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| 5/13/2008 | Gabrielle Delgado | Pacoima, UNITED STATES | | | | | | 5/12/2008 | Virginia Spatara | Boardman, OHIO | | | | | | 5/11/2008 | Sue Klein | Peru, ILLINOIS | | | | | | 5/10/2008 | Alisha Carr | Chicago, IL | | | | | | 5/9/2008 | John Keith Anderson Holland | Port Elizabeth, SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | 5/8/2008 | Angel Fujimoto-Meagh | Falls Church, VA | | | | | | 5/7/2008 | Dre Pitts | Macon, GA | | | "My very first thought naturally was "oh my God!" I've been playing Poetry-in-Motion for nearly seven years off and on. I always get the best inspiration for my poetry from this game because it gives me a new set of words to choose from every day that I might not have thought of. Making the words fit and make sense is a challenge and I appreciate what it offers me consistantly. I love it and will continue to play just for fun as I always have. Thank you poetry.com - you guys are great!" | | | 5/6/2008 | Kellie Altland | Canonsburg, PENNSYLVANIA | | | | | | 5/5/2008 | Mary Myles | Briarwood, NEW YORK | | | "I'm so excited about winning! I play every day. I love poetry and i'm happy that I won! Thank you so much!" | | | 5/4/2008 | Nicki Hastie | Nottingham, UK | | | "This is great news. Thank you very much." | | | 5/3/2008 | Diane Prentice | Coquitlam, CANADA | | | | | | 5/2/2008 | Lynda Labine | Westminster, CA | | | | | | 5/1/2008 | Alex Hoyle | Mullberry, ARKANSAS | | | | | | 4/30/2008 | Jenna Rindo | Pickett, WISCONSIN | | | "I love the challenge of using only 20 pieces and the variety of words in the daily contest. Being the winner for the day was a complete shock. Thanks for providing this contest." | | | 4/29/2008 | Heather Salmon | Lakeland, FL | | | "After recieveing the email that i won, i was so excited and felt a since of self accomplishment.
" | | | 4/28/2008 | Marcia Schechinger | Council, IOWA | | | "Thank you for this win! I have found this site to be a useful tool for controlling words in a concise manner and for stroking the brain with new imagery. You do encourage better poetry.
Again thank you for the win and providing this site for all of us. I'm truly thrilled!
" | | | 4/27/2008 | Carole Ortale Curtis | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | | | "I love getting my creative juices flowing by building poetry from the words given in Poetry in Motion I am thrilled to be a winner and in six months will try again. It is always a privilege to be a winner. Thank you for offering the contests.
" | | | 4/26/2008 | Dennet Menezes | Mangalore, INDIA | | | "Elated!" | | | 4/25/2008 | Melvina Noel | Sterling, VA | | | "I am so excited. I have never won anything in my life. I want to thank the International Library of Poetry for having this outlet for poets. I just enjoy playing poetry in motion. --Melvina Noel" | | | 4/24/2008 | Michael Balinski | Orlando, FL | | | "A Closed Mind Can Never Absorb Knowledge" | | | 4/23/2008 | Mary Anne Foley | Sunrise, FL 33313 USA | | | "My full name is Mary Anne Foley. I am now anxious to see what I wrote. This is positive news. I have just been acepted into the National League of American Pen Women. I am on a roll this week.
" | | | 4/22/2008 | John Sorensen | Taylorsville, UTAH | | | "I was stunned to see I had won. It had been several years since I last entered the contest and with the time I submitted my entry I figured there was no chance again. Wow." | | | 4/21/2008 | M.T. Serra | Barcelona, SPAIN | | | | | | 4/20/2008 | Heaven Maassen | Lancaster, CALIFORNIA | | | | | | 4/19/2008 | Kathy Robbins | Lee, NH | | | | | | 4/18/2008 | Birthe Myers | Marietta, PA | | | | | | 4/17/2008 | Scott Duncan | Seminole, FL | | | "It's pretty cool to find out that someone liked your poem enough to give you $100 for it!!" | | | 4/16/2008 | Peter S. Quinn | Reykjavík, ICELAND | | | | | | 4/15/2008 | Crys Gould | Akron, OHIO | | | "I want to thank you for the opportunity presented to me by your daily contest. I never ever dreamt of ever winning and was delightfully surprised upon perceiving myself the winner." | | | 4/14/2008 | Patricia Regan | Missoula, MONTANA | | | "This was very exciting for me, as I've submitted entries in the Poetry in Motion Contest for many years.....when I logged in to the site and saw the winning name "Patricia Regan" flashing at me, i had to look twice, and i said out loud "Oh my God! That's me!!!" It took a minute to sink in that i knew the flashing name...." | | | 4/13/2008 | Aia Mozart | Barcelona, SPAIN | | | "Of course I felt lucky, surprised and very grateful. Thanks. Aria
" | | | 4/12/2008 | Jenna Hughes | Ellijay, GA | | | | | | 4/11/2008 | Donna Jordon | Front Royal, VIRGINIA | | | "Thank you!" | | | 4/10/2008 | Stephanie Barrier | Powell, TN | | | "I was surprised! I enjoy poetry.com and would definitely recommend it to other poets who are just getting started. Thanks for everything!" | | | 4/9/2008 | Chiara Lavorata | Eau Claire, WISCONSIN | | | | | | 4/8/2008 | Jim Papastamos | Hamilton, CANADA | | | | | | 4/7/2008 | Lynette Shoup | Conneautville, PA | | | | | | 4/6/2008 | Linda Levandowski | 506 Byram St,Rdg, PA 19606 | | | | | | 4/5/2008 | Becky Miller | Deltona, FL | | | | | | 4/4/2008 | G. E. Madison | Winona Lake, INDIANA | | | "Thank you in advance for the $100 award certificate. I'm very happy to have received your confirmation e-mail." | | | 4/3/2008 | Samantha Smiley | Malabar, FLORIDA | | | | | | 4/2/2008 | Elissa Grunwald | Brooklyn, NEW YORK | | | "I love the Poetry in Motion it make me us my brain I like to challenge my head if we dont we'd surely be dead as a thinker and person alive I love the challenge that poetry in motion provides so keep up the wonderful game I like the poetry in motion game. So all of you who don't want alzheimers Use your head or lose it get your creativity flowing and enjoy the fun! Elissa Grunwald Thanks for the ride!
" | | | 4/1/2008 | Antoinette Landouw | Green Point, AUSTRALIA | | | "Difficult to express how it feels to win this contest. However, enthusiasm began to be slightly dampened when it remembered that it really is like a "draw" - i was not actualy chosen for reasons of poetic merit! Even so, it's a good feeling! Thank you for drawing my name out of that proverbial barrel!
Antoinette." | | | 3/31/2008 | Aurore Sibley | Saint Paul, MN | | | "Thank you very much!" | | | 3/30/2008 | Jean Pestell | London, ENGLAND | | | "What never ceases to amaze me is the way this daily challenge manages to unlock so many beautiful thoughts and poems.
Thank you Poetry.com" | | | 3/29/2008 | Kathryn Farver | Roy, UT | | | "Poetry In Motion is so much fun and to actually be the winner of the day,...What a bonus! Thank you." | | | 3/28/2008 | Matthew Bill | Rupert, IDAHO | | | "I was surprised to see I had won the poetry motion contest Thanks poetry.com for a fun, challenging, brain exercising game, And I enjoy reading whateveryone else comes up with I love playing. YEAAA! I WON! I WON, I WON,I,I,I,I WONN! Also I like reading the other players poetry on poetry .com Thanks once again! and thanks to all the other poets!" | | | 3/27/2008 | Maura Query | Kenmore, WA | | | "It was so exciting seeing my name as the winner. I never thought I'd actually win. I beleive this is the first time I've won anything based on my talent and not just because I had the right ticket number. How great!
" | | | 3/26/2008 | Amy Millis | Fremont, OHIO | | | "Wow! Great to hear! I never win anything! This win is an encouragement to continue doing what I love to do, WRITE! Guess I need to concentrate on spending even more time on this avenue of life! Thanks a Bunch! Amy
" | | | 3/25/2008 | Crystal Hargrove | Bristol, CONNECTICUT | | | | | | 3/24/2008 | Ryan Murphy | Phoenix, AZ | | | ""I love this site because all of its contests encourage creativity and give the opportunity to anyone willing to share that with others. $100.00 is a very generous offering for moments of our time and I plan on submitting to the site, be it rewarded or not, the effect our poems have on us is priceless!"" | | | 3/23/2008 | Christina Smith | Manchester, CT | | | | | | 3/22/2008 | Prabdeep Kang | Jackson Heights, NEW YORK | | | | | | 3/21/2008 | Rachel Ambriz | Van Nuys, CA | | | "A bit shocked. Haven't won anything from poetry before, i've had writers block for awhile and with the passing of my best friend last month it has helped open my mind to a new level of my writing. Thanks for picking me.
