Comment from thee-name

Excellent

Excellent poem. A nice light feeling to it.
Is Maureen Napier still alive?

MELANCHOLY MUSING,AS I DRAW NEAR DEAR GUNGALO'S' SPOT
WHILE OTHER HAVE JUST PASSED HER RANKING WITHOUT GIVING
AN AFTER THOUGHT

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, thee-name. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

reply by thee-name on 02-Oct-2014

THANK YOU!

Comment from tedanytime

Excellent

Your words remind me also of help given to me and great inspirations for verse from time to time.
This tribute is an appropriate one.
Other writers like Maureen and Debbie have been selfless in giving helpful criticism.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, tedanytime. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi, Dean.
This is such a beautiful poem you've dedication to Pam. You have shared how special a lady she was, and will always be. She has shared a gift with you, helped and encouraged you. Your appreciation is so well penned.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thank you very much, Rosalyne. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Dean, we stand upon the shoulders of those greater than ourselves so many times. We feel inadequate as the baton is passed to us. You have tastefully honored her. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, GracieAnn. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

Comment from arsinBW

Excellent

Gungalo was a favorite of mine as well. As I'm sure many people on fanstory will agree. She will be missed much. Thanks for sharing this.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, arsinBW. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

Comment from Leigh Ann

Excellent

I didn't know Pam, but this is such a wonderful tribute. The colors used for background and letters add to the beauty of it. She would be proud of you her student because this is excellent.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, Leigh Ann. I really appreciate the thoughtful review, my friend.

Comment from Razz

Excellent

Hi Dean,
This was simply beautiful.
So filled with grace and awe.

I have not been on this site in quite some time. What became of her? Seems from your writing that she has passed on. Is that true?

The music is beautiful too.

Have a blessed evening.
Razz

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

Thank you, Razz, and she has passed on, sometime around July first or second of last year.

She has an eternal flame page here on the website where on it, you can read all of the comments and prayers associated with her passing, if you so choose.

I will provide the link for you here. Simply copy and paste it into your search engine...

Respectfully,

Dean

http://www.fanstory.com/mypage.jsp?userid=379603

reply by Razz on 30-Sep-2014

Thank you, Dean.
I did go to the page. Very beautiful thought.
I didn't get to know her personally very well, except through some of her writing, which was beautiful. I was never a constant contributor to the site. In any case, it appears she was beloved by many.
Was she a young woman? How did she pass away?

Thank you again, Dean.
Razz

reply by the author on 30-Sep-2014

I'm not sure of her exact age, as I never asked her. I know better than to ask a woman ho old she is. It's my belief that she was somewhere in her sixties. She died from complications caused by cancer.

reply by Razz on 30-Sep-2014

Thank you, Dean.
The C word. So very sad.
But now she is in peace. Gone back home. Home is where the soul lives on and on.

Have a wonderful day.
Razz

reply by Razz on 30-Sep-2014

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Comment from Cajungirl

Exceptional

Your poem touched my heart, Dean. How heartfelt and beautiful your dedication. Bless you for sharing your personal thoughts. The music and candle are a lovely touch.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks, Cajungirl, and Pam was the one who taught me how to do it, so I did it in her memory.

I appreciate your thoughtful review and the six stars, my friend.

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

Exceptional

Bless her heart, she inspired me and introduced me to many new forms. When I came to this site, I was less than a novice. I loved to write and that was my greatest asset. She encouraged me.
Thank you for posting this sweet, from your heart, and perfectly penned poem for Pam. I am sure if it were possible she would nod back and 'sigh' with a smile.
Wonderful my friend, Carolyn

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Carolyn, for sharing your thoughts with me on this poem, and for the wonderful rating. I really appreciate what you said, and there will never be another "Gungalo".

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

Dear Dean, what a lovely tribute to Pam. Lovely picture and presentation to give more dept to your tender, loving words. She truly was a gifted poet, a remarkable person and a caring friend. Well done.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014

Sorry for this cut and paste reply, y'all. I just wanted you to know that it's my fault, not yours, I am so far behind. I just wanted to say 'THANKS!'