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My First Published Poem!

Blog Posted:6/17/2022 8:38:00 AM

Hello my Poetry Soup family, I am happy to announce my first published poem! It is titled 'Unstable' (alternate title Unstable Skies') and you can find it online at both Literary Yard and a site called Winamop. They are both online as of today. This would not have been possible without the support of this site so I wanted to say thank you to all who reach other to encourage each other, I have learned so much from this site and been so inspired by all the talented poets I have had the honor to read (better stop now as it's starting to sound like an acceptance speech!)



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Paulette
Calasibetta
Date: 6/27/2022 11:59:00 AM
Congratulations! What a wonderful feeling to see your work in print! I will check it out. :)Paulette
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Linda Alice
Fowler
Date: 6/27/2022 6:49:00 AM
Congratulations Michelle!
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Gary
Radice
Date: 6/23/2022 2:44:00 AM
Congratulations Michelle. I'm reading such great news on the blogs about people's work being published recently. The Power of Soup. Cheers - Gary
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Jan
Allison
Date: 6/19/2022 2:10:00 AM
Many congrats Michelle - I was hoping it was your first published book.. because your poetry is exceptional! hugs Jan xx
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John
Watt
Date: 6/18/2022 11:19:00 PM
Michelle, I just can't suppress my happiness for you and pride in your achievement. Your poetry is transcendent and I echo Sam's uppercase enthusiasm that it's about time you have been published! Toasting your accomplishment and wishing you continued success in sharing your amazing poetry with the world. Now about that book deal...
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 6/18/2022 1:27:00 PM
Wow, that's great, Michelle. BIG congratulations.
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Susan
Lawrence
Date: 6/18/2022 10:46:00 AM
Such wonderful news Michelle ! Congratulations. Your poems shine ! Blessings, susan :)
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Mark
Toney
Date: 6/18/2022 10:20:00 AM
Michelle, I finally went on both sites to read your poem. What a powerful, passionate plea. It brought to mind so many unresolved issues we’re facing today. Double congratulations to you!
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Vijay
Pandit
Date: 6/18/2022 6:27:00 AM
BIG congrats Michelle. I like your poems so wonderfully, precisely crafted. I will look it up.
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Alexis
Y.
Date: 6/17/2022 9:23:00 PM
Yay to you, Michelle! I am so happy for you. I know you are over the moon from this accomplishment. You deserve it. You are a fantastic poet. Congratulations! Have a great evening:-) Alexis
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Hilo
Poet
Date: 6/17/2022 6:39:00 PM
Hi, Michelle! I was able to read your integral poem about its subject matter at both sites, https://literaryyard.com/2022/06/17/unstable-skies/ http://www.winamop.com/mf2200.htm (my first time at these websites). I concluded with a direct request to rate your poem at the latter site, whereto, I gave it an all 5 mops. I invite other soupers to do the same. Aloha~William
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Constance
La France
Date: 6/17/2022 6:12:00 PM
Michelle, congratulations on having your poem published, blessings ~Constance
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Susan
Ashley
Date: 6/17/2022 5:44:00 PM
Dear Michelle, I am so very happy to hear of your thrilling literary success! How exciting for you. May this be the first of many more to come. Your poetry is exquisite, my sweet friend, and you are truly inspiring. Congratulation! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Edward
Ibeh
Date: 6/17/2022 3:48:00 PM
How exciting, Michelle:-) I'm thrilled for you. Heartiest congratulations!
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James Marshall
Goff
Date: 6/17/2022 11:32:00 AM
Very exciting news Michelle! validating your remarkable talent!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:56:00 AM
Thank you very kindly :)
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Tom
Cunningham
Date: 6/17/2022 10:58:00 AM
Brilliant news Michelle, big congratulations to you. Seeing your work in print is a real boost, hope many more of your poems follow. Tom
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:11:00 AM
I hope so too, Tom, and am very glad for your kind words~
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Sam
Kauffman
Date: 6/17/2022 10:55:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Michelle! What wonderful news! I hope I may say in all sincerity, dear friend, IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU, AND YOUR POETIC GIFT, WERE RECOGNIZED!!!! I am so pleased and happy for you! What a great feeling. It is an accomplishment to be toasted! Just going to get the champagne and a couple of glasses. Let the celebrating begin! Blessings. Here's to more!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:11:00 AM
I think some celebrating is in order! Thank you very much, Sam~
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Date: 6/17/2022 10:34:00 AM
Congrats Michelle! Very exciting!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:10:00 AM
Thank you very much!
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L Milton
Hankins
Date: 6/17/2022 9:07:00 AM
Congratulations, Michelle. It is always very exciting when we see our first poem accepted by a venue and, more so, seeing it in print. I'm proud of you.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:10:00 AM
Thank you very much, Milt - they are online but I am still very happy about it, and appreciate your well wishes
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Seeker
Date: 6/17/2022 9:01:00 AM
Congratulations, Michelle, may more such laurels come your way, God bless
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:09:00 AM
You are very kind, and I appreciate it
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Hilo
Poet
Date: 6/17/2022 9:00:00 AM
I am truly happy, Michelle, success is yours my friend, Aloha~William
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:09:00 AM
I am touched, William, thank you, Aloha!
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Brandy
Nicole
Date: 6/17/2022 8:56:00 AM
Such wonderful news, Michelle. My heart is smiling. Many wonderful blessings to you, my sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:08:00 AM
Hugs back, thank you Brandy
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Mark
Toney
Date: 6/17/2022 8:55:00 AM
Kudos to you, Michelle!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/17/2022 11:08:00 AM
Than you very much, Mark

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Verbal Miracles Laywriting,
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