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Comment from royowen
What a wonderful.thing to write about John, he's a good man, and quite obviously a very good dad and husband, and a darn good writer too. This is a lovely poem about a lovely man, celebrating his birthday, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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What a wonderful.thing to write about John, he's a good man, and quite obviously a very good dad and husband, and a darn good writer too. This is a lovely poem about a lovely man, celebrating his birthday, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Hey Roy, I could use your assistance if you don't mind. After doing the grandma poem a few months ago, I have been asked to do a grandpa poem and I thought the best time to do one should be Father's Day. I am trying to get a feel for what it is that makes some of my favorite men here a good grandpa. What do your grandkids call you and what do you think makes you a good grandpa? I really appreciate it if you could help me with that. Thanks so much for this kind review for John too my dear friend.
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Well, it?s a simple formula really, go to all their performances in arts and sporting games, coach them in their chosen sport, small kind gestures, interest in their education, and in my case concern for their spiritual welfare, but graciously and surreptitiously do so. Always tell them God adores them, (as do we) But most of all approve of them always, and be their friend, and support parents, but don?t be their parent. They need us. Hope that helps dear girl, you don?t have to write those things, just hint at them. Bless you
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Thank you Roy! None of these things surprise me. I wouldn't expect any less from you. Thank you so much. One more thing? What do they call you??
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Bapa, I think Zack (the eldest grandson) confused it with ?papa? and it stuck, they all call me that. Bless you.
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Awe, I love it! See ya Sunday!
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Yep, see you then
Comment from papa55mike
Now that's a terrific profile of a great writer and father. He's got a good birthday, right before Father's Day. What a wonderfully written poem.
Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Now that's a terrific profile of a great writer and father. He's got a good birthday, right before Father's Day. What a wonderfully written poem.
Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Hey Mike, I could use your assistance if you don't mind. After doing the grandma poem a few months ago, I have been asked to do a grandpa poem and I thought the best time to do one should be Father's Day. I am trying to get a feel for what it is that makes some of my favorite men here a good grandpa. What do your grandkids call you and what do you think makes you a good grandpa? I really appreciate it if you could help me with that. Thanks so much for this kind review for John too my dear friend.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Oh, Debi, thank you so much for these beautiful birthday wishes told in your extraordinary poetic way.
I'm honored to be among the folks here to receive one of your poems. I love them all, and thank you for making my day, Debi!
I hope your surgery went well. I'm thinking about you, my friend! Thanks again! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Oh, Debi, thank you so much for these beautiful birthday wishes told in your extraordinary poetic way.
I'm honored to be among the folks here to receive one of your poems. I love them all, and thank you for making my day, Debi!
I hope your surgery went well. I'm thinking about you, my friend! Thanks again! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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I sure appreciate your kind words for the poem for your birthday, enjoy your night out with your boys and girlfriends, Thanks for giving,it a six star
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Comment from Lisasview
Great poem...who is this John???
Fun to read......
Not sure if you intended to do this but your spacing between stanzas is not even??
Especially between the 6th and 7t stanza..
I also love the image and happy yellow background you used,
Lisa
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Great poem...who is this John???
Fun to read......
Not sure if you intended to do this but your spacing between stanzas is not even??
Especially between the 6th and 7t stanza..
I also love the image and happy yellow background you used,
Lisa
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Oh LIsa you are so perceptive and right. I tried to fix that and for some reason I think it was due to me editing on two different iPads at different times. I may go in and try one more thing. I may change to formatting and see what happens. Lol, I just had eye surgery on Wed, so not catching everything anyway. So thank you my sweet friend. I love when someone isn't afraid to tell us and you are an Angel. Thanks again dear friend.
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You forgot to tell me who John is???
I am going to be on the computer a lot for a while because I just had a fall in our garden and broke 3 ribs...Talk about pain...yikes
And, I read everything carefully. Perhaps because I am an artist I am aware of small things...
Lisa
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Awe. Lisa you do give me things to ponder. First tho, I have to say I am so sorry for your accident and I just said a little prayer for you and will put you on my prayer list for healing.
John is one of our fellow writers and a great friend and reviewer. I see that I take it for granted that people who are regulars on here will know, but here is a way to tell if I forget again, (which I am going to make the effort to put in author's notes who it is I am writing about) 90% of the people I do birthday poems or greetings for are members and friends here on FS. Part of the second family here. So have you learned yet how to find a member?
If not, I would be happy to tell you how to get there. In fact I would be happy to help with any questions, since I went thru the same thing when I got here. And I hated bothering Tom all the time, but am thankful for others who are always willing to help. And that is another reason. I just love doing for others. I do this as a tribute to those who have been my best reviewers as a thank you. Because of my health (lupus, kidney and visual) I don't review as often as I want. So when God led me to FS, because I asked him to let me be a blessing beyond my home, I was amazed as I have been blessed ten fold. So that is why most people are my reviewers and friends. And I have been enjoying you so much too since you have been here, so let me ask when your birthday is? If you don't want to share yet, I understand, but would sure like to at least written it down and maybe someday write a poem for you.
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Awe. Lisa you do give me things to ponder. First tho, I have to say I am so sorry for your accident and I just said a little prayer for you and will put you on my prayer list for healing.
