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All rights reserved.5Have you tried out the VoicesNet Mobile website that displays nicely on your modile devices like cell phones and PDAs.<br><br>The site was down for some re-modeling <br>Check it out at www.VoicesNet.mobi.<br><br>You can look at recent postings at the site plus your own portfolio of work.<br><br>Check it out today at www.VoicesNet.mobi.<br><br>Carry VoicesNet around with you on your cell device today.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><br><br><br><br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=162125">Check out www.VoicesNet.mobi</a>11/16/2009 10:18:18 PMHere is the winner in the September 2009 writing contest.<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=158885">"Gentle as you Go" by Jayne Clark of the USA<a><br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Here are some comments shared by the mystery judge:<br><br>"...and is so very uplifting and positive, I felt it deserved to win!<br> <br>It is not a long blog but is very powerful, reminding the reader, they have value and worth and the blessings of being gentle, to yourself, others, even nature. A wonderful message indeed!"<br><br>Congratulations, Jayne, for winning this month. Keep on writing and inspiring!<br><br>Jayne will receive a $25 payment via paypal if she provides us with a valid paypal email address.<br><br>All non-poem submissions to the site each month are automatically eligible for review for this contest.<br><br>Thanks again go to the writers contest judge, for the huge effort that goes in to choosing a winner.<br><br>We choose judges who are serious artisans about the writing craft and who have exhibited strong skills of their own.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=161227">September Writers Contest Winner Announced</a>10/31/2009 3:53:37 PMCongratulations on another great month. <br><br>All poems were read by three independent judges. All poems that received one or more stars from the judges were then classified as finalists. The Finalists were then re-read and re-reviewed in a final round of judging to then choose the top poems. <br><br>After careful consideration, the winner is:<br> <br>The poem called "THE STORM" by LYNDA D’SOUZA of Australia <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=159447">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>Congratulations, Lynda.<br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "...This is a Powerful write. Everyone who has ever struggled through the emotional storms that life throws at them will relate to this poem. Great imagery and flow that captures the mind of the reader as it moves to its wonderful conclusion...” the one who stilled the waves.” Everyone who has ever cried out to God for help will see their struggle reflected in this poem. Excellent – well done!." <br> <br>* * * * *<br> <br>LIST OF TOP 3 POEMS :<br> <br>1. THE STORM by Lynda D'Souza of Australia - WINNER ** <br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=159447">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br>2. Summer Wine BY Mandy Baldwin, France - **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=158670">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "Excellent poem with wonderful flow in rhyme and rhythm with good grammar throughout. The poet has used her words in a powerful yet unobtrusive way to paint and project the images of a relationship breakdown. Anyone who has ever loved and lost will relate to to this poem. Well done." <br> <br>3. Autumn BY Marian Greig, Scotland **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=158913">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "Excellent poem and an enjoyable read. The poet has captured the feeling and the effects of autumn on the human spirit. Wonderful flow in rhyme and rhythm and good grammar throughout. Imagery is wonderful and the poem is worthy of a second read. Well done." <br> <br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Lynda is eligible for a $25 paypal payment if she provides a paypal email address.<br><br>A special thanks to all of the VoicesNet judges who again helped make this new Monthly poetry contest a success.<br><br>Thank you, from the VoicesNet Team.<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=160963">September 2009 VoicesNet Poetry Contest Winner Announced</a>10/25/2009 10:09:10 PMWe are behind schedule and hope to have the September poetry contest winner announced by the end of October.<br><br>We are sorry for the delay.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=160627">September Poetry Contest Announcement is behind schedule</a>10/19/2009 11:04:31 AMWe think we are clean now and have stopped the intrusion entry point but are holding our breath.