories (400 words or less)
[Whatever Doesn't Fit Above]    (E)    # 1547951:
        Just like the title says... Essays, Reviews, Crosswords, stuff!
[Songs and Lyrics]    (E)    # 1755458:
        Various lyrics for song contests
[Images]    (E)    # 1503773:
        Various images I use
#1503193:   Adult    (18+)     [Top]
Poems and stories of man's (and woman's :D) favorite pastime.    (23 items)

[Ribbon Writes - Adult]    (18+)    # 1651591:
        Those items that were hot enough to merit a pretty ribbon {e:smile}
The Love Potion    (GC)    # 1831040:
        A story of cause, effect, and stolen elfin magic. A Sensual Moments Entry
The Case of the Bobbing Barfly    (GC)    # 1829235:
        Sam was a detective with an eye for detail. What was he missing? A Sensual Moments Entry
The Perfect Night    (GC)    # 1828849:
        This vacation has been a lifetime in the making. A Sensual Moments Entry
Redolence    (13+)    # 1653977:
        Sensual Prose - Lesson Two - using the sense of smell (Form: Kyrielle Sonnet}
In Pleasure's Service    (18+)    # 1648748:
        I wait patiently for the master to awake and hear my song. UENG Flash Fiction
Kissing Frogs    (GC)    # 1648020:
        Sarah was in need - and Margaret had a solution. (Adult Content} UENG Flash Fiction
Our Eden    (GC)    # 1647790:
        Finding pleasure in the woods. (Adult Content)
Cam Queen    (GC)    # 1585580:
        She's the queen of webcams...she's your fantasy. (Adult Content)
Party Platter    (18+)    # 1570132:
        An idea to liven up a party turns out different than planned. (Adult Humor)
More    (GC)    # 1569037:
        Love leads to continuing desire and the need for more...
Chance Encounter    (18+)    # 1557240:
        A chance meeting with an old flame reignites the fire.
Craigslist Personals    (18+)    # 1545525:
        A (mostly) true story about finding love on the internet (Adult Humor)
Lunch    (GC)    # 1542395:
        Who is on the menu? (Adult - Second Person Narrative)
Dark Delight    (18+)    # 1542005:
        Love is never blind... (Adult - More sensual than graphic)
A dozen roses...    (18+)    # 1527094:
        A different view of Valentine's Day discovered in a checkout line... (Adult Humor)
Masquerade    (18+)    # 1514479:
        A gentle fantasy... about fantasy.
Day's End    (XGC)    # 1505273:
        What can be more relaxing than a bath?
Indigo Nights    (13+)    # 1504267:
        A New Orlean's professional and a lesson about the blues...
The Voyeur    (XGC)    # 1503450:
        An evening stroll and an open window...
Bright Lights, Big City    (18+)    # 1503231:
        Mirages aren’t just desert phenomena…
Overflow    (GC)    # 1503192:
        More is cooking in the kitchen than breakfast :-D
Labrynth    (18+)    # 1502746:
        A smoky bar, a lovely woman, and… (I love the old private-eye "B" movies...)
#1503194:   Dark    (13+)     [Top]
Poems and stories of a dark nature    (13 items)

[Ribboned Writes - Dark]    (E)    # 1564823:
        Recognized dark writes
Stygian Sonnets    (ASR)    # 1830200:
        They are just words, yet still they burn dark images within my mind. (Form: Quatern)
The Detached    (13+)    # 1767384:
        There are some crimes that cannot be forgiven. (1st Place Stormy's Poetry April 2011)
The Resurrection of Edward Gein    (13+)    # 1752459:
        A voice in a dream left him no choice WINNER STORMY'S POETRY CONTEST - MARCH 2011
Dark Music    (13+)    # 1604348:
        Fate helps lost souls find an answer (Form: Trijan Refrain)
Redolence    (13+)    # 1598948:
        I inhale the scent of you, teasing myself … (Form: Free Verse)
Monograph    (E)    # 1595974:
        A dark day, a dark book, a dark warning...
A Family Tradition    (GC)    # 1569447:
        What happens when you find your dreams are a family tradition? (Adult)
The Visitation    (GC)    # 1556460:
        Melissa was afraid of the closet. She might have to change her mind though. (Adult)
Anniversary    (ASR)    # 1514871:
        Anniversaries are happy occasions... depending on what the day celebrates.(Free Verse)
Dark Vows    (13+)    # 1505206:
        A 35 word free verse poem of dark love and belonging
Conflagration    (13+)    # 1502819:
        When is a dream not a dream?
Melody of Madness    (E)    # 1502386:
        Winter can take more than your warmth....
#1503773:   Images    (E)     [Top]
Various images I use    (137 items)

