Andy Manlove
A friend and coworker remembered...34 total reviews
Comment from Kentucky Sweet Pea
congratulations mike! this is the best thing i've ever read that you've written. we all know someone we've lost that had your friend's intimidable spirit and intellect. you honored him well.
good luck and much love,
penny
reply by the author on 19-May-2009
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congratulations mike! this is the best thing i've ever read that you've written. we all know someone we've lost that had your friend's intimidable spirit and intellect. you honored him well.
good luck and much love,
penny
Comment Written 19-May-2009
reply by the author on 19-May-2009
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I am glad that you came across it then and really appreciate your comments. It was strange that as death is so much a part of my life to have the feeling that I left something out. Then I ran across a bogus work evalution that a coworker did with his name on it. You read the whole thing and the employee walks across the water, then the ademdum tells you to read every other line and he the most horrible person you could meet. He has the best story of all and I didn't want to loose it. The funny thing that was, I never believed his last name until I saw it printed, because the poor guy had such a razzing over it.
I thank you for the compliments and this review. Have a great week ahead too. much love, Mike
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thank you, mike.
Comment from aviddbrut
a fine and loving tribute to an interesting soul. andy sounds like one of a kind. you tell his final days and his passing with dignity and wit. well done.
david
reply by the author on 18-May-2009
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a fine and loving tribute to an interesting soul. andy sounds like one of a kind. you tell his final days and his passing with dignity and wit. well done.
david
Comment Written 18-May-2009
reply by the author on 18-May-2009
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I like this review. Yes, he had both. I thank you very much for the review and the complimentws. Mike
Comment from jshep
What a wonderful tribute to Andy, Mike. Sometimes, I think it is a gift to know how much time we have left for it gives us a chance to right some wrongs, to appreciate the things we ignored and to make our peace with God. I used to work in health care with Hospice patients, and I will say I learned a great deal about life and death, experiences that did change my life. I felt that in this poem. Very well done and filled with so much feeling and insight. Congrats on the nomination. Joyce
alomst(almost)
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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What a wonderful tribute to Andy, Mike. Sometimes, I think it is a gift to know how much time we have left for it gives us a chance to right some wrongs, to appreciate the things we ignored and to make our peace with God. I used to work in health care with Hospice patients, and I will say I learned a great deal about life and death, experiences that did change my life. I felt that in this poem. Very well done and filled with so much feeling and insight. Congrats on the nomination. Joyce
alomst(almost)
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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Wow! What a review and I thank you for it and the compliments. You say so much. That is what I think is a challenge in this life and try to be up for that.
Comment from bkrighter
Mike, this is a very moving tribute to a man who stood eyeball to eyeball with cancer and was empowered rather than broken by the experience so that he did not fear what the cancer on its return could do to him. It takes a combination of courage and faith to do that, and it sounds like you are there, too. I wish you all the best.
Steve
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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Mike, this is a very moving tribute to a man who stood eyeball to eyeball with cancer and was empowered rather than broken by the experience so that he did not fear what the cancer on its return could do to him. It takes a combination of courage and faith to do that, and it sounds like you are there, too. I wish you all the best.
Steve
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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I thank you very much for your compliments and this review. I reality, I think there was a little fear still their, but as he put it, "I should I let something that I have no control over, rule me."
Comment from amada
You depicts a lovable character. From the top of his Beathle's hair to his self-deprecative "I lost part of my mind." The most I admire in people is their sense of humor, even in adversities, I am borrowing?? this phrase: "God, has you on the deferred plan!"
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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You depicts a lovable character. From the top of his Beathle's hair to his self-deprecative "I lost part of my mind." The most I admire in people is their sense of humor, even in adversities, I am borrowing?? this phrase: "God, has you on the deferred plan!"
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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I enjoyed this review and thank you for it. Fell free to borrow, it's the truth. Thank you very much for the compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from oledihard
Very deep and left me soul serching. You hit the nail on the head. We leave only love. Looking at my G-kids, and the hearts they have for man and animal...I did pass that love on. I have felt deeply this poem and ode to your friend. You did what a poetic work should do, touch the soul of another. Great and wonderful job.
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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Very deep and left me soul serching. You hit the nail on the head. We leave only love. Looking at my G-kids, and the hearts they have for man and animal...I did pass that love on. I have felt deeply this poem and ode to your friend. You did what a poetic work should do, touch the soul of another. Great and wonderful job.
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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I thank you very much for this review and not only appreciate it, I thank you for it and the compliments. That is what amazes me the most with poetic writing, how a poem can be used as a medium of communication and the thoughts it generates.
Have a wonderful week ahead! Mike
Comment from filmoreodragon
Thank you for a beautiful tribute to your brave and impressive friend, and to life itself. I have so many questions and have given up on most answers. I just really admire anyone who handles their own death or the death of beloved family and friends with strength, grace, and dignity. It is all I pray for.
