[Roger Slater]

My mistake, John. But perhaps you also saw Chris's version at The Barefoot Muse? I recommend it:

http://www.barefootmuse.com/swanson.htm
 

[Michael Cantor]

Congratulations to all, thank you hugely, John, for the hosting, and a particular thanks for selecting mine as your personal choice. And double congratulations to Julie, for winning the popular vote.

I'll e-mail you the address, John, and look forward to Marilyn Monroe. I hope it's not too difficult to inflate. Thanks very much.

[Tim Murphy]

Thank you so much, John. A splendid affair, and my thanks to the 51 contestants.

[Rose Kelleher]

Congrats to all the winners and finalists. And thanks for hosting, John. Enjoyed.

[Marybeth Rua-Larsen]

Yes, congratulations to the winners and finalists. It was fun learning who wrote what. Thanks, John.

[Susan McLean]

Very enjoyable bake-off. I could not guess most of the authors, despite having read some of the poems before. It was fun to see what a range light verse can have.

Susan

[Alex Pepple]

Thank you, John for hosting a most successful bake-off. Congratulations to all the finalists, and especially the winners ... and especially Julie on the democratic vote-topping streak!

Cheers,
...Alex

[Orwn Acra]

Thanks, Tim, your words mean a lot. And yes, I was very young when I started posting here, 17, I think. And how much I've learned!

[Shaun J. Russell]

Originally Posted by Orwn Acra

Thanks, Tim, your words mean a lot. And yes, I was very young when I started posting here, 17, I think. And how much I've learned!

Isn't it great when people start saying, "He's a good poet despite his age" rather than "He's a good poet for his age"?

Much deserved kudos, Orwn!

[Lance Levens]

Congratulations to all! Thanks, John, for your amiable leadership.