One of this sites most wonderful members is planning to leave on August 14th.
I’m not going to beg and plead (not much anyway) with her to change her mind. I’m sure she has good reasons for what she is doing.
What I am going to do is throw her a good bye party with this contest.
Let her know how much you love her and how much you enjoy her contests or just write a short note to tell her good-bye. The choice of material is up to you. I just want her to know we care.
I have just posted a second part to this contest. It only requires a yes or no answer. Please take a moment to enter it for Riftkin.
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2415117
I’m not going to beg and plead (not much anyway) with her to change her mind. I’m sure she has good reasons for what she is doing.
What I am going to do is throw her a good bye party with this contest.
Let her know how much you love her and how much you enjoy her contests or just write a short note to tell her good-bye. The choice of material is up to you. I just want her to know we care.

I have just posted a second part to this contest. It only requires a yes or no answer. Please take a moment to enter it for Riftkin.
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2415117
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 6, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1500, Silver: 800, Bronze: 400, Honorable mention: 15 people
- Final notes: As may of you probably now know, Riftkin has changed her mind about leaving!!!

I though that knowing this, it would make this contest a breeze to judge. Boy, was I ever wrong!! Each entry I read is filled with so much love and respect for our friend that it became a very difficult decision for me. So much so, that I’ve added enough HMs so everyone will get a cup and some points. I hope you all realize that I did not do this lightly, each entry deserves a reward and that’s why I did it.
As with all my contests, these are in no special order.
Thank you all for a wonderful heart felt contest.
Contest Winners
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by StormGoddess 28 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 21 1:36 PM 2008. In Friendship, Love, Thoughts, Personal
Silver trophy winner
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I hear you are leaving It's time to say goodbye• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Goodbye my ass!!!!
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It is just so sad to think, I even have to write these words… From my heart soaring high from the news of a child growing inside of meby MaMa-2-be-Cindy 17 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 20 8:31 PM 2008. In Contest, Personal, Thoughts, For Joann, Sadness, Loss
Honorable mention
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The main thing I know about riftkin Is her name rhymes with rumplestiltskinby tarcus 24 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 21 4:02 AM 2008. In Contest, Contemporary, Thoughts
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Yellow Pages of Love
By: The Red Cat Jazz of Loveby theredcatjazzoflove 19 lines, 12 comments, on Jul 21 4:57 AM 2008. In Sad, Thoughts, Love, Contest, Neo Soul Poetry, Neo Soul
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Cosmodious hurls at me great Jupiter’s moons I reach an arm through the wormhole• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I enjoy your contests best of the best• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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She's leaving allpoetry?
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Yes she is. I was shocked when she told me so I'm counting on all her friends to enter this. Even if you just post a short note to let her know she is loved. I appreciate whatever you can enter.
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NO promblem...I will definately do so. I just don't understand why she would leave
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I'm not sure of her reasons either and am trying not to pry. Boy is it ever hard! LOL. But she's a great person and I know she is doing what she needs to do at this time.
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*sniffle*
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Not sure if I am welcome as
I seem to be the soul reason you are all saying goodbye...
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Simon..
you are always welcome in my life..
always...
Joann
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I honestly hate having to say good-bye, I'd much prefer, so long. I do hope someday our paths will cross again. I hope everyone enters this-- because this can be the little part of you -- she carries along the way.
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I surely will miss you my friend Riftkin and know you will be missed by many. Take care of yourself.
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Nooo She hasn't been a member for that long
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mum
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So sorry to hear...
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Oh my
what is going on? 
Rif....you will be missed
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Hun, I'm so sorry, you sound like you are in shock. She plans on leaving around Aug 12th. Maybe you could post something to help change her mind.
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August 14th is my B-day
Riftkin you must stay -
Leaving????
I am away for a bit, and JoJo speaks of leaving?!?!?!?! I can see that I'm gonna have to make a call to someone to find out what's going on
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I wanted to say goodbye, Joann,
I have read your fantasy stories for children and they are awesome, good luck in all that you do in your life.
PL.
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Did you enter the mate to this contest? The link is on this page. Hopefully we will/or have convienced her to stay.
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Thank you for the honor of Silver, but most importantly, I am glad she has decided to stay. Mission accomplished!
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Thank You!!
Thank You for the HM and points for I am Honored also Appreciative
Congratulations to all who placed
Magnificent contest in honor of a Gem~
Thank You for Hosting Sweet Soul!
Many blessings to You
Best wishes in all You do

and much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Thank you for the HM. Though I am grateful for the points and the honor, I am even more grateful Rift has decided to stay. Now that is worth more than a win.
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