• Our Cosmic Family

    Our Cosmic Family

    Put pen to paper Potlatch Poetery Club entry
    from 28 reviews.
    Spiritual  Poetry

  • Oh those ribs!

    Oh those ribs!

    Club Challenge
    from 27 reviews.
    General  Poetry

  • Colors of Love

    Colors of Love

    A free verse club entry
    from 32 reviews.
    Romance  Poetry


JLR: Dear FS friends; I am preparing to leave on a sabbatical in the next few days. I will be doing a thirty-day - largely silent monastic retreat at Mepkin Abbey. I know not what the days and the experience will unfold, but I will have my pen and journal. I do this deep dive into silence hoping to discover profound words in my heart to share along this journey. JLR
    jim vecchio: I hope The Lord blesses you and you return with your fine words to praise Him! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: I told myself finished third in the contest "Oh, you are... are you?"
    JLR: Thanks for the votes of support, I am grateful. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Music finished second in the contest "Nonet Poetry"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Your Caring Touch finished second in the contest "Free Verse Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Peanut Butter and Jelly finished second in the contest "Dialogue Only Prompt"
    karenina: I thought this was delicious...

    Congrats! -
    JLR: Thank you very much! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The Fisherman and the Whale finished second in the contest "Write A Modern Fable"
    Jessica Wheeler: Congratulations to you! I LOVED your message, here.
    Xo -
    karenina: I've got to say, this one got my vote!

    Congrats! -
    JLR: I appreciate your support. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The Potters Wheel finished third in the contest "Loop Poetry Contest"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Jim!

    diane -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Jim!! Well done!!

    -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Abba, Father finished second in the contest "Bible Acrostic"
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, JLR!

    diane -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Unfettered land finished second in the contest "Poem on the Range"


FanStory wrote to JLR: My search for the Leprechaun finished third in the contest "Irish Themed Contest"
    karenina: I enjoy a sip or three of Tullamore Dew --
    Especially on St. Patrick's day!

    Congratulations!
    -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Porta John finished third in the contest "Lowku Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Forgive and Forget finished third in the contest "Seven Words or Less Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Quotes by Others Interpreted finished second in the contest "Quotes by Others Interpreted"
    karenina: I have this framed and on my desk now! Thanks for the permission to copy it!

    Congratulations!

    "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

    Far too often, we tend to build the clock,
    instead of looking at the timepiece
    and simply tell someone the time. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Best attributes of my bride finished first in the contest "What do like best about a woman?"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Congratulations! January 2023 Recognized Writer!
    Pam (respa): Congratulations. Enjoy your honor. You add a lot to our writing community. -
    karenina: Way to start the new year! Well deserved!

    Congratulations! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, JLR!

    diane
    -
    JLR: What a tremendous honor! Wow! -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Jim. This is so nice to see. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Congratulations! #10 Ranked Poet of 2022!
    Sally Law: Congrats, J! Awesome accomplishment! Sal XOs -
    Father Flaps: Congratulations, JLR! This is like icing on a glorious cake! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Thank a Veteran finished third in the contest "Rhyming Acrostic Contest"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Vibrations finished first in the contest "Share A Diatelle Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Teabag finished second in the contest "Pleiades Poetry"


FanStory wrote to JLR: I am Indigo finished third in the contest "My Favorite Color"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Autumn finished first in the contest "2-10-2"
    karenina: Excellent choice...at least I thought so!

    (smile)

    Karenina -
    l.raven: CONGRATUTIONS Jim on a well earned win my
    sweet friend...😊🏆💖...Linda -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Thank you, Ms. Johnson! finished first in the contest "Why Do You Write?"
    JLR: I am so very appreciative of the votes and am honored to be able to share this platform with such esteemed writing enthusiasts who, each one are of equal and often more skilled. -
    karenina: I loved this!

    Well-deserved recognition!

