Comment from Loren .

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I so wish I had a six in my quiver for this offering. It says so much about the legacy to whom it attributed, but also about its author and how they view life and journey we are all upon. By the way, i once attended that Shakespearean Festival in Oregon. Wonderful time as well as the one in Utah. Both so authentic and made me want to stay. Best wishes, Loren

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021

Thank you for your geat comments, and for sharing your memories. Thank you, Loren.

Comment from ruzu27

Exceptional

Joan was such a lovely person and it makes me sad to know she is gone.
We even had plans meeting on her next trip to Europe.
So it will be another place ... but we will meet again.

What a lovely poem Amada wrote for her!
Ruth

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021

Thank you for sharing your warm Joan's memories.

Comment from Jasmine Girl

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What a beautiful poem about a dear friend. I like this line "and now she is cruising that infinite heaven."

You are good poet and can express your emotion well in a poem.

Well done.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you, Lisa, your words encourage to write more.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

A poignant and personal tribute to this lovely lady. As you say, she was always supportive, and what an interesting life she led. How sad that it should have been cut short in this way.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you so much for yhour kind words.

Comment from Lance S. Loria

Excellent

A very lovely tribute to a friend and fan that has passed away. It appears the fond memories of your friend will allow you to keep her close to you for many more years to come. That is a treasure to behold. No edits or adjustments to suggest.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you, Lance.

Comment from rspoet

Excellent

Hello Amada,
You've written a beautiful poem tribute for Joan E.
with marvelous description, just like Joan wrote in her many
travelogue haiku/senryu. I'm sure she is traveling still
in the infinite fields of heaven, perhaps aboard a train,
stopping to admire a new Shakespearean play.
Beautifully done.
Best wishes to you.
Robert

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021

Thank you, Robert. Your words for Joan, so much as her true spirit. Thanks.

Comment from Julie Sandy

Excellent

Beautiful tribute to a dear friend and poet.
You expressed your friendship through the words with great descriptions and emotion.
Thdnkyou for sharing

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you for your great comments.

Comment from sunnilicious

Exceptional

That was a beautiful poem. May Joan E Stern rest in peace.

And you are a nice person for being so very loving. Wonderful visual imagery created. Well thought out. Nicely written. Excellent work

Peace be upon you :)

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you for your comments, and for the peace. Truly insightful words at this time.

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

A beautiful tribute to your fan story friend .I am sorry I am not familiar with her works. The metaphor of sailing ship is so apt an line are very emotional

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you, Sanku.

Comment from kmoss

Excellent

A very sweet tribute to your Fanstory friend. I wasn't familiar with her but she sounds lovely.
I think the title and the references to a sailing ship.
Well done

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2021

Thank you for your kind words, Kmoss.