The Presentation    (E)    # 1777524:
        Illustration for Short Shots entry
[Fun Images]    (E)    # 1598353:
        Just for fun
[Award Images]    (E)    # 1598352:
        Things I've won :-)
American Sacrifice    (E)    # 1838317:
        American flag collage
Sunrise    (E)    # 1837224:
        Sunrise over the mountains
Good Morning    (ASR)    # 1831736:
        Silhoutte of couple kissing
Cardinal    (E)    # 1831261:
        Cardinal in the snow
Teddy Bear (War)    (E)    # 1829678:
        A girl holding a teddy bear
Red Wind    (E)    # 1829602:
        leaves in the wind
Wood Carver    (E)    # 1828778:
        Illustration for {item:1828775}
Cowboy    (E)    # 1826405:
        Short story contest
Doorway    (E)    # 1812203:
        Doorway in alley way
Huntersmoon R&R Pencil    (E)    # 1787810:
        Please R&R!
Spring Flowers    (E)    # 1779842:
        spring brings flowers
Moonlit Night    (E)    # 1779128:
        The moon reflecting on the water
Broken Mask    (E)    # 1777976:
        Illustration for Shed No Tears
Goddess    (E)    # 1775468:
        Illustration for Eye of the Goddess
The Bequest    (E)    # 1769336:
        Picture of two people planting a tree for my poem "The Bequest"
Tribble Trouble    (E)    # 1767577:
        A scene from Star Trek
End of Days    (E)    # 1766209:
        Couple holding hands at sunset
Evening Rocks    (E)    # 1766119:
        Coastline at sunset
Talent Pond's Reef Sig    (E)    # 1765914:
        Check out the Talent Pond's Poetry Reef Poetry Forum
Black Rain    (E)    # 1764882:
        Rain on a wired window
Awakenings    (E)    # 1764317:
        flower in spring
Bleeding heart    (E)    # 1758156:
        A bleeding heart
Freedom in Flight    (E)    # 1757150:
        hummingbird in flight
UPS    (E)    # 1753899:
        What can brown do?
Moon Madness    (E)    # 1751461:
        Full Moon Madness
The Poet Tree    (E)    # 1748298:
        A tree in the sunlight
Punxsutawney Phil    (E)    # 1747861:
        Punxsutawney Phil
Poetry is ...    (E)    # 1746265:
        Robert Frost's "Poetry is ..."
Mother Earth    (13+)    # 1746167:
        Mother Earth
Scarecrow    (E)    # 1744548:
        scarecrow in winter
Sleeping Child    (E)    # 1743580:
        A child asleep - illustration for "The Dream Filter"
Words Hurt    (E)    # 1743120:
        words hurt image
The Dream    (E)    # 1740622:
        MLK in text art contaiing the entire "I have a dream" speech.
Sunrise    (E)    # 1738703:
        A foggy sunrise
Ice Maiden    (E)    # 1733366:
        An ice sculpture image
To Dad    (E)    # 1729310:
        newsprint wrapped package
Colors of fall    (E)    # 1716335:
        A fall-strewn path in the woods
Scholar in Bronze    (E)    # 1707432:
        Photo of "Scholar in Bronze," Cambridge, England
Pascal Chove    (13+)    # 1707010:
        A beautiful painting by French artist Pascal Chove.
Wolf Feather    (E)    # 1702848:
        Hand painted feather with wolf image
Beach Memory    (E)    # 1696149:
        kids on the beach
Global Warming    (E)    # 1688878:
        Global warming image
Friends and Acquaintences    (E)    # 1686687:
        Dragons in the garden
Canyons of Light    (E)    # 1650896:
        A city in the morning sun
Finish Line    (E)    # 1649930:
        crossing the finish line
Eden    (GC)    # 1647787:
        A couple in the woods
Mother and Son    (13+)    # 1641768:
        Mother and Son
Caring and Compassion    (E)    # 1641704:
        An image for "Caring's Not Enough"
Mirror, Mirror    (E)    # 1640893:
        Alice in the looking glass
Perfect Love    (E)    # 1640033:
        A man and his dog...
Illustration for "Last Night"    (E)    # 1636498:
        A rumpled bed
Allure Illustration    (E)    # 1622700:
        A young woman standing in thought
Golden Basque    (13+)    # 1619135:
        A woman in the morning light...
Feathers    (E)    # 1605831:
        Feathers in the morning dew
Dragon Lady    (ASR)    # 1605124:
        A donation for the PDG signature auction
Man In The Mirror    (E)    # 1602975:
        Just what it says
Final Farewell Image    (E)    # 1602892:
        A Norseman watching his ship leave
Haunted Houses    (E)    # 1602625:
        REAL haunted houses - 2009
Love At First Bite Poster    (E)    # 1602431:
        The movie poster for "Love At First Bite."
Girl in Blood Red    (13+)    # 1597849:
        A blood splattered girl
Sunset Flower    (E)    # 1597598:
        A flower at sunset
The Book    (E)    # 1595965:
        Illustration for poem - Da Vinci's Creed
Cooking    (13+)    # 1594436:
        Cooking clothing
Waiting    (E)    # 1591011:
        A woman waits in the snow
Witness    (ASR)    # 1590687:
        Arlington National Cemetary
HM Thank You    (E)    # 1589702:
        A Thank You Image
Fiend    (E)    # 1589547:
        An attractive female vampire
Espial Image    (E)    # 1589150:
        A woman in the moonlight
Splintered Oak    (E)    # 1585942:
        A splintered oak tree
Hush    (E)    # 1579683:
        A woman alone in the dark
Ocean Blue    (E)    # 1575417:
        Light playing through the ocean depths
Woman in the Woods    (E)    # 1575194:
        An uncanny tree that looks like a woman
Love Sucks    (E)    # 1573843:
        Collage of images and words
Is Love Real?    (E)    # 1573221:
        Chained hands
Poetry Art    (E)    # 1572426:
        Poetry (Shi) folder art
People Platter    (13+)    # 1570130:
        A lady serving as a party platter
Last Thoughts    (13+)    # 1569627:
        The last thoughts of love
Aloja    (E)    # 1569444:
        A woman's face superimposed over water
Desert Dance    (ASR)    # 1569160:
        A ghostly lady dancing in the desert
More    (GC)    # 1569034:
        Nude male figure reaching for....
Moonlight Wolf    (E)    # 1567296:
        http://calmari.deviantart.com/art/7-Days-to-the-Wolves-77523506
Wind    (E)    # 1565896:
        The wind carrys me a way
Grandma and Simba    (E)    # 1565142:
        Grandma and her cat
The Doorway    (E)    # 1564146:
        Dark thoughts behind the doorway to the mind
Azure Eyes    (E)    # 1563301:
        Your eyes paint the sky with sorrow
Contemplation    (E)    # 1562962:
        frozen contemplation
Form Poetry Image    (E)    # 1557030:
        A decoration for my folder
Marked    (13+)    # 1555676:
        A tortured soul
Kissing In The Car    (E)    # 1554452:
        A couple kissing in a car
Rhino Gal    (13+)    # 1553195:
        A rhino in a thong
He Said, She Said    (E)    # 1553184:
        A 1950's party drawing
Dance of the Nymphs    (ASR)    # 1552433:
        An avante garde image of nymphs dancing
Zipper    (E)    # 1552266:
        An animated zipper
Innocence Lost    (E)    # 1551775:
        A warrior and a bat from hades.
Sweet Smell of Success    (E)    # 1551121:
        The sweet smell of success
Joshua John Casey and Family    (E)    # 1551069:
        Civil war survivor and family.
Poster: Singing In The Rain    (E)    # 1547938:
        Classic poster from 1952's Singing in the Rain.
Venice Beach    (E)    # 1547712:
        A man running of the beach.
Wishing    (E)    # 1547534:
        A young lady staring out into the night
Playground Vigilante    (13+)    # 1547216:
        A poster displaying representations of school violence.
Poetry Folder Image    (E)    # 1546712:
        An image for my poetry folder
Aves de Paso    (13+)    # 1545901:
        A young woman framed in sunlight
Needs Attention    (E)    # 1545529:
        A young woman with a sign
Silence    (E)    # 1544649:
        Silent witness
In The Office    (18+)    # 1542386:
        A woman sitting in an office chair
Protect the Earth    (E)    # 1542371:
        Mother Earth hugging her child
The Follower    (E)    # 1542229:
        Death follows a young woman
Spring Flowers    (18+)    # 1542214:
        A young woman in a field of wildflowers
Loving Hands    (E)    # 1542191:
        Hands holding a rose
Dark Delight    (ASR)    # 1542003:
        A sensual kiss in the dark
Ireland    (E)    # 1539953:
        A pastoral scene in Ireland
The Cleric    (E)    # 1539604:
        A true believer
Homecoming Illustration    (E)    # 1539443:
        An etheral image of a lighthouse
The Rose Illustration    (E)    # 1539382:
        An illustration for The Rose - a dark poem
Crossword    (E)    # 1539087:
        A view of a crossword puzzle... used as an illustration for my crossword puzzle.
Words Can Kill    (E)    # 1538370:
        Image of a pen dipped in blood
The Golden Trail    (E)    # 1537549:
        A fall woods scene
Purity    (E)    # 1535811:
        A night butterfly and a moon blossom
Public Speaking    (E)    # 1535703:
        Public speaking image
Safe Sex    (13+)    # 1535666:
        Today's version...
The Bar    (E)    # 1534915:
        A classy bar
Times Graveyard    (E)    # 1532807:
        Where lost time waits...
The Reaper    (ASR)    # 1532704:
        Ther reaper comes to claim his love
Quill and Ink    (E)    # 1532047:
        Illustration for Ken's Guest Book
Barbed Wire    (E)    # 1531932:
        A strand of barbed wire
Fear    (ASR)    # 1531807:
        A very distrubing image of one persons concept of fear...
Dark Poetry    (E)    # 1531763:
        Illustration for my Dark Poetry folder.
Wind    (E)    # 1530899:
        Wind in black hair
Drink the Midnight    (E)    # 1530671:
        A lonely figure standing in moonlight
Damned    (E)    # 1528761:
        pen and ink drawining
A donkey walks into a bar    (E)    # 1528323:
        laughing horse
Hunter's Moon Logo 2    (E)    # 1528017:
        My Paper Doll Gang Logo
self doubt    (E)    # 1518466:
        a tethered heart
Hunter's Moon Logo    (E)    # 1507792:
        my signature
#1505238:   Humor    (13+)     [Top]
2011 AUTHOR APPRECIATION AWARD RECIPIENT    (23 items)

[Ribboned Writes - Humor]    (E)    # 1589716:
        Those that have found praise in the form of an award
False Alarm    (E)    # 1832850:
        A driving urge! (Form: Nonet)
Christmas Eve Memories    (E)    # 1830992:
        Overwhemed by the season! (Form: Naani)
The Taste of You    (ASR)    # 1827835:
        “Hot and Spicy” brings to mind thoughts of a very special kind. A Coloring The World Entry
Galunking with the Poppets    (E)    # 1769421:
        A poem inspired by Lewis Carroll.
Mary's Tale    (ASR)    # 1750291:
        Mary's encounter with the healthcare system. (Humor)
The Attack    (E)    # 1707358:
        This month’s humor is brought to you by the letter “V” as in: varicose and vanity.
The Eternal Question    (E)    # 1640895:
        It's the night of the big ball - and the mirror has some advice.
The Ouija    (13+)    # 1602627:
        A scary but humorous look at the monsters of 2009, 2010, 2011 ...
Wedding Night Wish    (18+)    # 1594437:
        Fun with Dyslexia and Jane (Adult Humor)
Hallucinations of the Heart    (13+)    # 1573848:
        Thoughts on the reality of love - a man's perspective (Dark Humor)
The Honey Bucket    (E)    # 1565162:
        A true story... that still makes me smile.
He Said, She Said    (13+)    # 1553186:
        "Luckily, it all happened as I remembered... " (Humor)
An Ode to Zippers    (13+)    # 1552281:
        In praise of one of the great inventions of mankind. (Humor)
The Zealot    (ASR)    # 1539605:
        A sermon of a lifetime! (Humor)
Safe Sex    (13+)    # 1535670:
        After following all the "rules" I came to only one answer (Form: Limerick}
The Princess's Wrath    (13+)    # 1519032:
        It's not nice to keep the Princess waiting... Mature Humor (Form: Ottava Rima)
103 point 5    (13+)    # 1515259:
        I hate my commute so...
All Grow'd Up    (13+)    # 1505848:
        A humorous look at getting older...
Runes    (E)    # 1504603:
        A humorous poem about poetry and its forms...
Hapenis    (18+)    # 1504428:
        A humorous poem to man's "best friend"
Humble Pi    (E)    # 1504134:
        An ode to a magic number - a bit of mathmatical humor.
One Too Many...    (E)    # 1502298:
        A school field trip to an aquarium... and unexpected results. Fun for adults too :)
#1505240:   Structured (Form) Poetry    (E)     [Top]
2009 QUILL AWARD: BEST POETRY COLLECTION    (95 items)