    Karenina -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Golden needle and silver thread finished first in the contest "Faith Based Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: It begins with me finished second in the contest "Make This Country Great Again"


FanStory wrote to JLR: A Summer Storm in the Blue Ridge finished first in the contest "Storm Approaches"
    JLR: I am very honored to be among a handful of several writers, all first place winners in my book. I am so grateful for the votes to share a win with Ruby! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Have Faith finished third in the contest "~ Blended Rhyming Poem ~"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Another Appalachian Day finished second in the contest "Free Form Poem About Nature"
    JLR: Thanks to everyone who gave this free verse a vote and thank all the poets for your worthy submissions. I am very appreciative of the second-place recognition. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Redux - My Favorite Things finished first in the contest "My Favorite Things"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Tsking with a frown finished second in the contest "Earth Day 2022"


FanStory wrote to JLR: A Known Truth finished first in the contest "Joseph's Star"
    JLR: Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest and all of you who voted for wonderfully thought-out poems, I am in such great company to improve my skill. -
    l.raven: CONGRATUATIONS my sweet friend...a well
    earned win...
    your so welcome...love Linda xxoo -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Old Has Been finished third in the contest "25 Words"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Resist! Resist! finished third in the contest "25 Syllable Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Losing Patience finished second in the contest "6 Sentence Spiritual Fiction "


FanStory wrote to JLR: Spring Splashes finished third in the contest "Stacked 5-7-5 "


FanStory wrote to JLR: Ten Days in March finished third in the contest "Story Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Hannah finished first in the contest "Write A Palindrome"
    JLR: I am so grateful for the win among such great competition for this contest. Loving FanStory! Thanks for the votes ... -


FanStory wrote to JLR: At Transition finished second in the contest "33 Word Spiritual Fiction"
    JLR: Great competition with many very good writers, proud to be in concert with them. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: A Trinity Prayer finished first in the contest "2 line prayer poem"
    JLR: For all contest entries- you are all winners and I celebrate being just one among so many whose penned words bring such Praise and Glory to the Father? -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Grandpa John finished first in the contest "~ A SALUTE ~ (Free Verse) ~"
    JLR: Thank you everyone for the votes, my cup of gratitude is brimming with your validation on this free verse! -
    Lobber: Hi my writing friend,
    what a fantastic free-verse from your relentless pen )or is it )keyboard strokes. Regardless, your words flow with power, determination and a remarkable visual preciseness. You?ve created a very fine painting using words.
    In my theatre class for techies, I tried to teach students how to pull down a final curtain based on the mood and rhythm of the play. Most failed miserably. You, sir, know how to close a poem. You do not need my advice or guidance.
    Great job and performance.
    - Jer
    P.S. I refer to you in a review I wrote. I hope you approve.
    https://www.fanstory.com/listbookcomments.jsp?storyid=1020437 -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Too Shy finished third in the contest "Write A Sonnet"


FanStory wrote to JLR: An Unwanted Message finished second in the contest "Life is a Dream"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Not a Bed of Roses finished second in the contest "Free-style poem: human suffering"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Political conundrums finished third in the contest "Nice U.S. Political Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Sunday's Best finished third in the contest "Sijo Poem"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Mountain repose finished second in the contest "Write a poem using these words..."
    sammielwf: JLR,
    I wanted to offer my congratulations to you for your sweet write "Mountain Repose" and your second place finish.
    Sammielwf

    -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Second Place finished first in the contest "Competition"


FanStory wrote to JLR: To Just Pause finished second in the contest "3-7-5"
    JLR: What and honor to share in this second place finish with such a grand group of other, quite worthy contestants, Thank you all so much for your votes. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Learn Life's Lessons finished third in the contest "Abecdarian Poem"
    JLR: To one and all, thanks for your votes on this, my first go at this abecedarian poetic style. There were some very talented peers from which to select and I am honored to be there company. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: See me, I am lost finished first in the contest "Lowku Poem"
    JLR: Thank you everyone who contributed to this poetry contest and for the votes that validated this message contained within the poem. I am honored to be selected as the first place winner. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Bicycle Built for Two finished second in the contest "Rhythm Poetry"
    JLR: My thanks to all for the votes in this contest. There were, as always, many very competent poets submissions from which to choose. That's is so indicative of the value of FS! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: A Breath of fresh air finished third in the contest "Fifteen minute free verse"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Our human condition-suffering finished third in the contest "Free-style poem: human suffering"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Sour Grapes finished third in the contest "2-5-2"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Grandpa's Watch finished first in the contest "Free Verse"
    JLR: I am so grateful! I wrote this tribute to a man... larger than life, my grandpa, John Frank! Thanks to you everyone, for making this poem come alive with your comments. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The Family Next Door finished second in the contest "Childhood"
    JLR: I so value each and every vote I secured for this wonderful finish thanks all who voted in favor. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: What Taxes? finished third in the contest "Tale from the 3rd Millennium"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Soulful at Birth finished third in the contest "Soul Writer"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Excel or Compete finished third in the contest "Competition"
    JLR: I appreciate each and every vote of recognition among all noteworthy contestants whose works are always so worthy of winning. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Where are all the Peacemakers? finished second in the contest "Political Senryu"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Spellbound finished second in the contest "Acrostic Poem"
    JLR: Wow! Thanks everyone for the votes, it is great to be in such a good company. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Yonder Oak finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


