Thank you so much! I'm kind of surprised that my poem was selected as a winner, but then again, I'm always surprised when people find something of value in my writing.
I'll definitely be back! I'll work on my silence entry later today. Congrats to @lymmerik and @rachelburger!
Like Lymmerik said, these contests are fantastic for motivation. For me, it's having a reason to finish something. Thanks for giving me the reason!