Sunday 8 May 2016

REFLECTIONS OF THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2016:

REFLECTIONS OF THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2016:
This being my seventh challenge,
Was harder than before.
I usually wrote about a musical theme,
But this year I wanted to do more.

I was pleased to say I survived the month,
I hope those who visited liked what I wrote.
I thought long and hard about each letter,
"I think all went well" I quote.

I would like to thank my faithful followers,
Whose support was paramount.
I had a few people who was blog hopping,
That's what the challenge is all about.

On this challenge I learned alot.
About Cuba, Women Aviators, and Stormy the gnome.
Although the ending was not as I anticipated,
I'm glad he arrived home.

I felt a bit disheartened,
That no new followers I did get.
I would have liked a few more perhaps,
But that is only a small regret.

Many thanks go to the team,
Who made sure it ran OK.
But every challenge always turn out fine,
We wouldn't have it any other way.

There are still a few of us
From the first A to Z.
It was there I met Alex,
Whose been a good friend to me.

Well that's my "Reflections" done.
I really had a swell time.
I look forward reading your "Reflections"
Thank you for reading my rhyme.
Yvonne Lewis:

32 comments:

  1. Your posts were exciting to read, Yvonne. And I learned quite a but from them. Thanks for all the new words and what you taught me.

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    1. Thanks Beverly for your kind comment, much appreciated.
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  2. So glad you made it through another Challenge, Yvonne. A to Z just wouldn't be the same without. Thanks for the Reflections Post. Done in rhyme it was especially exceptional.

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Tossing It Out

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    1. Thank you Arlee for your comment and for the bright idea you had back in 2010 for this challenge which has escalted over the years.
      Yvonne.

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  3. That's amazing you've participated in all of them.

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    1. Yes Diane and I was the first to sign up on that very first Challenge, must have realised what a success it would be.
      Thanks for your comment which I so much appreciate.
      Yvonne.

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  4. Only a handful of us have been along for the whole ride. Don't worry about new followers. I didn't get any either.

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    1. Thanks Alex for your comment, about new followers you have more than you can handle, me, have more time to twiddle my thumbs than followers.
      Yvonne.

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  5. Seventh challenge? That is awesome!

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    1. Yes Chrys seven challenges and I was first to sign up on the first challenge. Thanks for coming by,Much appreciated.
      Yvonne.

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  6. Sustenance speaks a lot of resilience on your part Yvonne! It also speaks of the appreciation by others of your participation. Great!

    Hank

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    1. Many thanks for your kind comment Hank.
      Yvonne.

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  7. No new ones for me, either. Can we form a club called The No New Followers?

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    1. What a good idea Lee. Thanks for coming by also thanks for all the support in the Challenge.
      Yvonne.

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  8. I thought you picked an excellent topic. I enjoyed my daily dose of optimism.

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    1. Thanks Sandra, I really enjoyed your cats each day,
      Yvonne.

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  9. A swell time is all that matters indeed

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    1. Yes Pat a most enjoyable challenge, thanks for your support and comment
      Yvonne.

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  10. Your theme was so uplifting and encouraging every day, Yvonne. I'm glad I got to share it.

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    1. Thanks Susan for your continued support and comment.
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  11. Wow I was wondering this morning who would be remaining from the very first challenge and here you are, AND you also rhymed your reflections post too!

    Yours in awe!
    Mars xx
    @TrollbeadBlog from
    Curling Stones for Lego People

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    1. Many thanks Mars for your lovely comment.Much appreciated.
      Yvonne.

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  12. Cute poem! I enjoyed the challenge too.

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    1. Congrats to you also Amy and thank you for calling by.
      Yvonne.

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  13. You have some of the best posts... We made it...Hope you had a great time, thank you for your Reflection!
    Jeremy [Retro]
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2016]

    T-SHIRTS, MUGS, FREE MAGAZINE... OH MY!

    HOLLYWOOD NUTS!
    Come Visit: You know you want to know if me or Hollywood... is Nuts?

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    1. Congrats to you Jermey on the completion of the challenge also thanks for your kind words.
      Yvonne.

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  14. Very well written - I love it! I only picked up a few official followers but I had a lot of repeat visitors and that to me means more than clicking follow and never returning!
    Debbie

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  15. Thanks for your visit, much appreciated. Lovely to read your comment.
    Yvonne.

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  16. Finding your blog for the first time as I begin to read the Participants reflections. Another reason to stretch this experience out. This was my 4th year, still learning what works and doesn't. It's a lot of work, as you well know, but worth it.

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  17. Many thanks Stepheny for your visit, Congrats on making the 4th challenge for you.
    Yvonne.

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  18. I enjoyed your uplifting insights on life this a-z. Well done! I think we could all use more poetry. It forces us to slow down and think on a different level. I'm impressed this is year #7!!

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    1. Thanks Sharon for your wonderful comment.
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