| Rank: 10 | Grace Helton | Farfield, TX | Not Online | "Thanks for the years of encouragement. I have enjoyed the writing and the excitement of being encouraged by the wonderful people in your organization." |
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| Rank: 30 | Robin Lamoreaux | Luzerne, PA | Not Online | "A mere thanks, or a bubbling scream of delight, is not enough to express my unspeakable joy at your publishing my poem in the forthcoming anthology. Self-confidence is waking up inside my heart--an added bonus. And yet to be in the contest as a semi-finalist is beyond extraordinary. Thank you so very much, as this has lifted my spirit with renewed hope." |
| Rank: 40 | John L. Bibbler III | Spokane, WA | ONLINE | "I would first like to thank you for having a site such as this that lets those of us who enjoy poetry to post and enter our work. When I received the e-mail informing me I was the winner, I was shocked. It was a welcome change, and I must say somewhat inspiring. Thank you." |
| Rank: 50 | Darlene Fremgen | Chambersburg, PA | Not Online | "I was extremely ecstatic to find your announcement in the mail, and I am looking forward to reading poems from all of the other entrants around the globe. . . . I am definitely honoured to be included in this edition." |
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| Rank: 90 | Julie A. Gardner | Coushatta, LA | Not Online | "Thank you so much. This is my first time ever entering a poetry contest . . . .No one has ever told me that I have a unique talent . . . as long as I live I will continue to write poetry." |
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| Rank: 120 | Delores A. Andren | Princeton, MN | ONLINE | "It is my pleasure to be able to publish with you. Thank you very much for helping the cause of poetry as you so aptly do!" |
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| Rank: 230 | Theresa Glogowski | Not Online | "Thank you so much for entering me on the Internet. I really do appreciate it. My family thinks it is wonderful, and so do I. My work will get known this way. Also, putting my work in your books is great. Thanks again." |
| Rank: 240 | Alexander Cser | ONLINE | "I am elated at your invitation [to appear in American at the Millennium]. It will make it possible for me to reach millions of people with so few words on a person-to-person basis with so few lines. . . . Your invitation is a special gift that enables me to say hello and good-bye with heart-warmed wishes for all those who read these lines, for the millennium." |
| Rank: 250 | Antonio Campbell | Little Rock, AK | Not Online | "I would like to express my appreciation to everyone at the International Library of Poetry. I feel that it is truly a blessing to be a part of something so special. And to know that people all over the world will enjoy reading something that is a part of me really motivates my thoughts within. Just the thought . . . that my poem has been chosen to be published in one of your books is something special that I will always treasure! Thank you!" |
| Rank: 260 | Mary Alice Seiter | Lexington, MI | Not Online | "I am 77 years old and have written several poems, but nothing like this has ever happened to me. This makes me feel as though maybe writing these poems is worthwhile after all. To me, it is a way to express my thoughts and to share them with others. Again, I thank you." |
| Rank: 270 | Kenneth McCain | Roanoke, VA | Not Online | "I appreciate you for printing my poems in your books. . . . it still makes me feel good to know that many people can enjoy the poems." |
| Rank: 280 | Kenneth McCain | Roanoke, VA | Not Online | "You have been a great inspiration to keep me writing when I felt down, and when I received the publisher's proof in the mail, my heart leaped for joy. I thank God for you all each day, because I know that you probably read thousands of poems each day. Once again, I would like to say thanks. You've been a great inspiration to me." |
| Rank: 290 | Katherine Shimkus | AZ | Not Online | "I want to thank you with all my love for just being the people who have changed my life and have given me the power to be able to write all the poetry that I have. You are the ones that gave me the will to forge ahead. . . . You believe in me, and that is a good feeling. . . . Thank you for just being there . . . for having faith in me and my work." |
| Rank: 300 | Birdie B. McClellan | Dallas, TX | ONLINE | "I wanted to thank you for continuing to accept my poems for publication. . . . So many doors have been opened for me since I have been published." |
| Rank: 310 | Roxanne King | Omak, WA | ONLINE | "Thank you for having my poem in [your] anthology. I cannot describe the feeling when I opened the book and read my poem to my daughter and my mother. . . . There were many tears of joy." |
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| Rank: 330 | J. Randle | ONLINE | "I can hardly believe it! I never thought I'd have anything in print, but to have two poems printed is beyond my wildest dreams. I still feel a thrill just reading the letter. Thank you for fulfilling my hopes." |
| Rank: 340 | Eileen Williams | Great Bend, KS | ONLINE | "I wish to personally thank you for wishing to print my poem in your new Millennium book. I'm not sure you know what this means to me. If I never write another thing, which I hope is not true, I have at least accomplished one thing, and I made my mark on the Millennium. I am so proud. Thank you for this great honor." |
| Rank: 350 | Princess Aldan | Not Online | "Thank you so much for choosing my poetry as a semi-finalist. I can't tell you just how much it means to me. . . . Just seeing that my poems are actually good enough for publication is the greatest thing that has ever happened for my writing abilities. Thanks a lot." |
| Rank: 360 | Karen Ard | ONLINE | "I would like to say what an honor it is for my poem to to be considered for publication by ILP. Words cannot explain how overcome with joy I was at the idea that one of my poems could finally get published. I greatly thank you!" |
| Rank: 370 | E. J. Brower | ONLINE | "Wow! My poem is actually going to be published. Thank you so much! It is very rewarding to know that others feel you have a talent, that they are willing to help you share it with the world. You have no idea what this means to me . . . Thank you!" |
| Rank: 380 | Robin Hellmann | ONLINE | "Thank you so much! I cried and screamed when I got the letter in the mail saying I was a semi-finalist . . . Poetry is my life! Poetry.com has let me open up my writing to hundreds of young writers just like me." |
| Rank: 390 | Jean Manning | Decatur, GA | ONLINE | "I received my copies of two lovely anthologies . . . Both books are beautiful works of art, and I am extremely proud of the special way in which I am presented. . . . With deep appreciation, thanks for these experiences, which have enriched my life and, hopefully, that of the reader." |
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| Rank: 410 | Maria Robinson | Dallas, TX | Not Online | "Thanks to you for publishing my poem. It is a good feeling to have my poem in this beautiful book. . . . Poetry is a good way for me to express my feelings, and I owe you many thanks . . . you have my deepest appreciation." |
| Rank: 420 | Joyce Mueller | Port Oxford, OR | Not Online | "Thank you for accepting my poem for publication in your anthology America at the Millennium. It is nice to know that others will read it and perhaps feel grateful for their own lives." |
| Rank: 430 | Marie Thérèse Axcell | Not Online | "I am indeed overwhelmed and quite honored to belong to the International Society of Poets. I am looking forward to the next convention, as my daughters and I have enjoyed so much the one held in Washington, D.C." |
| Rank: 440 | Dawn Vint | ONLINE | "I am thrilled that you have chosen my poem for publication. It is something I never dreamed would happen to me. I simply cried when I received your letter, it means that much to me. Thank you for choosing me; you not only made my day, but my lifetime!" |
| Rank: 450 | Blaine A. Jones | Homewood, IL | ONLINE | "I wanted to thank you and your staff for the outlet that your anthologies offer to many others as well as myself to publish poetry. Bless you all in your efforts." |
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