Mark Toney Poet Crystalline

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~1st Place (shared)~ Thankfulness Crystalline Poetry Contest, sponsored by Beata Agustin
9/8 Syllables - Checked with Poetry Soup Syllable Counter

Thanksgiving Crystals

God's approval, grand blessings reveal—
Wholeheartedly express your zeal!*




* Hebrews 13:15 "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name."

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Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM Ha. I came here from Brian's blog and I can see I saw this one of yours before! Back in 22. It's been a good gem for you. Mark Toney July 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM And you made the last three comments. Thanks, Andrea!

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2022 at 11:16 AM oh wow, and you put the quote inside the picture too. It's so easy for some people to do those kinds of things. I am jealous because I have to ask students just to help me do something like that. Mark Toney August 4, 2022 at 6:52 PM But see, you have students. I don’t. So I have to know how to do it! ;)

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2022 at 11:15 AM I see how this one won, Mark. Very well done. I liked how you rhymed the lines and put that lovely quote on the bottom. BIG congrats. Mark Toney August 4, 2022 at 6:50 PM Thanks, Andrea. I’m glad you liked it!

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2022 at 7:03 PM And so happy we are, Mark! Congratulations! Mark Toney August 1, 2022 at 9:26 AM Thank you, Kim! Congratulations on your win too!

Sara Kendrick July 31, 2022 at 1:21 PM I like the scripture reference used to spring from in writing your Crystalline contest entry. Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sara Mark Toney July 31, 2022 at 6:55 PM Thank you for your kind encouragement, Sara. Congratulations on your win too!

I Am Anaya July 31, 2022 at 10:49 AM Congratulations on your win Mark! I enjoyed your crystalline it sparkled, a pious and peppy poem! ~Anaya Mark Toney July 31, 2022 at 11:06 AM I’m glad you liked it, Anaya. I appreciate your introducing me to the form. Congratulations on your win too!

Paula Goldsmith July 31, 2022 at 10:05 AM Back with "Congratulations" on your win. Many forget to say Thank You. Two very important words. Have a great/blessed day writing away....................... Mark Toney July 31, 2022 at 10:39 AM You are so gracious, Paula. Thank you for your wonderful thoughts!

Beata Agustin July 31, 2022 at 7:30 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing your "THANKSGIVING CRYSTALS." God bless you. Mark Toney July 31, 2022 at 9:40 AM Thank you for sponsoring such a positive and encouraging contest, Beata, and for honoring my poem.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 15, 2022 at 4:59 PM Nice way to give a witness. Don't think I understood this form of poetry. Think I wrote 4 lines, not 2. I read Andrea got 8 pages of comments on first place you gave her, and 10,000 something else. That's insane! But fantastic for her. WOW. Mark Toney July 24, 2022 at 6:50 AM Barbara, thank you for stopping by with your lovely comment. Also, please understand that Andrea already had 8 pages of comments on and 11,000 + views of her poem “September” before she submitted it to my contest. She doesn’t need any help from me. Andrea shines on her own!

Ann Foster July 10, 2022 at 9:41 AM Mighty words, well written. Ann Mark Toney July 10, 2022 at 9:49 AM Thank you, Ann. You’ve made my day!

Gershon Wolf July 5, 2022 at 5:54 PM Crystal clear and nicely penned, Mark. ~ Gershon Mark Toney July 5, 2022 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Gershon. I appreciate how encouraging you are!

Susan Ashley July 4, 2022 at 8:47 PM Indeed! A beautifully inspiring crystalline expressed with zest! Wonderful poetry, Mark. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Mark Toney July 5, 2022 at 5:09 AM Thank you, Susan, for your gracious expressions. You made my day!

Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM I love this write. Have a blessed day............ Mark Toney July 4, 2022 at 1:23 PM Thank you for your kindness, Paula.