Our Friend Michael Cahill
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "The Better Man"Prose or Poetry
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Comment from nomi338
Hero worship is a fine thing I suppose. However, it is not wise to try to emulate the hero if one is not fully equipped to perform the same level of heroic acts that the hero performs on a regular basis.
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Hero worship is a fine thing I suppose. However, it is not wise to try to emulate the hero if one is not fully equipped to perform the same level of heroic acts that the hero performs on a regular basis.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Just saying nice things.
Comment from damommy
I love that you made him a figurehead, seemingly leading the ship. I think you captured Michael very well. Thank you for contributing to the book. It's an excellent poem.
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I love that you made him a figurehead, seemingly leading the ship. I think you captured Michael very well. Thank you for contributing to the book. It's an excellent poem.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Yvonne
Comment from Dawn Munro
I think that there could never be
a man more humble, Bill, than you.
And I'm quite sure if Mike was here
he'd say that what I claim is true.
How noble is the friend who swears
his friend has bested him (for sure)?
I can't agree with you at all,
but love your motive; truly pure.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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I think that there could never be
a man more humble, Bill, than you.
And I'm quite sure if Mike was here
he'd say that what I claim is true.
How noble is the friend who swears
his friend has bested him (for sure)?
I can't agree with you at all,
but love your motive; truly pure.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Dawn
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You are very welcome.
Comment from seaglass
I love it. It is perfect for Michael and his creative personality. I love the metaphors and he would as well. Mikey certainly challenged all of us to be our best self and for that he will always be remembered.
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I love it. It is perfect for Michael and his creative personality. I love the metaphors and he would as well. Mikey certainly challenged all of us to be our best self and for that he will always be remembered.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, seaglass
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Wow Bill, this is an amazing poem, very touching and with such a magical flow, you touched my heart with these words and this so deserves a six, love Dolly x
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Wow Bill, this is an amazing poem, very touching and with such a magical flow, you touched my heart with these words and this so deserves a six, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Dolly, for the terrific review. Bill
Comment from judiverse
Beautifully worded and so elegant! A marvelous tribute, and the rhyme and flow are excellent. Your last two lines are great "but I salute, as with the tide/he launches at the bow. Reminds me of Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." "And may there be no mourning of the bar when I put out to sea." Really exceptional. judi
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Beautifully worded and so elegant! A marvelous tribute, and the rhyme and flow are excellent. Your last two lines are great "but I salute, as with the tide/he launches at the bow. Reminds me of Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." "And may there be no mourning of the bar when I put out to sea." Really exceptional. judi
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Judi, for the great review. Bill
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You're very welcome. A different side of you! judi
Comment from royowen
A great tribute Bill, I had little to do with Mike, our literary paths crossed occasionally, but apart from that, it's still sad to lose a popular and much loved member of fanstory. It's also true that everyone's unique, and will be missed, A beautifully written tribute to Michael Cahill, written in tetrametric quatrains and aaab rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
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A great tribute Bill, I had little to do with Mike, our literary paths crossed occasionally, but apart from that, it's still sad to lose a popular and much loved member of fanstory. It's also true that everyone's unique, and will be missed, A beautifully written tribute to Michael Cahill, written in tetrametric quatrains and aaab rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Roy
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Pleasure Bill
Comment from Miss Sherry
This is a great , with humility that is touching to the heart. We are all guilty of the same thing, believe me. I am so sorry you lost this fine poet and you have honored him. Time will help.
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This is a great , with humility that is touching to the heart. We are all guilty of the same thing, believe me. I am so sorry you lost this fine poet and you have honored him. Time will help.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Sherry
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Bill,
Such a fitting tribute to Michael Cahill. He certainly did a lot to help people find their way around the site. And, he was always encouraging about poetry. He was always telling me to try - no matter that I couldn't get the meter right.
He will be missed,
~patty~
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Hi, Bill,
Such a fitting tribute to Michael Cahill. He certainly did a lot to help people find their way around the site. And, he was always encouraging about poetry. He was always telling me to try - no matter that I couldn't get the meter right.
He will be missed,
~patty~
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Patty
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Beautiful, Bill. I like how you've put him on the bow of a ship, boldly exploring new horizons, which is what he did through writing.
There aren't a lot of good men in the world. I think you are one, and Mikey was also. But the world is filled with selfish people of both genders. That's why we treasure the few who stand out as different. :)
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Beautiful, Bill. I like how you've put him on the bow of a ship, boldly exploring new horizons, which is what he did through writing.
There aren't a lot of good men in the world. I think you are one, and Mikey was also. But the world is filled with selfish people of both genders. That's why we treasure the few who stand out as different. :)
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Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Phyllis. The feeling is mutual.
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Thanks. :)
