Once I Was
My Life24 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
What we are - are the sum total of as our experiences. And each one is an essential part of our being - from here we can only grow to be the best version of ourselves. And make new friends ds along the journey.
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What we are - are the sum total of as our experiences. And each one is an essential part of our being - from here we can only grow to be the best version of ourselves. And make new friends ds along the journey.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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June,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate you.
Cecilia
Comment from Angel Debbie
A beautiful singsong friend and one of your friends on Fanstory. And you said you couldn't write. It gives me more ideas. Thank you for sharing have a great day.
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A beautiful singsong friend and one of your friends on Fanstory. And you said you couldn't write. It gives me more ideas. Thank you for sharing have a great day.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Angel,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate you my friend. Thani you for the six stars I really appreciate than.
Have a great day my friend.
Cecilia
Comment from Begin Again
Forgive me for my silliness. I don't write poetry, but you, my friend, made me do it.
Once, I was young, but life was not grand
Until I told myself to take a stand
Emptiness was the name of the game
Not wealth, happiness, or fame
With paper and pen, I found my life
Even though I was a mother and wife
Words formed in my head and heart
It allowed me to breathe from the start
The more I wrote, the happier I grew
Finding the joy I never knew
Then, I was blessed by a unique site
Where friends enjoyed when I would write
Friendships formed for which I was glad
Tragedy swirled, which made me so sad
Gulping for air, fighting to live
I am thankful I had friends eager to give
Though FanStory has its problems, too
I've been blessed with people ...especially you.
Without their support and being kind
I'm sure darkness would have taken my mind
So, today, I am stronger with hopes for tomorrow
Blessed by those who saw through my sorrow
It's friends like yourself and a few more
Who lift my spirits and make them soar
I have no idea why I wrote this poem
Except in my heart, I give you a home
I'll greet you always with a cheerful smile
A basket of hugs, because that's my style
Once, I was young, in darkness, I lived
Now I am old, and my friendship I give
My poem for the year...LOL
Love ya, Carol
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Forgive me for my silliness. I don't write poetry, but you, my friend, made me do it.
Once, I was young, but life was not grand
Until I told myself to take a stand
Emptiness was the name of the game
Not wealth, happiness, or fame
With paper and pen, I found my life
Even though I was a mother and wife
Words formed in my head and heart
It allowed me to breathe from the start
The more I wrote, the happier I grew
Finding the joy I never knew
Then, I was blessed by a unique site
Where friends enjoyed when I would write
Friendships formed for which I was glad
Tragedy swirled, which made me so sad
Gulping for air, fighting to live
I am thankful I had friends eager to give
Though FanStory has its problems, too
I've been blessed with people ...especially you.
Without their support and being kind
I'm sure darkness would have taken my mind
So, today, I am stronger with hopes for tomorrow
Blessed by those who saw through my sorrow
It's friends like yourself and a few more
Who lift my spirits and make them soar
I have no idea why I wrote this poem
Except in my heart, I give you a home
I'll greet you always with a cheerful smile
A basket of hugs, because that's my style
Once, I was young, in darkness, I lived
Now I am old, and my friendship I give
My poem for the year...LOL
Love ya, Carol
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Carol,
Look at you go. You should post that on line. It's fantastic. I am sure other fanstory friends would enjoy this poem I know I sure did.
You are the best my sister. Thank you so much.
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Nope! Won't be posted it...just meant for you!
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Ah, Sister you are so sweet. It couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you.
Cecilia
Comment from patcelaw
As we live life, when we are young, we often want to have things that we dream of, we want to do things that we dream of. As we age we find sometimes those dreams do not come true, but other things do come true and take their place. It is so nice to be here on fan story And have friends that can encourage us. Patricia.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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As we live life, when we are young, we often want to have things that we dream of, we want to do things that we dream of. As we age we find sometimes those dreams do not come true, but other things do come true and take their place. It is so nice to be here on fan story And have friends that can encourage us. Patricia.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Patricia,
It is so true. Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate it.
Cecilia
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I enjoyed the repetition of your verse, the nostalgic reflection on youthful activities. Times can change but some things remain constant. True friends is one. Nicely done, Cecilia. Take care Debbie
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I enjoyed the repetition of your verse, the nostalgic reflection on youthful activities. Times can change but some things remain constant. True friends is one. Nicely done, Cecilia. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Debbie,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate it.
