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I reside in Maryland, with my dogs Echo & Tango & Anchovy
Never forgetting:

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.   ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10

One Contest Finalized

Blog Posted:9/12/2015 6:13:00 PM

5 NAs

  •  3 uploaded before 09.03.15
  •  1 Cliche
  •  1 < 10 lines

 

I want to thank and congratulate all participants.

One of the placement poems contains a possible homophone, however, I considered the author using this as a device, so the poem was not NA'd.  If this was not the author's intent, then lady luck smiled upon them.

Any questions, just post them below or soup mail.

Sincerely,
Rob.



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Carly
Lalion
Date: 9/13/2015 3:13:00 PM
Making it to your list is an honor, rob. Thank you and best congratulations to your winners!
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 4:55:00 PM
Hey Carly. I believe this is the first time you have entered one of my contests. Thank you and congrats.
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Nette
Onclaud
Date: 9/13/2015 12:04:00 PM
many thanks for appreciating my entry,rob.. i was pleasantly surprised because my concept of the theme might not be what you wanted...sending my congrats to all, dear rob... huggs
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 4:52:00 PM
You are welcome Nette. Your concept was excellent and the write is modular, flexible enough to connect with most readers. I loved the philosophical implications and the angles it accommodates. Very impressive poem and I am honored to have it in my contest.
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Sneha
Rv
Date: 9/13/2015 10:37:00 AM
Congratulations to everybody!! I wanted to enter too, but couldn't think of anything!! :D :D
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 4:45:00 PM
Sneha, I will posting another in the Screwed series probably tomorrow. So keep that in mind and look for it sometime tomorrow.
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Olive Eloisa
Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 9/13/2015 7:29:00 AM
Rob, thank you so much for seeing again our work(James and ME) worthy for a place.. :D I didn't include his name as you said no names.. I was actually nervous and want to retract for I thought I misinterpreted your theme..am glad I did not!!! yey! :D :P! thanks much and CONGRATS to all! :D~oLive ELoisa in behalf of JAmes =')
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 4:57:00 PM
No worries Anime, the theme was wide open. I am glad you did not retract. Congrats and thanks for entering.
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Eileen
Manassian
Date: 9/13/2015 1:22:00 AM
Thanks ever so much for my placement. I worked hard on that piece. Did a lot of rewording after I Aread the bit about cliches.....glad you liked it. Congrats to all...
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 4:42:00 PM
Eileen - loved your poem. Your hard work paid off. Thank you for writing for my contest.
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Julia
Ward
Date: 9/12/2015 11:51:00 PM
Rob, You say you want to thank all participants, and I want to thank YOU for my win and also for a most inspiring contest, with the door left wide open for different interpretations.
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 12:06:00 AM
Thanks. I do like the different interpretations, just like with some of MacNeice's poems.
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 9/12/2015 11:24:00 PM
Thanks , Rob, for this contest. I did not do my very best work and I got a kind of lower placement. That makes me know that you ARE a very good judge who tries so hard to be fair. thanks for putting me on the list. I saw SO many great entries in this contest and I hope to see my favorites at the top! Congrats to all.
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 12:04:00 AM
One of the disadvantages of requiring new poems only combined with a 35 poem limit, does not give participants too much time to write. Thank you for taking the time to write for my contest.
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Constance
La France
Date: 9/12/2015 9:26:00 PM
Rob, thanks for a wonderful contest and for my placement and congratulations to all the winners ~~
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Rob Carmack
Date: 9/13/2015 12:01:00 AM
You're welcome & thanks for participating.

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