[Ribboned Writes - Form Poetry]    (E)    # 1563650:
        Those that have won awards...
Chicken Soup    (E)    # 1839295:
        Soup memories :-) (Form: Epulaeryu)
Reconciliation    (E)    # 1837408:
        Finding inner peace. (Form: Harrisham Rhyme) A Poem A Day Entry
Resolutions    (E)    # 1836953:
        New Year's eve thoughts. (Form: Than Bauk)
Communion    (E)    # 1836191:
        A celebration of one with nature. (Form: Pleidaes)
Remembrance    (E)    # 1835793:
        The day after Christmas ... (Form: Pensee)
Christmas Morn    (E)    # 1835509:
        Christmas chaos. (Form: Rhupunt)
Momento    (E)    # 1834708:
        An old photo found ... (Form: Le Sizain Hétérométrique)
The Forever Gift    (E)    # 1834485:
        Orders came before their first Christmas together. (Form: Balassi Stanza)
Season's Blessing    (E)    # 1834147:
        To give from one’s heart addressing hidden doubts. (Form: Monotetra)
Enchantress of the Night    (E)    # 1833825:
        The dark enchantress of my dreams calls me. (Form: Triolet)
Autumn Passage    (E)    # 1833707:
        A Poem A Day Entry. (Form:Rhymed Abecedarian Poem}
e-Motion    (E)    # 1833369:
        Writing poetry on the internet. (Form: Petrarchan (Italian) Sonnet)
Bygones    (E)    # 1833189:
        How reunions dispell youthful dreams. (Form: Cyhydedd Hir)
Abundance    (E)    # 1832332:
        “Love begins by taking care of the closest ones." Mother Terersa (Form: Cameo)
From Within    (E)    # 1832085:
        Musings on a broken heart. (Form: Licentia Rhyme)
Retrospective    (E)    # 1831573:
        I stare at the face – my reflection. (Form: La' Tuin) A Poem A Day Entry
The Winter King    (E)    # 1831262:
        Cardinals in the snow. "A Poem A Day" Entry (Form: Retourne)
Reflections    (E)    # 1830557:
        A morning greeting. (Form:Cinquiano)
Tomorrow    (E)    # 1829976:
        His daily mantra gives him strength to continue. (Form: Fox Septet)
Autumn Dance    (E)    # 1829603:
        Leaves in the wind (Form: Sestet Rime Couee)
Pathways    (E)    # 1812204:
        Discovering the way home. (Form: Naani)
Oldies    (E)    # 1787196:
        Old songs and memories ... (Form: Decastich)
Drawn Inward    (E)    # 1781101:
        The play of mists and memory. (Form: Palindrome. Hint: The name is a palindrome)
"Lie" of Newt    (E)    # 1777578:
        Mr. Gingrich's latest missteps. (Form: Clerihew)
Dried Flowers    (ASR)    # 1774804:
        I’ve drunk your monotony and fragrant damnation. Wk18 Poetic Explorations (Form:FreeVerse)
Nocturne    (E)    # 1774144:
        Twilight thoughts ... (Form:Quinzaine)
Lament    (E)    # 1770482:
        A song found within. (Form: Naani}
Silhouettes    (E)    # 1768105:
        What is reality? A Pond Poetry Entry (Form: Senryu)
Small Matters    (E)    # 1758158:
        Can "small matters" mend when bound with love’s thread? (Form: Terza Rima)
Harmony    (E)    # 1757569:
        A symbiotic symphony (Form: Sedoka)
Freedom    (E)    # 1757153:
        Revelations in a morning meadow (Form: Tanka)
Moon Song    (E)    # 1751462:
        She sings a siren song (Form: Traditional Haiku/Senryu)
Lost    (E)    # 1749760:
        Dark thoughts lead nowhere (Form: Lanturne)
Not From Vanity    (E)    # 1747093:
        Compassion not extended to oneself is incomplete. (Form: Tetractys - Quad)
Prophecy    (E)    # 1744551:
        The wisdom found in nature ... (Form: Double Nonet with Rhyme)
Train Music    (E)    # 1743286:
        The enchantment of trains ... (Form: Septolet)
Civil Works    (E)    # 1743123:
        The golden rule can turn words to gold. (Form: Double Etheree)
The Dream    (E)    # 1740677:
        An elegy to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Form: Cinquain Garland)
Crux    (E)    # 1733369:
        The pain of departing ... (Form: Minute Poetry)
Worthiness    (E)    # 1727696:
        Finding hidden value (Form: Tanka)
Journey's End    (E)    # 1727434:
        Musings on the nature of time ... (Form: Sestina)
Deserted Heart    (E)    # 1727085:
        Finding light in the darkness (Form: Villanelle)
The Offering    (E)    # 1726590:
        A final farewell ... (Form: Septolet)
Meditation    (E)    # 1726567:
        Listening in silence. (Form: Lanturne)
Punch Line    (E)    # 1716447:
        Crimson consumes my candent face ... (Form: Complex Alliterisen)
The Poetry Newsletter    (E)    # 1708247:
        Honoring Red Writing Hood and her dedication to poetry. Form: Complex Alliterisen-Rhymed
Azure Memories    (E)    # 1696128:
        Watching children at the beach recalls warm memories (Form: Lento)
Intentions    (ASR)    # 1695533:
        The light of a rising sun or a doorway to Hades? (Form: Nonet)
Spirit Dance    (E)    # 1690643:
        The wind sings of your love to me. (Form:Kyrielle Sonnet)
Treasures    (E)    # 1686498:
        A summer's moment (Form: Haiku)
The Predicament    (ASR)    # 1685868:
        "It's a long way down" takes on new meaning. (Form: Trolaan)
Mantra    (E)    # 1684700:
        Finding peace is only a matter of time (Form: Rondel)
Amour    (E)    # 1684147:
        The heart's flight ... (Form: Cinquain)
Summer's End    (E)    # 1680944:
        I drift in peace as time yields up its last control. (Form: Inverted Refrain)
Rhythms    (E)    # 1670150:
        The subtle cycle of nature (Haiku Chain)
Transgendered    (ASR)    # 1647503:
        The morphing of man to woman. Form: Diamante
Winter Symphony    (E)    # 1639078:
        Must man challenge nature? (Form: Sedoka)
Winter Farewell    (E)    # 1638665:
        Nature's farewell as winter melts into spring. (Form: Trinet)
The Lesson    (E)    # 1638306:
        Experience can be the best teacher - but only if you learn! (Humor) (Form:La’Tuin)
Hush    (E)    # 1637698:
        Hush. Silence sings a song of peace (Form: RemyLa Rhyme Form)
Attraction    (E)    # 1637175:
        Love is forever. (Form: Septolet)
Tribulation    (E)    # 1594727:
        Finding inner strength is a matter of trusting yourself (Form: Diatelle)
Sweet Memories    (E)    # 1582734:
        Candy coated reminiscences. (Form: Rondelet)
Translation    (E)    # 1582268:
        From dreams to reality - the birth of a carousel (Form: Tyburn}
Respite    (E)    # 1580876:
        Finding peace on life's midway... (Form: Triquain Swirl)
Endeavor    (E)    # 1563653:
        To try and fail is no sin... (Form: Tri-Fall)
Realization    (E)    # 1550863:
        Much is decided by fate’s callous touch. (Form: Loop Poetry)
The Apostate    (13+)    # 1550640:
        What does it mean to forsake all? (Form: Tritina)
The Fallow Heart    (E)    # 1549901:
        A fallow heart still remembers its dreams. (Form: Lilibonelle)
Heavenly Light    (E)    # 1549597:
        An ode to a forgotten deity. (Form: Couplet)
Inscriptions    (E)    # 1549292:
        The fading sun recalls warm memories (Form: Villanelle)
Spring Ritual    (E)    # 1548957:
        Small yellow flowers announce the beginning of Spring rituals (Form: Musette)
Stained    (E)    # 1548593:
        Can a heart be cleansed? (Form: Lannet)
The Performance    (E)    # 1548441:
        Wind, water, and light reveal an inner truth. (Form: Dorsimbra)
Winter Blossom    (E)    # 1547922:
        Nature's promise found in the first touch of Spring. (Form: Blank Verse)
A Road To Follow    (E)    # 1540855:
        Do I follow or do I lead as I travel life's path? (Form: Nove Otto}
Crushed Petals    (13+)    # 1536139:
        Unwillingly clenched in the jaws of desire’s beast (Form: Villanelle)
Lost Time    (E)    # 1532812:
        Ever suddenly realize you were daydreaming? Where did the time go? (Italian Sonnet)
Zephyr    (E)    # 1530897:
        Wind memories... (Haiku chain)
Allure    (E)    # 1525285:
        The color of attraction... (Form: Haiku)
Office Images    (E)    # 1520113:
        A traditional haiku
Candent    (18+)    # 1519930:
        Love makes passion's fires burn with special heat... (Form: Terzanelle)
Clash    (E)    # 1518468:
        Fear is the language of the mind, not the heart... (Form: Minute Poetry)
Reflected Beauty    (E)    # 1518155:
        Morning sunlight artwork (Form: Lanturne)
Without Condition    (E)    # 1517973:
        A love story that's million of years old... (Form: Kyrielle)
Spring Awakens    (E)    # 1517168:
        An acrostic description of the coming of spring.
Internal Voices    (E)    # 1513230:
        Form: Ghazal - Thoughts on unrequited love.
Egress    (E)    # 1507045:
        If you had the opportunity to see your future, what would you do? (Form: Shadorma)
The Dark Angel    (E)    # 1506485:
        An acrostic about the seven deadly sins
Autumn Passage    (E)    # 1505003:
        An ode to the autumnal season in triquain chain form - a visually appealing form.
Small Victory    (E)    # 1504138:
        A survival story of my backyard denizens...
Still, I wait...    (E)    # 1504106:
        Contemplating life... free verse
Dance of the Night    (E)    # 1503626:
        Watching the wind in the trees... A monorhyme in iambic pentameter
Delight    (E)    # 1503551:
        The first snow day is a child's delight... a poem in Fibonacci form
#1508202:   Stories    (E)     [Top]
My stories (or attempts anyway)    (11 items)