John is one of our fellow writers and a great friend and reviewer. I see that I take it for granted that people who are regulars on here will know, but here is a way to tell if I forget again, (which I am going to make the effort to put in author's notes who it is I am writing about) 90% of the people I do birthday poems or greetings for are members and friends here on FS. Part of the second family here. So have you learned yet how to find a member?
If not, I would be happy to tell you how to get there. In fact I would be happy to help with any questions, since I went thru the same thing when I got here. And I hated bothering Tom all the time, but am thankful for others who are always willing to help. And that is another reason. I just love doing for others. I do this as a tribute to those who have been my best reviewers as a thank you. Because of my health (lupus, kidney and visual) I don't review as often as I want. So when God led me to FS, because I asked him every morning in my prayers to let me be a blessing beyond my home, I was amazed as I have been blessed ten fold. So that is why most people are my reviewers and friends. And I have been enjoying you so much too since you have been here, so let me ask when your birthday is? If you don't want to share yet, I understand, but would sure like to at least written it down and maybe someday write a poem for you.
Please take care of yourself and thanks for your awesome feedback.
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! How did you do this right after eye surgery?? And am so happy you got out of JohnC when his birthday was! I had no idea. Thank you for sharing about him and his wonderful family!!
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Wow! How did you do this right after eye surgery?? And am so happy you got out of JohnC when his birthday was! I had no idea. Thank you for sharing about him and his wonderful family!!
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Hey Helen, I could use your assistance if you don't mind. After doing the grandma poem a few months ago, I have been asked to do a grandpa poem and I thought the best time to do one should be Father's Day. I am trying to get a feel for what it is that makes some men a good grandpa. What do your grandkids call Jay and what do you think makes him a good grandpa? I really appreciate it if you could help me with that. Thanks so much for this kind review for John too my dear friend.
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How is your eye doing? The other eye will be next week, right?
Our grands call hubby Saba - that's Hebrew for grandpa.
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Awe, thank you so much Hon! Eye is doing good. Since yesterday's appointment the vision is slowly getting better all the time. Most of my poems that I Will use in the next couple weeks I had started already but I am finding it easier to see already so it is awesome.
It never was painful. Scratchy and feels like there is something in it, but I had that already and I can see better. Hallelujah! Thank you for the prayers!! Also thanks for the help on my grandpa's poem. I love that you tell where it is originated from. Love ya my sweet Angel!
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a sweet birthday wish for John. Sorry to hear he has hurt his neck. I'll be praying for his recovery. Thanks for the gift you give in remembering all these birthdays. You used great rhymes in this one.
Praying for your surgery and a good recovery. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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This is a sweet birthday wish for John. Sorry to hear he has hurt his neck. I'll be praying for his recovery. Thanks for the gift you give in remembering all these birthdays. You used great rhymes in this one.
Praying for your surgery and a good recovery. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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HiCarol, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
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HiCarol, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
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HiCarol, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
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HiCarol, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
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HiCarol, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
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Sorry abou.t it coming thru so many times but it worldn't save
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I hate it when that happens! LOL! Sorry the technology gave you such grief.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
John, I love to rub it in with my friends who still get up and trudge off to work each morning too!
John was an early friend here on FS - I enjoy his work (especially his raw poetry) and he's one of my favorite people here!
Happy birthday, John! And thanks to Debi for bringing us up to date on one of our favorites:-)
Pam
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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John, I love to rub it in with my friends who still get up and trudge off to work each morning too!
John was an early friend here on FS - I enjoy his work (especially his raw poetry) and he's one of my favorite people here!
Happy birthday, John! And thanks to Debi for bringing us up to date on one of our favorites:-)
Pam
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Hey Pam, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!.'
Comment from GWHARGIS
These are so fun to read. Each one is unique and very personal. I enjoy everyone's birthday poem. Once again you have shown your love with a poem. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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These are so fun to read. Each one is unique and very personal. I enjoy everyone's birthday poem. Once again you have shown your love with a poem. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Hi Gretchen,
I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
Comment from karenina
How ever are you managing to post with eye surgery just a day or two behind you? (Proof again that you are a super-woman)
I think John C. is the cat's meow. The bees knees. His writing is exceptional, his reviews are always helpful, and his FS friendship is a treasure.
I thank you for recognizing his birthday and for directing more and more of us to drop him a line and encourage him as he heals!
How are YOU doing, Debi?
Karenina
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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How ever are you managing to post with eye surgery just a day or two behind you? (Proof again that you are a super-woman)
I think John C. is the cat's meow. The bees knees. His writing is exceptional, his reviews are always helpful, and his FS friendship is a treasure.
I thank you for recognizing his birthday and for directing more and more of us to drop him a line and encourage him as he heals!
How are YOU doing, Debi?
Karenina
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Hey sweet Pea, I appreciate all your kind words for John and his poem. Thanks so much my dear friend!
Comment from Terry Broxson
Debi, another great birthday poem for our FanStory friend and excellent writer, John C. I know he has been laid up a bit recently but he appears to be on the mend. Well done! Terry.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Debi, another great birthday poem for our FanStory friend and excellent writer, John C. I know he has been laid up a bit recently but he appears to be on the mend. Well done! Terry.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thanks so much Terry. I didn't realize but that stanza that told about John's neck must not have saved when my ipad ran out of battery power. (it only warned me twice) lol... So I did go in to tell people that he wouldn't be reviewing because of his neck.
Thanks for the great review and kind comments my dear friend.