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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Thank you for a beautiful tribute to your brave and impressive friend, and to life itself. I have so many questions and have given up on most answers. I just really admire anyone who handles their own death or the death of beloved family and friends with strength, grace, and dignity. It is all I pray for.
Comment Written 17-May-2009
reply by the author on 17-May-2009
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I thank you very much in your consideration to review this one and also for the compliments. Mike
Comment from LairDog5
I liked how you ended this. Death is just a part of life. I, however, don't want to go anytime soon. I struggle with this sometimes. Reading this I found it to be sad as I remember past friends and family, but strangely comforting at the same time. Who really knows what it will be like and the last two lines make it seem like an adventure waiting to happen. I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Cancer is a bastard.
Lary
reply by the author on 06-May-2009
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I liked how you ended this. Death is just a part of life. I, however, don't want to go anytime soon. I struggle with this sometimes. Reading this I found it to be sad as I remember past friends and family, but strangely comforting at the same time. Who really knows what it will be like and the last two lines make it seem like an adventure waiting to happen. I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Cancer is a bastard.
Lary
Comment Written 05-May-2009
reply by the author on 06-May-2009
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Yes, cancer is. I thank you for the compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from Twomoon
mike, this was just genuis...wishing I would have caught this sooner and wishing that you were closer to me, as a friend you are undeniable one of the best!! What a passionate write and full of your gentle wisdom and love. How precious is this message and story. He was blessed in a lot of ways, as are you. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story! much love and thanks for the tea filled with blossoms of love and passion and caring..twomoon
reply by the author on 05-May-2009
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mike, this was just genuis...wishing I would have caught this sooner and wishing that you were closer to me, as a friend you are undeniable one of the best!! What a passionate write and full of your gentle wisdom and love. How precious is this message and story. He was blessed in a lot of ways, as are you. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story! much love and thanks for the tea filled with blossoms of love and passion and caring..twomoon
Comment Written 05-May-2009
reply by the author on 05-May-2009
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My dearest! I am as close to you as you want me to be; my feeling of obligation is that powerful. It is great thay we visit and help ourselves to each's kitchen. Yet, not wanting to trespass. I am always wrapped to your spirit though, don't forget this!
Unfortunately, I have a ton of writes in regards to death, but there was a feeling that something important was missing. On a door jam is an evaluation and though they changed the name to the new folder operator, it instantly reminded me of Andy. It is the best evalutation and most flattering evalutation that could be written about any person, until you get to the addendum which reads; "The stupid jerk was over my shoulder reading what I had to say, please read every other even line. Oh, reading it that way painted the worst, but most humorous depiction of a bad worker imaginable. Next to that is a Sunpaper write up about his death. It made me remember that he has the best story to tell.
I thank you for reading this story and the compliments in this review.
You lifted my spirits Two, sooooo glad to hear from you!
With love, Mike
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I know Mike, as I am wrapped to yours...my kitchen has another cook, that is the light of my life, came all the way from England to be that! We touched first on this site. He came here for 2 weeks, and was not sure if he could live in America, I have children and grandchildren that I could not leave...so for a time I thought I might loose him, it lasted 1 day, as the next day, he knew he could not live without me. So I went to England for 5 months and lived with him, and we packed him up and now live here, got married New Year's Eve..he is ten years younger and I was worried about that, but he said I am younger than him in all ways!! lol, he teases, I am sure.I got married young and had my last daughter at 22..3 kids all 2 years apart!~ yikes..smile.we are both trying to sell homes to buy one that we both will enjoy together. I consider you one of my favorite friends, and welcome you to my kitchen anytime. your genuine friendship and caring is hard to find. I do love your quirky ways, too...and enjoy your touch very much. Machu, who is the name here, of my love, he knows I adore you! lol...well, you have a great day, my dear friend, and know I support you, always, even if too busy to always show it! Thanks for the tea today!! hugs twomoon...
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Well I tried and put out the effort. Personally, I doubt that I will ask anyone again. It wasn't you though, last year feel apart as either friends deliberately hurt me, weren't up front or totally dismissed anything to do with me. Even just enjoying a bit of time.
People didn't appreciate the effort so to speak and in my area it doesn't look like that will improve. One line, I love flirting, but hate loosing contact or all of a sudden things change.
Right now, I just want to write and make the most with what I got. I know when I arrive, that the love of my life will be waiting and basically, I am dedicate to that, unless a woman comes along telling me that things are OK and that she wants to be in my life. I am not alone, though.
Comment from PUPA
Hi Max,
There are some people that we meet in life, we can never forget, seems like Andy was one of those for you. You have written this poem with wit and smartness. I enjoyed reading about your unique co-worker, God rest his soul.
Love
Pupa
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2009
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Hi Max,
There are some people that we meet in life, we can never forget, seems like Andy was one of those for you. You have written this poem with wit and smartness. I enjoyed reading about your unique co-worker, God rest his soul.
Love
Pupa
Comment Written 29-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2009
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I enjoyed this review and thank you for it and the compliments. Love, Mike
