Carlton Mendell
My idol46 total reviews
Comment from Tammy Gould
This is excellent. I love the cadence of your writing. It just feels like a natural, flowing piece of writing. Your rhyme pattern is very good. I love that it speaks of admiration of a peer/opponent relationship. I can tell you regarded him very highly. He would be proud and honored by this. Tammy Gould.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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This is excellent. I love the cadence of your writing. It just feels like a natural, flowing piece of writing. Your rhyme pattern is very good. I love that it speaks of admiration of a peer/opponent relationship. I can tell you regarded him very highly. He would be proud and honored by this. Tammy Gould.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Tammy. One of my regrets in life was not showing this poem to Carlton before died.
Comment from eliz100
WOW! What a beautiful tribute to your friend. The six stars are for the flow of your poem. It was like a gentle stream just flowing along. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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WOW! What a beautiful tribute to your friend. The six stars are for the flow of your poem. It was like a gentle stream just flowing along. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Eliz. This was one of those poems that wrote itself.
Comment from Kaiku
Nice tribute. Those friendships are dear and tough to find. Sports runners like yourself and Carlton are indeed a rare breed. The punishment your body endures and to continue running into your 70`s and 80`s is remarkable. Congrats on your friendship.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Nice tribute. Those friendships are dear and tough to find. Sports runners like yourself and Carlton are indeed a rare breed. The punishment your body endures and to continue running into your 70`s and 80`s is remarkable. Congrats on your friendship.
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Kevin. The punishment is over. It's just a slow jog now.TYhanks for the
Comment from karenina
Nice tribute...Carlton sounds like someone I'd like to have met! A fitting entry to this contest, for sure! I would advise you to ask Tom to move it on over to the poetry side. Although it may be sports non-fiction, it is surely not prose. Poetry is fine for the contest -- promote it there, where those who love poetry will be sure to find it!
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Nice tribute...Carlton sounds like someone I'd like to have met! A fitting entry to this contest, for sure! I would advise you to ask Tom to move it on over to the poetry side. Although it may be sports non-fiction, it is surely not prose. Poetry is fine for the contest -- promote it there, where those who love poetry will be sure to find it!
Karenina
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks for the suggestion, Karenina.
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My pleasure!
Comment from pome lover
What a lovely accolade and poem. I'm also impressed with your being a marathon runner, yourself. Your glowing description of Carlton Mendell and your feiendship and comradery was heart warming to read. This is a good entry for the Tributes contest. I wish you the best of luck.
Katharine
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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What a lovely accolade and poem. I'm also impressed with your being a marathon runner, yourself. Your glowing description of Carlton Mendell and your feiendship and comradery was heart warming to read. This is a good entry for the Tributes contest. I wish you the best of luck.
Katharine
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks for the review, Katharine. Half marathons have been my limit. Carlton use to run races that were as short as 5K and as long as 100 miles.
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heavenly days!
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
This was a beautiful and well-written tribute to your dear friend. He was clearly quite an inspiration to you, and I'm sure you've made him proud! Truly, an enjoyable read.
Jessica
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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This was a beautiful and well-written tribute to your dear friend. He was clearly quite an inspiration to you, and I'm sure you've made him proud! Truly, an enjoyable read.
Jessica
Comment Written 22-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Jessica. Like I said, I'm trying to run in Carlton's footsteps, but he has large shoes to fill.
Comment from Tommy Francesco
This poem is a beautiful tribute to a veteran marathon runner who is an inspiration to the running community. The author's admiration for Carlton Mendell's humble personality, impressive accomplishments, and unwavering dedication to the sport shines through in the poem. It captures the essence of what it means to be a true athlete and a role model for others.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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This poem is a beautiful tribute to a veteran marathon runner who is an inspiration to the running community. The author's admiration for Carlton Mendell's humble personality, impressive accomplishments, and unwavering dedication to the sport shines through in the poem. It captures the essence of what it means to be a true athlete and a role model for others.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Tommy. I always looked forward to seeing Carlton at the races.
Comment from prettybluebirds
You have written a beautiful tribute to your friend. It sounds like Carlton was an amazing individual, someone we would all love to meet. I wish you worlds of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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You have written a beautiful tribute to your friend. It sounds like Carlton was an amazing individual, someone we would all love to meet. I wish you worlds of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023
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Thanks for the review. He always drew a crowd after the race.
Comment from nomi338
In this life I can think of nothing better for anyone than to have someone with values you admire and who has set a standard that you would like to achieve. Though you may never reach that person's level, it is always a good thing to strive for.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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In this life I can think of nothing better for anyone than to have someone with values you admire and who has set a standard that you would like to achieve. Though you may never reach that person's level, it is always a good thing to strive for.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thanks for the review, Nolan. You are right about Carlton setting a high standard.
Comment from Ricky1024
This tribute was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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My Complete Synopsis:
The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks for sharing this and good luck with your contest entry.
Doctor Ricky
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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This tribute was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
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My Complete Synopsis:
The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures aligned Perfectly.
Thanks for sharing this and good luck with your contest entry.
Doctor Ricky
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Doc. Take a look at Google under Carlton's name. You will be impressed.