" | | | 3/20/2008 | Quini-Lyn Guida | Hampton, VIRGINIA | | | "I was so surprised to learn that my entry for poetry in motion was chosen among the rest. Thank you poetry.com for chosing my piece. I had fun playing and joining your contest, at the same time, it gives you the motivation and inspiration to make a better poem knowing that a group of people appreciate your work. Thank you so much!" | | | 3/19/2008 | Keith Anderson Simmonds | Tunapuna, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | | | "I was very surprised and happy at the same time to be declared a winner for the day after a long absence from the contest. I enjoy this competition, for it helps one to remain focussed in composing with a limited number of words! I cannot wait for the 6-month expiry date to start again! This contest is simply amazing! Many thanks for the win, Poetry.com!
" | | | 3/18/2008 | Michele Solano | Kennewick, WA | | | "I am so thrilled to win this contest! I have entered many times, but this time, I felt my poem was really strong, and I am so honored you liked it! I have been priveledged to have a few of my poems publshed by you, and to win a contest off of my creativity just feels really, really good!" | | | 3/17/2008 | Edward Layne | Phoenix, AZ | | | | | | 3/16/2008 | Dale Willis | Eldon, MISSOURI | | | "First of all I want to thanks Poetry.com for their web site.The first thing I felt as before I said to my wife look mom, I call her mom. I said look mom I won the poetry in motion contest again. After over three years of playing. I have been fortunate enough to win 4 times now. Thanks again Poetry.com.................:o)
" | | | 3/15/2008 | Qamar Shahzadi | Brookhaven, PA19015 | | | | | | 3/14/2008 | Roger Goode | Dallas, TEXAS | | | "I am so surprised that I won! I have been entering this contest for quite some time and try to put the words together and project my feelings through them. Thanks for the opportunity to submit a poem. If there ever was an armature, here I am. If I can convey thoughts through poetry then any one can. Thanks again!" | | | 3/13/2008 | D A Knowles | Vancouver, CANADA | | | "I enjoy your Poetry in Motion Contest very much and am delighted to learn that my poem was selected. Thank you!
" | | | 3/12/2008 | Diana Frybarger | Arlington, IL | | | "Yes, thank you for awarding me the $100.00 winner for Poetry in Motion contest." | | | 3/11/2008 | Kathy Stemke | Mount Airy, GEORGIA | | | "I was thrilled to learn that I had won the Poetry in Motion contest! With such few words to choose from it has expanded my thought processes. Now I have the courage to continue to work on my poetry. Thanks for hours of pleasure." | | | 3/10/2008 | Elizabeth Stevenson | Lansing, USA | | | "I've played P I M many , many times and I was excited to have won. Thanks for the opportunity to let those of us who like to play with words have this forum." | | | 3/9/2008 | Rose Federici | London, UK | | | | | | 3/8/2008 | Renee Gregory | Perth, WA | | | "Thank you so much. This is the third time I have entered the contest. I have a great time just doing it so receiving a prize is just icing on the
cake.
" | | | 3/7/2008 | Rachel Green | Chesterfield, UK | | | "How wonderful :) I shall use it to purchase one of your poetry books.
" | | | 3/6/2008 | Impossible Dream | Des Plaines, ILLINOIS | | | "It was a big surprise for me !!! My heart soared to the clouds for hours before i came back to reality! It's really fun and i hope more people will find the wonders that poetry can bring to one's life... the price is a bonus. Thanks so much Poetry.Com, Mr. Howard Ely and the Staff. By the way, behind the " impossible dream " is, estrel serrano de la cerna. Praise our God! To Him all the Glory!!!
" | | | 3/5/2008 | Douglas Basford | Baltimore, MD | | | | | | 3/4/2008 | Roberta Burns | Brentwood, TN | | | "Thank you so much. Of course, I am absolutely delighted to be a winner. It was only 3 weeks ago that a friend directed me to your website to read a poem she had written, and I found out about the contests. The "Poetry in Motion" is such fun. That most of yesterday's words were French made it even more fun." | | | 3/3/2008 | Crystal Adams | Canyon Country, CA | | | "Thank you so much! This really made my day!" | | | 3/2/2008 | Linda Oneal | Romeoville, IL | | | "I am super surprised that I won. If I remember correctly, the poem I submitted yesterday was particularly difficult for me given the choice of words. I find it very rewarding when I create poetry and I hope others here will read and enjoy all my poetry Thank you very much for the $100 prize.
" | | | 3/1/2008 | Erik Read | Federal Way, WASHINGTON | | | | | | 2/29/2008 | Shirley Osborn | Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA | | | "Winning the PIM contest is surely a delight. But just having that website on which to practice creating with words, is in itself a fun pleasure. Many thanks for the opportunity offered us as aspiring poets. I hardly miss a day 'practicing' word organization. It's a fun exercise." | | | 2/28/2008 | Joseph Mather | West Des Moines, IA | | | "I felt amazing; almost indescribale. I have never won any writing award before and just wrote this poem for fun. I had fun, enjoyed writing the poem, and am sincerely amazed and honored that I won. Thank You" | | | 2/27/2008 | Dustin Noll | Santa Cruz, CA | | | "Thank you very much for choosing my poem." | | | 2/26/2008 | Gerard Bacon | Canberra, AUSTRALIA | | | "To win the daily contest on my first entry was a bit of a buzz - especially as it was my birthday too! Thanks - It was fun!" | | | 2/25/2008 | Barbara * | Back In Houston, TEXAS | | | | | | 2/24/2008 | Jd Urban | Staten, NY | | | "" felt young and inspired by the power of creativity."" | | | 2/23/2008 | Melissa Carouthers | Zanesville, OHIO | | | | | | 2/22/2008 | Matthew Bill | Rupert, IDAHO | | | | | | 2/21/2008 | Luul Ahmed | Minneapolis, MINNEASOTA | | | "This is basically the first contest i won, like ever.I am truely happy that you guys chose me to be your winner. I feel like a winner, lol. Thank you very much!
" | | | 2/20/2008 | Samantha Batey | Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA | | | | | | 2/19/2008 | Angelica Simou | Ioannina, GREECE | | | "I don't believe it!!!! I wasn't expecting winning!! Thank you so much for giving hope to new poets and for providing knowledge about poetry!!!! It's very important for me and I believe for every other wannabe poet!" | | | 2/18/2008 | Clinton Baker | Gin Gin, AUSTRALIA | | | "i am greatfull for the recognition of the society just maybe, someone likes my work.other than myself" | | | 2/17/2008 | Sadie Hawkins | Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, U.K. | | | "I was very excited to see that I won. For me, participating in the Poetry in Motion contest is a fun, relaxing way to be creative. Thanks!
" | | | 2/16/2008 | Desiree Tatro | Woonsocket, RI | | | | | | 2/15/2008 | Jessica Valenzuela | Baldwin Park, CA | | | | | | 2/14/2008 | Rebba Singh | Lucknow, INDIA | | | "Thank you Poetry.com for this Gift on Valentine's Day.I feel sad that I cannot share my thoughts with you any longer...nor continue to play with words on this site...and that too - for the next 6 months !Old habits die hard !" | | | 2/13/2008 | Mary Marlatt | Wimberley, USA | | | "Thank you for this prize. Poetry.com is a wonderful place for anyone to exercise their mind and is fantastic about encouraging new poets by allowing their works to be seen worldwide. Thanks for that!" | | | 2/12/2008 | Wendy Lafond | St Clair Shores, MI | | | "I was so suprised! I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate. It is great.
" | | | 2/11/2008 | Eddie Williams Iv | Griffin, GA | | | "I thank you for the chance.." | | | 2/10/2008 | Christie Adams | Oceanside, CA, | | | "Thank You so much! I was home sick today and feeling terrible. I opened my e-mail and was exstatic to find I had won Poetry-in Motion. I love to play, but it is even better to win.
