Comment from Paul McFarland

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A touching tribute. It is amazing to me that this man has had such an impact on so many people here at Fanstory. The picture goes with the literature very nicely.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Paul,

Thank you, sir. I know August will be missed by all who knew him and through his poetry for those of us who didn?t have the pleasure.

Be well, my friend,
Senyai

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to a fellow writer. Since I have only been on here a short time, I have not read a lot of his poems. But it sounds like he suffered a lot, but continued to bless people with his writing. My condolences to his daughter and family.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Anne,

Thank you for your kind words. I felt his poetry to be so honest and came from such a deep place, it touched me and all on this site. A quiet, gentle soul.

Be well, Anne ❤️

Always,
Senyai

reply by Anne Johnston on 18-Sep-2021

You are welcome

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Senyai,

You have penned a touching, warm and heartfelt tribute to one of our very own. I never had the pleasure of knowing this kind and gentle soul; Roy shared with me August's outreach ministry in helping those in need. My prayers, sincere and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends.

Thanks for sharing.

Have a wonderful day and a great weekend.

Hugsð???ð???ð???
Portia

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Portia,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I saw your tribute and it was perfect as he was indeed a "Carpenter for Christ"

I didn?t know this gentle soul but his poetry spoke to me. He was so young, Portia? only 59. But our time here is not up to us?

Be well, my friend ❤️

Always,
Senyai

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

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I am a new member to this site and I am not well aware of his works. Be that as it may, losing a member of the FanStory family is a very sad experience. We are helpless before such grief when someone passes away. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. RIP August!

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Seshadri,

Your words are so kind, thank you. Yes, not knowing August personally, his poetry came from such a deeply honest place one felt a kinship instantly.

He was so young, only 59.

Be well, my friend :))

Always,
Senyai

reply by Seshadri_Sreenivasan on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Senyai,
We all know the inevitable end. But when it happens in our own circle of friends, the pain is hard to bear. Thank you for your loving words.

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

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This is such a lovely tribute to August. So sorry for his loss. I did not have the privilege of meeting August. But his poetry is phenomenal. My condolences to his friends and family. Nicely done. Breathtaking photo.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Joanne,

Thank you. I am sad that August was only 59? but our time here is not up to us.

His poetry is so honest and felt so deeply, that it can speak to us all. August will be missed.

Be well, my friend

Always,
Senyai

reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 18-Sep-2021

Your welcome that?s so young 😕

Comment from pookietoo

Excellent

Your words are so tender and touching. I can tell whacgreat guy August was. He sounds like someone I would have liked to get to know. Thanks for sharing this.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Pookietoo,

Thank you so much. August was a gentle quiet soul whose poetry spoke for him and came from a deeply honest place. He will be missed.

Be well, my friend,

Always,
Senyai

reply by pookietoo on 18-Sep-2021

I can see why he will be missed

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

A fine tribute to a much loved and respected Fanstorian poet. I feel certain this poem will be gratefully received by Amber and all those that were touched by August's poetry.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Pantygynt,

Thank you? I read his deeply honest poems and they spoke to me. I wish I had the pleasure of knowing him but an instant kinship was felt through his words?

Be well, my friend

Always,
Senyai

Comment from Debbie Pope

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What a lovely tribute to August. He seems like a remarkable man. I am disappointed that I missed his writing. I went back to catch a few poems before they were removed. I, too, was moved by the words of his portfolio. He seemed so full of love. And his poems were open and powerful.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our remarkable writer.

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2021

Hi Debbie,

Thank you. Like you, I felt his powerful honest words came from a deeply honest place. They spoke to me and so many others on this site. August will be missed.

Be well, my friend❤️

Always, Senyai