<br><br>If you have any problems after reading this at 5:08 est then send us an email at support@voicesnet.info.<br><br>We are sorry for the inconvenience. We believe that all data is basically preserved and that we are now better tooled to address future problems of this type.<br><br>We thank our hosting company, hosting.com (hostmysite.com), for their prompt attention to this matter. They, as usual, are always great in their support.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><br><br><br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=159659">Update on Sept Hacker Attack</a>9/29/2009 5:12:58 PMPlease stand by as we work to get our system back to normal state.<br><br>We appreciate your patience.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=159653">Site Dealing with some Hackers....</a>9/29/2009 1:49:25 PMCongratulations are extended to everyone who entered their poems this month. <br><br>All poems were read by three independent judges and every poem that received one or more stars from the judges was then elegible to be a finalist. <br><br>After careful consideration the winner, with an outstanding poem, is:<br> <br>The poem called ANOTHER WINTER by Geoffrey Hoffman of the UK<a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=158026">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>Congratulations, Geoffrey.<br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "...Wonderful creative poem with excellent use of imagery to describe winter. Good grammar and punctuation. Rhyme and rhythm flow effortlessly. Unusual start to the poem that gives it a sense of continuity of the seasons flowing throughout life. Cricket lovers will enjoy the “twisting of the wrist...” section that relates the changing season to that game. Clever use of words." <br> <br>* * * * *<br> <br>LIST OF FINALISTS :<br> <br>1. ANOTHER WINTER by Geoffrey Hoffman of the UK - WINNER ** <br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=158026">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br>2. FACE THE BRUTE BY Hema Ravi, India - **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=157369">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "A wonderful inspiring poem about facing our inner battles and standing strong in the face of rejection. It encourages and strengthens the readers to face their life challenges with courage." <br> <br>3. THE DISPARITY OF TIME BY Srishti Dhawan, India **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=158083">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: "Creative use of words and imagery to describe the inexorable passing of time in a life and how the poet is affected by it. Flows well to its end." <br> <br>4. - 12. Rest of top ten will be announced in the next few days.<br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Geoffrey is eligible for a $25 paypal payment if she provides a paypal email address.<br><br>A special thanks to all of the VoicesNet judges who helped make this Monthly poetry contest a success.<br><br>Thank you, from the VoicesNet Team.<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=159137">August 2009 Monthly Poetry Contest Winner Announced</a>9/16/2009 10:12:46 PMThis is our first monthly poetry contest and congratulations are extended to everyone who entered their work. <br><br>All poems were read by three independent judges and every poem that received one or more stars from them was then elegible to be a finalist. <br><br>The quality of poems in this month's contest was very high but after careful consideration the winner, with her outstanding poem, is:<br> <br>The poem called NEW WORLD by Colleen Chinnu Thomas of India<a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156889">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>Congratulations, Colleen, for one of the best poems that we have seen.<br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: Beautiful use of words to create an almost ethereal feeling for this world we live in and through it our connection to a higher reality. Grammar is excellent and flow is smooth and effortless. Very creative. Wonderful poem that draws the reader into its beauty. <br> <br> <br>LIST OF 12 FINALISTS :<br> <br>1. NEW WORLD by Colleen Chinnu Thomas, India - WINNER<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156889">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br>2. BEAUTIFUL SOUL by Chelsea Grace Magana, USA - **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=155845">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: Wonderful use of words to express a very special love. Good grammar. Good flow and feeling. Imaginative and creative with good structure. Well done. <br> <br>3. MENTAL LOCKS by AW Nutter, USA **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=155884">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>JUDGE