AW POET LAUREATE XVIII

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A profound thank-you to kborsden, our estimable AW Poet Laureate. He's served much longer than expected, without complaint, and he's worked tirelessly and thoughtfully - as he always does - to engage, edify, and entertain the rest of us poets and poetry enthusiasts.

There aren't many with your skill or dedication, Kie. Thank you.

Now, I am so very happy to announce our new Poet Laureate - a poet who explores, learns, invites, and shares with a brave, open heart.

Please, everyone, welcome AW Poet Laureate XVIII --

Ambrosia

Congratulations, Patty, and thank you for accepting the post. I'm looking forward to your reign.
 

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I am honored, Rob.

It's somewhat daunting to follow in Kie's footsteps, tbh. :tongue :D

I will perform the office to the best of my capability. I look forward to this newest chapter in my life.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve.

:)
 

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Big congratulations to you! I'm hoping to spend more time in the poetry parts here, so will see you around.
 

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Poet Laureate Ambrosia - has a nice ring to it. At least now you get a corner office and a pay bump - right? The limo and snack trays come in handy, too, I hear.

Congrats, Ambrosia!
 

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Whoot!

psst... the rum is in the desk (bottom draw, under the loosely bound scrolls and quills)--sorry it's only 'half' full :)
 
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Duchess! Patty! This is an awesome perfect development. You are so very deserving of this honor. I have seen how much you put in to assisting other poets and the skill with which you do that. I respect your knowledge and ability very much, and I am really thrilled that you're being acknowledged in this way.

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How wonderful! Congratulations, Ambrosia. I haven't had much chance to visit AW much but when I do, I'll be looking to see what you're up to.
 

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Wonderful choice! Congratulations, Patty -- and thank you. :)
 

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I can't thank you all enough. You are awesome peeps to welcome me as Poet Laureate. :)

Now don't disappear from the Poetry section or I am going to hunt you down. :evil

Whoot!

psst... the rum is in the desk (bottom draw, under the loosely bound scrolls and quills)--sorry it's only 'half' full :)

Oh now there's a piece of useful information! And rum instead of whiskey. How did you know? ;)
I will restock it when my tenure expires or the bottle is empty, whichever comes first. :tongue
 

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I can't thank you all enough. You are awesome peeps to welcome me as Poet Laureate. :)

Now don't disappear from the Poetry section or I am going to hunt you down. :evil

No more than you deserve. And I await the hunt with glee. :D

We have to have some fun somehow, right?

:D:D:D
 

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Read is Ambrosia,
Making words sing,
Just like she knows ya.
 

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Congrats Patty! What a great choice! May your reign be as memorable... as the rum allows.
 

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Kie, you are always a gentleman. :)

Billy and Ken, thank you! :)

Thanks, Brandt. Hopefully the rum will still allow many good memories. ;) (Truth be told, except for the occasional hot toddy when I am ill, I don't drink. Hopefully the job won't be so arduous that changes. :D)