Sincerly, Christie
" | | | 2/9/2008 | Kimberly Age 8 Ladd | Scotland, CT | | | "I jumped up and down and called my cousin right away!" | | | 2/8/2008 | Shirley Newland | Blackwell, OK. | | | | | | 2/7/2008 | Weldon Lawson | Delmar, MARYLAND | | | "I am very excited on winning the Poetry In Motion Contest even though I'm not a poet. My wife linda is the poet so I just wanted to try the contest I was very surprised that I won. Thank You very much looking forward in playing again." | | | 2/6/2008 | Sarah Gray | Mccammon, ID | | | | | | 2/5/2008 | Tammi Behning | Davenport, IA | | | | | | 2/4/2008 | Dillon Rock | Los Angeles, CA | | | "I could not believe that i was award winning material in any way!
" | | | 2/3/2008 | Wanda Watkins | Buffalo, MISSOURI | | | "Thank You , How exciting to win out of all
the entries. this will be one of my favorite
memories." | | | 2/2/2008 | Dorothy Shanstrom | Burlington, IA | | | | | | 2/1/2008 | Sylvia Barnai | Chandler, ARIZONA | | | "When I went on the Poetry in Motion page on poetry.com, I couldn't believe my eyes! I saw my name listed as the $100 winner! I nearly jumped out of my chair and told everyone I knew about this amazing news! Thank you to my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me with my poetic achievements. I have been entering this contest for about a year and I am pleased to win! :)
" | | | 1/31/2008 | Ann Davis | Tallahassee, FL | | | | | | 1/30/2008 | Kenyon Stratton | Durham, NH | | | | | | 1/29/2008 | Curt Baker | Windham, OHIO | | | "Wow, I can't believe I won !! I am excited. Thank you Poetry in Motion. It's a great web site. Keep up the good work. I enjoy poetry & love to read all the poems that everyone who plays posts. Thank you once again. Curt" | | | 1/28/2008 | Ngoc Vu | Sterling, VIRGINIA | | | "I'm very pleased to be among your numerous winners and furthermore I do salute all foreigners and French speaking people Hope the poetry in every forms possible be always present in life : even in State of mind. Special thanks to all your " Poets" | | | 1/27/2008 | Eve Chase | Tucson, ARIZONA | | | "Thank you very much for this win. I thought my work had been slipping but at least this one must be pretty goiod. I really enjoy PIM and consider it one of the best exercises for poets to "keep in shape." Thanx again. Eve
" | | | 1/26/2008 | James Nott | Sault Ste Marie., ONTARIO CANADA. | | | | | | 1/25/2008 | Charles Wolff | Fort Worth, TEXAS | | | "thanks for everything and I found your contest very interesting. Thanks again
" | | | 1/24/2008 | Sakura Tsubaki | Barcelona, SPAIN | | | "I am pleasantly surprised at being choosen. I try to do my best. English is a foreign language to me. This is encouraging. Thanks so much" | | | 1/23/2008 | Sakura Tsubaki | Barcelona, SPAIN | | | "Sorry I didn't get your email until today. My fault. Excuse-me." | | | 1/22/2008 | Joseph Neuman | Vancouver, WASHINGTON | | | "Thank you very much." | | | 1/21/2008 | Edna Walsh | White Marsh, MARYLAND | | | "This site allows poetry to be expressed in so many ways by so many people and is a very wholesome activity. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for all to express themselves. It is wonderful to be a winner. Thank you so much again." | | | 1/20/2008 | Robert Wambold | Council Bluffs, IOWA | | | "The Poetry in Motion Contest is an exciting contest. I like this entering this contest because i feel it exercises the mind and improves my writing skills by eliminating words in my poems. Thank you Poetry.Com for offering this exciting contest!" | | | 1/19/2008 | Harry Chase | Tucson, ARIZONA | | | "Thank you, I never thought my poetry was good enough
" | | | 1/18/2008 | Maggie Davis | Bristol, VIRGINIA | | | "Thank you!" | | | 1/17/2008 | Priscilla Smith | Birmingham, ALABAMA | | | "I entered the contest on a whim, just figured I'd try it. When I hit the submit button, my java application said there was an error so I didn't even think the entry made it through...lol. But I'm definitely glad I tried. I love Poetry.com!!!" | | | 1/16/2008 | Amber Sink | Lexington, NC | | | "I was very surprised when I found out I had won. I definitely did not expect to win!
This is really cool" | | | 1/15/2008 | Bridgette Emry | Oakville, ONTARIO, CANADA | | | | | | 1/14/2008 | D. Cartwright | Sandy, OREGON | | | "Frankly I am Amazed, that I got your E-mail.I had tried to put together a few poems on previous occasions, but never sent them in, thinking they were probably not contest worthy. God, wants us all to use what we have to the best of our ability and find joy in our efforts, if we can ignore the nervousness of being compared in any way and use it to fuel our imaginations we can all have fun. If your doing the scramble and don't think it's worthy of a contest think again, if I can win, anyone can.Thanks for having this website available for us to enjoy." | | | 1/13/2008 | Mary Colgan | Tampa, FL | | | | | | 1/12/2008 | Gary Knouse | San Antonio, TEXAS | | | "It felt great to win. I immediately informed my family and friends and they all visited the website to see the notification. Thanks." | | | 1/11/2008 | Barbara * | Houston, TX | | | "Thank you, Poetry.com, for the opportunity to play your games and compare myself to others and compete with those who have the same drawing board as I. (Except I cannot compete with C.T. Audette~no one can)!!! He is the best! This is just so much fun...I am addicted. Thanks again. PS...please try to use some different words besides the "Northern Lights" words on the weekends in the future. (Just a suggestion). Your loyal visitor, Barbara *
" | | | 1/10/2008 | Ella V.B. | Williston, ND | | | | | | 1/9/2008 | Michael Kostik | Mesa, ARIZONA | | | | | | 1/8/2008 | James Pierce | Gretna, VIRGINIA | | | "Wow! Checked my email and I had hit the time and won!God has richly blessed me again. I won about 7 years ago. Hadn't played it much in the last three years because I didn't have the net.
Maybe I'll win Haiku someday soon! Jesus of Nazareth is awesome!!!" | | | 1/7/2008 | Charles Copeland | Mount Vernon, TEXAS | | | | | | 1/6/2008 | Diana Delorenzo | Little Falls , NJ | | | | | | 1/5/2008 | Innocent Ododo | Minna, NIGERIA | | | "Thank God. Some things come your way and it is tears that rainup in your eyes. I am happy in a jumping, laughing and tearsing way. Thank you all. I am happy." | | | 1/4/2008 | E. Sue Colton | Eufaula , OK | | | "It was a shock....because I didn't even know about it until my confirmation letter was sent out three days after my win. Don't know how I missed it....must have been the day our new LCD was being delivered. Nonetheless...it was exciting. I love doing the daily Poetry In Motion exercises. Thanks for the format and fun." | | | 1/3/2008 | Christs Promises | Acts 1, 8 | | | | | | 1/2/2008 | Louis Barbier | Largo, FL | | | "Wow, what a pleasant surprise! What a wonderful way to start the New Year! Thanks again.
" | | | 1/1/2008 | Raymona Stabler | Scottsdale, ARIZONA | | | "I was surprised to see that I was the winner, since this one was really different and not really my best, but one that had a very descriptive image to it. I'm only sorry I have to wait 6 months to enjoy doing poetry-in-motion again. I love all of the activities on poetry.com, including this and the haiku contest. Thanks so much to The International Library Of Poetry." | | | 12/31/2007 | Dianne. Mcalhany | Mount Pleasant, SC. | | | "I WAS VERY SURPRIZED FOR I HAVEN'T EVER WON ANYTHING BEFORE. IT WAS VERY EXCITING." | | | 12/30/2007 | Marilyn Endo | Boca Raton, FLORIDA | | | "I was sitting next to my husband and I opened the Daily Contest to see who won and view their entry, when I found MY NAME! I was in such disbelief I asked my husband to look at it, and sure enough it was me! I enter the Daily Contest EVERY day, and on the occasions when my time coincided with the winning time I was disappointed when I didn't win. I am happy I continued to participate, because now I'm a winner!" | | | 12/29/2007 | Jen Hunter | Nanaimo, CANADA | | | | | | 12/28/2007 | Colleen Robertson | Price, UT | | | "My goodness, I am so excited. I have been entering this contest for years and it is wonderful to win." | | | 12/27/2007 | Artsy Art | Arlington, MASS | | | | | | 12/26/2007 | Thomas Durban | Chase, MICHIGAN | | | "I was very suprised to see that I had won. I am
disabled and your contest help me thru the day.I play them every day.I am glad that I won." | | | 12/25/2007 | Shirley Love | Blackwell, OK. | | | "I do want to enter the contest daily because I find it so fascinating and fun." | | | 12/24/2007 | Jim Vecchio | Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT | | | "I believe that the way we use words is a gift. This contest does not always allow someone to write great poetry, but it is a way to experiment with words and gain experience so that great poetry can, in turn, be written. I am especially gratified that, in this time of the year that gifts are given, I was blessed to win a gift and thus use that gift to benefit others. Thank you so much!" | | | 12/23/2007 | La'Chris Jordan | Seattle, WA | | | "Thank you so much for selecting my poem! This is so amazing! I wasn't expecting to win - ever.