COMMENTS: Powerful poem of the inner workings of the mind. Good rhyme and rhythm that draws the reader into its dark world. Great conclusion. Well done. <br> <br>4. FOR THE NOT SO YOUNG by Hema Ravi, India **<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=155926">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br> <br>5. KASHMIR by Debarati Banerju, India **<br> <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156582">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br>6. RAINDROP, THE MESSENGER by Somya Badahur, India *<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=155818">click here to view and comment on poem<a> <br> <br>7. INFECTION by Shawn Caspar, Canada *<br><a href=" http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156765">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br> <br>8. EARTH AND MAN by Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA *<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156603">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br>9. SLIP AWAY by Sian Louise FOrd, Australia *<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156996">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br> <br>10 SOUL PERFORMANCE by Valeria Maria Iliadou, Greece *<br> <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156785">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br> <br>11 LIFE by Teresa Osia, USA *<br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=157145">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br> <br> <br>12 LIFE WILL ALWAYS GIVE YOU SOMETHING by Stephanie Pasternak, USA *<br> <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/poetrydisplay.aspx?poemid=156639">click here to view and comment on poem<a><br><br>Colleen is eligible for a $25 paypal payment if she provides a valid paypal email address.<br><br>A special thanks to all of the VoicesNet judges who helped make this 1st Monthly poetry contest a success.<br><br>Thank you, from the VoicesNet Team.<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=157687">July 2009 Poetry Contest Winner Announced</a>8/14/2009 3:35:29 AMwill be announced in one week. We hope to announce the winner each month by the middle of the following month.<br><br>Our judges have worked hard and still are at it trying to come up with a winner.<br><br>Stop back and check it out and if you write poems, try the contest each month.<br><br>For all of the students and teachers out there: submit submit submit. <br><br>Teachers, ask your whole classes this coming year to enter our monthly contest. See how they do. We will treat them well.<br><br>Students, tell your teachers about our monthly contest and maybe they'll have your whole class submit their poems. Remember to submit on your own behalf if the teacher deal does not come to fruition.<br><br>Everybody not in school, just submit away each month.<br><br>One poem a month is the limit on submissions per member.<br><br>This is very exciting.<br><br>Stay tuned!<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=157471">July 2009 Monthly Poetry Contest Winner...</a>8/7/2009 11:22:52 PMWe do have a twitter page. Try it out. If you have joined Twitter, then please follow us on Twitter.<br><br><a href="http://twitter.com/voicesnet">Click here to view our Twitter page<a><br><br>We try to keep up with the times on the Internet Social Scene.<br><br>We also have a myspace page and a facebook page.<br><br>Soon we will be integrating our site with Facebook capabilities allowing you to share your content here on Facebook also.<br><br>This is exciting.<br><br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=156907">Check us out on Twitter</a>7/25/2009 10:46:22 PMHere is the winner in the May 2009 writing contest.<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=154077">"Bull's Head" by James Thompson of the UK<a><br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Here are some comments shared by the mystery judge:<br><br>"He has been a very long time member here at voicesnet; James is a very talented writer and poet; his blog is witty, full of interest, humor!"<br><br>Congratulations, James, for your winning effort. Accolades go to you!<br><br>James will receive a $25 payment via paypal if he provides us with a valid paypal email address.<br><br>All non-poem submissions to the site each month are automatically eligible for review for this contest.<br><br>Thanks go to this month's writers contest judge, for their efforts in choosing a winner.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155995">May 2009 Writers Contest Winner is...</a>7/6/2009 1:28:06 AMCongratulations to all who participated in our VoicesNet 6 International Poetry Contest. The contest submissions were received between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.