Get Well, Brooke!
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Comment from Ben Colder
Brooke was my comma lady. She always carried her comma pen and worked my stories over. I would kid with her and let her know I was going to spray her dandelions with round up. LOL. She will be missed. Thanks for remembering her.
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Brooke was my comma lady. She always carried her comma pen and worked my stories over. I would kid with her and let her know I was going to spray her dandelions with round up. LOL. She will be missed. Thanks for remembering her.
Comment Written 31-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Yes, she was big on commas. Good that I have some broad shoulders. Every dandelion poem I reviewed I complained to her they were my "mowing nightmare". We had good fun going back and forth. Thank you, Ben. John
Comment from Deejharrington
I loved it and so will Brooke. Just like Mango, I had no idea that Brooke was so ill. It wasn't until I started reading all the many heartfelt postings praying for her recovery. For someone who "doesn't write poetry" you did a terrific job. Brooke will be proud. She was touched so many lives with her writing and teaching. If she never writes a single line, her legacy is unforgettable. All of us will keep praying for her and her family.
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I loved it and so will Brooke. Just like Mango, I had no idea that Brooke was so ill. It wasn't until I started reading all the many heartfelt postings praying for her recovery. For someone who "doesn't write poetry" you did a terrific job. Brooke will be proud. She was touched so many lives with her writing and teaching. If she never writes a single line, her legacy is unforgettable. All of us will keep praying for her and her family.
Comment Written 31-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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DJ, thank you ever so much for the six stars. Your words are encouraging and what you said about Brooke is totally accurate.
John
Comment from Dean Kuch
Bert was right, Mango... u-h-h-h, I mean John (sorry, I got caught up in the moment). This entire little story was very beautiful, and I know that Brooke will love every single word of it.
I know I sure did.
The little prayer at the closing was a nice touch too. I really brought the reality of her situation home to roost, so to speak.
A wonderful dedication to a wonderful lady.
~Dean
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Bert was right, Mango... u-h-h-h, I mean John (sorry, I got caught up in the moment). This entire little story was very beautiful, and I know that Brooke will love every single word of it.
I know I sure did.
The little prayer at the closing was a nice touch too. I really brought the reality of her situation home to roost, so to speak.
A wonderful dedication to a wonderful lady.
~Dean
Comment Written 31-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Thank you, Dean. I appreciate your kind words in the review and thoughts about Brooke.
... John
Comment from Zue65
What a beautiful story dialogue between Mango and Bert and a fitting get well tribute to Brooke. I am sure she won't mind, especially if she gets to read the poem of Mango on dandelions. God bless.
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What a beautiful story dialogue between Mango and Bert and a fitting get well tribute to Brooke. I am sure she won't mind, especially if she gets to read the poem of Mango on dandelions. God bless.
Comment Written 31-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Thank you, nassus... I appreciate your encouraging words.
John
Comment from skye
Charming and filled with feelings of how much Brooke is missed and how much we want her to recover.
Great story. She does love dandelions and Sawyer, and Miranda, and all of us.
Excellent.
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Charming and filled with feelings of how much Brooke is missed and how much we want her to recover.
Great story. She does love dandelions and Sawyer, and Miranda, and all of us.
Excellent.
Comment Written 30-May-2015
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Thank you, skye, for this great review.
John
Comment from w.j.debi
You brought tears to my eyes. I always like your children's stories with the delightful animals, but this one is extra special. This is such a charming story, and I am sure Brooke will love it because it is so tender and endearing. I wish I had two sixes to give you!!
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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You brought tears to my eyes. I always like your children's stories with the delightful animals, but this one is extra special. This is such a charming story, and I am sure Brooke will love it because it is so tender and endearing. I wish I had two sixes to give you!!
Comment Written 30-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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debbie... sorry about the tears, but I had them as well when I wrote it. Life can be so short in retrospect.
Thank you again, John
Comment from MelB
To much marshmallow fluff with canned corned beef hash for breakfast?" - Too
Very nice poem from Mango and Bert. A very creative idea and I'm sure Brooke will enjoy reading it. She is truly missed by so many!
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To much marshmallow fluff with canned corned beef hash for breakfast?" - Too
Very nice poem from Mango and Bert. A very creative idea and I'm sure Brooke will enjoy reading it. She is truly missed by so many!
Comment Written 30-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Thank you, Mel. Your words mean a lot.
John
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You're welcome
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
This brought tears to my eyes because this is what she was all about and more. You did it in just the right verbage (is that a word, it should be) and it's just perfect. I loved every part of it and I can't wait for her to read it.
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This brought tears to my eyes because this is what she was all about and more. You did it in just the right verbage (is that a word, it should be) and it's just perfect. I loved every part of it and I can't wait for her to read it.
Comment Written 30-May-2015
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EL... wow, thank you for the six stars and kind words. Very thoughtful. John
Comment from IndianaIrish
What an absolutely delightful story poem for the collection of works from Brooke's friends here. Using Bert and Mango is wonderful, and I liked your little poem as much as the story. I hope she gets to read all of these soon.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
"To(Too) much marshmallow fluff with canned corned beef
"Dear God, my friend, Brooke, is sick. She'll be proud(,) Lord(,) because I used a comma for direct address.
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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What an absolutely delightful story poem for the collection of works from Brooke's friends here. Using Bert and Mango is wonderful, and I liked your little poem as much as the story. I hope she gets to read all of these soon.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
"To(Too) much marshmallow fluff with canned corned beef
"Dear God, my friend, Brooke, is sick. She'll be proud(,) Lord(,) because I used a comma for direct address.
Comment Written 30-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Thank you, Karyn for reading my contribution. I appreciate it.
John
Comment from Gloria ....
John this is just so thoughtful and cute, and what a wonderful poem you have written for us to enjoy even though you say you don't write poetry I dig it -- Lots!!
So sweet, so thoughtful and Brooke is going to just love this my friend.
Gloria
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John this is just so thoughtful and cute, and what a wonderful poem you have written for us to enjoy even though you say you don't write poetry I dig it -- Lots!!
So sweet, so thoughtful and Brooke is going to just love this my friend.
Gloria
Comment Written 30-May-2015
reply by the author on 31-May-2015
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Thank you, Gloria. Your are encouraging.
Always appreciated, John