Memories of Mastery
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "On Forever's Seas"Tributes and Reviews
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Comment from RPSaxena
Hello MissMerri,
Nice piece of Biographical Poetry having impressive phraseology, smooth flow throughout from the beginning to the end with lovely rhyming scheme, and beautifully painting the portrait of Bob - A Talented Writer Indeed!
This line is particularly noteworthy: You lived with loving heart and shining mind.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Hello MissMerri,
Nice piece of Biographical Poetry having impressive phraseology, smooth flow throughout from the beginning to the end with lovely rhyming scheme, and beautifully painting the portrait of Bob - A Talented Writer Indeed!
This line is particularly noteworthy: You lived with loving heart and shining mind.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you SO much, RP. I truly appreciate these comments. MM
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MM, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
Beautiful ode to your friend, who is dearly missed I can read. It is good to be able to put down in words how you feel. This can have a therapeutic healing. Beautifully done, your friend would have been proud to receive such an ode!
Kind regards
Sarah
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Beautiful ode to your friend, who is dearly missed I can read. It is good to be able to put down in words how you feel. This can have a therapeutic healing. Beautifully done, your friend would have been proud to receive such an ode!
Kind regards
Sarah
Comment Written 29-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much Sarah. You are absolutely right in what you said. Thank you for the six stars too. How nice to see! MM
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"On Forever's Seas", is an extremely well-written and heart-wrenching piece. It was a privilege to read and review this talented poet's tribute. To me this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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"On Forever's Seas", is an extremely well-written and heart-wrenching piece. It was a privilege to read and review this talented poet's tribute. To me this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you for this great review and the six stars too. I sincerely appreciate this. MM
MM, you certainly deserved both.
Bless you,
the Duchess
MM, you're very welcome.
Bless you,
the Duchess
Comment from visionary1234
This is lovely, Miss Merri - and reflects the sweetness to be found on this particular writing site, where we all seem to be part of an extended family and friendships reach beyond this one small website. Beautifully executed and effortlessly (it seems!) penned.
:)Sharyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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This is lovely, Miss Merri - and reflects the sweetness to be found on this particular writing site, where we all seem to be part of an extended family and friendships reach beyond this one small website. Beautifully executed and effortlessly (it seems!) penned.
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 29-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much Sharyn. You have made me feel richly rewarded with your kind comments. MM
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a terrific send up for Bob (Mastery) as he has slipped these surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God. Simper Fi, Teufel Hund...............
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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This is a terrific send up for Bob (Mastery) as he has slipped these surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God. Simper Fi, Teufel Hund...............
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you for this splendid review Bill. It is greatly appreciated. MM
Comment from Janet Foor
I too wish I could have told this long time friend how much I valued his friendship and his encouragement.
A beautiful poem for our friend and fellow FanStorian.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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I too wish I could have told this long time friend how much I valued his friendship and his encouragement.
A beautiful poem for our friend and fellow FanStorian.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much Janet. I appreciate these comments very much. MM
Comment from rama devi
RIP Mastery Bob. He must be feeling all the glowing loving light coming his way from Fanstory friends and family writing such lovely tributes. This is wonderful, dear. Excellent rhyming/slant rhyming, timing and poetic devices.
Favorite lines:
You gave your best, then lost your son, and more,
yet never backed away from tests at hand.
AND
You never flinched when life dealt out despair,
but honed your craft to win a million smiles.
Through words, you found a way to soon repair
your own heart's brokenness and with great style!
AND THIS SECTION IS SOOOOOO POIGNANT:
and though your pen is silenced for awhile,
we know the heavens echo with your voice.
You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry.
Two comma suggestions:
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You faced(,) in childhood, challenges galore,
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So rest in peace, our dear friend(,) Mastery.
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Your time on e(E)arth and all you left behind
PERFECT closing note:
You lived with loving heart and shining mind.
Masterful write for Mastery!
Hugs,
rd
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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RIP Mastery Bob. He must be feeling all the glowing loving light coming his way from Fanstory friends and family writing such lovely tributes. This is wonderful, dear. Excellent rhyming/slant rhyming, timing and poetic devices.
Favorite lines:
You gave your best, then lost your son, and more,
yet never backed away from tests at hand.
AND
You never flinched when life dealt out despair,
but honed your craft to win a million smiles.
Through words, you found a way to soon repair
your own heart's brokenness and with great style!
AND THIS SECTION IS SOOOOOO POIGNANT:
and though your pen is silenced for awhile,
we know the heavens echo with your voice.
You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry.
Two comma suggestions:
*
You faced(,) in childhood, challenges galore,
*
So rest in peace, our dear friend(,) Mastery.
*
Your time on e(E)arth and all you left behind
PERFECT closing note:
You lived with loving heart and shining mind.
Masterful write for Mastery!
Hugs,
rd
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much RD, for the wonderful words of encouragement and help. I just hope I'm not too late to make these changes. Thanks for the six stars too. I truly appreciate this. MM
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xxoo
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, my God, I had no idea Bob passed away. It is a saddest news, indeed. I knew he had had some health issues - but I had no idea... What did he die of?
A great poetic tribute to Mastery - I admired your iambic meter, imagery, visuals and your sublime poetry.
You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry.
A great paean to a friend and mentor. Thank you for writing this.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Oh, my God, I had no idea Bob passed away. It is a saddest news, indeed. I knew he had had some health issues - but I had no idea... What did he die of?
A great poetic tribute to Mastery - I admired your iambic meter, imagery, visuals and your sublime poetry.
You may have gone to sail Forever's seas,
but things accomplished here will never die.
For, how you lived created memories
that give us comfort even as we cry.
A great paean to a friend and mentor. Thank you for writing this.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much for your kind words and the many stars too. I am honored and pleased to receive such a review from you. MM
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice image and
presentation, MM.
-I imagine Mastery
knew how much you
cared and that you were a friend.
-You wrote a very good tribute
that he would appreciate, too.
-You give good examples of
some of the obstacles he faced,
but how he turned them around
by writing, being on FS, and
having friends like you and many others.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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-Very nice image and
presentation, MM.
-I imagine Mastery
knew how much you
cared and that you were a friend.
-You wrote a very good tribute
that he would appreciate, too.
-You give good examples of
some of the obstacles he faced,
but how he turned them around
by writing, being on FS, and
having friends like you and many others.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thanks for this understanding review Pam. I hope you're right. I am glad you stopped by to read. Much appreciated. MM
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You are very welcome, MM. I think if someone is a dear relative or friend that they stay with us in our hearts.
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
What a wonderful and touching tribute to Bob. From one 'mastery' to another. Bob will be smiling from up above. I never knew about his background. He was so very kind to me and was my mentor. My deepest sympathies go out to Bob's family. May God give them the peace that they seek. RIP, Bob.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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What a wonderful and touching tribute to Bob. From one 'mastery' to another. Bob will be smiling from up above. I never knew about his background. He was so very kind to me and was my mentor. My deepest sympathies go out to Bob's family. May God give them the peace that they seek. RIP, Bob.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2021
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Thank you for this review Seshadri. If you knew Bob a little, I know you would enjoy his book "Falling Up the Stairs" which tells so much about his younger life and all he had to go through. I hope you'll get a copy. MM