<br><br>There were a total of 2917 poems submitted from around the world and all poems were reviewed separately by 3 VoicesNet judges in the initial round of judging.<br><br>Heart felt thanks go out to all of our wonderful, dedicated volunteer judges for their efforts.<br><br>Special thanks go out to Gail Kay who has worked relentlessly as the Contest Director.<br> <br>Poems receiving 1, 2 or 3 stars in Round 1 judging were then all reviewed more closely and poems were ranked and scored, with particular attention being given to the technical and grammatical structure of each poem; these scores were then compiled until a final order could be determined.<br><br><br>*****************************************<br><br>The winner of the VoicesNet 6 Poetry Competition is:<br><br>1st Place<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=136572">Raindance by Phil Cerasoli of the USA<a><br><br>JUDGES COMMENTS:<br><br>Inspiring words in this poem that are sure to speak for the feelings in every poet’s heart. Well structured; grammar and punctuation cannot be faulted. Very creative and imaginative in its presentation and it paints a wonderful picture with words. Rhyme and rhythm flow smoothly and effortlessly throughout.<br><br><br>*****************************************<br><br>The second and third place winners are:<br><br><br>2nd Place<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=136574">APACHE ODYSSEY by Phil Cerasoli of the USA<a><br><br>JUDGES COMMENTS:<br><br>A wonderfully, poignant saga that flows effortlessly to its powerful conclusion. Rhyme and rhythm never falter. Grammar is excellent; well structured. Most enjoyable read.<br><br>3rd Place (Three Way Tie)<br><br><br>3 - 1<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=142159">RAINBOW IN THE SKY by Genevieve Aloma Corteling of Sri Lanka<a><br><br>JUDGES COMMENTS:<br><br>This is a wonderful nature poem that captures the power of the storm and the peace that follows. Wonderful flow in rhyme and rhythm. Good grammar. Enjoyable read to the last word.<br><br><br>3 - 2<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=141992">SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH by Beatrice Boyle of the USA<a><br><br>JUDGES COMMENTS:<br><br>Excellent flow in rhyme and rhythm. The poet paints a clear picture of love and loss with her words. Good grammar. Enjoyable read.<br><br><br>3 - 3<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/displayonepoem.aspx?poemid=141928">THE LORD'S HARVEST by Holly Marie Keller of the USA<a><br><br>JUDGES COMMENTS:<br><br>Wonderful moving poem. Powerful words that paint a great mental picture for the reader. Good flow with rhyme and rhythm. Very good grammar<br><br><br>*****************************************<br><br>Here are the top 10 Finalists:<br><br>SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH by Beatrice Boyle, USA<br>AN ACT by Piakura Irene Tiraa-passfield, Australia<br>MY SON IS MY HERO by Darlene Eschlboeck, Canada <br>IDLE GAZING by Deepika Sundar, India<br>APACHE ODYSSEY by Phil Cerasoli, USA<br>THIS I HAVE TO GIVE by Marie Josephine Smith, UK<br>SERENITY by Beatrice Boyle<br>THE BUSH POET by Robert Railt Hopkins, Zimbabwe<br>RAINDANCE by Phil Cerasoli, USA<br>ON A STREET OF SHADOWS by David A. Bell, Canada <br><br>*****************************************<br><br>Here are the top 50 finalists:<br><br>The Semi-Finalists and top 50 poems were: <br> 1 MONETARY LAMENT by Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA<br> 2 IDLE GAZING by Deepika Sundar, India<br> 3 AN ACT by Piakura Irene Tiraa-passfield, Australia <br> 4 MY SON IS MY HERO by Darlene Eschlboeck, Canada <br> 5 LIFE AFLAME by Alyssa Faith Alvarez, USA<br> 6 HOW SUNSET CAN BECOME by Ara Uy Austria, Philippines <br> 7 SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH by Beatrice Boyle, USA<br> 8 A PERFECT LANDING by Mamta Agarwal, India<br> 9 ON A STREET OF SHADOWS by David A. Bell, Canada <br>10 THIS I HAVE TO GIVE by Marie Josephine Smith, UK<br>11 WINGS by Brenda Lord, USA<br>12 I SING ALONE by Amanda R. Boase, USA<br>13 THE LORD'S HARVEST by Holly Marie Keller, USA<br>14 A TREE IN THE CITY by Amera Andersen, USA<br>15 A PERFECT LANDING by Mamta Agarwal, India <br>16 MEMORY'S MAZE by Greg Lewis, Australia <br>17 SUMMER by Judith (judy) Ann Babilon, USA<br>18 AMID THE SEA by Jonathan Bellmann, USA<br>19 OBSERVATIONS OF THE PAINTER by A. Bryan Cirulis, USA<br>20 FOREVER WAS JUST A TIME by Patricia A. Beck, USA<br>21 RAINDANCE by Phil Cerasoli, USA <br>22 BIRKENNAU by Madeleine Farnworth, UK <br>23 UNSPOKEN by Trinity Ann Gray, USA<br>24 HAWESWATER by Geoffrey -. Hoffman, UK <br>25 JUST A NUMBER by Mary Wanja Kariuki, Kenya<br>26 PAPER SHIPS by Donn Kean, USA<br>27 RAIN IN THE NIGHT by Joseph Peter Bowman, USA <br>28 A SIMPLE PLEASURE by Kayla