Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

It has been really inspiring reading all of these poems for Nomi. I can really see how loved she is on this site and how much people care for her by reading these poems.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Nomi's name is Nolan, and is a man. I'm glad you're seeing how people on this site support each other as we find something is wrong with them.
Thanks for the review,
Rhonda

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice artwork and presentation, Rhonda.
-I like the style and theme of your poem,
how you begin with the number thousand
as it related to various emotions.
-A very good second verse showing
how it only takes a second
to feel your loved one "close to your heart."
-The third verse shows how love can
still go on, though in a different way.
-A very nice closing couplet.
-This should help bring some
peace to Nomi and how he is feeling.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for your gracious review of this poem for Nomi. Thank you for breaking it down by verse and letting me know the strengths.
Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Thank you for this beautiful Poetic tribute to Nomi and what he's going through, seeing an empty space where his wife once slept, and the knowledge he won't see her again in this life. Such an avalanche of concern from those that know what it's like to lose a loved one, beautifully written Rhonda, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Hi Roy,
I am glad people are surrounding him by poems of faith and comfort. I loved your poem, too.

Take care,
Rhonda

reply by royowen on 11-Sep-2024

Thank you Rhonda

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

Such a special addition to the book for Nomi. The poem is lovely and hopefully will bring him some comfort. The song choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Thank you for your review, Marilyn. I think it's important for us to come together to support one another,

Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Aw, Rhonda, this is such a heartfelt poem for Nomi amidst his grief. Your beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure Nomi will find solace in your words. A big hug, Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Hi Ulla,
It's a sad thing to lose someone you love that much, but at least she didn't suffer, so that is good. I liked your poem, too,

Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from karenina

Excellent

So many lovely poems for Nomi I have run out of sixes, though this is so deserving! I've not heard this song before...

It's hauntingly beautiful, as is your wonderful poem

I'm so glad Nomi posted about his wife's loss today.

Writing will, I hope, be therapeutic for him as I hope are all of the poems in this book Debi started for him.

Karenina

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024

Hi Karenina,
Thank you for the virtual 6. As you know, I'm not an accomplished poet, preferring to stick with my fantasy prose, but I wanted to express how I felt, and knew he would get that.

I'm glad he posted about it, too. His poem was so inspiring, and is something that could only come from a gentle and understanding heart.

Debi was a sweetheart for starting the book. She is so kind and hardly lets on about her own needs.

Hugs,
Rhonda

reply by karenina on 11-Sep-2024

This book has brought out the best of FanStory. I loved your poem!

reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Very true!!

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Thank you so much for joining us. I was so surprised at his strength to already post about his wife's homegoing. It was beautiful as is yours which reads like a song.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024

You are too generous, Helen. I lack all of the fancy skills the poets on here have, but I did speak from the heart and figured that would mean the most.
I was surprised at his strength as well, too. Like he said, it was best to do it while it was still fresh so he could look back on it later.

Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this beautifully written poem for Nomi. I know he will cherish this poem. I also know he feels all of our comforting prayers. God is with him, right now.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024

Thank you for the review, Barbara. I hope all our poems are reaching him for comfort!
Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

What an imaginative and delightful verse, Rhonda, complemented so beautifully with your video. It's so hard to hit the right note when grief is so personal and individual. But I'm sure dear Nomi will love this.
Close to your heart where the(re's) no fear. Thanks for sharing. Debbie xo

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024

Hi Debbie, thank you for the review and comments. Debi PM also found the error and pm'ed me. Thank you,
Rhonda

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette

Excellent

Rhonda, what a lovely poem for Nomi. He will be so blessed by this as you let him know that love knows no time. That she will always be in his heart and he will always know her love forever until they meet again. Thank you for this lovely heartfelt poem for Nomi. It will surely comfort him right now and thank you for joining the book. Virtual six!!

Love, Debi

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024

Hi Debi, I will gladly take the virtual six and the comments on the poem as well. I do hope the message brings him a measure of comfort.
Love and hugs,
Rhonda