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Nigel Fawcett
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Beneath the surface
. Optimistic ( ( ( ( ( ( R I P P L E S ) ) ) ) ) ) Hide d r o w n i n g soul within
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Poet Destroyer A
Date: 12/31/2012 7:53:00 AM
A sweet little falling bio...enjoyed..pd
Jay Loveless
Date: 4/8/2009 11:35:00 AM
i like this alot nice job
Debbie Guzzi
Date: 1/4/2009 5:27:00 PM
I love the use of the ")" to show ripples. And the dipping down for drowning. Very inventive and creative. Light & Love Debbie Guzzi
Date: 1/4/2009 12:55:00 PM
Loved this creative poem the first time I saw it. Congratulations on your third place finish in Mark's contest. Keep up the good writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
Sue Mason
Date: 1/3/2009 8:56:00 AM
Aw, this is awesomely sad and I love the picture but Mr. Nigel you are much more positive than this!! ........ anyway, congratulations on your 3rd Place Win in Mark's contest and keep up the GREAT writing!! Love ya, Sue
Brian Strand
Date: 1/3/2009 1:02:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Mark's contest Nigel.Rgds Brian
Carrie Richards
Date: 1/2/2009 5:25:00 PM
So cleverly laid out, yet deep with honest feeling! Well deserved winning poem, Nigel! ~ Love, Carrie
Kristin Reynolds
Date: 1/2/2009 4:25:00 PM
Congrats my dear, on this most excellent win in Mark's contest! And, well, i wish you knew how thankful I am at your comment today on my poem, no words of thanks will do it., :) Just, thank you so much, you are awesome. love, Kristin
Joyce Johnson
Date: 1/2/2009 2:30:00 PM
Very clever. Congrtulations on win. Joyce
Christie Moses
Date: 1/2/2009 12:43:00 PM
PS I am so honored also, to share this spot with my favourite friend in the world!
Christie Moses
Date: 1/2/2009 12:22:00 PM
I knew this was a winner when I read it. Congrats my friend. Love Alice
sharon weimer
Date: 1/2/2009 10:04:00 AM
Congratulations Nigel on your shared Third Place win in Mark's contest! Well deserved! Love, Shar
Raul Moreno
Date: 12/9/2008 1:21:00 PM
Quite visionary, nice concept...Raul
John Heck
Date: 12/5/2008 1:45:00 PM
Excellent, innovative bio and a staggering visual! Wonderfully imaginative! Peace always and have a Happy & Healthy holiday season. John
Robin L. Gass
Date: 12/4/2008 5:54:00 AM
Very deep and revealing. The visual effect and title are perfect. Great Bio. Good Luck! Love Robin
Date: 12/3/2008 5:38:00 PM
Beautiful and so creative. Interesting glimpse of you here. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the good writing. Karen
Elaine George
Date: 12/3/2008 12:40:00 AM
AWESOME, Nigel. Lainie
Sara Lokken
Date: 12/2/2008 7:50:00 PM
Wow-that's amazing!:) Should be a winner! Loved it, so deep. Best wishes, Sara:)
Sue Mason
Date: 12/2/2008 3:18:00 PM
You got very creative with your six words here, Nigel!! Congratulations on following your heart and not your wallet! On our A.A. coins it says "To Thine Own Self Be True" and you're living free today!! Thanks so much for all your comments on my writing and your ongoing support here at the Soup!! I'm so glad you're here! Happy Holidays!
john loving iii
Date: 12/2/2008 1:35:00 PM
very visual. jhl
christopher higgins
Date: 12/1/2008 5:11:00 PM
Interesting write Nigel. I had to read and digest this a few times before I bowed to your words, but I did eventual bow..lol..love your work.
Kristin Reynolds
Date: 12/1/2008 4:02:00 PM
man, that is deep. literally. :) I hope you decide to surface by sheer will, though. Love, Kristin
sharon weimer
Date: 12/1/2008 12:56:00 PM
I would guess, yes indeed a big winner here. Absolutely brilliant. However, if there is reality here, I am wishing for your soul to rise above and soar. Love, Shar
Michaela Payne
Date: 12/1/2008 12:05:00 PM
wow this is awesome, interesting write, I loved it! Blessings, ~Michaela~
Barbara Gorelick
Date: 12/1/2008 9:13:00 AM
Welcome back.. as usual, this is terrific. I like the form dropping down the page. BG
Michael Jordan
Date: 12/1/2008 7:19:00 AM
Nigel this poem is very ingenious - Great job on this - God Bless, MJ
Christie Moses
Date: 12/1/2008 7:16:00 AM
Wow! Me thinks a winner for sure! You are amazing. I am glad to see you back. This is filled with tremendous meaning. just awesome. Good luck, not that you will need it. Love tink
Juliane Thomas
Date: 12/1/2008 7:12:00 AM
The visual effect of this poem is incredible! It emphasizes the feeling of the words so very well. Wonderfully done!
