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My name is Timothy Hicks, and I've been writing for 5 years now, since I was 13. My main hobbies include writing, playing my piano, origami and bicycling.

I'm a bit OCD about some things and some would refer to me as a nervous pacer. I like to do outdoor activities, but at the same enjoy my alone time where I can sit and write. I'm a very avid reader and enjoy several different genres: horror, science-fiction, fantasy, and mysteries such as Sherlock Holmes.

I've had several different jobs including shakerboarder, pizza-make and cotton candy maker-and-distributor.

I like to think of myself as someone that can fit into almost any crowd and I always try to stay on the bright side of things. I swear very little and hardly ever get mad at people. I believe spreading smiles is a much better practice than sharing negativity...

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Ghazal - Concluded

Blog Posted by Timothy Hicks: 3/27/2016 12:30:00 AM

Thanks for all who participated in my contest!

This was a tough call because I felt that at least 30 out 40 were good enough for round two, and nearly everyone I liked. Hope everyone had fun trying an unusual form :)

Props go to Tom Quigley for writing about the most unique topic ... to Silent for moving me on a personal level ... Brian for unnerving me ... Michael Spangle for his wordplay ... Andrea for her creative way of utilizing her refrain in a couple different ways ... Pashang for his melancholic verse ... Anindya for his upbeat spirit ... Victor for his search for truth (and Yes, you are better at writing the Ghazal than you think!) ... Reason Poteet for her "gorgeous escorts" ... Stephen for his call for peace ... James for his bombardment of rhymes (lol) ... Rizwana for her poem that sorta reminded me of Maya Angelou's poem "A Brave and Startling Truth", but in ghazal form ... Barbara for her lovely ode to her mother ... Sarah for making me laugh ... CayCay for her emotional write ... Jan for her intensity ... Lin for her variance on refrain lines and heartbreaking subject matter ... BW for the most creative (in my opinion) insert of her name in the final couplet ... Joyce for her ghazal that actually goes pretty well with my example poem ... And Laura Loo for her impressive 20 syllabe per line ghazal ...

And for everyone else that didn't make it to my list, I hope to see you on my next contest!

-Tim

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Vladislav Raven

March 28, 2016 at 4:30 PM

Hi Tim, thanks for hosting the contest. First time i ever tried a Ghazal. Enjoyed the challenge. Congratulations to all the winners and all who took part....Vlad.

Andrea Dietrich

March 27, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Thanks for this contest and the way you took the time to comment on the style of all the winners on your list. I know how difficult it is to leave some off the winners' list when so many have made an effort! It's interesting to see your comment for ME! Very fun reading what you commented on each of the other winners. Congrats to all.

James Inman

March 27, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Timothy, what a wonderful group of poems I have read from your contest this morning. Your kind hosting is very much appreciated, as is your exceptionally insightful and eloquent comments. Thanks.

Jan Allison

March 27, 2016 at 9:39 AM

Thanks for introducing me to a new form - I am working my way through the winning poems - congrats to all:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

March 27, 2016 at 8:52 AM

Tim, thanks for an interesting and creative contest, the Ghazal is not an easy form, and I am honored with my placement, congratulations to all the winners ~

Tom Quigley

March 28, 2016 at 6:36 PM

Thanks for hosting the contest and giving me the incentive to try something new. I loved everyone's stuff. Wouldn't have been surprised if I'd gotten skunked too...

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