Comment from w.j.debi

Exceptional

I love how you have used the dandelion as the topic of this counting poem. The presentation is gorgeous. That final stanza brought a tear to my eye. Brooke should love it!

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks very much, Debi. I'm pleased you think so highly of this poem. I worked on it for nearly three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. I know how much she cherishes her dandelions. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart, and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from livelylinda

Exceptional

Dean: Awwwwww, this was so sweet! Giving Brooke a dandelion poem complete with pictures. Fun to read with rhyme and rhythm. Linda

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks very much, Linda. I'm happy that you enjoyed reading this poem. I worked on it for nearly three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. I know how much she cherishes her dandelions. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart, and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from Zinnia48

Excellent

Hi, Dean--This is a lovely testament to one of my favorite flowes: dandelion! This did remind me of one of Brooke's "counting" poems. This poem is so sweet and gentle ( I had to double check to make sure that you were the poet--AND kept waiting for one of those seeds to do something dastardly). It was nice to see a different side of your talent! Caroline

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Hah-ha, I don't think Brooke would have liked me too much if I scared her, Caroline, especially now, lol. She gets on me from time to time about the morbid topics I sometimes (most times) choose. "Why can't you write "nice" things? she once asked. So, in her honor, I did the best for her that I could. I couldn't even come close to matching Brooke's masterful rhyme and meter, however. No matter how hard I tried.
Thanks again for your fantastic comments. ~Dean

reply by Zinnia48 on 31-May-2015

Truly and honestly, I found myself wondering what kind of mischief a dandelion could possibly get into--knowing full well that you would find a way!! However, I did like it just the way it was! Caroline

reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Haha, and I'm really happy you did. ;)

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

This is a great tribute to Brooke. I guess you read her poem about dandelion seeds. I think it was the last one she posted. I just find it hard to believe that you did not reserve a terrible fate for one of these tiny, helpless seeds.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

I did, Delahay, which is the reason I wrote this dedication to her using dandelion seed. I know she's very fond of dandelions.
Thank you much for your review. ~Dean

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I'm sure your kinds words and poem will touch Brooke's heart and will the best wishes from all those other Fan Storians and the many others she has touched with her kindness and encouragement over the years. We are all, Wishing her the best. :-)

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Yes, I know we are, Ric.
Thank you so much for your comments. ~Dean

Comment from Deborah Marie

Exceptional

Please consider adding this well penned, creative poem to Brooke's get well book. It would be a wonderful addition/chapter in her book. Just love the way this is done in 10, 9, 8,... And, love the artwork in between. How did you do that? I would like to try to do this within some of my poems. Would you help me please? Thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming. And, thanks again for helping me with Music/video additions to my poems. Your help is greatly appreciated, Deb

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks very much, Deb, that's very kind of you to say, my friend. I'm pleased you think so highly of my poem. I worked on it for nearly three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. I know how much she cherishes her dandelions. While I realize I'm nowhere close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart, and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.

As far as helping you, it was my pleasure, and I'm very happy to do it.

Thanks again, Deborah.
~Dean

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Exceptional

Hi Dean,

I have only just become aware of Brooke's illness, and don't know a great deal of the detail. Yours is a lovely tribute to her, it was no secret that she adored dandelions.

Patrick

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks very much, Patrick. I'm very pleased you think so highly of my poem for Brooke. I worked on it for three days with very little sleep to try to get it as close to Brooke's amazing style as I could. I know how much she cherishes her dandelions. While I realize I'm nowhere even close, my wish is that it will warm Brooke's heart, and extend to her the powers of healing through friendship, love and our collective prayers for a full recovery.
Thanks very much for your exemplary comments and exceptional six star rating. All are greatly appreciated, as always.
~Dean

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

This is a very lovely tribute to Brook, I'm sure it put a smile on her face as it did the rest of us. She love these counting poems. Well done.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks very much for you comments, Lance. I hope Brooke enjoys it and makes a speedy recovery. ~Dean

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your wonderfully written poem for Brooke with us. I greatly enjoyed reading it. Brooke touched my heart daily. I greatly miss her and my prayers are with her.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thank you very much for your review, Barbara. I sincerely appreciate it, as always. ~Dean

Comment from Megalips

Exceptional

I think that's an amazing poem, Dean, particularly as a dedication to Brooke. I have not been here long (as you know) but I've read some of her poems and you duplicate her style beautifully...as a testimony to her talent, and to your own. How in the world do you develop this incredible page with all these decorative appointments and avatars? Do you formulate this on your computer and then paste it or somehow use the system that this site has afforded us?

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks, Megalips. I sincerely appreciate your glowing review and six stars, my friend.
I'd be glad to teach you how to do what I do, as Gungalo, a cherished, beloved member here who passed away a little over a year ago ( I highly recommend looking up her work on the eternal flame pages, if it's still active), once took me under her wing and taught me. Just drop me a line in my inbox and I'll explain to you how to do it too, if you like.
Thanks so much again...~Dean