Wilkinson, USA<br>29 MY HAUNTING SHAME by Robin Millstone Miller, USA<br>30 OUR JOURNEY'S END by Robin Millstone Miller, USA<br>31 LIFE'S MEANING by Lorraine Jessie Walsh, Canada <br>32 THE RAVEN'S LEAVE by Kenneth Malvyn Clark, UK <br>33 AUTUMN by Lisa June Hiatt, USA<br>34 ROSE by Kingsley Odinaka Iwu, Germany<br>35 PLEASE DON'T HATE US by Martin Brits, South Africa<br>36 ANGEL IN WAITING...WITHOUT VISIBLE WINGS by Matthew W. Brown, USA<br>37 LOST by Mikal Ann Cardine, USA<br>38 I AM THE WANDERER by Kyle Carpenter, USA<br>39 APACHE ODYSSEY by Phil Cerasoli, USA<br>40 RAINBOW IN THE SKY by Genevieve Aloma Corteling, Sri Lanka <br>41 THE BENCH by Nancy Ellen Crossland, USA <br>42 NO REASON by Morgan William Davies, UK <br>43 REFLECTIONS by Lily Elshaktori, UK<br>44 SERENITY by Beatrice Boyle, USA <br>45 THE PAWN by Ronald Joseph Garrant, USA <br>46 WINGS OF HOPE by Shilpa Gupta, India<br>47 A DEMON'S TEARS by Russell Harden, UK<br>48 A WINTER'S ROSE by Troy G. Wilson, Australia<br>49 THE BUSH POET by Robert Railt Hopkins, Zimbabwe <br>50 JUST A NUMBER by Mary Wanja Kariuki, Kenya<br><br>Congratulations to all who participated and thanks for reading these fine works. <br><br>Thanks also go out to the wonderful volunteer judging team who go through thousands of poems.<br><br>There were 3148 poem submissions to the contest and all poems submitted were reviewed separately by 3 VoicesNet judges during the first round judging.<br><br>Poems receiving 2 or 3 stars in Round 1 judging were reviewed more by the judging team and poems were ranked and scored and these scores compiled until a final order could be determined.<br><br>Congratulations to the Winner and all participant.<br><br>Thank you for another successful poetry competition!<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155981">Winner of VoicesNet 6 Poetry Contest Announced</a>7/5/2009 7:09:06 PMIn America, we celebrate the birth of our nation on this Day and we pay tribute to all who have fallen to allow modern Americans, and others around the world, the rights of Freedom that they enjoy today.<br><br>We also want to pay tribute to all of the US and ally soldiers who are policing the world today in hot spots around the world. Your sacrifices are beyond comprehension and you are heroes to many around the world and we thank you for your efforts.<br><br>Americans have been the leaders in the pursuit of Free Thinking and individual rights and will continue with such a role well into the future.<br><br>Americans, we celebrate your freedom today and your collective vision of the future.<br><br>Thank you<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155928">Happy 4th of July, 2009, from VoicesNet.com</a>7/4/2009 12:42:56 PMA new era in the evolution of VoicesNet and its poetry contests has started.<br><br>As of July 1st, 2009, VoicesNet has went to a Monthly Poetry Contest format.<br><br>An author is allowed one poem submission per monthly contest cycle.<br><br>The contest is similar to prior contests in that we will have multiple judges look at each poem submission and then have a final round of judging for all of the poems that are passed on to the final round of judging.<br><br>The new contest cycle will also include a new modernized method of communicating with the contest participants using their emails that they provide. We have lacked in this area in the past so this is a great day and a great opportunity to keep our members better informed about where their poems are in the contest process.<br><br>You can see the new guidelines for the contest at <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/vaguidelines.htm">Free Monthly Poetry Contest Guidelines<a>.<br><br>You can enter the new monthly contest at the <a href="http://www.voicesnet.org/NewEntry.aspx">Free Monthly Poetry Contest Entry Page<a>. This is the same page where we have collected poems for our contests for years.<br><br>We are excited about this new direction.<br><br>Thank you.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><br><br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155885">New Monthly Poetry Contest Starts at VoicesNet</a>7/3/2009 11:38:30 AMHere is the winner in the April 2009 writing contest.<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=152610">'Mother! Her wisdom' by Linda Terrell of the USA<a><br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Here are some comments shared by the mystery judge:<br><br>"Amidst the wonderful stories and blogs read, this one was chosen as a winner for its succinct content in characterizing motherhood. Though short in nature, it fulfilled the mission of a serious writer in its accuracy and spirit that goes with motherhood through life and after"<br><br>Congratulations, Linda, for your great win.<br><br>The winner will receive a $25 payment via paypal if they provide us with a valid paypal email.