Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have missed your writing lately. I hope you're well, and just life got in the way. I enjoyed reading this poem and your wisdom is shining through with the message. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much for the great review and the good luck. I hope all is well with you too! Blessings, Cathy

Comment from Mintybee

Excellent

This poem addressing loss and sorrow was touching. I liked your free verse style. It was letter-like, and it reminds the reader that the memories and love we have outlast death. It also addresses moving on, and that's important too.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023

Nice to meet you, Mintybee! Thank you so much for the excellent review! I really appreciate your comments here. Blessings, Cathy

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Oh my goodness, Cathy!
Welcome back!
So wonderful to find you here once again.
So very sorry for your loss, and so very true that "There's so much in life we don't understand."

I look forward to reading your beautiful poetry in the days and weeks to come...

Thank you for sharing!
diane

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023

Hi Diane! I am glad to be back on, but it is bittersweet right now--a lot of emotions and memories. Still, I know, it's where I need to be. So good to hear from you. Thank you so much for the review and kind words. Blessings, Cathy

reply by Mrs. KT on 25-Aug-2023

I can only imagine, Cathy...
Please keep in touch...

diane

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

I truly enjoyed reading your work. It's an excellent poem and presentation! You've used imagery and specific words that draw in a reader. Your use of Best wishes! Alexandra

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023

Thank you so much, Alexandra. I appreciate the detailed review, and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and presentation. Blessings, Cathy

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Welcome back to FanStory, Cathy! It's so wonderful to see you today and read your wonderful poem. We are all still reeling at the loss of Laura Jan Lodle. My sincere condolences to you, Cathy. I know how close you were to Bill and to Jan.

We have started a memorial book of poems for Jan if you'd like to join in at any time. My chapter is called: Above the Moon and Stars.

Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for your writing endeavors.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023

Hi Sally! So good to be back on here, but bittersweet. Yes, Bill meant the world to me, and Jan was a wonderful person and writer, as well a very good friend. We grieved together when he passed. I just found out about her passing and will miss her dearly. Thanks for mentioning your chapter and the memorial book. I will read it and, as I'm inspired, will write something also. Right now, I'm still in shock. Thanks you for your review. I'm glad you are still here! God Bless, Cathy XO

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is a poignantly written verse from the perspective of one who has passed on and now reassures the one left behind. It speaks in very gentle, loving tones and gives comfort generally to the bereaved, inspired as the verse is by faith. Thanks for sharing and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023

Thank you so much, Debbie! I have been away from FanStory for several years; it is great to be back on here. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Bless you! Cathy