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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:41 am 
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Thanks Marty,

Cheers Terry


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:44 am 
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Hi again Zondrae,

You’re right about polishing this poem for quite awhile, it was the first poem I ever wrote and also the first one I ever posted on the old forum.

I can still remember taking that first step and anxiously awaiting what sort of reception it would receive. I needn’t have worried, the kindness and generous encouragement I received from forum members including yourself and Ross in particular was really appreciated.

I realize now of course that at the time I knew nothing at all about metre and the poem was riddled with half rhymes. But this poem has always remained special to me, recently I decided to try and get it right once and for all.

I managed to make a quick visit to Tamworth, left Canberra Thursday returned on Saturday, I had hoped to meet you there, perhaps some other time. I only made it myself because of the generous help offered by Heather & Sue. (more about that later)

Cheers Terry


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:34 pm 
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Yes, my hearty congrats Terry, like quite a few of us here you have come a long way mate & are reaping the rewards for hard work, goodonya bloke.. :D

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:32 pm 
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Thanks David,

It's pleasing to note that some of our even newer members are already showing great potential.

Cheers mate,

Terry


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:09 pm 
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Congrats:

Terry
David
Brenda
Bob

Loves ya work!!

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:29 pm 
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Congratulations to all the winners.

Heather :)

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:27 pm 
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Congratulations to all the award winners. And BOB, bewdy Bob you're in there.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:32 pm 
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Thanks Nev been reworking some of my older poems and sticking them in. I might not always show it but I do listen and put things into practice.


My biggest problem is i get bored quickly.

Thanks again.


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:53 am 
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Thanks to all for the kind words, and congratulations again to Terry for a great poem. Sorry for letting the team down, Marty, but I'm trying (very, according to reports!).

Back to the drawing board...
David


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:30 am 
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Thanks David,
A little bit of luck goes a long way.

Cheers Terry


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