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Would You Rejoice with Me?
11/11/2006 10:34 amLast Read: |
After all the controversy I have stirred up lately you guys may prefer to tar and feather me rather than to rejoice with me and if that is the case then I really don't blame you at all. But in an effort to remind you that I really am a nice person even though I seem to have foot in mouth disease lately (the human version of hoof in mouth) I thought I would share some good news that I have gotten this past few days. First, as you that really know me know, I am a poet and I have entered my poem After The Rain in the competition at poetry(.)com and the International Library of Poetry. And I have received notification that it has been chosen as one of the finalist in the 2006 competition. This means that it will be published in the anthology that they will put out for this year. This will be the second time that I have been published by them as I was also a finalist in 2001 under my former name of Morris with a poem titled "United We Fight". I also received in the mail, just yesterday, a certificate for this poem. It is an "Editor's Choice Award" for outstanding Achievement in Poetry. To top all of this off, I also received an e-mail from these folks saying that I have been chosen to participate in another anthology, The International Who's Who In Poetry. It says, in part: "Congratulations on your accomplishment, Cecilia. This is an extraordinary honor. The International Who's Who in Poetry will be among the finest quality and most interesting books we have ever produced, and poets from several nations around the world will be featured. Each poem published will be exhibited on a page by itself. Every aspect and design of this anthology will display an uncompromising level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. This coffee-table quality book will be printed in two colors on fine milled paper, and it will feature a highly detailed, ornate cover and quality typography throughout. It will make a handsome addition to any library, a treasured family keepsake, or a highly valued personal gift." "WIN A TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. We are conducting a special contest only for participants in this project with over $5,000 in prizes to be awarded, including a trip for two to Washington, D.C. While in our nation's capital, the winner of this very special contest will then have the honor of representing The International Library of Poetry and will be interviewed by Professor Grace Cavalieri as the featured guest on her national radio show, The Poet and The Poem. Additional runner-up winners will be selected to appear live on the broadcast via a telephone interview. Just think . . . you could be recognized as a leading poet to perhaps millions of people around the nation." "Before going any further, Cecilia, let me make one thing clear . . . you were selected for inclusion in this project based on your unique talent and previous poetic accomplishments. We believe you are one of the most interesting poets we have encountered, so we are offering you the chance to be published in this special edition." "Cecilia, PLEASE SEND US YOUR POEM RIGHT AWAY!" "In order for our editors to meet our scheduled publication date and pick the winning poets and poems, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR POEM RIGHT AWAY. Be sure you include your name, mailing address, and your poem. Your poem may be 24 lines or less, on any subject, and in any style." "Congratulations on your selection for your inclusion as a distinguished member of The International Who's Who in Poetry and a participant in this unique poetry project. We look forward to seeing more of your work." Sincerely, Howard Ely Managing Editor "P.S. Cecilia, you should be genuinely proud of your accomplishment. You have been nominated to participate in The International Who's Who in Poetry because of your poetic accomplishments. We are pleased that an entire page of this historic edition will be dedicated exclusively to you and your poetry." So, I submitted my poem I Met A Man to be included in this anthology. I am really pleased that my poems have received this recognition and would like you all to rejoice with me in this. I would also like to request that you pray for me concerning the competitions as I am now entered into 2 of them, one has $10,000 in prizes, the other $5000 with one being a trip to D.C. for a radio interview. Most of you know that I live on a limited income and that my truck has been out of commission since July, so I could truly use this blessing if it is within the Lord's will for me. I also used to live quite near D.C. and would absolutely love to go back there especially since they now have an Native Peoples Museum at the Smithsonian that I am longing to visit. Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand 
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11/11/2006 5:42 pm |
AMEN and congratulations Cecilia - what an honor - I'm so proud of you and will be praying about the future competitions and God's favor on you!! Abundant blessings!!  How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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11/11/2006 8:27 pm |
AMEN and congratulations Cecilia - what an honor - I'm so proud of you and will be praying about the future competitions and God's favor on you!! Abundant blessings!! Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand
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11/14/2006 9:05 pm |
Praying for you Cecilia,be careful dear lady as I also have entered those competitions and yes recieved certificates etc,but they have ripped me off,never got my anthology and the books shop hasn't heard of it or the bsn number....Just be careful there are some scams out there I speak from experience.  I don't want to dampen your spirit Cecilia just looking out for ya ok  Gods Love and Blessings Always Chris xo HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON 2009 CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS
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