Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

Debi, such a sweetheart you are! I'm sure you are a joy to your family, as you are to FanStory. I love your delightful poem, your delightful bear, and delightful you!~

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Hello Sweet Verna! I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Debi, Congratulation on your first-place win. Well done. This poem made me smile from ear-to-ear. Mission accomplished.

I especially liked:
And you don't even want to see
When I give Bear Alerts

(Amen. Agreed.)

Love the graphics. Great rhyming. A pleasure to read and a most-deserved Win! Go SOTU. You rock! Xo. M

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Hey You, Ms SOTU! I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Debi!

Congrats on your contest win with this happy poem. The rhymes were a fun feature and I especially enjoyed the closing line. None of us want to be that Mama bear who shows her claws unless we have to.

Kim

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Hi Kim, I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!

Comment from Cherish Adams

Excellent

Adorable! I love to read what your happy mind instructs you to pen. Thank you for sharing your "happy dances" with us. You are a treat. For sure. Cherish :)

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Cherish, I absolutely cherish you! Not sure how old you are, but the song by The Association has new meaning now since we've become good friends!
I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend '

reply by Cherish Adams on 16-Apr-2023

Thank you Debi! This means the world to me! I do know the song. I'm in my mid-fifties by the way. :)) I look forward to reading what you share to us and look forward to you. Your heart is kind Debi.

Comment from Faith Williams

Excellent

Congratulations on your win, Debi! You had some humorous lines in this one,
'The only time I scurry
Looking for the perfect rhyme'
I totally understand.
And this one,
'I'd rather show my Happy Dance
And not my Mama Bear'
I've read your stories, and I'd rather see your happy dance as well.
Thanks so much for sharing, and again, congratulations!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Awe Faith, I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!

Comment from starkat

Excellent

Congratulations on winning the contest!
This is a delightful entry with a funny dancing bear Gif. I wonder if that's you in a bear costume, or a real dancing bear?
Well written and rhymed poem that's sure to bring smiles from readers of all ages.
I'm also happy that they are still running this contest I created at least 10 years ago to give writers a break from all the serious poems with strict rules.
Enjoyed your poem and the McFerrin video.
Cheers .. ;o)

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Starkat, I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Congratulations on the win for the happy poem - since most of your poems are happy, you have a whole library you could have submitted!

P.S. I bet your Mama Bear is pretty ferocious:-)

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Hi Pam, I thank you so much for your fun and kind comments.
I am feeling happier with each review, as they have been so much fun.
I am so appreciative, my sweet friend!
And yes, we are women hear us roar! Nobody hurts our loved ones or they'll find out! Did your son tell you we had temps in high eighties all week. Snow is gone, but reality had to come { back

Comment from Lily Bleu

Excellent

Debi,
Your poem is the first thing I am reading upon waking up this morning, and it has made my day! It's definitely a great way to start me out on a "happy" day.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Awe thanks Lily! You just made mine in return! So appreciated my sweet friend! Hugs!

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

Mumma Bear sure does dance well. A great poem accompanied by an equally impressive dancing bear. It certainly promoted happiness in this reader's mind.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thanks Bob, I do appreciate your very kind words! I hope you are doing well. And mama bear and grandma bear, are very important. But always a care bear friend! Hugs!

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Debi, I wish I had six stars to give you for this great happy dance! Who better to use for imagery than a happy bear? You used great happy words too! May you always be happy and healthy in the Lord sweet friend! Teri

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2023

Thanks Hon, I do appreciate your very kind words! I hope you are doing well. And mama bear and grandma bear, are very important. But always a friendship & care bear! Your sappy prayer bear friend! Hugs!