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Lizzie~

Would you care to keep us informed about how the contest is coming along?
e.g. how many contributors there are?

And to everybody: I wish you all luck (though it does rather come down to skill...)

~Taigaku

Hi Taigaku ~

No problem. As of this writing, I've received 6 entries. Laurie and I are very pleased with that , given the snafu of animosities surrounding it. Eventually, the cream rises to the top, right?

Yes, I wish everyone well in this. Unfortunately, I feel luck does play a part in it. There can be equally well-written poems [i.e. poets' skills], but ultimately, only one can be chosen. It will still have to come down to the judge's struggle to select, and arriving at a decision given various factors, some of which may be undefineable. Know what I mean? Too tired to know if I stated it right .

~ Lizzy

Hi Taigaku ~

Well, we're up to 8 now. We are very pleased .

~ Lizzie

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity, Lizzie!

Luck, personal taste, divine intervention, coincidence... I guess a lot of factors could come into play.

Just don't let a singer die for the lie in his voice

~Taigaku

Hi Taigaku ~

Fortunately, it is NOT up to me! Here come da judge ~ and it is not Lizzytysh ! Meanwhile, I'm delighted that even some who don't write poetry are coming up with a contribution just to get into the spirit of things and, as one said, they love that there's a poetry contest happening on this Forum!

~ Lizzie

I've just sent on #13, Taigaku. Isn't Laurie the happy one!?! I'm sooooo glad it's her and not me . Don't know if this seedy hotel had a 13th floor, but it does now.

OK, as of now ~ 16 poems submitted . However, the last 3 of those are lacking a title .

Newsflash ~ Please be certain to title your poem when submitting. Otherwise, it requires back and forth exchanges for me to get one. Thanks!

~ Lizzy