Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Adonna,

What a beautiful gift for Bob's family! I adore the analogy of Bob's final journey being like a sea trip. How elegant and lovely! But then - why am I ever surprised when you put pen to paper??!!! It surprises me over and over that I am actually surprised over and over!! hahahaha

Thank you so much!

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Robyn, it surprised me how much I appreciated knowing I was still able to surprise you a little, even after all these years and ten thousand poems. That is a wonderful compliment, and greatly appreciated. Thank YOU so much, for the big smile you always give me. ;D

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Thank you for your eloquent and heartfelt sendoff to a dear friend. I find it amazing that so many of Bob's friends and supporters are mutual friends and supporters of each other's work. We are actually a family that apparently like and support the same values as did Bob. This cannot be a coincidence can it?

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Yes, you are right nomi. We are a family here and those who have stayed around for many years tend to feel a great loss when one of us dies. There have been too many since I joined. Thank you for your thoughtful words and understanding. MM

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

How very sweet - a tribute Mastery will cherish. We must always take time to tell our loved ones or those we respect how we feel - for mere man never knows when the clock will stop.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

You're right of course... we never know when our time will run out. It is hard to say goodbye. Thanks so much for reading this. MM

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

On Forever's Seas
by MissMerri

I'm enjoying all the poems dedicated to Bob. He was a very nice man and an excellent writer. I'm sure he would have loved your poem.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

I imagine he would have liked reading all the tributes in this book. Thank you so much for commenting on mine, Gypsy. I always enjoy your reviews. MM

Comment from AprilsFool

Excellent

A little rascal mentioned a once in a lifetime friend is only found once in a lifetime.
People are our purpose.
Love is the answer.
Beautiful minds inspire beautiful times.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Thank you for your review, 99.

Comment from equestrik

Exceptional

This is truly a beautiful tribute written for our colleague and friend, Mastery. I think I would love to have known him better. Thank you for this tribute.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Thank you for reading this and for your lovely words and stars. I truly appreciate this. MM

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

This is what I wish I could have written for Bob. This poem should be front and center of anything that is presented to his family. All of us will miss him, but you say it best.
Thank you for doing this.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Such a lovely compliment Debbie! Thank you for your kind thoughts. I truly appreciate what you said. MM

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is a fine and fitting eulogy for one of FanStory's elder statesmen. He was a great help to me whenever I left off the poetry and went testing the world of prose.

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 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

That sounds like Bob. He was always helpful and kind. Thanks for your review of this poem Jim. I'm glad you found it fitting. MM

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your tribute to Bob, Mastery. Yes, he kept us all enjoying his writing of Cleve Hawkins and of his childhood. He is going to be greatly missed. I have his family and friends on my prayer list.

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 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021

Thanks so much Barbara. I'm glad you are praying for them. If we miss him here so much, imagine how his family must feel! Thanks for reading my poem. MM