49 thoughts on “Winner of the Rooted and Winged Writing Contest”

1. Congratulations, Merril! And to be in such fine company as the finalists is quite significant.

   • Thank you very much, Ken. Yes, I’m surprised and honored!

2. Congratulations Merril! What wonderful news 😊 and a wonderful poem!

   • Thank you so much, Ingrid! I’m very pleased and very surprised! 😊

3. Wonderful Merril! Well deserved and many congratulations!!!

   • Thank you so much, Susan!

4. Congratulations. Wonderful!

5. Congratulations! News like that makes us all walk taller. 🙂

   • Thank you! That’s very kind. 😊

6. Congratulations, Merril! Excellent news!

   • Thank you, Jill!

7. Congratulations to you and the other finalists, Merril!! It was a real pleasure to judge the Rooted and Winged contest entries.

   • Thank you so much, Liz! 💙

     • You’re welcome, Merril!

8. Congratulations 🎊 not at all surprised, dear gifted poetess.

   • Aww–that’s very kind. Thank you, Rene!

     • A pleasure!

     • 😊

9. Congratulations ! That’s wonderful 💕👏👏👏💕

   • Thank you so much! 😊

     • Welcome 💕

10. Wonderful! Congratulations, my friend.

    • Thank you so much, Dale! I’m amazed!

      • It’s wonderful!

11. Congratulations, M. A really fine work. Thanks for sharing!

    • Thank you for reading it and for your kind words, Ron.!

12. Wonderful, wonderful news, Merril! Congratulations!!

    • Thank you so much, Marie! I’m excited!

13. Congratulations, Merril! Wonderful news and a fantastic poem. 💙

    • Aww–thank you so much, Punam! 💙

14. oh, wow! huge congrats are in order

    • Thank you very much, Beth! 😊

15. Congratulations to you for the win!!
    Bravo for your work!!

    • Thank you very much!

16. I’m not surprised you’ve been honored–again. Congratulations, Merril! 😀

    • Thank you very much, Marian! 😊

17. Congratulations! the perfect subject for you–just beautiful. (K)

    • Thank you very much, Kerfe. 💙

18. Dear Merril,

    What a lovely and commendable achievement you have attained!

    Wishing you a wonderfully productive August doing or enjoying whatever that satisfies you the most!

    Yours sincerely,
    SoundEagle

    • Thank you so much for your very kind words and thoughts, SoundEagle!
      Wishing you all the best, too. 😊

19. Congrats Merril 🙂

    • Thank you, Paul! 😊

      • Well deserved, your poem is wonderful.

      • Thank you so much, Paul! 💙

      • My pleasure 😊

20. Very well done, Merril. A beautiful poem recognised by those who know

    • Thank you so much, Derrick. 😊

21. This is truly a wonderful poem and great honor Merril. Congratulations!~. Well deserved and to the finalists as well! 💖👏👏👏

    • Aww–thank you so very much, Cindy!❤️❤️

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