[David Nelson Bradsher]

I'm so honored to be amongst the twelve finalists, and I truly appreciate Cathy's hard work (and Mr. Cassity's comments), as well as all who commented on my poem. I think I'll be posting a revision soon based on some pretty damn good thoughts received here.

Hope to be a more frequent visitor soon, and I think I'll start by commenting on some of these fine poems. Thanks again.

David

[David Rosenthal]

Congratulations to all of the contestants. Thanks Cathy -- your selection was excellent and your comments insightful. Tasty bake-off!

David R.

[Terese Coe]

Congratulations to Gail, Kate, Nemo, and Jehanne!

Cathy's interpretive skills are more evident than ever now, and I hope she writes more criticism as well as poems in future. Many thanks again to her and everyone at the Sphere who made this possible.

I'm also honored to have had a sonnet chosen for the finalist phase of the Bake-Off. I may not have time today, but I will respond as soon as possible to the varied and generous thoughts posted on "Cafe Noir."