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The first time I received a 1 a smile was pasted on my face, the sun arose in my dim heart and a sleeping poet woke up. The sponsor became my Favourite. The first time I received a N/A I figured there was a mistake. The poem was just too good, you know? In disbelief I lost my sun. The sponsor became an idiot. The first time I received a HM a little light went off again. Maybe, maybe I can do this at least I made the winners list. The sponsor made me try harder. First time I was top of the list the sun was back, I was honoured and I learned something valuable. Read the rules! Think before you write. All the sponsors, l now respect. Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 12.29.2014 Contest: The Contest

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Date: 2/6/2015 7:50:00 AM
Your lines are so alive and real. Munching them in my mind is the blessing I am receiving this moment. This is such an excellent share and I really do not know what more to say. A 7 definitely
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Date: 1/20/2015 1:00:00 PM
Nice one Brenda, love it. Big congratulations on your deserved win, James :)
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Date: 1/11/2015 10:16:00 PM
Brenda:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, contest is The Bomb... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA*
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Date: 1/11/2015 3:45:00 PM
A good judgement on the contest coming from the champion herself,congrats on the win Brenda...huggs
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Date: 1/11/2015 3:29:00 AM
Congratulations Brenda..! :) I re echo the same comments i have posted here. :)!
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Date: 1/10/2015 7:14:00 PM
I think I have to fav this one Brenda. You express those feelings I think we all have had. To me an HM is just that, honorable, and I am happy to get it. The N/A's not so much....lol. but if I keep getting N/A's from the same sponsor then I realize that that person and I are not in tune and I go on to other contests. Congrats on a great number one poem! #7
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Date: 1/10/2015 5:51:00 PM
Back to Congratulate you on your first place win. Big smile on your face.
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Date: 1/10/2015 1:12:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/10/2015 10:35:00 AM
Hi Brenda, stopping back with my congratulations for your win! Loved it the first time I read it! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/10/2015 10:05:00 AM
So glad to see this one on the list Brenda.
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:54:00 AM
Such good advise..Sometimes hard though..Congrats. BG
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:52:00 AM
Made me smile, congrats Brenda :)
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:10:00 AM
I appreciate your approach, congrats on the win, Brenda
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:06:00 AM
I know what you mean! great work with this one, grats on your first place!
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Date: 1/10/2015 8:15:00 AM
Great writing relating the camaraderie among writers here. This is so real, it flows and I can relate to it. Super poem, Brenda.
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Date: 1/6/2015 7:01:00 AM
there is so much truth in this Brenda.. :)! i like your take better than mine.. :)! olive eloisa
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Date: 1/3/2015 6:03:00 AM
Good one about the topic..Reads like a winner to me. Contest are all up to the sponsor and totally subjective..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 12/30/2014 7:42:00 PM
I agree at first it was confusing but it is a lot clearer now. It is purely subjective and not reflective of ones work or talent. I have many a time thought other poems should of been placed higher than mine. It is what it is. I too do not envy those who run contests. I won't. I am happy to sit on the sidelines.
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Date: 12/30/2014 4:28:00 PM
I don't join many contests....I need to really be inspired with the theme. Also, I've learned some judges just don't go for my kind of writing, so I stopped trying for those judges. We all get happy when we win...That's a fact of life. You really did well on this write...and you ended it graciously.... Good spirit. Hugs
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Date: 12/30/2014 9:04:00 AM
nice write Brenda, I do tend to write to the fringes of the rules at times. Sometimes I know they aren't going to win but hey the muse rules,lol. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 12/29/2014 6:22:00 PM
I can relate, good luck in the contest. Like a guy I sometimes don't follow/read instructions.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 8:14:00 PM
Thank you Richard. I have misread or misunderstood many times.
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2014 8:12:00 PM
Yes but we put you straight Richard lol:-) hugs Jan xxx
Date: 12/29/2014 5:36:00 PM
I read the rules I do syllable count and I get peeved when others get placed who don't follow them and I get N/A lol but hey ho its only poetry - good luck in the contest my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 8:21:00 PM
The problem is not everyone can be at the top. Everyone has different tastes. I feel it should always be done blindly though. Oh its just so scary.
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2014 8:12:00 PM
Darren Watson posted a contest on our jadazzle united page - we started to judge it then he got ill - I wont continue it without him the contest was his idea so for now it remains unjudged. I have an idea for a contest but the responsibility of the judging is not something I could cope with at the moment:-( hugs Jan xx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 8:06:00 PM
Yes it is very confusing at times. I'm not sure if I will ever sponsor a contest. It is a big responsibility.
Date: 12/29/2014 5:15:00 PM
To write is a good thing, sometimes even a great thing -- but to let another judge it -- flat out scary!! Well done my dear friend.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 8:02:00 PM
Thank you David. We all have different tastes, even the judges and I'm glad, that way everyone has a chance to win.
Date: 12/29/2014 5:08:00 PM
Very nice, Brenda! You touched on some great points to ponder for all of us! Good luck in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 7:58:00 PM
Thank you Sandra.
Date: 12/29/2014 5:03:00 PM
Well done Brenda...good luck...hugs Tim
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 7:57:00 PM
Thanks Tim

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