Comment from Warren Rodgers

Exceptional

Hi Marijke, I'm not sure how I missed this one before but I can see why you won the contest. A very poignant piece that puts the reader in the speakers place and let's them feel the pain and heartache of the situation they are under. Very very well written and presented, my friend and a superb piece in every way!
All my best,
Warren

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2011

Hi, Warren, thank you so much for those kind words and your very generous six star rating. I was thrilled to win this contest. Warmest regards and thanks again, Marijke :o)

Comment from joeysguy

Exceptional

Your poem was super.
I write my poems but I'm not a poet
I don't understand poems and I know it
Here I am reading and trying to understand
This is hard for me, it's much a demand
Most all my poems come from my heart
The poems are with love and stand apart
I post my poems for people to see
I know your comments are to help me
My past poems are fact and true
I appreciate your help and thank you

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2011

Joey, thank you so much, and you are a poet, my friend. I don't consider myself a poet, there are others much more talented than I. Yet, this poem, like yours, came from my heart. You can't do any better than that! Thank you so much for this very generous six star rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from poetbear

Exceptional

I have read many books with simliar themes and you have woven them all into a glorious poetic tapestry that will be loved and read. Floows stunningly and makes a higher sense.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so, so much, for your kind words and your generous six star rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from stephenie khan

Exceptional

i really enjoyed your poem...i can see why it won first prize...we should all say what we are meant to do or say...before all we have such as life is taken away...beautiful poem...steffy

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you again, so, so much, Steffy, for your kind words and your generous six star rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from findingmyroom

Exceptional

Marijke, this is truly a work of art. You are so right to think that each chance to say important loving things to people must be used, because we simply don't know when it will be the last. Gorgeous presentation, perfect meter and rhyme, strong message, great execution. Congratulations on your win.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so, so much, my dear friend, for your kind words and your generous six star rating. You're right, it is so important to tell those we love when we can. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from ulster3

Excellent

Hello Marijke...
I don't know why I didn't see this earlier. I can see why it was a winner. It is a poignant but delightful read, and it definitely does make one think.
Fondly, Rebecca
CONGRATULATIONS!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so, so much, Rebecca, for your kind words and your generous rating, and for your congratulations. I was delightedly surprised to win. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by ulster3 on 24-Apr-2011

It is a BIG deal to win a site contest. You must feel VERY good.
Hugs, rebecca

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

There are so many good poems in FanStory and your present one is among the best. I am very happy for you for it is a proud achievement for us all. Best wishes for this poem and those that come.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so, so much, Alan, for your kind words and your generous rating, and for your congratulations. I was delightedly surprised to win. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from acvguard11

Excellent

wowww..great job..and good job wiiinnning the contest...i loved reading this piece..i think the words yoyu choose really fit well to what you were trying to say..great job and keep writing.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate your wonderful comments. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Maxine Kendall

Excellent

This is a poignant love poem that pulled at the old heartstrings.
A sad thought, but beautifully expressed in perfect rhythm and rhyme.
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
Maxine x

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thank you so much, Maxine, I truly appreciate your wonderful comments. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from nora arjuna

Excellent

hi marijke, congrats on winning this love poem contest! what a lovely and tender expression of words which flow smoothly down the page. perfect rhyming as always. :)

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thanks, Nora. I was pleasantly surprised to win this poetry contest. I hope you are having a wonderful Easter, my friend. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by nora arjuna on 24-Apr-2011

you have a wonderful one. i don't celebrate it. :)

reply by the author on 24-Apr-2011

Thanks. I love spending time with my children and grandchildren, which I did. xxxx