Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Hi Dean - How lovely. A really beautiful love poem for your wife, and cleverly written in mono-rhyme. Very well displayed as usual, and I take this picture to be your lovely wife - though it does not look like a photograph - but as Dean inserted it anything could have been done to it. Good stormy picture - hope your life storms were not as severe as this and Happy Anniversary. Kind regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Thanks for such a wonderful review and rating of this poem, Dorothy. I truly appreciate it, from the bottom of my heart. This one means a lot to me, and is very personal, for obvious reasons.

We've had some pretty rough years, but have always stuck together and supported each other. When her mother passed away in 2012, I thought I was going to lose Keresna as well. They were that close. But, with lots of love, late-night crying jaunts, and loads of listening, we got through that too.

Thanks again, my friend. I truly appreciate it!~Dean:)

reply by Dorothy Farrell on 19-Aug-2014

Hi Dean - what you have written about Keresna when her mother died brought tears to my eyes because you could have been talking about me. When my mother died, so suddenly at 63, I was in an awful state - this is now the distant past and I have not got over it - never will. A doctor told me I had old issues that needed to be addressed. He is right. Good luck to you both - a loving husband makes a big difference - like Karesna, I am lucky. Regards Dorothy x

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Exceptional

Only Tuesday and this is my last 6 stars already. This is the most beautifully romantic poem I have read, Dean. I bet she loved it. When we can look at the person, there beside us, and say with total honesty, 'I don't regret a single day we have been together,' that is true love. The photo of her, is stunning. Did you draw her? So beautiful. xxx

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Yes, I drew it from a photograph of her, Sandra, last Christmas. The eyes were so hard to get right, she has such beautiful eyes. I hope I did her, as well as her eyes, justice.

I so much appreciate your heartfelt and touching review. Keresna has yet to see this. I truly hope she likes it and helps her to realize, even more than she already does, how much she really means to me. Truly a beautiful person, with a heart as big as the sun. One of a kind, I dare say.

Thanks so much again, Sandra. I really appreciate your exceptional rating and review.~Dean:)

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 19-Aug-2014

You are more that welcome, Dean, and I have a feeling you will be getting a huge hug when she reads it. Your illustration is stunning. xx

Comment from Cian Mateo

Exceptional

A friend of mine passed away today. Way too young; just shy of enjoying retirement years with his wife. Three days ago while still coherent, he squeezed Nancy's hand, and thanked her for marrying him. He told her how much she'd meant to him over the years, and how much he loved her.

Your admiration for your wife shines through. I feel quite certain, the feeling is mutual. You're a lucky man. And, she a lucky lady.

How special this post is!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy Anniversary, Dean and Keresna.

Cian

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Wow, Cian, I'm truly blown away by your touching and heartfelt review. I know it's selfish of me to think this way, but I truly hope I go before my wife does. I could not bear to see hear pass away, and it would kill me in the end, anyway.

Such a sad, sad story about your friend. Please, send him my condolences on my behalf.

Thanks for the happy anniversary wishes, and for the beautiful gift of six stars as well.

I am truly grateful...:)

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, You are what is described over here as a 'Sentimental old git', Seriously, happy anniversary to you both my friend, I'll bet Keresna was over the moon with this wonderful tribute.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Hah, yep, that's me, alright, a sentimental fool at times, LOL. Keresna hasn't seen it yet. Knowing how shy and modest she is, she'll probably club me for posting her picture all over FanStory. Maybe the poem will help ease that part of it.

Thanks very much for the kind review, Eric. It's greatly appreciated.:)

reply by Eric1 on 19-Aug-2014

You are so welcome my friend, have a wonderful day!

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

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Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hey Dean,

Happy Anniversary to you both!

You ole romantic, you! What a truly lovely dedication to your beautiful wife.

There is something so special about a man who writes poetry for his love. I'm that lucky as well, because Tom does the same for me. And, indeed when we celebrated '20' in January, I got a special delivery.

May you have many more years together, my friend.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*-*)

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Thanks, Jax, i really appreciate that. Yeah, despite all of the spooky facade, I truly am just a romantic at heart. She always brings out the best in me.

Thanks again for your wonderful review, and well wishes. I hope the same for you!:)

Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a lovely anniversary gift, a declaration of your love for a proverbs 31 woman! I don't have a myriad of gifts I can give my dear ones, but I can write words of love and gratitude for them, as you have done here in fine style, I might add, you are a bit of a genius with words Dean, so I Know you can do that! Well written, you've described your love succinctly, eloquently, and beautifully, in AAaa rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Roy. I truly appreciate your kind review, my friend. :)

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi Dean. The soft side of you is amazing. I hope she knows how lucky she is...and you know how lucky you are. Is that a picture you drew?...I wish you both all the best, I will raise a light for you.
padumachitta

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Thanks, padu, I truly appreciate that. No, it is just a photo I had saved, and then superimposed the poetry onto. It's been in my photobucket account for ages, I'd just never had an occasion to use it, until now.

Thanks again for your heartfelt review. I certainly know how lucky I am, and I pray she does as well.~Dean:)

reply by padumachitta on 19-Aug-2014

you rock, you do...:-)

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

So do you, padu. So do you! :)

reply by padumachitta on 19-Aug-2014

Hey...on another note...I have not been around much...but...have you heard from Mike Battaglia? I haven't seen anything from him ...I figured you might know...pc

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

No, I have not heard anything since his win in the story of the month contest. I have no email contact with him outside of FanStory, and I hope he's okay.

reply by padumachitta on 19-Aug-2014

Ya, I only know him through this site...but he always had soemthing posted...and was always so positive about othery writing...it worries me...we have not hear from 'the Rogue'...and after Gungalo dying...well, one wonders....

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Yeah, I've been wondering myself. :(

Comment from ProjectBluebook

Excellent

Very touching with beautiful words. Sounds like the Titanic theme Keltic style. I'm enjoying the music. Would make excellent music to sleep to. I love the sound of the highlander's celtic flute and harmony. She out to go nuts over this dedication. You and her are still standing, obviously you have weathered the brutal storms. There goes them flutes again. I t puts you into a relaxed state. This is uniques, I'm regretful Ionly got five flutes. But it is a virtual woodwind sixer. Later SPOOKY, Spook-a-doo!

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Five flutes is fine by me, Do Loco. I just hope she like it as much as you do.

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate the review. Was the text easy enough to read? I'd worried about that...~Dean :]

reply by ProjectBluebook on 19-Aug-2014

I had no trouble reading it and I ain't no spring chicken. The prose is fine. When will unleash this beast? This is a dandy, you got no worries SPOOKY.

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

A friend of mine I showed here at home prior to posting it said they had a bit of trouble reading the black font in it. This is one I surely don't want any difficulties for anyone to see and read.:)

reply by ProjectBluebook on 19-Aug-2014

I got cat eyes, SPOOKY. I had no problem but to be safe, maybe you ought to make it a wee reader friendly, can't hurt. When is your anniversary?

Comment from mikemagine

Excellent

Lovely poem with fine music accompanying it! What a wonderful gift! To have a woman you deeply love and loves you back with all her heart. Great hearts mingling...now and forever!

Peace!

Mike

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

Thank you, Mike, I appreciate that. She's my everything, my friend. No doubts about it.:)

reply by mikemagine on 19-Aug-2014

Many blessings, my friend!