Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Brilliant, Karyn. Alvin was indeed a sensitive and sharing soul. Among his many attributes one of the most remarkable was the kinship he inspired among his students and how they reached out to each other and others in kindness and a spirit of sincere generosity. That fact alone is testimony to the value and reach of a genuinely decent human being.

Out in nature today, I was just thinking of him again and how he would have encouraged me to present the wonder that constantly surrounds us in haiku.

I love your expression of gratitude to our dear departed, haijin and the artwork is perfect!

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

I'm so honored, Gloria, by your generous rating and kind review for my tribute poem for Alvin. He indeed brought about many new and great friendships among his students. He'll be missed by so many writers here. Thank you for reading.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from barleygirl

Excellent

I never knew the deceased, but the more of these I read, the more I am blown away by the depth of feelings being poured out in your beautiful tributes. Yours shows another aspect that I hadn't read about yet, & something that clearly touched you. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you, barleygirl, for taking the time to read and comment on my tribute poem for Alvin. He was a great instructor who inspired and encouraged us to write and send out work in to be published. Thank you for your review.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

I really didn't know Alvin, but read a few of his poems when he posted. He had his craft down pat. He seemed mild in his approach when he reviewed me. Your poem is a marvelous tribute. Les

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for taking the time to read my tribute poem to Alvin, Les. He was a generous teacher who encouraged his students to write and try publication. He brought together lots of new friendships with his classes. Thanks!
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Karyn, this is a wonderful tribute to Alvin. He was a dauntless crusader, and I respected him for his patience in teaching the Japanese form. He taught me to say a lot in as few words as possible, no matter what poetic form I was writing. He will be missed in our writing community.
blessings
Kimbob

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Alvin was a great teacher who encouraged his students to write and to keep attempting to publish. Thank you for reading my tribute poem, Kimbob, and for sharing your thoughts and comments.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

Comment from manicblue

Excellent

All the poems written as tribute to Alvin are stunning, and speak of a master beyond the rest with his talent for haiku. Yours is no exception. A loving tribute indeed. Rest in peace, dear Alvin.
mb xoxo

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for taking the time to read and review my tribute poem for Alvin, mb. I appreciate your kind comments very much and glad you enjoyed the poem.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from krys123

Excellent

IndianaIrish, The first thing that catches my eye was the title and especially the picture which both complement your poem and vice a versa so purely. In your authors note from you said patience and kindness I also would like to get sincerity and truthfulness that was the only way he could caress you from his heart. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with others and may you and yours always find time to have peace.
Alex

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for this excellent review for my tribute poem for Alvin, Alex. I appreciate your taking the time to read and for your wonderful comments. Thanks!
Smiles,
Karyn : )

reply by krys123 on 12-Mar-2014

IndianaIrish, You are so sincerely welcome.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

This was a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to a great poet and teacher. I never had the pleasure of taking a class but learned from his critiques. He was always gentle and encouraging. nicely done.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thanks you so very much, GWHARGIS, for your kind review and comments for my tribute poem for Alvin. I appreciate your time and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This is a nice tribute to Alvin T. whom I never actually met, but have heard tremendous good things about. I do know he was the Asian poetry expert and mentor to many. 'Dauntless crusader' would be a great way to be remembered.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for taking the time to read my tribute poem to Alvin, Bill. I appreciate your review and kind comments very much.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, indianairish, you did an excellent job writing this tribute poem for Alvin's encouragement and teaching. i enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you for your very kind review, sweetwoodjax, and for taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Smiles,
Indy : )

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

Yes, we all want to remember Alvin for all his good
works. I hardly knew him, but I grieve with
my friends who were close.
I wish I had more to say.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014

Thank you so much for the gold star for my tribute poem for Alvin, hw. Without his encouragement and confidence in me, I never would have tried to submit my poems for publication. Also, it was his idea in one of his classes to write and publish the senryu book by so many FS women. Thanks for your kind review and comments.
Smiles,
Indy : )