I just enjoy writing poetry. And I appreciate Poetry.com for recognizing and giving voice to poets like me from across the world." | | | 12/22/2007 | Rebecca Kelley | Gloucester, MASS | | | "A wonderful Christmas Surprise, to see my name appear as the chosen winner of Poetry in Motion. A Happy New Year to All!!!" | | | 12/21/2007 | Rochelle Trueblood | Crystal, MN | | | | | | 12/20/2007 | Maria-Rosa Clúa I Vicens | Barcelona, SPAIN | | | | | | 12/19/2007 | Brianne Sloan | St. Augustine, FL | | | "This is totally awesome, but is there a way to find out what my poem was? I don't remember . . ." | | | 12/18/2007 | Mark Petherbridge | Sheffield, ENGLAND | | | "I was so overwhelmed, i love writing poetry and its amazing to know that someone loved reading it." | | | 12/17/2007 | Christopher Malone | San Antonio, TEXAS | | | | | | 12/16/2007 | Moe Almawla | Dearborn, USA | | | "wow im shocked!! I cant believe im the winner I would like to thank poetry.com for their free services and Great Site!!!!!" | | | 12/15/2007 | Becky Henkel | Los Anngeles, CA | | | | | | 12/14/2007 | Yvonne Estes | Dallas, TX | | | "I was so very elated over the fact that finally I am a winner!! I think that if you are persistent in anything and hold on to your faith results
are bound to be POSITIVE !!!" | | | 12/13/2007 | Jeritza Cortes | Deltona, FLORIDA | | | "When I read that I was the $100 winner I was so full of joy, i had prayed that I would win and it seems silly but I plan on using the money I won to help my family because we are struggling financially. I am overwhelmed this moment still and I just want to say thank you." | | | 12/12/2007 | A Coley | Wilmed, US | | | "I was surprised when I had been notified of my winning entry. I wrote this
poem for my mother in law. She was admitted to a long term care facility the
day I wrote
it." | | | 12/11/2007 | Darci Mckellar | Elk Rapids, MI | | | "Terrific. What fun. I play every day" | | | 12/10/2007 | Eve Chase | Tucson, ARIZONA | | | | | | 12/9/2007 | Carol Demirtas | Salem, NJ | | | | | | 12/8/2007 | James Lynch | Wappingers, NEW | | | "I was ecstatic when I opened the e-mail and discovered I was a winner. I enjoy arranging the words in the contest, but to come close to the winning time was a surprise for me. I'd like to thank all persons connected to the Poetry site and all the poets out there that stay up to wee hours of the morning burning the oil with pencil and paper. Happy Hoidays to all!" | | | 12/7/2007 | Barbara * | Houston, TX | | | "I am thrilled to have won the Poety In Motion contest!! It is one of my favorite places on the WorldWideWeb. Thank you for the opportunity I have here to play around with my poetry...sometimes I can be serious and in another I can be witty, at times even silly...and it is amazing how this little exercise can be food for thought when trying to put thoughts into poetry form. I enjoy, very much, reading all the other submissions and seeing where everyone is from. Thanks again, Barbara Attaway" | | | 12/6/2007 | Brittney Cummins | Helena, MONTANA | | | "Poetry is something in life to enjoy, and to write when you feel strongly about the subject or about your life experiences. I write to express how I feel, and if given a prompt, I can work through that to accomplish a good poem. ~Brittney" | | | 12/5/2007 | Heather Thornhill | Huddersfield, UNITED KINGDOM | | | "I was very proud to hear that I had won the poetry in motion contest because I remember how hard they are to do at first and it motivates me to read over my work. At first I entered poems to win the money but now I write because it is fun and keeps my mind healthy. Though now I can buy some nice christmas presants.Thanks to all at poetry.com" | | | 12/4/2007 | Megan Paul-Buksa | Leduc, CANADA | | | "Well A smile hasnt left my face yet, im very pleased.
" | | | 12/3/2007 | James Peacock | Mossville, IL | | | | | | 12/2/2007 | Susan Crean | New York, NY | | | | | | 12/1/2007 | Stephan Martin | Parsons, KS | | | | | | 11/30/2007 | Solomiyka Salamaszek | Mississauga, ONTARIO CANADA | | | "Wow...I didn't expect this at all... Thank you :D God Bless!" | | | 11/29/2007 | Linda Mazurek | Garner, NC | | | "Thank you so much. This is the best website. I have many poems published with you, and have many more that I have written, but still have to put them on your website. Thanks again." | | | 11/28/2007 | Adell Foster | Brockton, MA | | | "I can usually derive inspiration from a small verse while creating from the poetry in motion tiles. It was truly an unexpected yet pleasant surprise upon opening my e-mail to discover that I had been listed as poetry in motion winner. Many thanks, to the International Library of Poets - Poetry.com staff for selecting my verse. Always, Adell
" | | | 11/27/2007 | Tara Stiles | Loveland, OHIO | | | | | | 11/26/2007 | Teresa Smit | Boulder, CO | | | | | | 11/25/2007 | Rafael Mendoza | Hialeah, FLORIDA | | | "When I saw this e-mail in my mail box I was really surprised because I have never won anything of this sort before. I'm just happy I am one of the lucky ones, hehe." | | | 11/24/2007 | Frederick Wulliman | Berne, INDIANA | | | | | | 11/23/2007 | Anna Hodgman | Troy, NH | | | "I was very surprised when I won for I was playing the contest and saw the winner's name change in front of my eye's to my name. This was the most awesome exciting feeling that I have felt in a long time. Thanks for choosing my poem as the winner!!! This is the third time that I've won thanks again!!!
" | | | 11/22/2007 | Candace Simpson | Thomaston, GEORGIA | | | | | | 11/21/2007 | Ami Pishlo | Southgate, MICHIGAN | | | "I was mainly very surprised. Proud of myself and left wodering what others had sumitted as their poetry entery.
" | | | 11/20/2007 | Bernadine Isaac | Floried, UNITED STATES | | | | | | 11/19/2007 | Zachary Phillipps | Grantsburg, WI | | | | | | 11/18/2007 | Donna Benedict | Savona, NY | | | "WOW---I'm in disbelief right now--shocked!" | | | 11/17/2007 | Yami Cabezas | Miami, FLORIDA | | | | | | 11/16/2007 | Colleen Schmidt | Bittern Lake, CANADA | | | | | | 11/15/2007 | Debbie Bronson | Germantown, TENNESSEE | | | "I was soooo excited to see that I won the $100 prize !!Now I will enter more competitions since I see that you really can win !!!" | | | 11/14/2007 | Olsen Rollingstone | Blueeyes Lake, MINNESOTA | | | | | | 11/13/2007 | V. Cahill | Dorchester, MA | | | "Great, how encouraging! Thanks!" | | | 11/12/2007 | Robyn Omara | Dewitt, NY | | | "Hi,What a wonderful surprise to learn I had won! I love entering the daily poetry in motion and haiku contests, it is such creative fun!" | | | 11/11/2007 | Shirley Turnbough | Council Bluffs, IOWA | | | "I was shocked to hear that I had won, thank you so much, what a wonderful time of the year to have an extra $100. I hope to enter again sometime.
Shirley Turnbough" | | | 11/10/2007 | Sue Hart | London,Ontario, CANADA | | | | | | 11/9/2007 | Gina A Miller | Aberdeen , SCOTLAND | | | "I was overjoyed to have won the poetry in motion contest once again! A few words that can't be expressed when i was aware of it!
" | | | 11/8/2007 | Joanna Kastar | Palmer, ALASKA | | | "Thank you for providing the opportunity to win! It is a truly fun contest, and a great tool for sharpening the poetic skills. Thanks again" | | | 11/7/2007 | Roy Lee | Black Creek, NC | | | "I've had so much fun with your website since being introduced to it a few weeks ago. Keep up the good work." | | | 11/6/2007 | Casey Cooper | Modesto, CA | | | "Wow, Im so excited! Ive been playing the Poetry In Motion Contest for at least 3 years now and never won, I guess persistance pays off! Thank You Poetry.Com!!!