[Ribboned Writes - Stories]    (E)    # 1588413:
        Those that have been graced with an awardicon
Reunion    (E)    # 1833483:
        Sarah felt herself floating, looking down on her sleeping form. It seemed so real.
Singularity    (E)    # 1830478:
        “Which came first? The chicken or the egg?” Davi looked up, “What’s a chicken?”
The O'Leary Decision    (ASR)    # 1826387:
        The Honorable Judge Zebbediah Prescot Miller had a mystery to solve ... or did he?
A Gambler's Tradition    (E)    # 1767160:
        Joshua had been trained by the best but there was one final lesson to be learned.
Early Morning Sun    (E)    # 1644922:
        “Hello, fairies,” Jill murmured, a smile finding purchase on her face.
Panda-monium    (E)    # 1602608:
        An unexpected present raises a beary serious commotion.
Transients    (13+)    # 1601979:
        A field trip to the twenty-first century.
Mirage    (E)    # 1601645:
        A trip of a lifetime.
The Chatsworth Affair    (13+)    # 1600986:
        A heartwarming tale of Prince meets Prince
The Memorable Day    (13+)    # 1565006:
        Days like this should last forever...

#1508389:   Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Free Verse and Rhyme    (32 items)

[Ribboned Writes - Poetry]    (E)    # 1564625:
        Poems that have won praise (and an awardicon LOL)
Death of an Optimist    (E)    # 1746224:
        The snow proves that there are other flakes in Washington, D.C. besides politicians.
Dragons in the Garden    (E)    # 1686688:
        Whispers from the woods - what could they be?
Bęte Noire    (ASR)    # 1602981:
        If you can't be honest with someone this close - who can you be honest with?
Foundation    (E)    # 1601752:
        Finding myself amid forgotten memories (Form: Free Verse)
White Water Life    (E)    # 1601418:
        Swept along in life's currents (Form: Trijan Refrain}
Digital Me    (E)    # 1602398:
        I seek your cold touch among dispassionate electrons (Form: Free Verse)
Lost Time    (E)    # 1600886:
        What happens to those minutes that escape you?
Eye of the Storm    (E)    # 1584616:
        Capturing a pause in time. (Form: Free Verse)
Daybreak    (ASR)    # 1569162:
        More than the sun rises with the coming dawn... (Form: Free Verse)
Wind Blown    (E)    # 1565897:
        Where will the wind carry you today? (Form: Couplets)
Dulcet Drops    (ASR)    # 1565186:
        HEAT... in all its meanings. A Bite Size Poetry Entry
Climax    (13+)    # 1551123:
        What awaits at the top of the ladder of success?
A More Perfect Union    (E)    # 1551073:
        On the eve of Gettysburg, a letter of strength and love and hope.
Legacy    (13+)    # 1547218:
        In rememberance of the Columbine tragedy. (Form: Free Verse)
Daydream    (13+)    # 1545905:
        Rising in the flames of morning, she burns her image into my soul.
Gentle Hands    (E)    # 1542195:
        Finding the strength to love again doesn't always mean your own strength.
Asseveration    (E)    # 1541147:
        Discovering the akashic records - looking into the mind of God.
Flights of Fancy    (E)    # 1535814:
        The approaching night and a moon moth combine for a magical duet (Form: Free Verse)
Mesmerizing Movements    (E)    # 1531893:
        Lesson 3: Alliteration - Weekly Poetry Work Out
My Father's Hands    (E)    # 1528961:
        Remembered strength and comfort from my father....
Captured Moments    (E)    # 1526743:
        Photographs are more than just images...
Tempest    (ASR)    # 1517315:
        A thunderstorm approaches... and there's no avoiding the consequences.
Yellow    (E)    # 1517265:
        What yellow touches in me... without using the word
The Quiet Minutes    (E)    # 1514497:
        The day starts with coffee... and time to think (Free Verse)
Blink    (E)    # 1508375:
        A truth (not THE truth) about breaking up...
Eminence Grise    (18+)    # 1560018:
        The damages of war extend beyond the battle field (Form: Free Verse)
Reverie    (E)    # 1791754:
        Crossing the line between reality and fantasy - Stormy's Poetry Contest(Form:Quatrain)
Decisions    (E)    # 1781480:
        To go or to stay. (Form: Frost Inspired Quatrains)
Seeds of Change    (E)    # 1832772:
        Its outward form was innocence, temptation was its name. (Form: End Rhyme)
Nightmares    (E)    # 1832337:
        The comfort of mother is universal. (Form: End Rhyme)
The Player    (E)    # 1832044:
        “Superstition? Another name for hope ...” (Form:Interlocking Rubaiyat)
#1517264:   Paper Doll Newbie Group    (13+)     [Top]
Getting started...The Paper Doll Group helps those who need it most    (17 items)

PDG Alumni Short Story Contest    (13+)    # 1543393:
        A monthly short story challenge for the Alumni of the PDG Gang.
[Poetry Class]    (E)    # 1554438:
        Bits and pieces of my poetry class.
PDG Alumni Chat Logo    (E)    # 1543567:
        PDG Alumni Chat Logo
PDG Alumni Chat    (E)    # 1543566:
        PDG Alumni Chat text
Awardicon    (E)    # 1543554:
        A mini awardicon
Short Story Text    (E)    # 1543391:
        Short Story Text
Paper Doll Gang Alumni SS Challenge    (E)    # 1543390:
        Paper Doll Gang Alumni SS Challenge Logo
PDG Poetry Logo    (E)    # 1543376:
        PDG Poetry Logo
PDG Poetry Challenge    (E)    # 1543374:
        Image for poetry challenge
Reviewing    (E)    # 1543358:
        PDG Alumni reviewing logo
News    (E)    # 1543330:
        Alumni page decoration
Blue Line    (E)    # 1543329:
        Alumni page decoration
Paper Doll Gang Alumni Crest    (E)    # 1543095:
        Paper Doll Gang Alumni Crest
Banner    (E)    # 1543094:
        Paper Doll Gang Banner
P D G Alumni Page Xtra    (E)    # 1543036:
        Alumni Page Logo
PD Grad Sig 2    (E)    # 1533880:
        A more petite version of the graduation signature
Paper Doll Newbie Grad Sig    (E)    # 1532850:
        A Paper Doll Newbie Group graduation signature
#1547951:   Whatever Doesn't Fit Above    (E)     [Top]
Just like the title says... Essays, Reviews, Crosswords, stuff!    (15 items)

My Review Format    (E)    # 1528448:
        Everyone needs structure to focus their efforts
[Gaggle of Guys]    (E)    # 1562767:
        Items for Gaggle of Guys poetry contest
[Paper Doll Newbie Group]    (13+)    # 1517264:
        Getting started...The Paper Doll Group helps those who need it most
"Love At First Bite" - A Review    (13+)    # 1602525:
        A classic horror/comedy film with more comedy and less horror.
"Singing In The Rain" - A Review    (E)    # 1547953:
        One of the great muscial classics from Hollywood's heyday.
One Wish    (E)    # 1542373:
        You are granted one wish... what will you choose?
Just For Laughs    (ASR)    # 1528326:
        A day without laughter is a day wasted...
Manic Musings    (13+)    # 1772830:
        Started as a Talent Pond challenge - we'll see if it goes anywhere.
First Date(s) - Again    (13+)    # 1768410:
        Second Place - Quotation Inspirations April 2011 - Comedic Essay
Cogito ergo sum.    (E)    # 1689235:
        When does human life begin? One man’s journey to an answer.
The Legacy    (ASR)    # 1684921:
        Grandma had one final gift to bestow - a legacy of life. (A one-act play)
You Never Hear The Bullet ...    (E)    # 1682513:
        The real danger of the Gulf oil spill goes unseen, unnoticed, and unreported.
Thank You!    (E)    # 1589703:
        A special Thank You note from Hunter's Moon
A World of Imagination    (E)    # 1545183:
        Watching clouds on a warm summer day
Poetic Forms Crossword    (E)    # 1539089:
        Identify poetic forms by their characteristics. Not too hard, not too easy - just fun!
#1552180:   Flash Fiction    (E)     [Top]
Short - short stories (400 words or less)    (68 items)

