Gayle & God
In memory of Gayle Farmer29 total reviews
Comment from closetpoetjester
A sad but thoroughly beautiful poem in memory of Gayle...a helpful and selfless individual and you obviously shared a close bond.
She was the editor and publisher of a book I was involved with and I always found her to be willing to give of herself.
Wonderful writing...plenty of emotion here.
Cheers P
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016
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A sad but thoroughly beautiful poem in memory of Gayle...a helpful and selfless individual and you obviously shared a close bond.
She was the editor and publisher of a book I was involved with and I always found her to be willing to give of herself.
Wonderful writing...plenty of emotion here.
Cheers P
Comment Written 27-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016
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yes, I was also involved in a book she did - and she and her husband also published my last book. jan
Comment from Phoenix Rysing
This made me think of my mother. The yearning to just end the pain, end the 'race' and be at peace, to go home. This is beautifully written. Welcome back.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016
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This made me think of my mother. The yearning to just end the pain, end the 'race' and be at peace, to go home. This is beautifully written. Welcome back.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016
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Ironically, my father died 14 years ago on March 21st. One of the last things he said to my brother and me was that we did not know what it was like to end the race and enter eternal race
jan
Comment from Liberty Justice
Very moving and soiritual tribute to ec fan story writer. So sorrowful and touching. I feel badly that she passed. What happened to her? Happy Easter to you! liberty justice
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Very moving and soiritual tribute to ec fan story writer. So sorrowful and touching. I feel badly that she passed. What happened to her? Happy Easter to you! liberty justice
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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She had 4th stage stomach cancer that she did not know about until late in 2015. thanks for your generous review - jan
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So sad. We all need to get
yearly checkups.
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correction: spiritual
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correction: spiritual
Comment from jusylee72
this is such a heart felt poem that hit at me. Within one months time I lost my step son, 37, to a heart attack and then my best friend,( Complications from surgery). I was not prepared for either. I love the picture. I wish the poetry also had a back ground that was more alive. The poem itself is beautiful
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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this is such a heart felt poem that hit at me. Within one months time I lost my step son, 37, to a heart attack and then my best friend,( Complications from surgery). I was not prepared for either. I love the picture. I wish the poetry also had a back ground that was more alive. The poem itself is beautiful
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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jusylee, I will try to work on a new background - got any ideas
I am so sorry for your losses - I don't think we are ever fully prepared for death
jan
Comment from Edgar Terrance
I think you did amazing job on this poem. This has such a positive and hopeful feeling to it, like everything is gonna be okay. I love the spirituality of the words you have written. The picture is nice too and probably has a deeper meaning to you, so I respect it. Good job.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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I think you did amazing job on this poem. This has such a positive and hopeful feeling to it, like everything is gonna be okay. I love the spirituality of the words you have written. The picture is nice too and probably has a deeper meaning to you, so I respect it. Good job.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Edgar, I found the picture to be almost ethereal in nature, but, more importantly, Gayle was a horsewoman. It is a simple tribute to that. Thanks for your wonderful review. jan
Comment from Sandisan
Well written, heartfelt poem. You touch all the points that a person feels at the end of their life. Weeks before my beloved died he told me he was "going home", he wasn't ill so I brushed it away as if it were something said jokingly. I think people just sometimes know. It must have been that way with your friend. You wrote this very lovingly and the writing touched me too....
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Well written, heartfelt poem. You touch all the points that a person feels at the end of their life. Weeks before my beloved died he told me he was "going home", he wasn't ill so I brushed it away as if it were something said jokingly. I think people just sometimes know. It must have been that way with your friend. You wrote this very lovingly and the writing touched me too....
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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thank you, Sandisan, for sharing your very personal story - I believe you are right about some people just know - jan
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
I never knew Gayle, so I am sorry for your loss and the loss Jeff is suffering through. Very poignantly written with loving terms, but I read the last two stanzas, I must ask are you giving up with this life? I hope not because I have been down that road. I am fighting two cancers, one is in my left ribs and the other is within the nerve bed surrounding my prostrate. Then there is type two diabetes and without an auto immune system, things goes wrong at any given time. I apologize if I am wrong but know you are in my prayers because you can never give up.
I wish you and yours a Happy Easter Sunday.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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I never knew Gayle, so I am sorry for your loss and the loss Jeff is suffering through. Very poignantly written with loving terms, but I read the last two stanzas, I must ask are you giving up with this life? I hope not because I have been down that road. I am fighting two cancers, one is in my left ribs and the other is within the nerve bed surrounding my prostrate. Then there is type two diabetes and without an auto immune system, things goes wrong at any given time. I apologize if I am wrong but know you are in my prayers because you can never give up.
I wish you and yours a Happy Easter Sunday.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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my dear friend, Jim
no, I am not giving up on life but thanks for asking
I am working harder than ever to keep on going
it's just I am not afraid to die because I will be
reunited with those who've gone before me
Happy Easter
jan
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This makes me feel better and a little embarrassed. We both are unafraid of death and dying because we are good with the Lord!
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Jim: Don't be embarrassed for asking. I was sincerely moved you cared enough to ask.
Comment from c_lucas
Friends can converse on either side of the veil because of the love shared in the heart. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Friends can converse on either side of the veil because of the love shared in the heart. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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thanks, Charlie
Comment from heyjude
Jan good to see you back on fanstory. Sorry about your loss but good to think she's waiting in heaven to see you again. Great job of rhyming and telling your friends feelings
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Jan good to see you back on fanstory. Sorry about your loss but good to think she's waiting in heaven to see you again. Great job of rhyming and telling your friends feelings
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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thanks so much - I am happy to be back
jan
Comment from RGstar
Such a sad thing to be witness of, but there is a little consolation to know of the wishes. I can't reflect how I would feel in your situation, but this got me.
A nice compassionate write.
My best wishes,
RGstar
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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Such a sad thing to be witness of, but there is a little consolation to know of the wishes. I can't reflect how I would feel in your situation, but this got me.
A nice compassionate write.
My best wishes,
RGstar
Comment Written 26-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2016
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thank you, RGStar
jan