" | | | 11/5/2007 | Jerry Hood | Barberton, OHIO | | | | | | 11/4/2007 | Yoli De La Garza | Olton, TX. | | | "Frist shock and a lot of jumping!! Thank You. Yeahhh!!!!" | | | 11/3/2007 | Sheryl Walton | Chicago, ILLINOIS | | | "I am walking on air!!! At last, I have won!!. Thank you very much." | | | 11/2/2007 | Ola Altahoo | Manama, BAHRAIN | | | "Wow this is such an honor to me and it is very good to know that my work finally is being read and appreciated and I am hoping that I could reach tothe top and hopefully win more contests to come! Thank you..." | | | 11/1/2007 | Christine Hammond | Trevor, WI | | | "Thankyou so much for choosing me! I never thought i would win!
" | | | 10/31/2007 | Julia Brown | St. Paul, MN | | | "And who says English majors don't pay off? Thanks, guys!" | | | 10/30/2007 | Jason Pickens | Fairmont, WEST VIRGINIA | | | | | | 10/29/2007 | David Garza | San Diego, TX | | | | | | 10/28/2007 | Girish Bhandari | New, INDIA | | | "Delighted. Thanks for a great site, which is an inspiration." | | | 10/27/2007 | Gentle Dove | Clayton, NC | | | "WOW!!!!Ive waited a long time for this.Thanks poetry in motion!!!" | | | 10/26/2007 | Desiree Downs | Chino, CA | | | "WOW..I am so excited and honored. I thank you so much fro giving me the chance to express myself.Thank you poetry .com. This has made my day for sure." | | | 10/25/2007 | Holly Clause | Cape Coral, FL | | | | | | 10/24/2007 | Michele Movius | Fayetteville, NC | | | "Thank you very much. I've won before and it's great to have another winning opportunity." | | | 10/23/2007 | Tammy Griffin | Turlock, CA | | | "Wow! This is awesome! Of course, I am not convinced I really won until I receive the prize! But thank you in advance if I honestly did win!!" | | | 10/22/2007 | J. Homer | Logan, UT | | | "As luck would have it, I read the email telling me I won just as my poetry class was starting. I love to use this exercise to help my students learn to play with words, I never thought I'd win anything. My students were pretty excited, too. This will hopefully give them more hope for an added incentive when I have them play and enter this contest" | | | 10/19/2007 | Dorothy (Alves) Holmes | Millers Tavern,, VIRGINIA | | | "Thank you! I am thrilled..." | | | 10/15/2007 | Shirley Love | Blackwell, OK | | | | | | 10/14/2007 | Dagenet Stern | Richmond, VIRGINIA | | | | | | 10/13/2007 | K Nakabasa | Utica, USA | | | | | | 10/12/2007 | Annie Salisbury | Madison, KS | | | "This contest is used as a daily writing exercise; it never occurred to me that I would win. It's great expressive mental manipulation." | | | 10/11/2007 | Angelina Kump | Riverton, UTAH | | | | | | 10/10/2007 | Brittney Litchhult | Crane, MISSOURI | | | "This is an incredible experience.
" | | | 10/9/2007 | Luc Maynard | Fort Salonga, NY | | | "Appreciative" | | | 10/8/2007 | Pamela Saltz | East Flat Rock, NC | | | "I have been submitting poems in this contest for nearly two years! Although I am very elated to have finally won, I honestly enjoy the challenge of composing a poem with the random words we are given! Winning is wonderful, but the opportunity to participate in a super activity that encourages creativity is even more so! Thank you!" | | | 10/7/2007 | Dotty Ravari | Catonsville, MARYLAND | | | "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the email. It is a fact that Poetry.com is encouraging talented writers up to the horizon. Thank you very much" | | | 10/6/2007 | Kimberley Brunette | Kitchener, ONTARIO | | | "Thanks so much..It's thanks to the poetry.com that this is possible..." | | | 10/5/2007 | Rasma Dos | Port Jefferson, NY | | | "With much gratitude, I accept this honor. Thank you kindly, Rasma" | | | 10/4/2007 | Abigail Pillitteri | Robbinsville, NJ | | | | | | 10/3/2007 | Carolyn Severe | Okla City, OKLA | | | "i hope i filled this in right.I dont no alot about what im doing on this comp yet,ty" | | | 10/2/2007 | Siobhan Huschke | North Branford, CT | | | "I was just checking the web site every day like I usually do and I saw my name that I had won. I was shocked and had to read it a few times for it to register. Then I emailed all of my friends and called my husband and went around saying " I won I won I won...." The only sad part is not being able to submit more daily poems for a while. I still think I will do them for fun and not submit them. I really enjoy it. Having all those words in a pile helps me to think of new ideas for my regular poems. thank you for your great web site!
" | | | 10/1/2007 | Patricia Hopkins | Freehold, NEW JERSEY | | | "i was shocked thank you" | | | 9/30/2007 | Dawn Miller | North Canton, OHIO | | | "Wow! I have been submitting these of and on for a long time. a Friend of mine won once but I never thought it would happen to me.Thank You" | | | 9/29/2007 | Darlene Glover | El Cajon, CALIFORNIA | | | "What a surprise!! I have been entering the contest daily for most of the year and have enjoyed reading the entries of others, when my name was shown as the winner I was grateful that I had kept a positive attitude about winning someday. Thank you for the $100 Gift Certificate" | | | 9/28/2007 | David Foley | Thousand Oaks, CA | | | | | | 9/27/2007 | Sharon Rose Red Larson | Murrieta, CA | | | | | | 9/26/2007 | G. Vangel | Fairhaven, USA | | | "It's great to be chosen the winner of PIM, to have the opportunity to see your name "in lights" and to have people read your attempt at PIM. Thanks!" | | | 9/25/2007 | Brandy Nix | Lawrenceburg, TENNESSEE | | | "I felt very honored to have my poem chosen
from the group of poems that were closest to the
drawing time.
" | | | 9/24/2007 | Kristopher Moreau | Boston, MA | | | "It's important to encourage poets today and I'm thrilled to be recognized by Poetry.com.
" | | | 9/23/2007 | Sammy Heady | Gainwesboro, TN | | | | | | 9/22/2007 | Rochelle Rojas | San Antonio, TEXAS | | | "Thank you again for the $100 gift certificate! As I have already been a winner once before, I was trying very hard to win again since I ordered three beautiful plaques with my poems on them, and I wanted to win again so I can order three more, which I will do. I may never become a published poet, but at least I will have a very beautiful wall display with many of my poems on them! Once again, thank you! Very Sincerely, Rochelle Rojas
" | | | 9/21/2007 | Allison Briley | Camarillo, CA | | | "When I visited poetry.com and saw that my name was chosen as a winner, I was so excited. I immediatley called my Mom who lives over 2,000 miles away to share the news. It was truly a great day for me. Thank you for having such a fun, challenging contest. I am still bragging about being the Winner on 9/21.
" | | | 9/20/2007 | Samantha Lampinen | Pinckney, MICHIGAN | | | "I can't belive that I actually won $100, I didn't think that I would. I'm really suprised and also happy that I did. I'm really glad that my english class got me to find thplace to do this.
" | | | 9/19/2007 | Kristine Wheeler | Flora Vista, NM | | | "Thanks poetry.com!! When I discovered I had won the contest it put a big smile on my face after what was otherwise a really bad day!!" | | | 9/18/2007 | Alike' Khalifah | Charlotte, NC | | | "My first thought was, "YES!!!"_Wow! Again!?! Yaay!! This is my second time winning this contest and I am very honored and humbled by the fact that the judges see something in my writing. I just write purely from my heart and I'm touched that someone appreciates my thoughts! Can't wait to spend my money!Birthday's Monday, so it's a great present! Thank you so much!
" | | | 9/17/2007 | Sonia Schilingno | Tucson, AZ | | | "I couldn't believe I won, but I guess that it takes plenty of times to enter before finally winning. Thanks, and I'll keep on entering. Sonia" | | | 9/16/2007 | Andrea Levy | Greenbrae, CA | | | | | | 9/15/2007 | Rebecca Kelley | Gloucester, MASS | | | "I was completely surprised when I went to poetry.com and saw my name on front page as winner!!! Thank you for offering the site, I enjoy the daily competition!!" | | | 9/14/2007 | Virginia Spatara | Boardman, OHIO | | | "WOW!! thanks What an honor to be the one" | | | 9/13/2007 | Lisa Kent | Rochester, ENGLAND | | | "i am so pleased.. is this for real...? thank you!
