Dear WP famโฆ I was pleasantly surprised today to hear that Spillwords published my poem โThe Angler.โ
It may be found here: https://spillwords.com/the-angler/
Thanks to Mr Mayor Kevin for his inspiring NTT that unlocks so many ideasโฆ and to all of you who read my stuff and provide such kind and encouraging comments ๐โค๏ธ
Congratulations, Brother man! Most richly deserved! ๐๐๐
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Thanks, Brother! Itโs all due to the pix you create! Got the latest batch down to two, will start as soon as I figure out a plot ๐
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My pleasure to contribute any way I can, my friend. But truly, this is a testament to your magnificent skill with the written word!
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Congratulations Darryl. Beautiful poem. Well deserved accolade . ๐
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Thanks, White Dove! Iโm glad you liked it. Thank you for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Lovely poem, Darryl, so rich in imagery. Congratulations!
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Thanks, Jean! Iโm glad you liked it! ๐ Thanks so much for reading and the kind words ๐
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fantastic piece Darryl! Mike
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Mike, thanks! Iโm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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It is a nice poem. Congratulations!
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Mags, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl! This is a wonderful poem. I’m so excited for you!
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Lisa, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it and Iโm thankful that the folks at Spillwords decided to publish it. Iโm stoked! Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl, that your fascinating poem was published at Spillwords. Anything that well written certainly deserves the attention.
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Tim, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it. I was happily surprised that the folks at Spillwords accepted itโฆ very exciting ๐
Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated! ๐
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Congratulations Darryl on a well-deserved and earned publication!
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Terry, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it. Iโm thankful that the folks at Spillwords accepted it!
Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Beautiful Darryl! Congratulations!
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CJ, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl! This is exciting! I read your poem and I found it so beautiful. ๐ธ๐
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Thanks, CM! Iโm so glad you liked it! And Iโm thankful the folks at Spillwords thought it was good enough to publish.
Iโve often said Kevinโs โNo Theme Thursdayโ images often get the creative juices flowingโฆ I saw this pic and knew there was a story there.
Thanks again for reading and the kind wordsโฆ much appreciated! ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl! I remember I loved this when I first read it, and it hasn’t lost any of its impact. This is well-deserved, indeed!
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Awwwโฆ thanks! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement, it means so much. Iโm so glad it spoke to you and I guess the folks at Spillwords. What a day-brightener, getting an email that it was accepted ๐
Thanks again for reading and the comment. I hope youโre doing OK and that youโre having more good days than bad ๐๐โค๏ธ
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Very cool. Congratulations!!!!
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Tracie, thanks so much for reading and the kind words of encouragement. Iโm glad you liked it! What a cool thing to find in my inbox from the folks at Spillwords that they accepted it ๐
Thanks again for reading and commentingโฆmuch appreciated ๐
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How exciting, Daryl, congratulations.
At first I thought you were the Angler, but I’m glad you are not. There are many stories and poems still waiting to be written by you!
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Tanja, phew! ๐จ Iโm also glad Iโm not the angler. Looking forward to going home somedayโฆ but maybe 25-30 years from now? ๐๐
But seriously, thanks so much for reading and the kind and encouraging words. I enjoy writing and getting something published is gravy! ๐
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It’s definitely not yet time to leave, and hopefully not for a long time!
Keep writing and I’m sure you will have more things published. ๐
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A beautiful poem Darryl, capturing one man’s solace between the highs and lows of his journey through life. Congratulations on having it published. ๐
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Thank you, my friend! Iโm glad you liked itโฆand am delighted that the folks at Spillwords found it good enough to publish. Gives me encouragement to start the book that weโve discussed ๐
Thanks again for reading and the kind words. Very much appreciated! ๐
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You’re welcome, anytime. Best wishes for your next publication. ๐
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Wow Very Nice
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Thank you. Iโm glad you liked it! Thanks for reading and commentingโฆmuch appreciated ๐
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Congratulations
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Farah, thanks! Iโm glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Beautiful ๐
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Thanks, Neera! Iโm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆmuch appreciated ๐
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Congratulations!
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Thanks, Andrea! Appreciate you reading and commenting ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl. Your poem is excellent!
–Scott
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Thanks, brother! Appreciate you reading it and leaving such a nice comment! ๐
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Came nice with that poem, bro.
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Thanks, Andy! Im glad you liked it. Thanks much for reading it and the kind commentโฆmuch appreciated! ๐
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No worries, broski. ๐ Saw you write short stories, too. Followed; look forward to reading. ๐ Going to upload more myself. Trying to be more active.
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That’s great, off to read it! ๐
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Thanks, Pooja! ๐
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You’re very welcome! ๐
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Congratulations, Darryl. A wonderful piece of writing. Bravo.
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Thanks, Alan! Iโm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for reading it and the kind wordsโฆ much appreciated ๐
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congratulations ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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Thanks, Info-man! Thanks much for reading and commentingโฆ appreciated! ๐
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Congratulations Bro Darryl … You are beyond talented; “A kindly old soul, found peace there on loan” (wow!) and my heart swelled for his golden crown! Bless you, always!
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Awww! SS, Iโm so glad that my poem spoke to you. We are alike in so many ways, itโs funny ๐ Thanks so much for reading and the kind wordsโฆ much appreciated! ๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
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Thank you for reaching out on your gift. Congratulations, and keep them coming.
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Thank you for those very kind words! Iโm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and commenting ๐
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Congratulations! It’s a lovely poem!
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Thank you! Iโm glad you liked it! Thanks much for reading and commentingโฆappreciated! ๐
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Sublime poetry, Daryl–I really enjoyed this piece. Congratulations on the publication at Spillwords. ๐๐ฌ
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Mike, sorry about the delayed response!
Thank you so much for reading and the kind words. Feedback from other authors is so important and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts. Very thoughtful, thanks much! ๐
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Congratulations! So beautiful well deserved!!!
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Thank you! Iโm so glad you liked it!
Thanks for reading and the kind and encouraging commentโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Congratulations and such a lovely poem it is.i loved how well you used metaphors to describe different things.
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Thanks, Himanshi! Iโm glad that you noticed that construct and that you enjoyed it.
Thank you for reading and the kind commentโฆ much appreciated ๐
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Cool, congratulations!
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Thanks, James! ๐
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Congrats! great poem.
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Thanks, Michele! Iโm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for reading and commentingโฆ much appreciated! ๐
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Congratulations! Lovely poem!
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Thanks, Dawn! I saw Kevinโs picture of the old fisherman and that poem sorta wrote itself ๐ Thanks for reading and the nice comment! ๐
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Congrats ๐ฏ
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Thank you! Much appreciated ๐
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That’s awesome, congratulations.
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Thanks, Penni! ๐
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I’ve had this waiting in my email to read for ages, and I’m so glad I got to today. You’re a wonderful writer, Darryl. Congratulations!
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Thank you! Iโm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks much for reading and the kind words, much appreciated ๐
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