Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Pam . really lovely and comforting for judi in this sad time for her. I see many poems written for her and so the FS family also reach out
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Chris. I appreciate your comment about this being comforting for judi, and it is nice to see the FS family reach out.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Lovely words full of meaning and emotion. I love the image of angels and our loved ones acquiring their own wings. There is also a feeling of love and peace in your poetic form.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Elaine. I appreciate your comments about the words, and the image of angels and loved ones acquiring wings, along with the feeling of love and peace.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

What a fine tribute to love this is, and surely of great comfort to Judi in her time of loss and sorrow --
"It's here they are welcomed
By angels on high
Who will enfold them
In their glorious wings..."
Beautiful!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Dawn. I appreciate your comments about the tribute being a comfort to Judi and sharing what you liked about it.

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

This is really lovely and comforting to me. I worry about death far too much, forgetting that there is someplace far greater and more beautiful then where we are. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review. I appreciate your comments about this being lovely and comforting to you. It means a lot. I try not to think about death. I agree with you about the place "far greater than where we are."

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Pam,

This is a beautiful selection. I am sure that judi will be moved by the sentiment and thoughtfulness you have put into this piece.

Excellent work!

Kim

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Kim. I appreciate your comments about the poem and sharing about the sentiment and thoughtfulness for judi.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

This is a wonderful gesture, Pam, for which I wish I had six stars to give! I will surely be back to add to this book, "Thinking of Judiverse." I've offered her my condolences personally, but want very much to honor Dick and their sixty years of marriage as well! Love your free verse offering. It's elegant, touching, and profound!

Karenina

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Karenina. I appreciate your comments about this poem, and I am glad you will be adding to the book. I am glad you found this "elegant, touching, and profound." It means a lot.

reply by karenina on 20-Apr-2023

You've set the bar high... and called us to this higher purpose, for to comfort one of our own is a blessing.

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for sharing that, and I agree with you about comforting one of our own being a blessing.

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

Pam, I wrote a long response to this, but it doesn't show it. Did you not get it? Will write it again. This is a lovely poem for judy.
I've "talked" with Helen (Lyenochka) about sending flowers from some FSians and she suggested probably later, for her house, so have mailed her a note. I know she appreciates this poem!
Katharine

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Katharine. I just see what is posted here where you end with sending flowers. Another idea is something judi might be mentioning in lieu of flowers. I am glad you liked my poem, and your efforts to offer comfort are appreciated, too.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Thank you for this marvellous poem, in dedication to a wonderful member of fanstory, and a friend to many, this is a superb poem dear Pam, Judi has been my friend as far back on this site that I can remember, thanks so much. Blessings Roy

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Roy. I appreciate your comments about the poem and being dedicated to Judi. Thanks for letting me know that you have been good friends on the site for a long time.

reply by royowen on 20-Apr-2023

Well done

Comment from judiverse

Exceptional

This is wonderful, Pam, and thank you so much for doing this. I especially like the "golden waves will kiss the shore once more." This is so fitting because we lived close to the ocean when we lived in Massachusetts, and we also enjoyed the lakes in Indiana. This is beautifully worded, and it is a comfort to me to read your words. judi

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, judi. I appreciate your comments about doing the book. I was happy to do it, and I knew people were busy with napowrimo. I am glad you could relate to that line and had lived by various bodies of water. It means a lot that it was a comfort to you.

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

This is sweet and heartfelt and I offer my condolences to Judi but what about Michele and her loss of her mother in the same week? I haven't read a thing about her and how difficult it was to lose her mother even though Judi is a good friend so is Michele and they are both fanstorians!
So, before you write chapter after chapter for one person who lost their loved one we ought to write a chapter for Michele as well!
Jesse

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023

Thanks for the review, Jesse. I appreciate your comments about the poem and sharing your thoughts about honoring our FanStory members. I can only do so much because my time on a computer is limited and it is very emotional to write these poems; however, I sent a personal reply to Michele on her loss.

reply by Jesse James Doty on 22-Apr-2023

Thank you for replying, Pam. I understand and am glad you sent a personal message to Michele about her loss.
Jesse

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023

I appreciate your reply, Jesse. I didn't mention that when Michele wrote her poem, she later told me she had a better feeling of being comforted from people who reviewed her poem.

reply by Jesse James Doty on 23-Apr-2023

Yes, well, I am sure Judi did as well from her post.
They both deserve recognition.

reply by the author on 23-Apr-2023

I agree that they do deserve the recognition.

reply by Jesse James Doty on 23-Apr-2023

Glad to hear it.