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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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The canvas brushed with life-like hue Can make me bid today adieu; I travel back to years long past To carefree days that went too fast. Along the shore in fair Cape May I frolic in the ocean spray In simpler times of long ago Those gleeful ones that children know. I build grand castles made of sand Enchanted by this magic land Of crashing waves and briny foam That chimes a tune that I am home. The artist brings a world to me Of innocence and revelry A masterpiece of days sublime That I can visit any time. 4/5/2000 I just won third place in a poetry contest. The theme was 'Simpler Times'. The entries had to compare Thomas Kinkade's paintings to 'seaside memories at Cape May (N.J.) I guess third place isn't so bad out of over 300 entries (at least that is what I keep telling myself!) I hope you all like it! Denise |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Congratulations!!!!!! You deserve it, this is wonderful. Third place is fabulous. Kathleen |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Denise, this poem is a masterpiece! Out of 300 entries, third place is amazing, congratulations, you should be very proud, as we are of you. But, in my books, you'll always be number one!  Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ That's just WONDERFUL ! And why would a MASTERPIECE not be an entry in OUR BOOK ??? You've got some answering to do here ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Kathleen, Melissa and Marge for reading and for your wonderful comments! You are so kind! Marge, thanks for the compliment. I submitted two for voting for the book, the ones I wrote for my grandchildren. I didn't want to water down my 'automatic votes' by submitting more than that. If I can just get those in the book, or even one of them, I'd be tickeled pink. Thanks again, Love ya! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, Denise, I don't really feel this poem should have been awarded third place. It should have won hands down!!! Wonderful writing, Denise. I'm very proud of you and glad that you're getting recognition that you deserve |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--How wonderful!! Your poem is a winner...very beautifully done! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
THIRD???????? Let me at them!!!! This is First Class Beautiful Denise~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Balladeer, Martie and Butterflies for your lovely replies! You all make me feel like a First Place winner! Denise |
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bad little dog Junior Member
since 2000-07-08
Posts 38city pound |
Third ? .... Third !!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr You want me to go 'Bite em'? ... Ruff ... Ruff Bow Wow Grrrrrrrrrrr |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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ROFL  Thanks for the offer bad little dog!Denise |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is very beautiful Denise and I know that it would be good enough to win any contest!! Nathan |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Denise - Congratulations on winning third place out of so many entries. Even more significant (I think) is that you found the courage to say, "I'm good enough to win, and I'm not ashamed to show it!" That takes real courage and faith in yourself. What a wonderful character trait you have shown us all. Forget the watering down worries - I think you should post this poem for our book. At least then the rest of us can claim that we were published with Denise Snyder's prize winning work from Cape May. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Denise, sometimes such titles can be misleading. not in this case. A truely wonderful poem and what an image you paint. Congrads on your win. "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else" faster-Manic street preachers. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
d, As you are one of my most staunch supporters ,I feel that you have been dealt a grievous wrong here . I will most definitely hunt these offenders down and make them see the errors of their ways .It should be relatively easy to tell if I have done my job , just look for the hoof marks ! Doc |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I build grand castles made of sand Enchanted by this magic land Of crashing waves and briny foam That chimes a tune that I am home. The artist brings a world to me Of innocence and revelry A masterpiece of days sublime That I can visit any time. ---------------- Denise... this is so lovely... such a graceful work of words... exceptional imagery... i think its wonderful that you won out over so many.. i would say thats quite an honor... but contest or not... this is an excellent poem... besides, your 1st place in our hearts  jm I think I could need - this in my life If you're gone - baby you need to come home there's a little bit of something me In everything in you MB20 |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Nate, Mike, Brian, Dr. Moose, and Janet Marie for reading and for your wonderful replies! They are priceless to me and worth more to me than even first place!  Denise |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
The artist brings a world to me Of innocence and revelry A masterpiece of days sublime That I can visit any time. .... Definitely a Masterpiece, for me this is a sure-shot no. 1.... great work and many congratulations, Denise... Regards, Sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I have to say that I would have handed you the blue ribbon. I am a huge fan of Thomas Kinkade and even have 5 of his paintings in my house and your verse is just as beautiful to rest my eyes on.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise! Congratulations! That is a wonderful honor! And I loved the poem! I'm so proud of you! Love Liz |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Congrats, I think you deserved first, but then again I didn't see the others, they must have been good, This poem reads so well and you have described the image so well . L.of.L. Tom . Don't try, do or do not, there is no try . - Master Yoda - |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
The mark of great poetry ... Vistas in the mind from very few words ... Congrats from a newcomer ... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Sudhir, Mark (I'll soon have one of his prints, too, as soon as I go back down to Cape May to pick up my prize! He's my favorite artist!), Elizabeth, Tom and MA for reading and for such lovely replies. Denise |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
The prize is in the wonderful feeling this elicits Denise ... happy, childhood memories we can all relate to and appreciate, thank you for the lovely thoughts! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you for reading and for your lovely reply, Kit! I'm glad that you can relate to this! They were the best of times, weren't they?! Denise |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Never mind, Denise about not winning...this is a first-rate poem and what's most important is your confidence and pride in your work...right |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thanks, Kaile! That's so sweet! Denise |
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Lady Web Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 96Houston, Texas |
Thats GGGrrrreat Denise Congrats to you on your winnings. You deserve it. Cause if anyone thats read your work, I'm sure they would agree. Bravo...Applause! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Congrats to you. I can see why you did so well. The poem is as solid as any and perfectly timed and rhymed. Full of great reflections...Bravo!! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Ethome, for reading and for your gracious reply! Denise |
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Impassionata Junior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 26Alberta,Canada |
Congratulations Denise! Wonderful read, I don't know the artist but you made a beautiful picture with your words and brought me back to happy and peaceful memories of days gone by. I give you first place! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Impassionata, for reading and for your lovely reply! And welcome to Passions! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Denise that's awesome! I don't know how I managed to miss this poem, but I did.  So here's another *bump* up to the top. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
AND ... I KNOW a WINNER when I read one~ This is just so very, very lovely, my friend~ ****Playing in the archives ... having a Denise day~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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