[Flashy Writes]    (E)    # 1767585:
        Those ultra-short stories that have been honored by a ribbon.
Mosaic    (E)    # 1829772:
        The earthquake had sent shockwaves throughout most of Virginia. A Flash Fiction Entry
First Kiss    (E)    # 1829577:
        Today was Billy's birthday. Would he get his wish? A Flash Fiction Winner
Imitation    (E)    # 1708429:
        William froze. There, sitting on the couch, was … William. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
The Attack    (E)    # 1820172:
        His plan was simple. He would land under cover of darkness and ... A "Final Hour" Entry
Claws-trophobic    (E)    # 1779867:
        She opened her eyes to see her Persian staring directly back. A Flash Fiction Entry.
The Last Word    (E)    # 1756593:
        Rob was perfect ... almost. A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Tangled Web    (ASR)    # 1749608:
        “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive” ~ Sir Walter Scott
Self Defense    (E)    # 1743973:
        When words fail, you fight back any way you can. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Transit    (ASR)    # 1741093:
        Joel wanted help and Momma Lupa knew just what he needed. A Flash Fiction Entry
Night Games    (ASR)    # 1739340:
        "Do you enjoy games?" That line never failed Jim ... until now. A Flash Ficton Winner
Santa's Helper    (E)    # 1733624:
        What to do with a stuttering Santa? A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Preparation    (E)    # 1702648:
        Alfred was obsessed with one thing: survival. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Finesse    (E)    # 1692626:
        The mission was in jeopardy. It was up to Rolf ... A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
The Entrepreneur    (E)    # 1687117:
        Suspicious activites on the beach. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
The Big Bang    (E)    # 1686816:
        Alex was brilliant - but nature always sides with the hidden flaw. Daily Flash Winner
Empyrean    (ASR)    # 1686334:
        Madsen faced a challenge: survial ... but only if the Gods smiled. Daily Flash Fiction
Dream Girl    (E)    # 1686170:
        What does "forever" mean? A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Moonrise    (ASR)    # 1678603:
        Chris felt his body begin to change. What? It’s a new moon. This can’t be happening ...
Cecily    (E)    # 1678284:
        Cecily had a mission - survival. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry.
The Lagniappe    (E)    # 1655593:
        It would take 4 hours to decompress and reach the surface - and Jean was out of time.
The Ecdysiast    (13+)    # 1655231:
        The club was dark with an odor of stale beer and cigarettes. A Flash Fiction Entry
Head Games    (E)    # 1654866:
        Zach had been offered a 100,000 dollars for a simple job.
Blood Call    (E)    # 1654701:
        For 500 years, Xiuhcoatl had been kept prisoner deep within the earth. A DFF Entry
Borealis    (E)    # 1651047:
        At six feet tall with a mane of crimson hair, every eye as was on Aurora. A DFF Entry
The Buccaneer    (E)    # 1650360:
        The leather whistled through the air ending with a sharp “crack!” An DFF Entry
Animation    (ASR)    # 1649927:
        A small straw doll - a willing servant. How human was it? A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
The Guardian    (ASR)    # 1649294:
        When does a planet become "home?" A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Thaumaturgy    (E)    # 1648972:
        The first thing Joel noticed – was nothing. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Funny As A ...    (13+)    # 1647371:
        Scott was part of a special brotherhood that loved their practical jokes. Flash Fiction
The Séance    (E)    # 1644608:
        Ashley and Steve saw the sign: "Your future told." A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Unmasked    (13+)    # 1644213:
        ‘The Fox’ – El Zorro – was about to strike again. Flash Fiction
Reunion    (E)    # 1643869:
        It started as a dream ... A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Escape Clause    (ASR)    # 1643152:
        This would be the illusion that would make him famous. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Noir    (E)    # 1642354:
        Guy had been summoned across space; was this to be his toughest case? A Daily FF Winner
The Visit    (E)    # 1640845:
        Up in the sky - it's a bird, it's a plane - it's a pun. A Flash Fiction Entry
A Helping Hand    (E)    # 1640341:
        Chris had always dreamed of climbing Mt. Everest. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
Ice Dreams    (E)    # 1639704:
        Eric was heading home - was it just a dream? A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
The Surprise    (E)    # 1639424:
        The girls were coming and William had a surprise for them! - A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
The Neophyte    (E)    # 1639294:
        Had he found a way out or a way home? A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Visionary    (E)    # 1638800:
        Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched? A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Daciana    (13+)    # 1636287:
        Dax was a normal teenage girl ... except she was a werewolf. A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Full Moon    (E)    # 1598668:
        Beware shortcuts through the woods when the moon is full. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Bequest    (E)    # 1598553:
        Discovering the real treasure of Captain Kidd.- A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
Clarity of Vision    (18+)    # 1590451:
        A sports accident offers a different view of the world. A Flash Fiction Entry
Reporting Live ...    (13+)    # 1586312:
        All Alex wanted was to move on... until he got his wish. A Flash Fiction Entry
Limited Time Offer    (13+)    # 1585546:
        "Guaranteed to..." so begins the sale of dreams. A Flash Fiction Story
Family Affair    (E)    # 1583453:
        A family reunion sparks young romance. A Flash Fiction Entry.
Lost and Found    (ASR)    # 1583086:
        Some things are universal imprints in DNA - A Flash Fiction Entry
Perspective    (E)    # 1570624:
        I'll never understand the mind of a fourteen-year old girl. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Feeding    (13+)    # 1566618:
        It was Peter's "rebirthday partry." Better safe than sorry... A Flash Fiction Entry
I <3 U !    (E)    # 1564595:
        A mysterious message confirms that love knows no boundaries. A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Final Lesson    (13+)    # 1563087:
        The last day of school provides a new teacher... A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Double Take    (E)    # 1562718:
        A rose by any other name... A Flash Fiction Entry
Winning Ways    (E)    # 1562273:
        Some people have all the luck. A Flash Fiction Entry.
The Tempest    (E)    # 1556809:
        Insights into the word "storm" - a life lesson. A Daily Flash Fiction Entry
The Secret    (ASR)    # 1555492:
        Bill and Charlie were best friends... but one knew a secret. A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
The Beat    (13+)    # 1554926:
        Just one of those catchy tunes you can't quite place... A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Special Order    (E)    # 1554618:
        This pet shop carries everything! A Flash Fiction Entry
Eye Of The Beholder    (E)    # 1554207:
        Mom has her hands full... but with whom? A Flash Fiction Entry
Toward Darkness    (E)    # 1553881:
        What is the cost of dishonesty? A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Weatherman    (13+)    # 1553228:
        A surprising midnight weather report. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Techie    (ASR)    # 1552866:
        "Nature always sides with the hidden flaw" ~ Murphy. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
A Tangled Web    (ASR)    # 1552502:
        A “loss of innocence” vignette. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Inventor    (E)    # 1551813:
        Everyone agreed Walter was a genius. Well, not every one. A Flash Fiction Daily HM
Rascals    (E)    # 1835810:
        "How do you lose one sock?" Jerod asked. A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
The Treasure Hunt    (E)    # 1834732:
        Today was Bambi's birthday and Bill had a special gift for her. A Flash Fiction Winner
Survival Response    (E)    # 1834598:
        What happens when the "noise outside" turns out to be something? A Flash Fiction Winner
#1554438:   Poetry Class    (E)     [Top]
Bits and pieces of my poetry class.    (2 items)

Anticipation    (13+)    # 1720274:
        A woman standing by a window half undressed.
A Pean to Poetry    (E)    # 1554439:
        Introduction
#1562767:   Gaggle of Guys    (E)     [Top]
Items for Gaggle of Guys poetry contest    (1 item)

Gaggle of Guys Poetry Contest    (E)    # 1563951:
        A poetry contest on behalf of Rising Stars.
#1563650:   Ribboned Writes - Form Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Those that have won awards...    (57 items)

