Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Brooke, this overall presentation is lovely.
The emotion and message are so heartfelt.
I too, hope and pray, that for every candle we light, and every prayer we say, Maureen's heart and spirit will grow stronger.
The Octogram format has provided a perfect style to send your personal, positive message.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, Seken :-) Brooke

Comment from Winslow

Excellent

Dear Brooke,

I like the message you set forth for even in our darkest hour a candle the eternal fame does burn. For we can not deny our spirit. Good rhyming as always.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, my gracious friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Barb Baker

Excellent

This is a lovely piece!
I love how well it flows and rhymes!
You are a very gifted poet! Keep them coming.
Thank you for sharing!
Barb Baker

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014

Barb, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

This was very powerful, Brooke. I am brokenhearted over Maureen, as I am sure all of us are. I keep praying for any change, and every day fear the worst.

A great picture of a burning candle. An octogram is well applied here.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Yelena, thank you so much, my friend. Yes, so many of us are moved by Maureen's struggles. Brooke

Comment from manicblue

Exceptional

Each day I go to Maureen's page and am so amazed at all the souls holding up our dear Maureen in prayer, with candles, and healing thoughts. Today's news was the best in a while - a move of fingers, vital signs holding their own. This is such a beautiful living tribute to the power of the light.
Lucretia xoxo

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Lucretia, thank you so much. I start my day by going to her page too and then revisit several times. It is amazing how close we can get to people we've never met in person. She has influenced so many lives :-) Brooke

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

A beautiful octogram poem dedicated to Maureen. Even in the darkest of times, there is hope as a candle burns. I am praying for her as well.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

boxergirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This is another faith inspiring poem dedicated to Maureen. It is a gently, lovely pattern, like a prayer. My prayers continue with her and her family although I do not at this time know the state of her condition.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

seaglass, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Supe

Exceptional

You absolutely deserve a six for this. What a moving, heartfelt piece....a great tribute to a friend. The artwork complements perfectly. A candle burns.....good title. Love how you repeated this throughout. Well done.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Supe, thank you so much for your generous sixth star. Brooke

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the words to your poem
I know you mean it from your heart. Like I told my daughter Diann there are to physician one on earth and one in heaven
both are doing their job.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

miss cookie, thank you so much :-) Brooke

reply by misscookie on 18-Oct-2014

My pleasure. have a safe and blessed weekend.
Cookie

Comment from Jeanie Mercer

Excellent

Brooke, this is a beautiful tribute to Maureen. The candle is such an appropriate symbol for faith and hope. I love the flow of the well-done octogram, and I really love this line: "Hope lives within the slightest spark." Love, Jeanie

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Jeanie, thank you so much :-) Brooke