MaggieRan26's comments

I have read and Re-read Slow Down. I love the message. I love the simplicity. I love the flow. Good meditation feel, reminder to of the importance of presence.

i am feeling the same. After many rounds of reading, I have painfully winnowed it down to 4, Letting it marinate a bit longer.

Finally made it work!!!

that would be great!

thank you so much. I seem to be unable to get the payment part to work. It is glitching on my every attempt. It feels like paying should not be difficult :(

I was excited to challenge myself to enter again and disappointed to not be able to.

Good luck to all! more »

I have tried to submit. Although all went through last month no problem. It seems to not be accepting my payment info. Does anyone else struggle with this?

I am new to writing and learning to appreciate poetry. It took me a couple of reads to really start to absorb what I sensed was in there. If only we could solve all - with an electric fly zapper. How satisfying would that be? more »

Somebody’s Daughter was on my short list. Thank you for seeing and sharing your vision of the addict as a fellow human worthy of compassion and consideration. Compelling.

Additionally, I find your poem well constructed, and your words poignant. Thank you for sharing.

Congratulations! more »

Congratulations! The Treefort is an enchanting read! Thank you for sharing this wonderful imagery.

Ghost Bride was on my short list! I was absolutely intrigued. In fact I was compelled to research what a ghost bride was as it was a practice I had never heard of before!

Your poem was compelling and for me, educational!

I look forward to reading more of your work!

Warmly,

Maggie more »

Sue,

I really enjoy your poem when I was reading through for the contest! It was fun, with vivid imagery! You crafted a wonderfully poetic short story! I definitely had yours ‘pinned’!

Lora,

Thank you for this share

Thank you for sharing this poem. Are you truly seventeen? If so, I believe you are an old soul. I find your words to carry a beauty and wisdom beyond the regular scope of a person so young.

Unveiling Self-Love was on my very short list. I will continue watching for your work.

Warmly, Maggie more »

Hi Samuel,

Your poem, Happiness was on my short list. I love your exploration and searching for this elusive emotion. We are led to believe it is the goal we are all meant to strive for and success awaits if we can achieve it.

I have also done some writing and meditation on this topic and generally conclude that a healthier goal for me is to achieve a state of being content more often than not.

I think you have inspired me to rework this old journal reflection, so thank you.

Wishing you more positive than negative feelings!

Warmly,

Maggie more »

honored to be on your list here! Thank you!

thank you for your kind and encouraging message! I am honored you enjoyed my poem enough to let me know. I truly appreciate it. With gratitude

thank you so much for your vote and your encouraging message! It was extra exciting as it was the first time I ever shared a piece of my writing! With gratitude

Congratulations! You got my vote and I just gave you 5 stars!

Your poem moved me. It is well thought out, relavent and flows wonderfully. A powerful history of generational and societal prejudice. Thank you for your powerful voice here.

We are ALL just a bunch of humans…

Best of luck! more »

This was my first time submitting work anywhere. I loved the process of reading everyone’s work, clever, vulnerable and insightful! It was tough to choose one in the end! Best of luck to all!