Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the Surprise Poem FS Friends writing prompt Contest.

You grasped the essence of choosing the fanstorians that grab your attention, according to the contest requirements. Nice presentation. Your descriptive words flow well.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022

Thanks so much for a great review. It was definitely a fun prompt.
Wendy

Comment from MissMerri

Excellent

Wonderful rhymes and solid meter make this poem stand out. Your clues are excellent and I think I know a few you are writing about. This was such a fun challenge for all of us. I very much enjoyed your poem and wish you much luck in the contest. MM

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022

Thank you so much - I appreciate your encouraging words. Personally, I loved your entry! I'm looking forward to the big reveal!
Wendy

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Wendy, This is very well written with great words to honor the men and women you have chosen to write about. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from your words. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022

Thank you so much Teri. There were so many I could have written on, and it was a fun contest to enter! We're all winners, writers, readers and voters. Fun for all.
Wendy

Comment from amahra

Excellent

This ode to FS writers was very well written and thought out. I like the word choices and the rhythm of the poem. I thought I recognized at least two that you noted. Great job.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it, and were able to guess a couple. It was definitely a fun activity!
Wendy

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Six lovely verses about some of your favourite writers Wendy. I've read a few of these, this is a popular contest, and I enjoyed reading yours too. Good luck in the contest.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022

Thank you very much Valda! It was definitely a fun contest for everyone - writers, reviewers, and the secret subjects of the stanzas. One of those happy contests where everyone is a winner!
Wendy

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Wow Wendy, you have paid tribute to a few talented poets here and I am left guessing who they all are, I enjoyed the ride and I loved your fine rhymes too, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Thanks Dolly. I am glad you enjoyed this one. No ideas?
Wendy

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

I thought this was a wonderful tribute to some great writers and reviewers on this site. There are many on this site. Reviewers who show great respect for the writer. People who express their views with compassion. In your story, there are a few reviewers that aren't nice, and I know you don't have them in mind. I appreciate you sharing this. Wishing you a wonderful day.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Thanks Carolyn. I appreciate your review. The ones I put in are all nice - we've become great friends, even if they correct my errors.
Wendy

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 14-Aug-2022

Yes, you are welcome.

Comment from Erika Seshadri

Excellent

This is such a great and well-written entry! I have zero guesses, though. I'm looking forward to seeing the answers after the vote!!

Have a lovely day,
Erika

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Thanks so much for reviewing! It was certainly a fun prompt. I'm still thinking about your entry, trying to work them out. Lol.
Wendy

Comment from GARY MACLEAN

Excellent

Great poem Wendy. Being as new and unfamiliar with many here on FS I can't really tell who everyone is but I betchya your 2nd stanza is about yours truly. It sounds just like me anyway. And I will get that "slang" thing down yet.

Nice write. I'm sure those described will be delighted to read mention of them. I know I was (if that was me anyway)

Good Job.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Hi Gary, yes it's you. And being mates now, I hoped you wouldn't mind a chuckle at this stanza. Lol. It was a fun prompt to write, fun to read all the guesses in the reviews, and fun to read the other entries too. Thanks for reviewing! Appreciated.
Wendy

reply by GARY MACLEAN on 14-Aug-2022

I knew, once I saw that "slang" reference, I just knew. Mind? I am honored to be immortalized in one of your works. This one is a fun one. I'm looking forward to the next one. There was no way to include everyone in this one. Even in my short stay I have met so many fantastic people...who knew?

Thanks for the inclusion, Wendy

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Lol. I'm glad you took it the right way. I thought you would. I'll transform you into an honorary Aussie!

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I managed to recognise a couple of these, and sort of recognised others. You've written this so well, and I can't wait to see if I'm right or wrong. This is a fabulous contest entry and you've done a great job, Wendy. Very well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

So glad you had fun with this contest. Fun for me too. All wil be revealed soon! Thanks for reviewing!
Wendy