Memories of Mastery
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "On Forever's Seas"Tributes and Reviews
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely tribute poem to Bob and you say what we all feel MissMerrie. I hope he realised how much he gave to all of us on fan story, he is certainly missed. Cheers valda
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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This is a lovely tribute poem to Bob and you say what we all feel MissMerrie. I hope he realised how much he gave to all of us on fan story, he is certainly missed. Cheers valda
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad it I was able to express the sentiments of many here. MM
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Bob! I especially loved your second stanza. With all that he experienced in life, he was about to write to share and to "repair" his own heart, too. So glad you got to know him so well.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Bob! I especially loved your second stanza. With all that he experienced in life, he was about to write to share and to "repair" his own heart, too. So glad you got to know him so well.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank you for this kind review Helen. I only knew him through his writing, but that can tell us a lot about a person, right? He will be greatly missed by many, I'm sure. MM
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I totally agree! I think I know my Fanstory friends whom I've never met in person better than my neighbors.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
I am crying. This is such a poignant poem to Bob. Don't we all wish we could have told him what he did for us? He was one in a million. I see that I am a drop in the bucket of his fans, from the eloquent things I am reading. If he could only see the words that you have written, he would be so thrilled. Perhaps?? Do you think when we pass on we are still around?
But then his wife will see it, that we know. Bless you. Thank you for your elegance in this tribute.
Ralf
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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I am crying. This is such a poignant poem to Bob. Don't we all wish we could have told him what he did for us? He was one in a million. I see that I am a drop in the bucket of his fans, from the eloquent things I am reading. If he could only see the words that you have written, he would be so thrilled. Perhaps?? Do you think when we pass on we are still around?
But then his wife will see it, that we know. Bless you. Thank you for your elegance in this tribute.
Ralf
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2021
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Thank you for your kind review of this chapter, Ralf. I dearly appreciate you and your thoughtful comments. MM
Comment from dragonpoet
Merri,
This is a well done poem that honors Bob's memory well. He was a good writer of both prose and poetry. He wrote about all his trials so we could know him well without meeting him in person. He was always helpful and encouraging in his reviews. I will miss them and him.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Merri,
This is a well done poem that honors Bob's memory well. He was a good writer of both prose and poetry. He wrote about all his trials so we could know him well without meeting him in person. He was always helpful and encouraging in his reviews. I will miss them and him.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you for this kind review Joan.
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No problem, Merri.
Joan
Comment from royowen
I think that's the real reason we write to leave an indelible legacy that will endure beyond the gates to eternity, I know that's why I do, and I'm sure you do too. I love biographies, particularly the ones which display our ability to overcome the cruelty of life, as Bob's was, so he leaves that marvellous work of his, bitterness wasn't his way, and he showed it, and displayed it without rancour or regret. Beautifully written Adonna, as only you can. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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I think that's the real reason we write to leave an indelible legacy that will endure beyond the gates to eternity, I know that's why I do, and I'm sure you do too. I love biographies, particularly the ones which display our ability to overcome the cruelty of life, as Bob's was, so he leaves that marvellous work of his, bitterness wasn't his way, and he showed it, and displayed it without rancour or regret. Beautifully written Adonna, as only you can. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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I think you may be right Roy. Writing is certainly a good way to leave a bit of yourself behind. Thanks so much for reviewing this poem. I certainly enjoyed the one you wrote. MM
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Well done
Comment from Anne Johnston
A beautiful tribute that comes from your heart. Sorry I never got to know this man, sounds like he was really valued on here.
Like this verse: "You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry."
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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A beautiful tribute that comes from your heart. Sorry I never got to know this man, sounds like he was really valued on here.
Like this verse: "You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry."
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you for this kind review Anne. I also appreciate your choice of favorite lines. Thanks for sharing that. MM
Comment from RGstar
I do not read stanzas, verbs, adjectives or nouns this time. I read only heart...and heart goes a long way.
A fitting tribute, when many a time, we forget to say that which we ought.
Heartfelt MissMerri. A fitting tribute to time and a man who has lived his fully.
A salute to our friend.
My best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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I do not read stanzas, verbs, adjectives or nouns this time. I read only heart...and heart goes a long way.
A fitting tribute, when many a time, we forget to say that which we ought.
Heartfelt MissMerri. A fitting tribute to time and a man who has lived his fully.
A salute to our friend.
My best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you so much RG. Your words often bring tears to my eyes. You have such a unique way of expressing yourself. It is always beautiful and always moving. Thank you for the extra star as well. But your words shine brighter than any stars. Gratefully, MM
Comment from Gert sherwood
A chapter in the book Memories of Mastery
On Forever's Seas
MissMerr,
My what a beautiful rhyming poem for Mastery who was a friend to me and many folks here on Fanstory
Gert
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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A chapter in the book Memories of Mastery
On Forever's Seas
MissMerr,
My what a beautiful rhyming poem for Mastery who was a friend to me and many folks here on Fanstory
Gert
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you Gert, for your kind review. I appreciate this very much. MM
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You are most welcome MissMerri
Gert
Comment from Alaskastory
"On Forever's Seas" is a marvelous creation for chapter 11 of your Biographical Poetry that I'm guessing will be your next book, hopefully! Of course, this beautiful poem gave me the sad news of losing the most helpful and meaningful critic of my pieces ever. I sure missed hearing from him in my last chapters. Many thanks for these "Memories of Mastery", MissM.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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"On Forever's Seas" is a marvelous creation for chapter 11 of your Biographical Poetry that I'm guessing will be your next book, hopefully! Of course, this beautiful poem gave me the sad news of losing the most helpful and meaningful critic of my pieces ever. I sure missed hearing from him in my last chapters. Many thanks for these "Memories of Mastery", MissM.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you for reading this and rewarding my efforts with your golden stars. If you want to, you too, may add a chapter to this book. It is not all poetry. It is just FanStorians who knew Bob telling memories of him to comfort his family. I hope you will add your thoughts. Love... MissM
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Merri,
What a lovely tribute to Mastery. I didn't know him for very long, but I think he was one of the first to respond to one of my articles, and he did so with praise and advise. I liked the way he wrote and had become a fan of his. It was a shock to see that he had passed. He'll most certainly be missed. Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Hello Merri,
What a lovely tribute to Mastery. I didn't know him for very long, but I think he was one of the first to respond to one of my articles, and he did so with praise and advise. I liked the way he wrote and had become a fan of his. It was a shock to see that he had passed. He'll most certainly be missed. Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 27-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
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Thank you Tom, for reading this and telling me your thoughts. Bob was one of the first to review my poetry too, when I first joined FanStory. I too, was shocked to learn of his passing. Thank you for the four stars, and if you have any ideas or suggestions for improvement, I'm always glad to hear them. Most gratefully, MM
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Hi Merri,
I'm sorry about the four. That's not what I intended at all. I've had a time with the program downgrading my rating system. It's happened at least three other times to various artists. I don't know why. I know there's a way to correct it, I just don't remember how. You did a lovely job on the tribute to Bob and four wasn't what I intended at all. I'm so sorry.
Tom
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Please don?t feel bad. I?ve had it happen to me a lot lately too so now I check before I hit save when I finish reviewing. If you want to change a rating, you go to the place where you wrote the original and where the ratings are you can change it.
I didn?t think you meant that.