Cecilia
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is how life goes. Once we were young, and now we're old. But what an amazing family of friends we have found on Fanstory, Celilia. We will never be friendless while we are here. I enjoyed this poem, my friend. Warmes hugs, Sandra xxx
Have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy 2025 xxx
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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That is how life goes. Once we were young, and now we're old. But what an amazing family of friends we have found on Fanstory, Celilia. We will never be friendless while we are here. I enjoyed this poem, my friend. Warmes hugs, Sandra xxx
Have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy 2025 xxx
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Sandra,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I love Fanstory, because I have great friends like you. I appreciate you.
Cecilia
Comment from Trina Layne
Nicely done, Cecilia. I like this Once I Was prompt. Thanks for sharing this. Is the piece really autobiographical? Feel free to reach back, if you care to. The bit about the sailing caught me. It could be literal or figurative.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Nicely done, Cecilia. I like this Once I Was prompt. Thanks for sharing this. Is the piece really autobiographical? Feel free to reach back, if you care to. The bit about the sailing caught me. It could be literal or figurative.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Trina,
Yes this really is autobiographical. I was in the US Navy where I literally grew up. I joined at 19 and got out when I was 36.
I appreciate your wonderful review.
Cecilia
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Most welcome! Thanks for sharing about your life as creatively as you did.
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Thank you again.
Cecilia
Comment from l.raven
Hi Cecilia, well look on the bright side my
wonderful friend...where else would be a better
place to be...but with your new found family...
here on FanStory...all of us enjoying your writings...
and being loved...life is good...
we always end up where God wants
us to be at that moment...
I love you poem you...and love your picture...
stunning...very well written...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Hi Cecilia, well look on the bright side my
wonderful friend...where else would be a better
place to be...but with your new found family...
here on FanStory...all of us enjoying your writings...
and being loved...life is good...
we always end up where God wants
us to be at that moment...
I love you poem you...and love your picture...
stunning...very well written...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Linda,
Thank you for the wonderful review. Yes, God does put us where we need to be. I literally don't remember signing up with fanstory, but I guess I did. I love my new found family and friends.
Love you Cecilia
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and we love you too....
Cecilia, there are times I go to
the store...and only have 2 things
to get...and I still can't remember
what they were when I walk in the
door...growing old stinks...sigh...
you very welcome my new friend...love xxoo
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Getting old sucks.
Love ya,
Cecilia
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That Toooo...LOL...
where did my youth go???
I hear people say those words...
by in reality...where did my youth go??...xxoo 🤦🏻♀️
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Linda,
Right where did it go? Sometimes I don't know if I miss the Navy or my youth.
Cecilia
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and as I get older...the days fly by...
there aren't enough hours in the day
to do all I want to...all I need to...☹️
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Right where does the time go and it seems like the years go by faster to.
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yes they do...I'm hoping for a slow down soon...sigh...xxoo
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I like the theme of your poem and the way you have shown your life although I think you might rearrange your poem a bit. Reverse the first two stanzas. Riding your bike implies you were younger than staying out at night. I might suggest you change the bike line to "Riding my bike, all over I'd roam. Hope you don't mind my suggestions, but they seemed to fit your poem.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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I like the theme of your poem and the way you have shown your life although I think you might rearrange your poem a bit. Reverse the first two stanzas. Riding your bike implies you were younger than staying out at night. I might suggest you change the bike line to "Riding my bike, all over I'd roam. Hope you don't mind my suggestions, but they seemed to fit your poem.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Carol,
I'm alway up for suggestions and feedback. It makes me a better poet.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I appreciate it.
Cecilia
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh dear, is this where all the oldies end up Cecilia, on Fanstory! Ha ha ha, your poem made me smile as we join the band of happy poets here, love Dolly x x x
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Oh dear, is this where all the oldies end up Cecilia, on Fanstory! Ha ha ha, your poem made me smile as we join the band of happy poets here, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2024
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Dolly,
Thank you for the wonderful review. Yes, here we Ms. Dolly hanging out with our Fanstory friends.
Love Cecilia xoxo