" | | | 9/12/2007 | Warren Sutter | Harborcreek, PA. | | | "Thank You, it's an honor" | | | 9/11/2007 | Angela Nuzzo | Bradford, PA | | | "I was very shocked to see that I was the winner! This was the first time I checked out the Poetry.com site and my first attempt at the
Poetry in Motion Contest. I guess it was a good thing I was awake at 4 in the morning! Thanks so much." | | | 9/10/2007 | Cynthia Howard | Florissant, MISSOURI | | | "I am elated, this is the first time I have ever won anything for my creative abilities. I am so overjoyed right now, I can't hardly express it in words. I thank you very kindly and appreciate your selection of my poem. Wow" | | | 9/9/2007 | C Voog | A, MN | | | "Thank you! How exciting to win after trying for so long. This web site is true inspiration!
" | | | 9/8/2007 | *Abra *Cadabra | Fire, HAPPENS.. | | | "I was very surpised that I was a winner_on PoetryInMotion! I have won a couple of times before (but a very long time ago) & I was thinking I'd never win again! Thanks so much! I enjoy writing poetry, and I love PoetryInMotion" | | | 9/7/2007 | Shonnah Landolt | Winchester, TENNESSEE | | | "I could not believe my eyes...of course when
you go to check to see who the winner is you hope it is you, but you usually figure on it being someone else's name flashing in the headlines. I was so happy of course...who wouldn't be? I love your site and I will continue to write...Thank You So Much For Allowing Me To Be A Part Of Your Winning History!...
" | | | 9/6/2007 | Ric Bascobert | Colo Springs, CO | | | "Hello,
Thank you for choosing my poem. I just returned from a trip to Kentucky to find out I won. What a great ending to a fine vacation. Thank you very much.
" | | | 9/5/2007 | Jean Pestell | London, ENGLAND | | | "I enjoy the stimulation and eventually the poem which eventually manifests itself in fewer than 20 words – I find that my creative juices flow the moment I start to unscramble the words – long live Poetry.com!
" | | | 9/4/2007 | Deborah Reeser | Saint Helen, MICHIGAN | | | "I was elated when I went to the Poetry In Motion Web site and saw my name as today's winner. I shouted with joy and jumped up out of my computer chair, causing my enormous dog, "Sami Sosa" (part Husky, part Finnish Spitz) to jump off the floor and into my arms; he was as excited as I was in that moment! I found your Web site Monday evening, and had only entered the contest twice (Monday and Tuesday) when I won! It's inspiring to take the collection of words you provide each day and write a poem. I'm hooked, and I've already written today's poem. Thanks again ...
" | | | 9/3/2007 | Glenn Hunt | Summerfield, FL. | | | "I was thrilled to win the contest.The poems entered are always great. I think everyone that enters is a winner just for trying and expressing themselfs.Poetry is such a persomal thing.Thank You Glenn Hunt" | | | 9/2/2007 | Dena Foxxe | Seattle, WASHINGTON | | | "Thank you," | | | 9/1/2007 | Annie Grob | Irvine, CALIFORNIA | | | "Thank you for choosing my poem. Please send my prize to the address above. Is it possible to send me a copy of the poem? I neglected to save it and I am unable to view previous winners on your website. Thank you again. I look forward to receiving my award soon.--Annie Grob
" | | | 8/31/2007 | Helena Greene | Ipswich, MASS | | | | | | 8/30/2007 | Michael Kostik | Mesa, ARIZONA | | | "I am very pleased to hear my poem was chosen # 1. I have been second and third and even seventh once.
But to be able to show this along with the poem to family and friends is a real thrill.
Thank you for taking the time to read the poems submitted.
" | | | 8/29/2007 | Maureen Jacoby | Salem, MA. | | | "Doing The Daily Poetry In Motion Contest has been a daily routine which keeps my creative juices going. Must keep the "mental muscles" strong.But I must say it was a thrill to see my name on the monitor as "Yesterday's Winner!"To all of my "fellow poets," keep writing every day, and some day it will pay off!!
" | | | 8/28/2007 | Susi Evers | Mary Esther, FLORIDA | | | "Wow! Oh, Wow! I am so excited that I won! Now I get to decide what poetry products I want to get with my prize. Thank you! Thank you so much!" | | | 8/27/2007 | Mary Vise | Louisville, KENTUCKY | | | | | | 8/26/2007 | Lisa Arroyo | Baltimore, MD | | | | | | 8/25/2007 | Cindy Cottrell | Daytona, FLORIDA | | | "I am excited to hear that you have chosen my poem as the winner.I love to write and am putting my abilities to the test.I love my children and everything that I do is for them ,so thank you again for this great opportunity." | | | 8/24/2007 | Sabera Akhter | Springfield, VIRGINIA | | | | | | 8/23/2007 | Dale Shaw | Edmonton, CANADA | | | "I just started playing within the last few weeks after having won a several months ago.Winning is great but I do like the challenge of the Poetry in Motion contest .It's a terrific way to exercise the spontaneous writing skill.Thank you, Poetry.Com
" | | | 8/22/2007 | Jaime Hagensen-Rowe | Edison, NJ | | | "I am so happy to have won! Thank you so much!
" | | | 8/21/2007 | Eddie Hazel Jr. | Summervile, SC. | | | "I AM PARALYZED AND HAVE BEEN BED BOUND FOR THREE YEARS. IT IS THE FIRST THING I HAVE EVER WON AND I AM SO SURPRIZED I CAN'T HARDLY BELIEVE IT.PLEASE PRAY FOR ME AND MY SISTER WHO HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF ME FOR THREE YEARS, THE YEAR I GOT PARALYZED WAS 1979. I WAS TOTALY SELF SUFFICIENT BUT HEN SOME MAJOR SET BACKS HAPPEN, I AM ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY NOW AND I HOPE AND PRAY TO BE OUT OF BED SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND FOR LETTING ME HERE SOME GOOD NEWS FOR A CHANGE. I AM UP ALOT DURING THE NIGHT AND I LOVE TO PLAY YOUR POETRY GAME. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!
EDDIE
" | | | 8/20/2007 | Courtney Beaudry | Oxford, MASSACHUSETTS | | | "OMG I cant believe that I won!! I'm so happy!! I can seriously use that money!! Thank you" | | | 8/19/2007 | Rachael Cooper | Pittsburgh, PA | | | "It was pretty amazing for me when I learned that I have one. Though I'm not fond of the 6 month rule, I really enjoy Poetry in Motion. Thanks so much!" | | | 8/18/2007 | Mary Ann Blinkhorn | Toronto,, CANADA | | | "Thank you so much." | | | 8/17/2007 | Marla Powell | New Oerleans, LOUISIANA | | | "Thank You for choosing my poem. I was very happy to win. It is a fun game to play" | | | 8/16/2007 | Marilyn Lee | St. Louis, MO. | | | "I am very pleased to become a winner as i have been entering for several years, and have been in the top 20 on 2 ocassions, This is a Treat and Thank You for poetry.com." | | | 8/15/2007 | Carole Ortale Curtis | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | | | "This is just fantastic. My birthday is August 15 and I was feeling a little blue , but winning this really made me feel great even on the day after. It is wonderful to receive a WINNER'S NOTICE around the time of your birthday. Thank you so much for making my birthday special.
Carole Ortale Curtis" | | | 8/14/2007 | Veronica Miller | Holly Hill, FLORIDA | | | | | | 8/13/2007 | De Jackson | Henderson, NEVADA | | | "I love using this contest as a daily writing exercise, and I'm excited to
have won! Thanks so much!" | | | 8/12/2007 | Christy Ball | Chatsworth, CA | | | "It is always a joy to get an email from this site, but today was special! I am so happy that my poetry is being enjoyed by others and very grateful Mr.Ely and staff, for your time that is so generous in acknowledging my work and that of other poets. Thank you, Christy Ball
" | | | 8/11/2007 | Zona Lawrence | Scottsdale, AZ | | | "I am delighted to be a winner in this ompetition s i feel it helps me to write amost every day creating poems with words i might never consider using except for this palette of words presented.
