Comment from Cumbrianlass

Exceptional

Lighthearted and beautifully composed. Bit like you, really. ;)

Love it, rd. It's super how you've woven the rhymes through the poem, so they kind of jump out and surprise the reader. Very clever.

Great entry for the contest. I can't imagine this not making it to the podium.

Av

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Aw, thanks so much, dearest Av, for your glowing sixer and beautiful, encouraging, lovely comments! I love how you hear the music in the rhyming-timing and that you say they jumped out, because that was the effect I aimed for. Yay! Hugs and Love, rd

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Rama - Very good - you describe FS perfectly and very succinctly in this clever acrostic. Nice alliteration in 'ride the rounds'. Clever, original write. Good Luck in the contest. Kind regards Dorothy (sorry for the repetition of clever/clever LOL)

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thanks for your doubly clever comments, dear Dorothy...brought a smile! Warmly, rd

Comment from Linda Engel

Excellent

I feel Fan Story has so much to offer. I've made a lot of friends from around the world and it is great what each has to offer. It's like being in a library and being allowed to talk out loud. :) like the way you refer to us as late night keyboard tappers. I love the poems and stories and the friendships with secrets and inside jokes. Your poem sums it all up for a good time.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thanks, Linda...what a lovely response. Best Smiles, rd

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

This is the true purpose of the site- not stars or ranking or squabbles akin to office politics. I am rewarded daily by the friends I have made here. Sharing work with them and partaking of their own is akin to sharing souls. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Indeed! Yes. Thanks, RB, my Fanstory friend! Warmly, rd

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

My thoughts exactly, Rama! It's a wonderful community and I'm thrilled to be part of it. Good energy and talent abounds. You've taken a very creative approach to this contest-- no surprise there. Well done as usual, Rama.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thanks, dear Marietta...I appreciate your lovely reply. Huge Hugs and Smiles, rd

Comment from pearlecat

Excellent

What a lovely description of the writers on this sight. You not only have the gift of writing but also the intuitive ability to see inside others through their writing. We are an eclectic family of writers who share in our love. Awesome job as always Rama. :)

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Indeed, dear Pearlecat--that's what we are! Big Warm Smiles, rd

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

I like your acrostic, rama devi. I think it's great to continue the lines and it makes a wonderful piece of poetry. It almost appears like a free verse although the letter at the beginning must converge.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thank you, Drew--I was aiming for a free verse feel, so I particularly appreciate your comments! Warmly, rd

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Rama devi;
a very excellent educative, poignant, and tabulated
laudation or Tribute for those here if FanStory. Written with zest in appealing fortune for those, around the world, who take part in this psychological evaluation and release of emotional feelings that otherwise would not be shared or released externally or ostensibly for and to others; who are also around the world reading and familiarizing themselves with others writers and readers alike. Phew! there is an earful on eyeful.
Your writing captivates and in turn wonderfully categorizes and majestically

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thanks for your super enthusiastic and encouraging comments, dear Alex. Blessings and smiles, rd

reply by krys123 on 27-Aug-2014

You are so sincerely welcome my dear friend.
Me the stars find their way into being your guiding light.
Alex

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

:-) You too!

Comment from Benjamin Valencia

Excellent

Hello rama. Nice tribute. I liked the gem part. This was definitely icing on the cake..i would change tappers to rappers aiming for re edit. Hope this helps. Cheers.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Hi Benjamin. Glad you enjoyed. Nice idea on rappers but I like tappers for the musical effect. Love the idea, though! Thanks. Warmly, rd

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

And thank you for the lovely acrostic tribute.

Interesting that you have started more in free verse and then reverted to some degree of rhyme in the second half.

Good luck in the contest.

Steve

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2014

Thanks, dear Steve. Actually, free verse can have random rhyme. This is a free verse acrostic style.
Warmly, rd