The Message    (E)    # 1837222:
        Each day is a new beginning. (Form: Inverted Refrain)
The Hourglass    (E)    # 1835623:
        A celebration of the life, courage, and wisdom of Lyle (aka Sticktalker) (Form:Villanelle)
Legacy    (E)    # 1832444:
        A monument to lost love. (Form: Onzain Neerlandaise)
The Greatest Gift    (E)    # 1827255:
        In memory of all who have served and given their lives for this nation. (Form: Sedoka)
The Decline    (E)    # 1825827:
        Where has our spirit gone? (Form: Tri-Fall)
Echoes of Wisdom    (E)    # 1825558:
        "Grow old along with me ..." Finding wisdom in written words. (Form: Browning's original)
Purity    (E)    # 1785794:
        Found in the face of a sleeping child... (Form: Trois-par-Huit)
The Secret Life of Flowers    (E)    # 1773838:
        The morning song of wildflowers ... (Form: English Sonnet)
Black Rain    (ASR)    # 1764885:
        When darkness overwhelms the mind. (Form: Trijan Refrain)
Awakenings    (E)    # 1764321:
        The coming of spring. (Form: Interlocking Rubáiyát)
Caress    (ASR)    # 1756248:
        The reality of dreams (Form: English Sonnet)
Tristful Transit    (E)    # 1751593:
        Making peace with past memories. (Form: Diatelle)
Hidden Treasures    (13+)    # 1746169:
        The treasures of the earth are hidden from our sight. (Form: Sapphic Ode)
Auld Lang Syne    (E)    # 1738706:
        The old gives way to the new ... or does it? (Form: Mirrored Acrostic)
Christmas Haiku    (E)    # 1729277:
        Memories from long ago (Form: Haiku/Senyru)
Betrayal    (E)    # 1728105:
        In darkling woods ... (Form: Rondeau)
Idyll    (E)    # 1727803:
        Coffee flavored thoughts ... (Form: Kyrielle Sonnet)
Shadow Dance    (E)    # 1718568:
        Stealthily, the slithering shadows advance (Form: Terza Rima)
Lost    (E)    # 1710317:
        "So Emotional" - 1st Place (Form: Villanelle)
Contemplations    (18+)    # 1707013:
        Memories of what has been ... and thoughts of what might be. (Form: Trijan Refrain)
Covenant of Dreams    (E)    # 1705552:
        Time’s sands flow on, bearing autumn’s arrival. (Form: Terza Rima Sonnet)
Façade    (13+)    # 1705253:
        She wears her innocence like a lovely mask ,,, (Form: Terza Rima Sonnet)
Reflections    (E)    # 1704645:
        Observations in a puddle (Form: Tyburn)
Transformation    (ASR)    # 1702751:
        Moonlight reflects off fallen snow as hunter's eyes begin to glow. (Form: Huitain)
Autumn Requiem    (E)    # 1701858:
        With soft deft strokes she paints the forest leaves. (Form: Ducuain)
Tattered Wings    (E)    # 1690269:
        Soaring on hope's wings. (Form: Ottava Rima)
The Citadel Within    (E)    # 1685329:
        Inner strength comes not from succeeding but from trying (Form: Tri-fall)
Seasonal Symphony    (E)    # 1641194:
        Nature’s song is never ending. (Form: Kyrielle)
Touching Angels    (E)    # 1638025:
        Stretching upwards, I strain toward the music's source. {Form: Synchronicity}
The Look    (E)    # 1637441:
        Sometimes you just know - and respond (Form: Jeffrey’s Sonnet)
Resolutions (2010)    (E)    # 1633128:
        New Year's resolutions aren't always kept - but alway's important. (Form: Dorsimbra)
Sky Flowers    (E)    # 1617068:
        Hot air ballons in flight - a wonder to behold. (Form: Rictameter)
Autumn Passage    (E)    # 1600611:
        An ode to the autumn season. (Form: Triquain Chain)
Subservient    (E)    # 1600342:
        We are all slaves to the seasons ... (Form: Triquint)
The Sentinel    (E)    # 1599308:
        He is the shepherd of souls... (Form: Lilibonelle)
Deliverance    (13+)    # 1597850:
        Abused for years, she prayed for help … salvation is at hand. (Form: Kyrielle)
The Ringmaster    (E)    # 1584001:
        Life is a carnival - complete with thrills, triumphs, and disaster. (Form: ZaniLa)
A Future Bright    (E)    # 1582477:
        I pray that I will see the light again. (Form: Decuain)
County Fair    (E)    # 1581333:
        A day at the fair (Form: Lento)
Reflections    (E)    # 1579389:
        Bubbles gliding on a summer breeze bring back memories. (Form: Villanelle)
Chains of Illusion    (E)    # 1573143:
        Is love real or are we just shackled by illusions? (Form: Terza Rima)
An American Palette    (E)    # 1572111:
        A poetic portrait in honor of her 233rd birthday... July 4, 2009. (Form: Monchielle)
Riders of the Moon    (E)    # 1567298:
        The ultimate symbol of freedom (Form: Terzanelle)
Behind The Door    (E)    # 1564149:
        What lies within the dark corner of a poet's mind? (Form: Trijan Refrain)
The Last Bridge    (E)    # 1552821:
        A final decision at the end of time (Form: Quatern)
Anticipation    (E)    # 1550184:
        Avian antics observed in the yard (Form: Pleiades)
The Tethered Heart    (E)    # 1546278:
        Why can't my heart move on? (Form: Mirrored Acrostic)
Verdant Visions    (E)    # 1539955:
        Reminiscences of the emerald isle (Form: Haiku)
Malignancy    (ASR)    # 1538385:
        Click-clack of a keyboard spreads the dark call. Theme: Cyberbullies (Form: Terzanelle)
Blue Moon    (E)    # 1532251:
        A cold countenance sees into the heart of all... (Haiku Chain)
Luminous Vision    (13+)    # 1524738:
        Some times a look is enough... (Form: Villanelle)
Caesura    (E)    # 1519238:
        A flash of memory... a silent vigil in a breath. (Form: Rispetto)
That Which We Love...    (E)    # 1517754:
        What need drives us – the love of beauty or possession. (Form: Rondel)
I write...    (E)    # 1507575:
        An essay on why I write... (Form: Villanelle)
Seashells    (E)    # 1506522:
        A mirrored acrostic
Transition    (E)    # 1505740:
        Thoughts on the afterlife - a Haiku chain in contemporary form
Galleys    (E)    # 1503426:
        A haiku chain based on the title word
#1564625:   Ribboned Writes - Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Poems that have won praise (and an awardicon LOL)    (78 items)

Canyons of Light    (E)    # 1650893:
        2010 QUILL AWARD - BEST POEM STRUCTURED
Dare To Be    (E)    # 1614487:
        A poem for my daughter... a prayer for all young women.
Orion's Keep    (E)    # 1744877:
        A tale of gold, greed, and a discovery made too late. (Form: Quatrains)
The Weather King    (E)    # 1747862:
        Groundhog Day 2011 - a tribute to Punxsutawney Phil
Colors of Fall    (E)    # 1716334:
        The colors of fall inspire a sense of belonging. (Form: Free Verse)
Sweet Sorrow    (E)    # 1709956:
        “Goodbye.” A very simple word ...
Silent Wisdom    (E)    # 1707436:
        Statues and plaques or a warmth in someone's heart. How will you be remembered?
Admonitions    (E)    # 1688733:
        The warnings are clear. Why can't we learn to listen?
Everyday Heros    (E)    # 1656967:
        You can find these heroes.They’re strangers on the street, neighbors, and wives.
Sacrifices Of The Heart    (E)    # 1766196:
        An ancient curse holds power that time alone can not abate.
Vision Quest    (E)    # 1650091:
        Walk softly so that you will hear the sounds and find an awakening. (Form: Archimedes Pi)
Shed No Tears    (E)    # 1777972:
        My mask is built in layers of what I want to be. (Form: Monorhyme)
Bindings    (13+)    # 1641764:
        Celebrating the special bond between mother and child.
Lingering Dreams    (E)    # 1776020:
        "Somewhere just beyond my reach there's someone reaching back for me."
A Trilling Adventure    (E)    # 1767579:
        Fond memories of my favorite episode of “Star Trek.” (Humor)
End of Days    (E)    # 1766211:
        The reassurance of "together" prompted by a sunset
Caring Is Not Enough    (E)    # 1641734:
        For too long, words have been mistaken for compassion.
The Bequest    (E)    # 1769332:
        Actions speak louder than words - An Earth Day celebration
The Perfect Love    (E)    # 1640035:
        Can a man find perfect love? Yes! (Humor)
Vox Dei    (E)    # 1774312:
        Pray as though everything depends on God. Work as though everything depends on you.
The Bequest (Enhanced)    (E)    # 1769494:
        A legacy of life. An Earth Day entry for "Coloring The World".
Equilibrium    (E)    # 1625056:
        There cannot be light without dark...
A Bunny's Tale    (E)    # 1766761:
        The Easter Bunny's story ... from his own perspective. (Children Humor)
The Claddagh    (E)    # 1756756:
        A symbol of Ireland, the spirit of a nation.
Pieces of Me    (13+)    # 1621071:
        Wisps of memory - taunting in the light. I cannot take the visions, I only wish for night.
The Dark Dance    (E)    # 1766117:
        The yawning chasm of the night inhales the ebon sea.
Realization    (13+)    # 1619136:
        Remembered feelings shattered on reality's shore.
Feathers    (ASR)    # 1605834:
        A different kind of love poem ... (Form: Free Verse)
The Dream Door    (E)    # 1743582:
        A poetic yarn ... about the magic of yarn. (Form: Quatrains)
The Final Farewell    (E)    # 1602890:
        The cold wind of wanderlust guides me down unchartered paths. (Form: Free Verse)
The Thanksgiving Blessing    (E)    # 1825785:
        A family learns about the true meaning of Thanksgiving from their son. (Form: End Rhyme)
The Wood Carver    (E)    # 1828775:
        He worked a lifetime for forgiveness. (Form: Narrative in tetrameter)
Eye of the Goddess    (E)    # 1775467:
        "Seek and ye shall find" but at what cost?
King of the Hill    (ASR)    # 1602141:
        It's a long climb to the top... then what?
Sunset Dreams    (E)    # 1597600:
        With the setting sun, the dreams of flowers come to life.
Unencumbered    (13+)    # 1706432:
        It’s late afternoon as I walk on the beach ...
Anniversary    (ASR)    # 1591015:
        Waiting - but only in memory. (Form: Free Verse)
Silent Witness    (13+)    # 1590694:
        Honoring our fallen comrades coming home. (Form: Free Verse)
Nights in Warm Flannel    (E)    # 1589448:
        A parody of "Nights in White Satin" by the Moody Blues
Defiance    (E)    # 1585947:
        A fallen oak provides a lesson in not giving up.
Candy-Coated Eve    (E)    # 1583348:
        I am trapped by the daughter of deception. (Form: My Own!)
Espial    (13+)    # 1589153:
        Es•pi•al ~ A taking notice of something; a discovery. (Form: Rhyme)
Hush    (E)    # 1579685:
        I listen in the darkness and hear only echoes of silence. (Form: Free Verse)
Apocrypha    (E)    # 1575418:
        We've turned our backs on the secrets of universe... but they await our return.
Cherish    (E)    # 1575238:
        A unique discovery in the woods leads to a discovery of the heart.
...and Fred.    (E)    # 1572695:
        A day in the life of a five year old girl... (a view from a long, long way away LOL)
Harmony    (E)    # 1572655:
        Invisibly, the rhythms of nature guide our day. (Form: Rhyme using Anaphora)
Apology    (13+)    # 1569630:
        Small fight, big consequences...
Deceit    (E)    # 1563305:
        Promises made but never kept... (Form: Free Verse)
Absolute Zero    (E)    # 1562965:
        When all warmth leaves the world, all that remains... (Form: Free Verse)
Afterglow    (E)    # 1558268:
        The light of love... (Form: Free Verse) A Bite Size Poetry Entry
Nymph Rhapsody    (ASR)    # 1552434:
        Deep within the forest, the music of nature is slowly fading.
Divergence    (E)    # 1537556:
        Sometimes a heart isnt broken, it's just worn down over time.
Barriers    (E)    # 1531944:
        barrier - anything that restrains or obstructs progress
Driftwood    (E)    # 1530675:
        A journey of self discovery... a journey of hope. (Free Verse)
The Unexpected Visit    (E)    # 1528478:
        A walk in the woods, and a returning happy childhood memory.
Espial    (13+)    # 1526673:
        What lays beyond passion? ...a moonlight revelation.
Cadence    (E)    # 1525111:
        An elegy to Buddy Holly (Form: Kyrielle)
A Sense of Belonging    (E)    # 1522816:
        A homecoming... (Free Verse)
An Angel's Prayer    (E)    # 1518735:
        I dreamt of an angel praying... for us all.
Broken Promises    (E)    # 1514840:
        We rely on nature... what happens when she finally says "no"?
Mosaic    (E)    # 1513119:
        Traditional Poetry entry - a morning view of the sky
Winter Bloom    (ASR)    # 1508500:
        What survives the coldness of anothers heart?
Stop and Smell the Roses    (E)    # 1515855:
        An important lesson from a child...
Jacqueline In A Box    (E)    # 1508385:
        Beauty can open doors... or keep one locked in.
68 Minutes    (E)    # 1506047:
        Not all abuse is at the hands of adults...
Tattered Sidewalk Flowers    (E)    # 1505440:
        They hide in plain sight along our streets... (Social Commentary)
Reflections    (E)    # 1778849:
        I’m drawn to reflect on the changes I see asking in the twilight “What’s life all about?
Don't Bug the Budgies!    (ASR)    # 1502300:
        A night in a pet store... beware the parakeets :) A tongue-in-cheek "The Birds" poem.
Allegiance    (E)    # 1838320:
        Thoughts on an American symbol. (Form: Quatrains)
Paphian Mornings    (13+)    # 1831667:
        I watch the dawn caress your face as I lay by your side. (Form: End Rhyme)
Coming Home    (E)    # 1831309:
        Dear Lord, he said, I don’t ask much but I’d be grateful for a friend. (Form: End Rhymes)
Heavenly Bells    (E)    # 1830414:
        Each year I hear the ringing bells, each source a different story tells. (Form: End Rhyme)
Collateral Damage    (ASR)    # 1829670:
        The sadness of a child’s teddy bear found among the rubble. (Form: End Rhyme)
A Thanksgiving Prayer    (E)    # 1826948:
        At Thanksgiving, just before December,we pause and take time to remember. (Form:End Rhyme)
Revelation    (E)    # 1813972:
        “The magic of first love is our ignorance that it can ever end” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
Nature's Lessons    (E)    # 1789493:
        Nature's lessons are all around us - we only need to open our hearts.
Ode to Spring    (E)    # 1779843:
        I so love nature… Why doesn’t she love me? (Humor Form: Quatrains)