FanStory wrote to JLR: You have the Power finished third in the contest "Hope"


FanStory wrote to JLR: The Ides of March finished first in the contest "Even-the-Odds Lion & Lamb"
    JLR: I am so very grateful to share this first place recognition with June Sargeant~ Thank you to all who voted for this poem. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Branching Points finished first in the contest "A Deep Secret"
    MissMerri: Congratulations JLR for the first place win! -
    JLR: My greatest hope in writing such stark truths about abuse is if only one person is in or has endured an abusive situation, that they read this and know that they walk not alone and to find another human being to share the painful truth. Healing will come! -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The appointment finished third in the contest "How I met my valentine"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Playgrounds secrets finished third in the contest "Art contest"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Green Eyes finished third in the contest "I Love..."


FanStory wrote to JLR: Teardrop finished first in the contest "Senryu"
    JLR: What a wonderful honor and great way to start a new year. Thank you everyone who voted. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: I See finished third in the contest "Senses"
    JLR: What a delightful, surprise to win this wonderful recognition with an audience of masterful writers, Whom I bow down to often. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: We Demand Reconciliation finished third in the contest "Nonet Poem Contest"
    JLR: I am so grateful to the voters for giving this a serious read and vote for a 3rd place finish. I so desire that the message within this nonet could be carried across the nation in a wave to every politician. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: My Snake Phobia finished second in the contest "Phobias"
    JLR: I am so grateful to all who gave me a nod of achievement against a very strong group of accomplished poets. it is always an honor, I am humbled by receiving. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Rey finished third in the contest "Beautiful Creatures"
    JLR: It is a privilege to have been given this 3rd place recognition when so many entries were in the running. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Horehound Candy finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Sweet Stack "
    JLR: A recognition I an so grateful to have been awarded... -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Competition begins in preparing finished third in the contest "Competition"


FanStory wrote to JLR: FanStory University finished third in the contest "How has FanStory benefited you?"
    Raul1: Congratulations! :) -


FanStory wrote to JLR: You tell me, are you? finished third in the contest "Oh, you are... are you?"


FanStory wrote to JLR: Mt. Rainier finished first in the contest "Senryu You!"
    JLR: I am so honored to have been awarded this special recognition by the committee and thank everyone who sends comments, always in the caring and supporting manner to guide and help develop my writing voice. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The kid's early journey finished third in the contest "My Life as a Kid"
    JLR: I am but a vessel that is filled with infinite gratitude to the wonderful mentors who nurtured me along life?s pathways, and for having God within me, Above me, Beside me, Beneath me,at every turn. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: The Whisper finished third in the contest "Ode Poetry"
    JLR: I am honored to receive this award. The opportunities to learn and grow, as a writer, are limitless on FanStory and I am so grateful to have found this. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: She is the rhythm in my heart finished second in the contest "Light and Sweet"


JLR: One month in as a new contributor and I am so profoundly grateful to each and everyone who has been willing to read and comment on my submissions. I feel as though my heart is filled with volumes of deep kept words that are spewing forth onto a blank canvas and I have a world of professorial assistances to help me I grow and improve my work.


FanStory wrote to JLR: Feelings of getting old finished third in the contest "Two Line Poetry Contest"
    JLR: I am so humbled to have been given such a recognition as a very new member to this site. I value each and every comment immensely. I am confident those who are commenting will continue to help me develop my voice... -
    JLR: I am so grateful and words simply can?t convey my deep happiness for discovering FanStory and thewealth of knowledge contained in those minds who also are contributors. -


FanStory wrote to JLR: Broken branches finished third in the contest "Lyrical Poem"


JLR: Words have been buried in my soul since I was a child. Now that I am retired, I am letting the words fall out onto the blank canvas.
    BeasPeas: Welcome to FanStory, JLR. You will make some good friends on the site. Like most of us, as mentioned in your profile, you have been writing since childhood. Enjoy yourself. Marilyn -