I have grown leaps and bounds since I found All poetry. I'm from a small town and growing up I was the only poet I knew. It absolutely astounded me that was an entire world of poets right here on the web. I have so much fun entering contests and a lot of the time I win at least an honorable mention which makes me feel heard. I'll never forget when one of my poems was chosen for front page I was immensely honored and even cried a little. All I ever wanted as a poet was to be read and if even one person reads each poem I have still had my dream come true. Thank you allpoetry for making feel a part of!