#1564823:   Ribboned Writes - Dark    (E)     [Top]
Recognized dark writes    (15 items)

Instinct    (XGC)    # 1514399:
        The succubus - she is her father's daughter...
Dark Poet    (ASR)    # 1531808:
        What inspires a dark poet... what lives within his mind.
La Caleuche    (18+)    # 1827379:
        The "Caleuche" is a mythical ghost ship of the Chilote mythology. (Form: End Rhyme)
Atrum Vox Vocis (Dark Voices)    (ASR)    # 1826964:
        A voice, a rasping whisper, calls out to me. (Form: Licentia Rhyme Form)
As the light slowly fades ...    (18+)    # 1823805:
        What do they know - "a coward's way out". (Form: Free Verse) A Two-In-One Poetry Entry
The Sanguine Song    (18+)    # 1767831:
        She has been alone for centuries. Can she find what - or who - she needs? (Adult Content)
Fiendish Delight    (18+)    # 1589549:
        Beware! Not all is what it seems in the clarity of light. (Form: Couplets)
Marked    (13+)    # 1555679:
        A demon's child, the evil grew within...
Shadows    (ASR)    # 1542232:
        What if all your sins lurked in your shadow?
The Rose    (ASR)    # 1539393:
        How strong is the power of hate? A ghostly tale of the Old West.
Dark Visitor    (ASR)    # 1532705:
        How strong is love? How far can it reach...
Book of the Damned    (ASR)    # 1528841:
        You can never tell what you may find at an old bookshop...
Melody of the Broken Hearted    (ASR)    # 1524743:
        A haunting melody, an unfinished symphony that will never be complete...
Daemons    (13+)    # 1503092:
        So you think you're tough? Pehaps a dark salvation can be found in church.
Le Marcou    (13+)    # 1502292:
        A son discovers his family secret and who he really is...
#1588413:   Ribboned Writes - Stories    (E)     [Top]
Those that have been graced with an awardicon    (19 items)

The Garret    (13+)    # 1828517:
        Sean's Aunt had left him everything - but there were conditions.
Chloe's Cabinet    (ASR)    # 1787240:
        Bad dreams are sometimes more than just imagination.
The Presentation    (E)    # 1777520:
        May 2011 Short Shots Winning Entry.
More, Like Her    (ASR)    # 1758414:
        An intercepted space transmission opens a road to discovery. A Muse in Music Winner.
The Poet Tree    (13+)    # 1748291:
        It's not always easy to discover what's hidden in plain sight.
Prologue    (E)    # 1693783:
        Alex wanted to answer a question: What was "In the beginning ...?"
Tuatha Dé Danann    (13+)    # 1653613:
        A story from the beginnings of Ireland about the birth of legends.
Beneficence    (13+)    # 1599529:
        "Bertie" McAllister had lost her son ... could she get him back? ... and at what price?
Forty-eight Minutes    (13+)    # 1588142:
        Not all abuse is obvious and not all is committed by adults. A non-fiction Short Story
A Tarragon of Virtue    (E)    # 1567151:
        Shipwrecked and hungry... what's a group to do? (Humor)
Emily's Room    (E)    # 1551472:
        Emily discovers that dragons and Mom's are a lot alike.
Flotsam    (E)    # 1550324:
        Some dreams haunt you, some come true. First Place, Elementalist Contest
The Happy Story    (E)    # 1548048:
        Warm memories on a cold day.
Wishcraft    (E)    # 1547540:
        Is magic found in a wish on a star or in the heart of a child?
Homecoming    (E)    # 1539441:
        Home is where the heart is... or is it?
A Man of Honor    (E)    # 1535644:
        What does honor look like? And what price will it cost...
Beaks of Terror    (ASR)    # 1530141:
        Beware the tiny beaks of terror... (Humor)
Trail Blazer    (E)    # 1520093:
        Skiing the alps... a woman's trail blazing efforts.
Santa's Visit    (E)    # 1508227:
        What happens when Santa visits and kids aren't asleep?
#1589716:   Ribboned Writes - Humor    (E)     [Top]
Those that have found praise in the form of an award    (18 items)

Rearranged    (E)    # 1827479:
        Nothing is new – it’s just rearranged! A Senior Center Forum Entry
And, nothing but ...    (E)    # 1754764:
        What happens if you're too truthful? (Humor)
Economic Woes    (ASR)    # 1754451:
        New thoughts for new times. (Form: Senryu)
The Wisdom of Years    (E)    # 1751007:
        Does wisdom come with age? Perhaps ... (Humor)
The Sleeping Aid    (E)    # 1740740:
        Little Bo-Peep's dilema ... (Form: Limerick-ish LOL)
A Penny Saved ...    (E)    # 1715984:
        A penny saved isn't always what it seems ...
Rat Race    (E)    # 1711682:
        Variations on a theme: "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" A School Daze Entry
Last Night    (13+)    # 1636495:
        2010 QUILL AWARD - BEST SHORT POEM - STRUCTURED
Allure    (18+)    # 1622701:
        Lust at first sight (Adult Humor)
Death Bed Promise    (18+)    # 1598207:
        You have to admire a wife who keeps her word... (Adult, Dark Humor)
Genesis    (18+)    # 1591089:
        It's all how you look at it - Adam, Eve, snakes - what's not to laugh at? (Form: Couplets)
Pearls of Wisdom (An Anniversary Poem)    (E)    # 1586897:
        Some times it's not what they say... it's what you hear. (Humor)
Three Wishes    (13+)    # 1565144:
        The genie always wins! LOL
A Husband's Lament    (18+)    # 1553197:
        Regardless of your species, some lessons are universal! (Adult Humor)
Growing Old Isn't For Sissies    (13+)    # 1547713:
        Slowing down doesn't mean quitting the race! (Humor)
Revenge    (18+)    # 1534917:
        A run-in with an exwife at a bar... the title says it all! (Adult Humor)
My Ex Dog Blue    (E)    # 1516009:
        I taught my dog to chase... he never learned to bring.
Kris Kringle’s Consternation    (13+)    # 1507388:
        Santa gets a surprise gift…

