Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Hi Karyn,

Alvin certainly did have a big heart, if only everyone could have seen it. I'm glad that you and I got acquainted through "Pieces of Her Mind" and in one of Alvin's classes.

Hugs,
Lois

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem, Lois. Thank you for organizing the book for Sue to present to Alvin's family.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from Bobby Jo

Excellent

What an awesome tribute to a person who gives himself to all. I feel there are just certain and special people who really do give their all. good job

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for reading my tribute poem for Alvin, Bobby Jo. He was a great teacher here on FanStory and very encouraging. I appreciate your review and comments.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Very nice tribute to our Alvin. I'll bet he smiled when reading this from some other plane. Very true, too. Well voiced with simplicity and conviction. Fine presentation.

Love,
rd

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for reading this simple but heart-felt tribute to Alvin, rd. I appreciate your kind words.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

reply by rama devi on 11-Mar-2014

:-))

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

the artwork is cool

dauntless crusader. . . .

has he passed on to the realm of stars?

nice piece

I love the simplicity

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thanks for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem to Alvin. He was a teacher of many classes here on FanStory, so many members had a direct relationship with him. Thanks for reading.
Indy : )

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hi, Irish. Yes, Alvin was around writing long before becoming an instructor. We will all miss him, I'm sure. Since I am not generally a poet, I must be honest , I wasn't aware that he was an instructor. Nice Haiku, Irish....fine trbute. Bob

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thanks for reading my tribute poem, Bob. He taught many classes here, but mostly the short Japanese forms . Thanks for your review and comments.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from forestport12

Excellent

Another fine tribute to Alvin. I like how you put much thought into not only the words, but royal symbol of color as a crusader and the picture all create just the perfect mood and or emotion. Wonderful.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you, Stan, for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem. I'm so pleased you liked it and you mentioning the color I selected. Thanks for reading.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from Visheshta Dahiya

Excellent

a lovely poem..!!!
it is a really nice tribute.
the vocabulary is very nice.
the use of words is beautiful and so is the picture.
best wishes
Visheshta

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you, Visheshta, for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks!
Smiles,
Indy : )

reply by Visheshta Dahiya on 11-Mar-2014

welcome :)

Comment from irishauthorme

Exceptional

Great tribute! Although unknown to me, this man had a tremendous impact on many people, and the world is a better place for him having been here. I would like to think that some your expertise with this short form can be credited to his instruction.
irish

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for your wonderful rating and review for my tribute poem, irish. I took many of his classes here and he indeed helped and encouraged me to write rhe short Japanese poetry forms. Thanks for reading, boyo.
Smiles,
Sassy : )

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Karyn,

I never did know Alvin that well. I'm learning a lot about him now from everyone's poem's or memorials about him. He was born the same year as my oldest son. That's young to die.

Kat

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for reading my tribute poem, Kat. Alvin was a great teacher who inspired and encouraged his students. I appreciate your kind review.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

reply by MizKat on 11-Mar-2014

I have never been able to go to the classes that they offer on FS. I knew Alvin was a teacher and I've read some of his poetry, but that's all I knew about him. It's sad he died so young. My oldest son's was born the same year as Alvin.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

How lovely this one is. So many beautiful tributes for Alvin, he must be smiling down on us as he reads them. I love the illustration you have added to enhance your lovely words. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem to Alvin. He was a great teacher who taught me so much about Japanese poetry.
Smiles,
Karyn : )