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Name:  Judi Honiker

Location:  Florida

Age:  N/A

Pets:  N/A

Favorite Poet:  Many

Favorite Poem:  "The Way It Is" by William Stafford

How long have you been writing poetry?: Since September 13, 2001 - My first poem was written for September 11th.

What/Who inspires you to write?: Photographs inspire me. While taking a Commercial Photography Class in 2001-2002, I began writing poetry.

Favorite Quote or Motto: "I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends. The old and new." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: Second Place Award from the National League of Pen Women in The 2002 Writing Competition for "The Storyteller". "Blossoms Are No More" and "Familiar Feelings" published in Of Sand, Sea and Citrus Groves-Oct.2002. "Surf Sounds" published in Of Sand Sea and Citrus Groves, Vol. II-June 2003. "A Voice of Inspiration" published in Voices-June 2004. "Pink Cottage Dreams" published in Footprints-June 2005. "My Inner Voice" published in Textures-June 2006.

Additional Poet Information: Member of PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors and Writers Organization) since 2000. One of my favorite forms of poetry is haiku. I find it very relaxing and peaceful to write. Visit my personal site at: Judi Honiker Photography, and I've just started an online travel business called Travels with Judi.