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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2024 3:32:00 PM

Wow. I missed seeing the winners of the bell contest. I can see how you got a trophy win. Way to go.

Valsa George

Date: 12/12/2023 10:31:00 PM

So beautiful Jaymee. A well deserved trophy. Hearty Congratulations !

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/12/2023 6:24:00 PM

This is very well done Jaymee, congrats on your 1st place win

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/12/2023 11:00:00 AM

Jaymee, congratulations on your trophy win. You have brought to mind how integral to life the sound of bells. Wonderful imagery. Your words "ring!" Blessings to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/12/2023 8:49:00 AM

Jaymee, You covered a grand array of bells. I felt I was there in all of these places. I especially love the imagery of the sea! Congratulations on your top win! ~ Kim

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/13/2023 6:03:00 AM

I appreciate you, Jaymee! Thank you xx

Jaymee Thomas
Date: 12/12/2023 3:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim. I should also thank you for the prompt - it would have never occurred to me to write about bells on my own, so I appreciate the specificity, which is its own kind of freedom. So much of your writing is really lovely as well - I wanted to take a minute and say that outright :) thanks again!

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/30/2023 10:15:00 AM

Hi Jaymee, a beauteous homage to the meaning of bells in human history. My very best wishes for the contest. Thank you so much for my podium placement in your recent contest. All the best. ~

Jaymee Thomas
Date: 12/1/2023 5:15:00 PM

Thank you, Regina. It is very thoughtful of you to comment. I did just adore your contest entry, The Unkindness of Ravens. It was a such an apt and original tribute to Poe while still in keeping with the tone he takes in much of his work. Very, very well done.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/29/2023 8:54:00 AM

I really like this Jaymee. So much aural and visual stimulation with your imagery throughout - just lovely! :)

Jaymee Thomas
Date: 12/1/2023 5:16:00 PM

Thank you, Linda! I really did try to take a specific approach to the prompt and explore the way that bells show up in our day to day lives.

Valsa George

Date: 11/29/2023 2:17:00 AM

Jaymee, this is so beautiful like the sweet chime of ceremonial bells heard now and then, slightly disturbing the serene calm, but adding melody and music to the occasion. Beautiful diction and great imagination. I am sure this will be placed high. All the Best.

Jaymee Thomas
Date: 12/1/2023 5:18:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa. That is exactly the sentiment I was going for. I am delighted you connected with it in that way. And thank you for taking the time to comment on it :)