Comment from Jasmine Girl

Excellent

Yes. She is very kind. She knows a lot of Fanstorian's birthdays including mine. She wrote a poem for me and it was very nice. She sent me some pressed flowers recently because I said I liked them.

Thanks for letting us know.

I will wish her happy birthday.

Well done.

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Jasmine, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a beautiful tribute to Helen and you hit the spot here, she is a kind and generous person to all she meets and a valued asset to Fanstory and I am glad you recognised her birthday here as she always celebrates other people's birthdays with such gusto, much enjoyed Debi, Love Dolly x

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Dolly, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from Brandon Clark

Excellent

Your sincere admiration for your friend Helen comes through crystal clear in your poem, it can truly be felt even though its just words on a computer screen. Excellent job and thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022

Hi Brandon, If you got to know Helen and her writing skills you would be happy you checked her out. You will not be disappointed. Also once you get to know her, you will see that I didn't do her any great justice by my words as she is much like the female version of Roy in so many ways. Thanks so much my wonderful friend for such kind words for my poem and for Helen.

reply by Brandon Clark on 12-Oct-2022

I will certainly look her up right away. thank you for suggesting!

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-A great picture and nice presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a very good poem for Helen,
including biographical information, special traits, and her faith.
-Effective imagery and rhyme, this is my favorite:
"In this world of so many thorns
She's such a beautiful rose."
-Thanks for sharing it; I will send something special to Helen.

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Pam, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

reply by Pam (respa) on 12-Oct-2022

You are very welcome, Debi.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Very fun tribute for her birthday. I liked how you put her earlier life in the poem. We all have lives away from Fanstory but I know very little about most writers I enjoy. Gretchen

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Gretchen, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Debi, a delightful and wonderful tribute to Helen.
She is certainly a shining star and your words do her the honor she so much deserves.
Best wishes
Mary

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Mary, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from Raul1

Excellent

I think that your poem is well represented and written. The sentences flow with clarity. I like it. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Raul, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Debi,
This poem shows all sides of her. I didn't know her history. So if she doesn't know the date she was born, did she pick the date to have her birthday celebration on? The standing cat is cute novelty to have.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022

Thats a good question, Joan. I just know that through the confusion of her being born premature and all that was going on over there, post war. Her mother wasn't able to pinpoint the date. They sometimes just pick a date, or like she told me (jokingly I'm sure, that she can celebrate all month if she wants to and I think that she does a little more with some friends in November. It was just amazing to me to hear the information that I did from how it was right after the Korean War. Her mother was studying to be a doctor at the time and can wonder if she even took time to care for herself after giving birth post war. They must have needed all the drs they could get at that time. She led an amazing life and I hope she continues writing about it. Thanks so much Joan for your lovely words for our birthday girl.

reply by dragonpoet on 11-Oct-2022

I can understand not knowing the exact date with all that was going on in Korea at that time. So she celebrates somewhere from mid October to mid November. Since you said she celebrates with some in November.
You're very welcome, Debi.
Joan

Comment from newilk

Excellent

This is such a lovely poem that just fills the reader's heart with an indescribable love! The cat is so lovely and the idea of a month long celebration is so heartwarming

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Newilk, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!

Comment from JoannaN

Excellent

I love this cat :) I wish your friend all the best for her oncoming birthday. Your friend is lucky to have such a friend as you. This is a lovely poem :)

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022

Thank you Joanna,, for such lovely words for Helen and her birthday poem.
You are so very kind and I know she will appreciate it as much as I do!