Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This is quite an assembly of Helens, who all fade in comparison with Our Helen, of course, whom I see has a birthday. If I had known, I would have a quick birthday poem as well. Not good, like yours, but close enough to retain sentiment and maybe see my birthday announced in May. Helen is all you say.

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thanks Bill and to think the first birthday poem I ever wrote was a little silly ole one for you. I owe you a better one in May. I want to get every one once and I don't really consider that a real one. Even tho it did come from the heart. Thanks for the kind comments for Helen and her poem, my awesome friend.
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Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

These birthday poems are lovely. Helen is in good company and I wish her a very happy birthday. I hope to see more of this enlightening series of birthday poems. I'm going to her site to read now.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Sharon, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life. '

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Aww. So perfect a tribute for this lovely lady that even I, in a mere few months, have come to know and love. Her support, advice, friendliness and reviews have been such a strength during my time here. Well done for writing such wonderful words. X

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi John, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life.

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

This is a lovely poem about our Helen and her generosity of heart that she shows to all of us on fan story. So many faces of well known Helen's was an interesting lead in for this one Debi. Very well done.
Cheers
Valda

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Valda, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life.

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

'I'm sorry -
Thanks for your generous gift of six stars.

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

nice tribute to Helens famous and not-so famous. I like the embeded songs as well. The author notes were useful as well. I like your birthday tributes

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Jake, I sure appreciate all your very kind words for Helen and her poem. She truly is a wonderful friend to all.
I am thankful for her in my life.

Comment from Lea Tonin1

Excellent

Very cool, there isn't a lot of famous Helen's out there. Both past and present I bet for something to come in the future too! Smart idea for a poem and a lovely ode to your friend. Really well written I adore the script. Dude chosen any background and then the pictures well a fine package And a fine submission good luck to you!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

, you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

I like the pictures of showing all the Helen's .

Each Helen has her own life story.

I like the opening paragraph:

Each of these famous Helens here

"A life important and so full
But Helen that we all hold dear Must surely have the kindest soul."

Kindness is what we need in this world. You have described well what a respectful Helen be.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi there Chan, you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

What a great picture of all those famous Helens. Helen Thomas was a stinker, though. She was a ground-breaking journalist covering the White House, but very opinionated. Her parents were Lebanese, and she was very anti-Israel. She got into trouble for saying the Jews should get out of Palestine. Your poem for our Helen was lovely. Beautifully rhymed, and you mention significant details about her life, with a mention of Patch. It amazing how she finds the time to remember FS members on their birthdays and pray for those who are sick or who have lost loved ones. All that, and her writing as well! Great tribute to her. judi

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Judi, I do remember Helen Thomas. As soon as I saw her picture, my mind took me to a judge, but now I remember her role as journalist. Thanks for the kind words for Helen and her poem. It means a lot to me.

reply by judiverse on 14-Nov-2023

You're welcome. I don't know how Helen finds the time to do everything she does. Hope you are doing well. judi

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

I know, Judi. But I do believe that God gives her strength, as she was given to us as a gift here. We are truly blessed by her friendship!

reply by judiverse on 14-Nov-2023

Yes, it is amazing what Helen accomplishes. judi

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

You are pretty amazing yourself, Judi! I admire you so much for what you believe in and stand up for. I'm proud to call you my friend.

reply by judiverse on 14-Nov-2023

Thanks for the compliment and kind words. I've heard you've been having some health issues yourself and hope you are doing better now. It hasn't slowed down your writing! judi

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Yeah, my husband worries because he doesn't think Im resting enough. But the truth is w/o my writing I would have too much time on my hands to think about what is going on. So as long as I'm able to sit up in my bed and write, I'm not feeling sorry for myself if I'm thinking about someone else. Thanks for caring, Judi.
That's why writing tribute. poems are so rewarding.
Except for this week because of covid, I spend two afternoons a week in the hospital for treatments so its nice to take my ipads w me and work on them. It also

reply by judiverse on 14-Nov-2023

Thanks for filling me in. I don't think I could write in bed, maybe because I've never tried it. Fortunately, I haven't had COVID, but I understand it's back. A friend of mine just got over it. Isn't it great to have something like writing to help take your mind off your troubles. judi

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Writing and prayer go hand in hand for me
. My iPad hangs over my adjustable bed by a mechanical arm thats attached to a hospital bedside table which makes it super easy to move depending how Im sitting or laying.
I meant to tell you this, but you are still on my prayer list and I hope you are doing ok. After Sandra?s brother passed and as Im laying in bed right now writing for her it has made me think more about you and how you were. So how perfect that I?d have a chance to have a little chat w you tonight. I pray life is getting easier. My hubby and I will celebrate our 50th in May so I can?t imagine.
I pray you are doing ok.

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

Lovely poem for Helen's birthday. You've included some great music, that I'm sure she will enjoy. You even got Patch to join in the celebration for her special day. Blessings. Carol

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Hi Carol, you are so kind and I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi

reply by Carol Clark2 on 14-Nov-2023

Thanks for remembering her special day. I enjoyed seeing guessing all those Helens, but I'm glad you added their names.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A lovely poem about "our" Helen, and a nod to other famous Helens as well. She is such a genuine, kind,caring person, who also has a lot of wisdom. I join you in wishing her a wonderful and very happy birthday.
Wendy

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023

Wendy, you are so right about her, and also so very kind. I thank you so much for the awesome comments for Helen, as well for her poem. I hope she is reading all of these dear messages for her. Thanks again, my friend. Debi