#1598352:   Award Images    (E)     [Top]
Things I've won :-)    (9 items)

RS Reviewer    (E)    # 1773801:
        Rising Stars Poetry Reviewer of the Month April 2011
January 2011 -- 2nd Place (Huntersmoon)    (E)    # 1749599:
        January 2011 -- 2nd Place image for Author Appreciation. (Huntersmoon)
WDC Author of the Month Oct 09    (E)    # 1614118:
        Author of the month - Oct 09
Featured    (E)    # 1606147:
        DGR Magazine
Ink Blot Author of the Month August    (E)    # 1596092:
        Ink Blot Author of the Month Plaque for August 2009
Hot 500    (E)    # 1577563:
        My hot 500 sig
Hot 100    (E)    # 1572783:
        My hot 100 sig
Spring Overall Winner    (E)    # 1560937:
        2009 Sprint Talent Pond Overall Winner
2009 Poetry Pond Winner    (E)    # 1530094:
        Custom logo
#1598353:   Fun Images    (E)     [Top]
Just for fun    (33 items)

MC2011    (E)    # 1833363:
        Christmas Reindeer
Bells    (E)    # 1830566:
        Ringing bells
Snail    (E)    # 1786868:
        A happy snail
Spanking    (E)    # 1779415:
        You need a spanking!
muuhaahaaa    (E)    # 1775472:
        evil laugh emoticon
Happy Mother's Day    (E)    # 1774098:
        Happy Mother's Day
Woohoo emoticon    (E)    # 1773804:
        Woohoo emoticon
HuntersMoon Signature (Small)    (E)    # 1771480:
        HuntersMoon Signature (Small)
My Signature    (E)    # 1771476:
        HuntersMoon signature
Cashtration    (E)    # 1754450:
        A broken piggy bank
MC2010    (E)    # 1733360:
        Merry Christmas 2010
Wild and Crazy    (E)    # 1723095:
        Monty Python's flying circus
Fall Back    (E)    # 1722472:
        The moving hands of time
Title Page Logo    (E)    # 1695764:
        Hunter's Moon logo
My Sig 2    (E)    # 1695763:
        My Hunter's Moon signature
My Signature    (E)    # 1678525:
        My "Hunter's Moon" signature
I Won't Tell    (E)    # 1667983:
        zippered lips
St. Pattys Day    (E)    # 1655978:
        An old Irish greeting {e:laugh}
Thanks for jumping in    (E)    # 1648843:
        Thanks for jumping in
WOW    (E)    # 1647708:
        Rotating WOW
Happy Valentines    (E)    # 1645437:
        Happy Valentine's Day
E Hugs    (E)    # 1633810:
        If hugs could be emailed...
Friends    (E)    # 1631452:
        A new years wish
Santa    (E)    # 1627030:
        Santa and reindeer
Merry Christmas    (E)    # 1626620:
        A christmast wish
Kristi Love    (E)    # 1624815:
        sexy sobrieity
Hugs4U    (E)    # 1618334:
        Hugs for you
Hugs    (E)    # 1605870:
        turtle hugs
woohoo2    (E)    # 1591882:
        animated woohoo
woohoo    (E)    # 1591873:
        woohoo animated
Hug    (E)    # 1544920:
        just a hug
Rude    (E)    # 1544897:
        stick out tongue emoticon
chocolate lover    (E)    # 1543690:
        a chocolate eating emoticon
#1651591:   Ribbon Writes - Adult    (18+)     [Top]
Those items that were hot enough to merit a pretty ribbon {e:smile}    (16 items)

At Her Pleasure    (GC)    # 1503955:
        Giving in is not giving up
Bad Girl    (18+)    # 1503113:
        College can be very educational - if you have right teacher.
Hearts On The Street    (18+)    # 1534112:
        She walks the streets at night. A different kind of love poem...
Intimate Pleasures    (XGC)    # 1551064:
        An Adult story of intimate pleasures. (First Person Narrative)
Dark Bloom    (GC)    # 1504424:
        A housewife yields to her needs... (Poem - free verse)
Moths To A Flame    (GC)    # 1826257:
        I knew that I loved you right from the start but society said I was wrong. (Adult Content)
Crescendo    (GC)    # 1825801:
        “Just remember,” he said, “not all musicians are conductors.” A Sensual Moments Entry
The Gift    (GC)    # 1812449:
        ... and yet the heat I’m feeling isn’t from the weather. A Sensual Moments Entry
Anticipation    (13+)    # 1720273:
        Standing by the window ... (Form: End Rhyme)
Saturation    (GC)    # 1708718:
        A discovery ... in the shower (Form: Free Verse)
Refrain    (GC)    # 1651620:
        Lesson one - enhancing scene's plot and characters through the use of sound
Chivalry    (GC)    # 1648358:
        Sir Gawain had only one question - was she in distress or was he? UENG Flash Fiction
Seasons    (XGC)    # 1647854:
        The cycles of one man's relationship. {Adult Content}
Morning Ardor    (18+)    # 1647484:
        Candent cravings consume me. Form: Rhyming Alliterisen
Metamorphous    (18+)    # 1647216:
        In beauty, she rises above ... Form: Inverted Refrain
Wildflower    (18+)    # 1542220:
        The wildflower of my memory has peaked in all its beauty (Adult)
#1755458:   Songs and Lyrics    (E)     [Top]
Various lyrics for song contests    (11 items)

The Angels Crying    (E)    # 1826444:
        As the wind blows fitfully, it sounds like the angels crying. A Country Music Lovers Entry
A Band of Gold    (E)    # 1789297:
        A ring sits on the bedside. It’s lost its love worn shine. (A Country Music Lovers Winner)
A World Without Your Song    (E)    # 1779604:
        A tender balad of boy meets girl. (Humor)
Dancing With A Heartache    (E)    # 1765843:
        I saw her sitting all alone, a bar room princess on her throne - CountryMusicLover's Entry
One More Memory    (E)    # 1760526:
        Just one more sad memory ... A Country Western Music Winner
The UPS Blues    (E)    # 1753448:
        A gentle chide at Country-Western songs. (Humor ... or not)
The Flame of a Candle    (E)    # 1750573:
        I can see where I’ve been and where I want to be; dark chains are gone and now I'm free.
Desert, Cactus, and Tumbleweeds    (E)    # 1742623:
        Finding peace ... A Country Music Lover's Entry
Misty, Moonlight, and You    (E)    # 1706286:
        I’ll saddle up Misty and ride all day long. No calls or emails – just me and this song.
Whispers    (E)    # 1702323:
        (The wind is gossiping with the trees) A Country Western Song Winner!
The Old Fishin' Hole    (13+)    # 1521999:
        Wall Street's crashed but my dream lives on! An entry into Country Music Lovers Contest
#1767585:   Flashy Writes    (E)     [Top]
Those ultra-short stories that have been honored by a ribbon.    (13 items)

Homecoming    (E)    # 1642643:
        What do you do when you receive an order you can't follow?
PUN-ishment    (E)    # 1551575:
        Which came first? The pun or the pun-ishment? A Flash Fiction Daily Winner
The Test    (E)    # 1692388:
        Norveg slowly opened his eyes. The light was blinding ... A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
Remembrance    (13+)    # 1652059:
        Attic treasures reveal a family's history - A Flash Fiction Entry
Clarity    (13+)    # 1646549:
        Sam and Audra, the perfect couple. Almost perfect. Sam was affectionate but -
Strain    (ASR)    # 1646271:
        Lisa listened to the voice, barely an audible whisper, as she watched the man dying.
A Gift of Freedom    (E)    # 1640014:
        Bob had been crippled - would he ever be free again? A Daily Flash Fiction Winner
A Trip of a Lifetime    (E)    # 1584917:
        William was an avid canoeist. Could he face the Bermuda Triangle? A Flash Fiction Entry
Tourist Trade    (E)    # 1584201:
        Tourism was his life blood figuratively and literally. A Flash Fiction Entry
Rainbow's End    (ASR)    # 1583820:
        What lies at the rainbow's end? Could it be your dreams?
Dumb and Dumber    (13+)    # 1583070:
        Maggie insisted the family “would go on vacation!”
Illusions    (E)    # 1580061:
        Not everything is what it seems... especially to an alien telepath.
A Legacy of Life    (ASR)    # 1552164:
        Grandmother has one last gift to give. A Flash Fiction Daily Winner

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