" | | | 8/10/2007 | Sharon Rose Red Larson | Murrieta, CA | | | | | | 8/9/2007 | Kenneth Williams | St. James, MISSOURI | | | "I was delighted to be a winner again! I love the daily contests with the word bank. When the day starts with creativity everything seems to turn out well! Thanks, Ron and poetry.com!" | | | 8/8/2007 | Patty Popovitch | Transfer, PA | | | "I am thrilled to have won the daily contest
great website" | | | 8/7/2007 | Blake Coke | Ranchocucamonga, USA | | | "I feel so honored and elated thanks so much!!" | | | 8/6/2007 | C Albanese | Commack, NEW YORK | | | "I can't thank you enough!" | | | 8/5/2007 | Kasie Vance | Elgin, IL | | | | | | 8/4/2007 | Dena Straughn | Grovetown, GA | | | | | | 8/3/2007 | Donna Fowler | Napoleon, OH | | | "Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to test myself daily. It is always amazing to see what the tiles will allow us to write. Many thanks," | | | 8/2/2007 | Maryanne Shalome | Horsham, PA | | | | | | 8/1/2007 | Carol Turgeon | Glendale, ARIZONA | | | "Thank you for the website to display my poetry. I am thrilled! Thank you Viggo for inspiring me to record my thoughts in poetry.
" | | | 7/31/2007 | Lachy Grant | Chrischurch, NEW ZEALAND | | | | | | 7/30/2007 | Kristine Syrjala | Old Town, ME | | | "I was really surprised seeing this email in my in-box. It is amazing to be selected out of 21 other people! Thank you!" | | | 7/29/2007 | Danielle Jackson | Columbus, OHIO | | | "Thank you so much for choosing my poem! I was elated when I received the email stating I was a winner and shared the news with my co-workers. Now, they are starting to show interest in the poetry.com website! Thanks again!!
" | | | 7/28/2007 | Sarah-Addison Herndon | Seattle, US | | | | | | 7/27/2007 | Jamie Lohmeyer | Granbury, TEXAS | | | "I'm completely estatic >_<. I still can't believe I won and it's been a few days since I knew I won. I'm sad that I can't enter again for
6 months because I enjoyed making little a ditty everyday for the two days I entered before I won. Third times the charm!" | | | 7/26/2007 | Kirsta Sherman | Overland Park, KANSAS | | | "Thank You so much... I am so very excited. To be honest I wasn't really trying to win, I was using the multitude of words to just better my writing skills and when I got on and saw my name, I was like...that's not me. I had to read and then reread my poem again to make sure it was really me, I am very excited and Thank You again.
" | | | 7/25/2007 | Zack Bunkers | Fairfax, MN | | | "Thank you for choosing me, I am very happy :)." | | | 7/24/2007 | Cristina Baptista | Newington, CT | | | "As a writer and poet, I use the daily contest on poetry.com as a ritualistic "exercise" to get me thinking about ways to expand my own verses, beyond the Poetry In Motion contest and context. As a result, my daily entering has often been a result of a "why not?" thought, as opposed to anything premeditated--so I am pleasantly surprised to learn that my "Poem In Motion" won a prize! It just goes to show that good things happen when you least expect them! Thank you!" | | | 7/23/2007 | Jelaine Wilson | Georgetown, IN | | | "I was majestically happy to learn that I had won the "Poetry in Motion" contest. I write poetry to relax in a world of constant energy. It is so refreshing to take a few moments and enjoy the opportunities offered by ISP. Keep on encouraging internationally" | | | 7/22/2007 | Maren Gonzales | Gahanna, OHIO | | | "I'm surprised! I didn't expect this! Wow...I never expected to win. I just entered for the fun of it!
" | | | 7/21/2007 | Patricia Whiteash | Pottsville, PA | | | "I was very excited and pleased to see that I had finally won the Poetry In Motion contest. Thoroughly enjoy the Poetry.com site especially the daily contests. Thank you very much." | | | 7/20/2007 | Mike Balinski Jr | Orlando, FL | | | "Wow, thanks! It's quite a field of great poetry to compete in!
" | | | 7/19/2007 | Robyn Dicola | Butler, PA | | | | | | 7/18/2007 | Todd Alberda | Kalamazoo, MI | | | | | | 7/17/2007 | Rachel Green | Chesterfield, UK | | | "How delightful! I'm very pleased and will use the voucher to purchare one of your collections.
" | | | 7/16/2007 | Dorothy Bickar | New London, NORTH CAROLINA | | | "I have been entering the Poetry In Motion every day for about 5 years now.I was thrilled that I finally won. It is a challenge and I really enjoy it each day." | | | 7/15/2007 | Nagarajan S | Mason, OH | | | "I am very pleased to hear that I have been selected to recieve this reward. I have been participating in these contests for a long time, during earlier visits to the U.S and also now. It is really a pleasant excerrcise for the mind. Thank You" | | | 7/14/2007 | Sharon Blood | Mentone, CALIFORNIA | | | "Thank you
" | | | 7/13/2007 | Bosse Carole | Edmundston, CANADA | | | | | | 7/12/2007 | Lisa Shuleva | Medina, OHIO | | | "It felt absolutely amazing seeing my name displayed as the winner! Thank you so much for allowing myself and everybody else the opportunity to express our creativity and also to be awarded for it at the same time." | | | 7/11/2007 | Michaela Koretko | Knoxville , TN | | | | | | 7/10/2007 | Lyrinda Sheppard | London, CANADA | | | "I felt euphoric! I have been writing poems since I was seventeen and it's the first thing I've won! I have used this site in my English classes to make poetry a little more fun and appreciated. Now I get to feel appreciated- thanks. I enjoy the creativity of words and doing the daily poetry contest is like painting with your mouth-the results are surprising due to the limited word list. Lots of fun!
" | | | 7/9/2007 | Anastasia Teper | Valley Stream, NEW YORK | | | "I was pleasantly surprized to hear that I was a winner and really did not expect this news at all. I thank Poetry in Motion for such great news because the poem did succeed the day I wrote it, i did come out the way I wanted it to, which is not always easy. To all of you who are still writing poems for poetry in motion, Kee On Going and you'll get it!!! Thank you, again and Time Will Tell.
" | | | 7/8/2007 | Sabine Meyer | Wuppertal, GERMANY | | | | | | 7/7/2007 | Rijad Mulaosmanovic | Tuzla, BOSNIA | | | ""It's always great to see your name next to the word "winner", but this is more than that, it's a great honor to find yourself among so many creative people... tnx"
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" | | | 7/6/2007 | Edna Walsh | White Marsh, MARYLAND | | | "What a pleasant surprise to be a winner. Thank you so much for offering this site to participate in these puzzles which are very challenging." | | | 7/5/2007 | Kacie Versaci | Marietta, GA | | | | | | 7/4/2007 | Holley Gossett | Bloomingdale, NJ | | | "This was by far one of things that ever happened to me. Not just winning the
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" | | | 7/3/2007 | Cindy Campbell | London, CANADA | | | "Poetry.com rocks. It was awesome to see my name as the winner. Will continue playing and spreading the word to friends. Thanks poetry.com......... I'm grateful.
" | | | 7/2/2007 | Mlou Healy | Dracut, MA | | | "Thank you!
" | | | 7/1/2007 | Kate Wrzesien | Hampton, CT | | | "I have enjoyed writng poetry for a long time, thank you for giving me a place to share it and get back the needed feedback that every poet needs.
" | | | 6/30/2007 | Charlotte Zuzak | Grove City, PENNSYLVANIA | | | | | | 6/29/2007 | Isabelle Loverro | Scarsdale, NEW YORK | | | "How exciting to pull up PoetryinMotion and discover I was a winner...thank
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" | | | 6/26/2007 | Caitlin Gregory | Stevensville, MD | | | "I was surprised to learn that I was a winner. I guess I'm too modest!I'm also glad I won; I haven't had the greatest time recently, and this
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" | | | 6/25/2007 | Robin Thomas | Saginaw, TEXAS | | | "Wow! I am so surprised to find this email about my winning submission and verification. I have played this game for two years and this is my first time to win. Thank you so much, Mr. Ely and poetry.com!" | | | 6/24/2007 | Eve Chase | Tucson, ARIZONA | | | "I am delighted to be chosen a winner. These PIMs are excellent exercise for the poetic mind. Thanx again, EVE
" | | | 6/23/2007 | Antonio Cummings | De Pere, WI | | | | | | 6/22/2007 | Ashley White | Mesa, AZ | | | "Thank you so much I greatly appreciate the award.
" | | | 6/21/2007 | Keri Surridge | Norfolk, VA | | | "I was thrilled when I found out I had won, especially on my first attempt. I was jumping up and down in my uniform at work lol...It was a wonderful surprise, especially since my poem was voted the best out of 21 others. Thank You
" | | | 6/20/2007 | Cecilia S. Vaughn | Nassau, BAHAMAS | | | "THIS IS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE. I TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES AT POETRY.COM FOR THE HARD WORK THAT GOES INTO MAKING THIS CONTEST SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO EACH DAY. AS A WRITER, EXPRESSING MY LOVE FOR LIFE FOR THE WORLD TO ENJOY IS A TRUE GIFT FROM GOD. THANK YOU ALL!!" | | | 6/19/2007 | Jenny Schnick | Balt, MD | | | "It was exciting to win this fun contest! I love playing with words!
