Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

Hi Debi. What a nice poem. It is upbuilding and positive. I need something like this right now. Thank you for posting this. You are such a caring and loving person. I enjoyed the poem. Great job.

 Comment Written 02-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Brenda, I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

How lovely that your daughter-in-law, Mel, inspired this poem in recognition of her birthday and May Day combined. Sending best wishes to the birthday girl and the poet.

 Comment Written 02-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Ginda, I thank you for the wonderful gift of kind words and for the nice things you said about Mel and her poem. Love, Debi

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

May Day always reminds me of children dancing around a MayPole and laughing, filled with happiness. Your poem speaks of Mel in the exact same way...a person filled with goodness and lots of smiles. A beautiful tribute.
Smiles, Carol

Happy Birthday Mel May Day!

 Comment Written 02-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Carol, I thank you for the wonderful gift of kind words you said about Mel and her poem. Love, Debi

Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan

Excellent

And what better May Day Happy Birthday than a wonderful, poetic tribute such as this?
That's cheered me right up, Debi. It's a very grey day here.
Well done x

 Comment Written 02-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Hi Shirley, I thank you for the wonderful gift of kind words you said about Mel and her poem. Love, Debi

Comment from Mark Jackson

Excellent

This is a warm and friendly family poem with a good rhyme scheme which helps engage the reader. I enjoyed the idea of a smile scaring away winter and welcoming in spring.

 Comment Written 02-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Mark, I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Douglas Goff

Excellent

What a wonderful tribute to your daughter! (I love how you crossed out in-law). Well done, my friend.

Happy Birthday Mel! I hope it is a good one full of fun, family, and love.

Unique to wrap this into the May Day prompt Debi. Creative!
D

 Comment Written 01-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Hi Douglas, I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice photo and presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a very good poem for Mel's birthday.
-She sounds like a wonderful
daughter-in-law who loves her family.
-I can understand need a "female day away,"
and it is nice she can spend time with you.
-A very nice concluding verse celebrating her birthday.

 Comment Written 01-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Pam, I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

reply by Pam (respa) on 02-May-2024

You are very welcome, Debi.

Comment from Willie P. Smith

Exceptional

Debi, this is a well-worded and loving birthday wish. The receiver must be grateful and honored for such a birthday wish. By the way,
where have you been? Somehow, you jumped off my radar. Willie

 Comment Written 01-May-2024

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reply by the author on 01-May-2024

Hey you, I haven't gone anywhere, but you are a sight for sore eyes. I haven't talked to you for so long. And what a nice surprise that you caught me now on your radar. Thank you so very much for the honor of your six stars for this.

I thank you for your thoughtful and lovely comments for Mel and her poem.
That is so very kind of you, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from gansach

Excellent

You have created another sweet tribute poem--I love the combining of the two special days, very cleverly done! Great job Debi! Your poems are always so positive.

 Comment Written 01-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Gail, you are a doll for catching that typo. I am surprised that happened as I am usually more careful, but auto correct sometimes puts it in and I don't catch it.

And I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Gail, you are a doll for catching that typo. I am surprised that happened as I am usually more careful, but auto correct sometimes puts it in and I don't catch it.

And I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi

reply by gansach on 03-May-2024

No problem. I amended my review to eliminate the correction.

reply by the author on 03-May-2024

Not necessary, but thanks hon.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

What a lovely pic, Debi! Mel looks a delightful young woman and I'm sure she'll love this fine tribute to her on her birthday, one that isn't easy to forget. I'm feeling like winter's prey here too. I could either do with some spring sunshine or Mel's smile to keep me warm!:)) Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 01-May-2024

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reply by the author on 02-May-2024

Debbie, I thank you for the kind words you said about Mel and her poem. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi