Comment from mommydear42

Exceptional

Ah, you tossed in darkness where you usually have light and laughter. This is a lovely poem and one that tears at the at the night but destroys darkness by a single light. Loved it.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

mommydear, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

I never thought about it, but this may be the symbolism of the Catholic ritual for lighting candles for loved ones.

My favorite lines:

one spark against the theft of light
when doubt returns,

hope lives within the slightest spark

Love the author's note too.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, Spitfire. I'm not a Catholic and have many problems with their theology, but I have always loved the ritual of lighting candles :-) Brooke

reply by Spitfire on 12-Oct-2014

I have problems with it too, but attend services with hubby as it comforts him when he needs it.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for this tribute to our Warrior Woman in the form of an octogram. I admired your rhymes and use of alliteration. Your "the heart knows more than thought discerns" is memorable. Peace to Maureen- Joan

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, Joan :-) Brooke

Comment from words

Exceptional

Such a beautiful and appropriate poem, Brooke.

If anyone has triumphed over the dark time in and time out, it is our dear Maureen .

A perfect tribute.

d

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Thank you so much, Diane. I hope you are doing well, my friend :-) I've missed you. Brooke

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Exceptional

AMEN! This is truly beautiful and I know she hears the words being passed from your heart to hers. We send her light and she sends us stardust in return. Thank you so much for sharing this.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Mystic Angel, thank you so much for your generous and gracious response to this poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

Absolutely wonderful, Brooke. It is one of the loveliest tribute poems I have read. You can't beat the octogram when writing something as precious as this. Giddy

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Giddy, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

Another stunningly meaningful and beautifully crafted poem, Brooke.

I wish I knew Maureen, but she is loved and has the support of so many Fanstorians.

You've done her a great honor with your poem.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Jay :-) Brooke

Comment from perpetualwallflower

Excellent

Bravo! This was a wonderful poem. It reminds me that even in the darkest night there is still a flickering candle of hope. Brilliant work my friend.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

perpetualwallflower, thank you so much :-) Brooke

Comment from GWHARGIS

Exceptional

Even though this poem seemed to be about death or the emmenient possiblilty, it was full of hope, Good rhythm and flow. I hope Maureen didn't pass away. I have not had much time to check out Fanstory lately. Wonderful poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Thank you, Gretchen, for your compassion and generous response to this poem. As of the most recent update, Maureen is still fighting :-) Brooke

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Exceptional

I just happened to notice this one, lovely to read.
Thanks so much for sharing - :) I enjoyed this even though I know nothing of poetry forms:-)

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2014

Maureen's family, thank you so very much for your gracious response to this poem. I begin every day by looking for your updates and then check back several times each day. Maureen means so much to so many of us. My love goes out to all of you :-) Brooke