Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A lovely poem for Karenina - she will love it with its clever rhymes. You have highlighted so many of her admirable qualities, and the many behind the scenes things she does, simply with her generosity of spirit. Well done.
Wendy

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hi Wendy, I heard that you also wrote for our girl. I will have to come your way and read yours as I am thrilled you also celebrated our sweet girl.
I appreciate your kind review and comments so very much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Exceptional

This is a fine tribute to Karenina for her birthday. She is truly kind and generous and always has a good word to say about everyone with understanding and caring. Your presentation is bright and positive Debi and I enjoyed your birthday greeting for Karenina, love Dolly x x x

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Dolly, I am truly honored by this lovely review and your kind comments. I thank you with all my heart for them, as well as your gracious six stars. Thank you again, my very dear friend!

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 05-Dec-2023

You are most welcome Debi x x x

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

Another lovely merry-go-round birthday poem, Debi, I loved You'nique - very clever. I 'm sure you've added and extra smile to Karenina for her special day. Cheers
Valda

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

Oh Valda, you are awesome as always. Thanks for the fun comments for K's poem and also for her. She is certainly a treasure to many of us.
Thanks also for the sweet six stars. Always appreciated, my wonderful friend.

Comment from Navada

Excellent

Well done and thank you, Debi, for writing about a reviewer who does all the things you say - be supportive, mentor new writers and always offer congratulations for other people's successes. Just as you do. Very apt! :)

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hi Navada, wow, could you be any sweeter? I appreciate your kind review and comments so very much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Lisasview

Exceptional

Good morning dear Debi,
Oh gosh I had no idea it is Kareninas birthday!!!
And, this wonderful poetry card is so very perfect.
I just love the gold sparkling image with the glittery trees...so perfect for her.
Lisa

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hey Lisa, I can't thank you enough for this lovely review and comments.
I am honored and appreciate the six stars as well. Thank you again. Debi

reply by Lisasview on 05-Dec-2023

You deserve a zillion stars dear Debi....
Lisa

Comment from karenina

Exceptional

Oh, my word, Debi! I am blessed beyond measure that you have written such a beautiful poem ~ perfect in every way, to celebrate my birthday!

You did make this sparkle off the page, and I'm so grateful for your friendship!

(And now I know why you were asking me about my favorite songs and artists!)

I'm listening to Eva Cassidy as I type this with a full heart (it's seventy now, but it is FULL!)

I find "rainbows" here,

and "friends" to treasure,

and "joy" abundant...

I am grateful to "sail my vessel" alongside yours...

As for "In My Life" ~~ I love these lyrics:

"All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all..."

Whatever I have given to FanStory members, they have given to me, tenfold.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I will treasure this always.

Love you!

Karenina

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hey there my sweet Karenina. Your approval is all I needed for this one, dear girl. Of all I have ever done, I have never had this much fun writing. It didn't have to have your home history, as I had too much history of you from right here. I am proud and honored to say I have learned so much from you. I am tickled that you love this and I thank you with all my heart.

And I do appreciate your six stars that I think are just in honor of all you do. Thank you again for that. Love you to pieces, my very sweet friend.

reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Love, Debi

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute to our Karenina! I love your "Special K" nickname. You covered all her characteristics so well, her humility and caring and always welcoming newbies and making sure everyone is congratulated!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hi Helen, your kind comments mean the world to me. Thank you so very much as I always strive to hear things like that from some that have inspired me so much. And of course you lead that list. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. ...

Might as well tell you that I finished my last treatment today. They changed things a little since I talked to you last about it. They had gone over a month with the stronger regimen so they decided that was enough on my body. They also have the protocol from Mayo and I will be getting the testing done in a good hospital in the cities and not have to travel to Rochester. So I am thankful for that.

reply by lyenochka on 06-Dec-2023

Glad you don't have to travel far. Will be praying that God used the treatments to heal you!! 💞💖🙏🙏

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Debi,
It's all true, everything you stated in your birthday poem for Karenina. I know first-hand, because she went all the way back in my portfolio to June of 2010 and reviewed every single post that needed one review to make it "Recognized" or "All Time Best". I was shocked when I discovered what she'd done. So very kind. Who would do such a thing??? She stayed up all through the night, never went to bed until dawn started breaking! Totally unbelievable.
I especially liked the way you spelled "unique"... "You're kinda meek and so You'nique"
My favorite verses,
"You are someone who's very rare
We're better for your wear and tear
When needed you are always there
You welcome others and you care"
and,
"We love the goodness you portray
The things you say, make new ones stay
You send congrats when winners play
Helped ATBs to find their way"
Nicely penned! I hope Karenina has a wonderful birthday!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob



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 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023

Hi Kimbob, I know what you mean. She did that for me too. I didn't have too many that didn't have ATBs but she reviewed a bunch of mine anyway. She told me not to respond because there were so many, but I figured if she could take the time to do that, I could take the time to respond to everyone. It took me a while, but I did it. So yes, she is like a sister to me. She is my Thelma to my Louise.

I appreciate your sweet review and comments so very much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Very nice birthday poem for Karenina. I like the rhyme scheme. I'll probably feel stupid when you tell me, but what is an ATB? The merry-go-rhyme works well here.

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 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

Hi Paul, I referred to the ATB because she goes looking for people who need one or two more to got an All Time Best. Then she will help them by her review- Does that make sense?
Thanks so much, my friend.

reply by Paul McFarland on 04-Dec-2023

That makes sense.