Comment from schatzling

Excellent

Proud mom I know you are.
It comes out with everything you write if it is about REAL stuff and not just stories.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

thank you, My big boy was amazing on tv last night. It was so exciting to see him win by TKO in the second round.

reply by schatzling on 12-Sep-2016

Wow....the second round. That must be an Awesome feeling. Congrats to him through you....proud mommy....way to go.....clap clap clap

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi jusylee. As I understand it your son is a high achiever in sport, but what is it to be a fighter in UFC. I just don;t know what it is. But I still wanted to comment on your poem as it is very well written and enjoyable to read. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

UFC is Ultimate Fighters Challenge. It is that awful cage fighting you see on tv. The kind with real blood. It is Mixed Marial Arts. The fighters train in all aspects of fighting. Wrestling , judo, kick boxing, boxing. and it is a highly skilled sport. Thank you for asking it is indeed a tough sport.

reply by Ulla on 11-Apr-2016

Thanks alot. We live in Spain and therefore never heard about it. Ulla:))

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Be the best you can be in anything you desire to be. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words. There is very good imagery and descriptive read.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you , I appreciate it.

reply by c_lucas on 11-Apr-2016

You're welcome, JL. Charlie

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Judy

We get MMA here! Congratulations to your son, sound like a champion both in the ring and outside in the world with his charity work. Great to see a genuine limerick and is still fun without being bawdy. You did a great job here. Well done and great pic. Hugs - Lovi xoxo

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. Yes, even fighters are loving people. You touched my heart today. Hope you will watch his next fight.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

As far as regular limerick meter is concerned this one takes the biscuit and I have seen a few today and last night. You certainly have an amazing family and a great turn of the limerick phrase. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. It was fun to write. I enjoy this new potlach group.

reply by Pantygynt on 10-Apr-2016

Time pressure can be stressful I find.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Judy. I enjoyed reading your poem about your son, Nickel. I had to look up the meaning of UFC as I was not familiar with that term. I see it is mixed martial arts. My son is also involved with martial arts. Good form and rhyming. Your poem is clear and interesting. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Thank you, Yes, I didn't know if people would understand that the awful cage fighting on tv is what my son does. But it was his choice and he does it well so I have no choice but to follow it. Thank you.

Comment from Mastery

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Hi, Judy. It might be best to explain somewhere what the UFC is? Many may know, but I assure you, many may not.

You can be proud of your son for sure. seventh in the world is quite an achievement in any case. The poem is well done:

"I'm proud as a mother
Nikolas fights on TV"

Blessings. Bob

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

So true, Many don't know the UFC, is the Ultimate Fighting Challenge. I wrote this for the potlach forum that said write a limerick about family. He is amazing and as you can see in the picture devotes some of his time to inspiring young ones to find their passion.

reply by Mastery on 10-Apr-2016

Good for him. You have every right to be proud, my friend. Bob

Comment from ~Dovey

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Hi Jusylee:

Great job, to you and Nikolas! I very much enjoyed the limericks and the note about his career and charity work. How inspiring he must be for the kids he speaks to and encourages. Thanks for joining in the Potlatch!

Kim

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

Yes, he is an amazing athlete and person. Now you get to know him too.

Comment from Dawn Munro

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Wow, Judy - your pride is well-justified - that's one heck of an accomplishment. Takes no little amount of guts, determination, and drive to achieve what he has, and he's obviously got a huge heart too. Your poem reflects your deep love wonderfully - I'll bet he's pretty proud of you, too. *smile*

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

He is an amazing person with enough perseverance to become a professional. It is sometimes hard to watch him fight but afterwards when he has won I watch them over and over on the internet.

reply by Dawn Munro on 10-Apr-2016

Yes, I BET it's hard to watch! I took Judo w-a-a-y back in my college days, even fought in a tournament, and I would have a hard time watching my loved one fight. LOL.

Comment from brenda bickers

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Hi JUSYLEE,
I loved your poem. You must be so proud of your son. You certainly kept your limerick on the more intelligent route. I am afraid the word limerick just conjures up nonsense for me. I admire your ability to write this type of poem and keep it in the realms of proper poetry.
Great
Brenda

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2016

NIk and my other two children are amazing people. I know it wasn't very funny but he is amazing.