Comment from For better for verse

Excellent

Very sad to read about the sad loss of your friend, but what a truly wonderful tribute to him. It was a very moving and very wonderful piece of writing of which you should be proud.
Well worthy of its recognised status, well done.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Hi For better for verse, Thank you for such a lovely review and I am pleased it reached recognized status that means a lot and I'm sure Russell will approve Cheers Christine

Comment from Bucketlist

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss of a friend. The grief can be as bad as for family. Also, your lovely heartfelt-poem to him is an emotional read which I did, late last night. Russell's spirit will be part of the memories. I hope they wil comfort you
. Thanks for sharing
Hugs,Trisha

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Hi trisha, Thanks very much and I hope Russell has had a read to see how much we loved and will miss him. Cheers Christine

reply by Bucketlist on 15-Jan-2018

Oh I?m sure he?s smiling bigtime

Comment from Brigitte Elko

Excellent

This was an emotional read written from the heart. My sympathy on your loss. It is hard to watch someone slip away. May I invite you to read my latest post "Dear Elizabeth"? Writing this letter helped me cope with loss.
Thank you for sharing and etching this stranger into my prayers.
Blessings,
Brigitte

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Hi Brigitte, Thank so much it was emotional to write and I did shed many tears. And I will look up you post Dear Elizabeth also, so condolences to you also Cheers Christine

Comment from Rasmine

Exceptional

Hello,
I am so sorry for the death of your friend. :( He would love this poem. I lost my brother last year, and my cat of 16 years. I know a cat isn't a human, but she was my family because I don't have one. (My brother was estranged from me -- his choice). This year will be better.
Please take care,
Nome

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Rasmine, Thank you so much for yoir lovely review and honour of six stars. Russell was worth six stars he was a great bloke and we all loved him and he will be missed by many Cheers Nome Christine

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Christine,

I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost a dear friend. I wish I had some comforting and wise words to say -- but I don't. I do think that, perhaps, these words of yours may help his family in some way. Very sweet. Thinking of you. Hugs-

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Robyn, Thank You for reading my poem for Russell I hope so I have put it into the card I sent. We will miss him Cheers Christine

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

So sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute to your friend. Life is short and it sounds like your friend made the most of life, especially with good friends like you.

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Janet, Thank you and yes He did live a full life and was a terrific friend to us and all his mates they will all miss him terribly. Cheers Christine

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am sorry about the loss of your friend and appreciate this tribute to him and salute to his passion for Harleys with the picture selection. I admired your rhymed couplets in these quatrains and your sentiments. My condolences- Joan

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Joan, Thank you forcypu kond words for my tribute poem to Russell. He will be sorely missed Cheers Christine.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Wow full of emotion and passion that was conveyed very strongly. Excellently done in rhyme and flow and a great tribute.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Barb, I thought I would do a poem to express my grief at losing a good friend Too soon only 58 Cheers Christine

Comment from justjo66

Exceptional

A beautiful tribute to your friend. I also find sometimes when pain hits me really hard that I need to write it down. It seems you have done a similar thing.
I am sorry for your loss. Good friends will always be missed.

Jo

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi Jo. Oh Thank you so much for ypur wonderful six stars and yes I too find solace in writing how I feel and this was a sad phone call to receive. Only 58 too young Your review and comments are much appreciated Cheers my friend Christine

Comment from wordsfromsue

Excellent

Your tribute is lovely. I feel a tearing up, reading your words of love and affection for your friend.
Really nice writing.

I'm so sorry for your friend's passing. :-(

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018

Hi wordsfromsue, Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem for Russell And I do tear up when I think about him. But poetry is a good way to express feelings and I thought it a fitting tribute to his life and passing Cheers Christine