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Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "Remembering "In Remembrance of Alvin T. Ethington
38 total reviews
Comment from rtobaygo
Hello:
I could feel the sorrow, the loss as well as the admiration and pride of having known such an unique individual.
Take care,
Ray
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Hello:
I could feel the sorrow, the loss as well as the admiration and pride of having known such an unique individual.
Take care,
Ray
Comment Written 19-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014
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Thank you for reading this work. Ray, your thoughtful comments are very much welcomed.
Comment from patsypats
Wow how very touching. Mentors are so important and you choosing to write this tribute acknowledges that he had succeeding in touching someones life. Well done friend:)
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Wow how very touching. Mentors are so important and you choosing to write this tribute acknowledges that he had succeeding in touching someones life. Well done friend:)
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Thank you for reading my work dear patsy. :-)
Comment from Cycler
You've expressed a great sentiment! What a great line to pass on to the rest of us "don't just look and describe in cold. No. Look and voice what that something is telling to you". I like this advice very much. Indeed, I try to do this. It is interesting, as we read all that is written and told throughout our lives ... and in FS ... we have that choice to shrug off what others say or to listen a little closer and try to hear what they are saying. Our first thought may be the grammar and how it is told, yet if we listen a bit more intently, we'll realize the style and methods are a part of the whole story.
OK ... this is just me going forward with the seeds that you planted through this nice essay ... which were seeds planted by your teacher and mentor ... thanks for passing these thoughts forward to the rest of us!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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You've expressed a great sentiment! What a great line to pass on to the rest of us "don't just look and describe in cold. No. Look and voice what that something is telling to you". I like this advice very much. Indeed, I try to do this. It is interesting, as we read all that is written and told throughout our lives ... and in FS ... we have that choice to shrug off what others say or to listen a little closer and try to hear what they are saying. Our first thought may be the grammar and how it is told, yet if we listen a bit more intently, we'll realize the style and methods are a part of the whole story.
OK ... this is just me going forward with the seeds that you planted through this nice essay ... which were seeds planted by your teacher and mentor ... thanks for passing these thoughts forward to the rest of us!
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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I like so much what you say here, dear garcon. Yes, he also said "to listen with the internal ear..." I do, I do, sometimes I drive people crazy...:-)
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Such a lovely piece of writing as a dedication to Alvin. I am learning, although I never knew him, that he was not just a good teacher to many of you but also a friend. What would Alvin have said about your 18 syllable three line poem I wonder. The words however are lovely - especially the third line. You have written from the heart. Very good. Regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Such a lovely piece of writing as a dedication to Alvin. I am learning, although I never knew him, that he was not just a good teacher to many of you but also a friend. What would Alvin have said about your 18 syllable three line poem I wonder. The words however are lovely - especially the third line. You have written from the heart. Very good. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Such a lovely review dear Dorothy Fennell. Please stop by whenever you feel like. Honored by it.
Comment from barleygirl
I don't even know the deceased & I don't know what a haibun is, but your outpouring here, & especially the poem at the end, put a lump in my throat. I absolutely love the last line of your poem, made more meaningful by the quote you shared. Great tribute. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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I don't even know the deceased & I don't know what a haibun is, but your outpouring here, & especially the poem at the end, put a lump in my throat. I absolutely love the last line of your poem, made more meaningful by the quote you shared. Great tribute. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Thank you for reading my work and liking what I wrote in here. Thank you for thefine compliments, Barleygirl.
Comment from rouskin
sage and wise mentor who taught me to see and hear
each leaf has a story A lovely tribute to a great person
I did not know him but he obviously had many friends
Blessings, Rouskin
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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sage and wise mentor who taught me to see and hear
each leaf has a story A lovely tribute to a great person
I did not know him but he obviously had many friends
Blessings, Rouskin
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thank you Rouskin for the very encouraging review to this work.
Comment from mermaids
Each leaf has a story is a powerful line and this is a wonderful haibun. I miss Teach and am still stunned by his passing. Your words capture how important he was to you and many others.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Each leaf has a story is a powerful line and this is a wonderful haibun. I miss Teach and am still stunned by his passing. Your words capture how important he was to you and many others.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thank you so much for reading my work and commenting in the lines that spoke to you. Thanks!
Comment from c_lucas
Never mourn the death of a loved one. Store fond memories in your heart so they will be with you always. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Never mourn the death of a loved one. Store fond memories in your heart so they will be with you always. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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You're welcome, Amada. Charlie
Comment from Zue65
You are so lucky to have been mentored by a great teacher. I never knew Alvin, I just joined FanStory last year and I don't remember if he had reviewed some of my posts. But the kind of outpouring from his friends and students, all the members of FanStory family gave me an idea how great he is as a teacher and friend. Isn't it great, don't just describe the rose, listen to the voice of the rose as it blooms. Wow, what a useful formula in writing poetry. Thanks for sharing this tribute to us.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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You are so lucky to have been mentored by a great teacher. I never knew Alvin, I just joined FanStory last year and I don't remember if he had reviewed some of my posts. But the kind of outpouring from his friends and students, all the members of FanStory family gave me an idea how great he is as a teacher and friend. Isn't it great, don't just describe the rose, listen to the voice of the rose as it blooms. Wow, what a useful formula in writing poetry. Thanks for sharing this tribute to us.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Such a lovely, lovely review. I am sure that you would have loved his teachings and his wit...such a connection of souls, I see. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Comment from Jean Lutz
I have alternately laughed and cried all week. How much I will miss him and oh the stories we shared. He was very fond of New Orleans and I find it ironic I learned of his death on Mardi Gras day. I picture him dancing the second line on streets of gold now.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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I have alternately laughed and cried all week. How much I will miss him and oh the stories we shared. He was very fond of New Orleans and I find it ironic I learned of his death on Mardi Gras day. I picture him dancing the second line on streets of gold now.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Oh dear Jean what a beautiful picture you brought to my mind!He is dancing on streets of gold, free of pain and disease! Glorious.