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" | | | 6/16/2007 | Peter S. Quinn | Reykjavík, ICELAND | | | | | | 6/15/2007 | Lisa Smith | Montclair, CA | | | "I was very shocked and surprised to see my name as soon as I went to poetry.com's site. I had to make sure it was my actual submission! My name is common so I figured that it couldn't be me--boy was I wrong! Thanks." | | | 6/14/2007 | Theresa Beireis | Carmichael, CA | | | "Thank you" | | | 6/13/2007 | Malini Kartik | Mumbai, INDIA | | | "I was very suprised to see my name up there and never expected that I would win something like this.. Thank you for making my day.
" | | | 6/12/2007 | Linda Blakely | Louisville, KY | | | "Shiver me timbers, I actually won! Nice surprise to see my name flashing on the screen for the world to see. Perseverance mates and long live Captain Jack Sparrow!! Thank you very much, this is an honor....now where's the rum?
" | | | 6/11/2007 | Mary Marlatt | Wimberley, USA | | | "Wow! The words were right there for me on the tiles. It was a reminder of my Mom's favorite hobby.
She makes and gives blankets and quilts to to loved ones
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" | | | 6/10/2007 | Ruth Driggers | Moore, SC | | | "Thanks so much for choosing my poetry as the winning entry! I often
visit the Poetry.com Web site and enjoy entering the contests and
reading the poetry of other contestants." | | | 6/9/2007 | Sharon Roper | Chicago, ILLINOIS | | | "WOW!!! I can not believe that I won. I found out that I won, when I was checking my messages. I almost couldn't hardly breathe. I had to call my mom and tell her. This is a huge step for me. I really had confidence that I was going to win. Praise be to God for giving me the gift to do poetry. As I am writing this, I am still excited. It feel like a won a million dollars. Thank you to poetry.com for giving me and everyone else the opportunity to show our poetry to the world.
" | | | 6/8/2007 | Daniel Menezes | Mangalore, INDIA | | | "Thanks a lot!
" | | | 6/7/2007 | Claire Hanson | Penguin, AUSTRALIA | | | "How i feel about winning $100? Simple awsome this is a bizzare game but one of the coolest things i've ever found on the web" | | | 6/6/2007 | Carol Radiwon | Canton, MICHIGAN | | | "When I learned I won the Poetry In Motion Contest, I was so overjoyed i screamed the moment I finished reading. It was a crazy moment.
" | | | 6/5/2007 | Carla Arnold | Hot Springs, ARKANSAS | | | "I_have been_entering the poetry in motion contest for over a year now..and I read when I read my email stating I had won the 6/05/07 entry, I was so excited I hollered out to my family..jumped from my chair and said a thankful prayer. What a blessing in my life, as it is something I truly needed..It gives me a feeling of confidence and lets me know to never give up writing..this is my outlet and I am ecstatic and overjoyed to be blessed as a winner..
With many thanks !
" | | | 6/4/2007 | Anna Haderer | Merced, CALIFORNIA | | | "Thank you for making it happened, it made me a very happy person and my day was complete." | | | 6/3/2007 | Shemushi Nasreen | Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA | | | "Thank you," | | | 6/2/2007 | Maribel Salas | Santa, CALIFORNIA | | | "i_was_so_happy_that_my_poem_was_choosen_thank_you._I_was_so_exited_that_I_started to dance=)" | | | 6/1/2007 | Sharon Rose Red Larson | Murrieta, CA | | | "When I saw that I won the contest, I was very excited. It felt good to see my name as the winning contestant.
Poetry.com is great .
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" | | | 5/31/2007 | K~Tel~Ee Mckell-En-Fuck | St. Petersburg, FL | | | | | | 5/30/2007 | Melissa Mehalko | Grand Blanc, MICHIGAN | | | "Well, I am not really sure if this is actually happening or not, I never win anyting!!!
" | | | 5/29/2007 | Patricia Post | Beverly, MA | | | | | | 5/28/2007 | Marlene Monico | Deltona, FL | | | "Hello, When I checked on 5/29/07 I was thrilled to see that I had won. What happens now?
" | | | 5/27/2007 | Jayati Gupta | Berlin, GERMANY | | | "Wow! What a pleasant surprise -- THANK YOU TONS - feel great to win the contest! This is a precious $ 100 triumph for me. Jayati Gupta
" | | | 5/26/2007 | Peace In Iraq Evans | End The War, MAINE | | | "Writing daily poems from selected words engages both the right and left brain, which builds neural pathways that consider peace and nonviolence as happy options. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity, and for the generous contest that adds an extra sparkle to the process!
" | | | 5/25/2007 | Daisy Worrock | Abingdon, VIRGINIA | | | "I was getting ready to enter the contest, when I saw my name as the winner! I was totally caught off guard! It was a very welcome surprise, and a special moment for me! I've played the contest for years! Thank you!
" | | | 5/24/2007 | Michelle Kunkle | Arona, PA | | | "Praise God! And Thank You for this wonderful opportunity.
" | | | 5/23/2007 | Wilma Wilson | Independence, MISSOURI | | | "I read all entries in this contest each and every day. It brings me gret enjoyment at age 77. Poetry comes from the soul." | | | 5/22/2007 | Harris Rathburn | Athol, MA. | | | "I find myself visiting Poetry .com a lot looking to see who won, and who was pick, and reading their poetry. There is a lot of great talent here. Then I found that I was a winner. I had to read it twice, three times, before I realized that I had won. This is better than wicked cool, this is "smashing"!
Thank you very much." | | | 5/21/2007 | Kacera Nelson | Loveland, CO | | | | | | 5/20/2007 | Jodi G. Skinner | Elgin, OKLAHOMA | | | "THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS DAILEY CONTEST .....IT CHALLENGES ME BY HAVING TO CHOOSE FROM YOUR WORD SELECTIONS. IT IS THE ONLY TIME I HAVE EVER WON. I HAVE BEEN IN THE NEAR WINS BEFORE AND EVEN THAT GAVE ME A CHARGE....BUT WINNING IS THE BEST....
" | | | 5/19/2007 | Diana Brewer | Jupiter, FLORIDA | | | "There seem to be so few outlets for mind entanglements and I appreciate the opportunity to have some creative fun. Thank you
" | | | 5/18/2007 | Lu Digiore | Bartlett, IL | | | "I felt greatly acknowledged for my artistry and was overwhelmed. This is the second time I was a winner and it feels wonderful. Thank You so much for the commendment acknowledging my talent. I absolutely enjoy and love poetry.com and all it's facets. You let my voice and heart be heard through my poems in contest and I cannot thank-you enough. You are the greatest ever.......as always, Lu" | | | 5/17/2007 | Jeanette Mcadoo | Glassport, PA | | | "I was truley excited and coulnd't believe I won. This is a great feeling. Thank You" | | | 5/16/2007 | Clint Manuel | Groves, TEXAS | | | "I find it a joy and a pleasure participating in the daily contests. It's a thrill and a challenge to create spontanously. But to actually find that I was one of the awards recipients when is a wonderful feeling that will surely brighten my entire day. Thank you. Clint Manuel." | | | 5/15/2007 | Heidi Tenney | Weston, WV | | | "After many years of entering poetry contests,
this is the first time I ever won. Thank you so
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" | | | 5/14/2007 | Cara Rinaldi | Waterbury, CONNECTICUT | | | "WOW! Winning this contest definitely made my day! One minute I'm doing a project and the next thing I know - I WIN $100! I'm so excited and I can't wait to tell my English teacher =]. Thanks poetry.com!
" | | | 5/13/2007 | Krystal Hudson | Syracuse, NY | | | "I am very happy that I won. It means a lot to me. Its a very good feeling.
" | | | 5/12/2007 | Shirley Clontz | Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA | | | | | | 5/11/2007 | Nicholaas Vandenberg | Bonners Ferry, IDAHO | | | | | | 5/10/2007 | Shireen Noroozi | Irvine, CA | | | "I am very pleasently surprised and excited. Thank you so much!" | | | 5/9/2007 | Dorothy Shanstrom | Burlington, IOWA | | | "It feels wonderful to have won again. I like having people see any hint of talent that I might stummble upon. Praise God and Thank-you
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