Shortbread and Champagne
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Shortbread and Champagne"a collection of poems for the single person
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Comment from bob cullen
When is the next one. And do you think you can locate, for me, return tickets from Australia. In return, I'll bring a box of minties along with a partly unfinished Chardonney.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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When is the next one. And do you think you can locate, for me, return tickets from Australia. In return, I'll bring a box of minties along with a partly unfinished Chardonney.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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Sadly, they don't hold them anymore. The person in charge was stricken with MS and could no longer co-ordinate the conventions. I believe the Society now operates under a different name and no longer runs conventions. But they were fun while they lasted. Minutes and Chardonnay sound good though-LOL! Thanks for the review!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
My immediate question was: How did this one not win, let alone not even make it into the top ten. If I had been one of the judges, FOR SURE that would not have been the case!! I find this poem absolutely EXQUISITE. These lines in particular mesmerized me:
pulling hand over hand the invisible lifeline,
the umbilical to the safety
alone and able to melt into the puddle of myself,
I find you to be a supremely talented poet, Gansach. I will read everything you post and savor every word. xoxo
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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My immediate question was: How did this one not win, let alone not even make it into the top ten. If I had been one of the judges, FOR SURE that would not have been the case!! I find this poem absolutely EXQUISITE. These lines in particular mesmerized me:
pulling hand over hand the invisible lifeline,
the umbilical to the safety
alone and able to melt into the puddle of myself,
I find you to be a supremely talented poet, Gansach. I will read everything you post and savor every word. xoxo
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Rachelle! I am honored by your support, encouragement and opinions. I must say, though, that this was not the poem I entered at that convention. That year was Whispers on the Wind and I had a lot to learn. The following convention poems were Angel Whisper, Irritating Habits, and--the one that finally got me my Top Ten $100 & book contract (for One Light Beside the Moon) and runner up to the Grand Prize--I Ain't Never Comin' Back. I have a vague idea of the final year's poem, but can't recall the name offhand. Your reviews are always so encouraging and I appreciate them so much as I do you. Much love!
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Is it for sale on Amazon? I would love to purchase a copy! xoxo
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Sadly, no. There were a limited number published due to contest rules. I think I still have some buried in a bin somewhere. Perhaps if I ever find it, I can send one to you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This sounds like an amazing convention and I would have loved it. After being in a couple it takes courage to go it alone. I learned how to stand on my own two feet a very long time ago when I was a teenager. I was married to a wonderful man for 33 years and when he died, I was once again on my own. I switched back to independent mode and got on with things. It is not easy, but if you don't go out and do things, then you stay at home in the loneliness you create for yourself. Well done with this poem as I could feel the bravery in these words, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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This sounds like an amazing convention and I would have loved it. After being in a couple it takes courage to go it alone. I learned how to stand on my own two feet a very long time ago when I was a teenager. I was married to a wonderful man for 33 years and when he died, I was once again on my own. I switched back to independent mode and got on with things. It is not easy, but if you don't go out and do things, then you stay at home in the loneliness you create for yourself. Well done with this poem as I could feel the bravery in these words, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so very much! I have had to become independent and rely on myself for the majority of my life. While, as a child of the 50s, I was raised in a loving, traditional family and grew to expect I would meet someone, marry and carry on the same as my parents, that didn't happen~and I raised my daughter as a single mom and was the breadwinner and learned that not having a partner in life wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I enjoy alone time, though I don't get much of it with my daughter and grandkids living with me, but I still have a full and satisfying life. Being a single nowadays is not the stigma it used to be. Thanks again for your very nice review. I appreciate it.
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Thank you for sharing the story of your life with me x x x
Comment from RodG
Very descriptive! You put us there with you in that crowded room with all those other poets. We share your nervousness
and your relief when you return to your hotel room. The IMAGERY is what makes this poem so successful. I also appreciate your sharing your experience in your Notes. Rod
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Very descriptive! You put us there with you in that crowded room with all those other poets. We share your nervousness
and your relief when you return to your hotel room. The IMAGERY is what makes this poem so successful. I also appreciate your sharing your experience in your Notes. Rod
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from patcelaw
This is very nicely written and I enjoyed listening to it. I am glad you had the opportunity to go to that convention. I'm sure it must've been a real blessing to you. I enjoyed your notes about it as well.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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This is very nicely written and I enjoyed listening to it. I am glad you had the opportunity to go to that convention. I'm sure it must've been a real blessing to you. I enjoyed your notes about it as well.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much, Patricia!
Comment from royowen
What a great thing for you, I've never been able to get to or even heard of these conventions, I've never really have any confidence in my abilities, I just simply like wrong and staying in relative isolation, well done, I really like this poem dear friend, this is a winner in my book, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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What a great thing for you, I've never been able to get to or even heard of these conventions, I've never really have any confidence in my abilities, I just simply like wrong and staying in relative isolation, well done, I really like this poem dear friend, this is a winner in my book, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much. I was able to attend five and did make the Top Ten my 4th time there which, fortunately, was one of the ones my dad attended with me. I was runner up to the Grand Prize Winner. I don't think I would do it anymore (2001 was my last), I like the comfort of my home too much now, but I was grateful to go and learned a lot about writing.
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Well done my friend, quite an achievement.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm glad you continued to attend. It's always good to fellowship with other authors. You're very brave to attend in first place. Your fellow workers are a special group of people who support you. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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I'm glad you continued to attend. It's always good to fellowship with other authors. You're very brave to attend in first place. Your fellow workers are a special group of people who support you. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so very much! I attended five conventions in total and my second-last I did make it into the Top Ten and was runner up to the Grand Prize Winner. With the book contract, I published One Light Beside the Moon: a collection of moonlight and madness~and have been gradually posting those poems here on FanStory.
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WONDERFUL!!!!!