<br><br>All non-poem submissions to the site each month are automatically eligible for review for this contest.<br><br>Thanks again, to this month's judge, for making a great selection.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155687">April Writers Contest Winner is (drum beat please)...</a>6/28/2009 11:17:55 PMHere is the winner in the March 2009 writing contest.<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=150970">'The Wagon' by Nancy Ellen Crossland of the USA<a><br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Here are some comments shared by the mystery judge:<br><br>"This is a delight to read, and certainly sparks the recollection brain into over-drive.<br>The significance of the subject, 'The Wagon', represents an essence of childhood dreams, aspirations and imagination.<br><br>The author has captured the true meaning of this simple discarded garden implement and has transformed its significance into a memory making tool, from which means the character Andrew has built the foundations of his adulthood, and beyond. <br><br>Upon reflection, Andrew tenderly wipes a tear from his eye. For me, his tears represent contentment. You would, too, with fond memories such as these!"<br><br>To a respected and admired contributor here on VoicesNet, thank you, Nancy, for your continued and captivating creations.<br><br>The winner will receive a $25 payment via paypal if they provide us with a valid paypal email.<br><br>All non-poem submissions to the site each month are automatically eligible for review for this contest.<br><br>Thank you, judge, for your time and for your great choice.<br><br>Way to go, Nancy!<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=155665">March 2009 Writers Contest Winner is...</a>6/28/2009 8:34:06 AMHere is the winning document in the February 2009 writing contest.<br><br><a href="http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=148276">"THE WEDDING PRESENT (A Dark Fairy Tale)" by Kristine J. Trudeau of the USA<a><br><br>* * * * *<br><br>Here were some comments shared by the mystery judge:<br><br>"It is an excellently written short-story with meaning and moral. It explores the extent of love, hatred, jealousy and revenge with a fascinating creativity while providing meticulous attention to details. The writer has highlighted that- True-love is about the inner beauty; and hatred is self-destructive."<br><br>"This story surely deserves to win because it not only portrays an unspoiled love but also the common weakness of human beings of falling into the grips of anger and revenge which not only gives them only a fake and temporary satisfaction but also damages their intellect."<br><br>The winner will receive a $25 payment via paypal if they provide us with a valid paypal email.<br><br>All non-poem submissions to the site each month are automatically eligible for review for this contest.<br><br>Thanks go out to our great mystery judge; we appreciate your obviously thoughtful decision.<br><br>Congratulations to our own Kris, a huge contributor and friend to many here at VoicesNet. Great job and well deserved.<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<br><a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=154896">February Writers Contest Winner is...</a>6/10/2009 11:03:06 PMOur International Poetry Contest will switch to a monthly contest starting this summer (2009).<br><br>Our stalwart contest has been a 6 month contest for years and we thought that this change would be beneficial in many ways.<br><br>Stay tuned for future details as we wrap up the recent contests.<br><br>Thank you,<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=153362">VoicesNet Poetry Contest Announcement</a>5/12/2009 11:14:29 PMWe have added new poetry categories for you to use.<br><br>Be the first to get your poems listed in these new categories. Get more readers to your poems.<br><br>heart poems<br>hope poems<br>poet poems<br>like poems<br>rhyming poems<br>biography poems<br>short funny poem<br>long poems<br>God poems<br>prose poems<br>peace poems<br>humorous poems<br>greatest love poems<br>spiritual poems<br>written poems<br><br>Write a poem today for these new categories and let Google and other search engines know that we have the new categories.<br><br>Thank you!<br><br>The VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=152294">Be the first to use new Poem Categories</a>4/22/2009 12:45:57 PMFrom the people of VoicesNet, Happy Easter to all around the world.<br><br>May the future be more peaceful than the past and may good prosper over evil repeatedly.<br><br>Happy Easter to All!!!<br><br>...from the VoicesNet Team<a href = "http://www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=151663">Happy Easter to all around the World</a>4/12/2009 8:23:37 PM