Our Friend Michael Cahill
Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "Cyber Touched"Prose or Poetry
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Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
In our modern world we more often than not hear of the negative aspects of
cyber space so it is indeed an honour for this poet/ writer who has touched so many with his words to be remembered for the positive interactions and words he has shared and left behind in the hearts of many.
A very fine tribute indeed.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019
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In our modern world we more often than not hear of the negative aspects of
cyber space so it is indeed an honour for this poet/ writer who has touched so many with his words to be remembered for the positive interactions and words he has shared and left behind in the hearts of many.
A very fine tribute indeed.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019
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Thank you Shirley. Your sentiments are well said.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Tanka. In tribute of Michael whose charisma touched each and everyone even though they never meet him personally. Cyber space is the new communication tool, the way we meet people who touch our hearts.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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A very well-written Tanka. In tribute of Michael whose charisma touched each and everyone even though they never meet him personally. Cyber space is the new communication tool, the way we meet people who touch our hearts.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Thank you Sandra. It is amazing, when you think about it.
Comment from trimple
Good morning to you, Tom
Oh, this is such a lovely Tanka poem, dedicated to the lovely Michael Cahill.
We were all touched by his cyber magic, Tom.
whether from reviews
or the treasures of his mind. -- simply perfect, my friend.
kind regards
tracey
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Good morning to you, Tom
Oh, this is such a lovely Tanka poem, dedicated to the lovely Michael Cahill.
We were all touched by his cyber magic, Tom.
whether from reviews
or the treasures of his mind. -- simply perfect, my friend.
kind regards
tracey
Comment Written 08-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Thank you Tracey. His departure was sudden. Not sure what happened. He will be missed.
Comment from Joan E.
I did not know Michael Cahill was ill, and I am grateful I congratulated him on being recognized as Poet of the Month in January. I appreciate your tribute and your focus on his "gentle stroke" and "treasures of his mind". May he rest in peace- Joan
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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I did not know Michael Cahill was ill, and I am grateful I congratulated him on being recognized as Poet of the Month in January. I appreciate your tribute and your focus on his "gentle stroke" and "treasures of his mind". May he rest in peace- Joan
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you Joan. I didn't either. A big shock.
Comment from RodG
I like your tanks tribute to Michael very much. I, too, "only knew his cyber touch" in reviews and occasional messages. A very nice addition to the book being put together on FannStory. Rod
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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I like your tanks tribute to Michael very much. I, too, "only knew his cyber touch" in reviews and occasional messages. A very nice addition to the book being put together on FannStory. Rod
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you RodG, It a nice thing form the sited members to do for his family.
Comment from damommy
You summed it up very nicely in this poem. That was Michael to a 'T'.
Thank you for contributing to the book. It's a lovely addition. I hope we can present it to him family fairly soon.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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You summed it up very nicely in this poem. That was Michael to a 'T'.
Thank you for contributing to the book. It's a lovely addition. I hope we can present it to him family fairly soon.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you damommy. It was very sweet of you to start it I still don't know what happened to him. I didn't know he was ill. So it was quite a shock.
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I don't know what cause of death was, either, but I suspect a stroke. No one has said, though.
Comment from Pantygynt
This is a very neat tribute to Michael and in all probability will be the only one in tanka form. The fact that the thirty-one syllable maximum is breached is not overly important. Under certain circumstances even the Japanese masters broke such rules. These circumstances i feel allow such a breach.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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This is a very neat tribute to Michael and in all probability will be the only one in tanka form. The fact that the thirty-one syllable maximum is breached is not overly important. Under certain circumstances even the Japanese masters broke such rules. These circumstances i feel allow such a breach.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you Jim. That first line did get a bit stretched. I had considered leaving his name off the last line line to compensate, but got distracted and forgot.
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there,
I was just telling my hubby last night that while my FS family only exists in cyberspace, you are all so real to me. For the past two years, I've created and managed a Christmas card list - and it is almost strange to receive a physical piece of mail from people that seem to only exist in my imagination.
Michael was always a friend and part of my cheering squad as I navigate the world of poetry. He will certainly be missed,
~MP~
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Hi there,
I was just telling my hubby last night that while my FS family only exists in cyberspace, you are all so real to me. For the past two years, I've created and managed a Christmas card list - and it is almost strange to receive a physical piece of mail from people that seem to only exist in my imagination.
Michael was always a friend and part of my cheering squad as I navigate the world of poetry. He will certainly be missed,
~MP~
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you Mustang Patty. It is amazing how the world has expanded.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A warm tribute to Michael and it is amazing how many wonderful people I have reached on this site and felt their magical touch through their words, Michael will be missed by so many, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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A warm tribute to Michael and it is amazing how many wonderful people I have reached on this site and felt their magical touch through their words, Michael will be missed by so many, love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you Dolly. So true.
Comment from HealingMuse
Hi,
This is a lovely tribute to one who has (apparently) passed beyond the mortal coil.
A very well-written piece; I cannot find a single word out of place to suggest that you might be able to improve upon.
And the lovely image you've selected compliments your verse effectively. Your friend is now soaring with the Eagles... :-)
(I did not know Michael Cahill. I've just returned to the site yesterday, following a long absence, but I gather he was one of the family here, and that he will be sorely missed.)
Thank you for sharing your poem with us. I look forward to reading more of your great work.
Jan
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Hi,
This is a lovely tribute to one who has (apparently) passed beyond the mortal coil.
A very well-written piece; I cannot find a single word out of place to suggest that you might be able to improve upon.
And the lovely image you've selected compliments your verse effectively. Your friend is now soaring with the Eagles... :-)
(I did not know Michael Cahill. I've just returned to the site yesterday, following a long absence, but I gather he was one of the family here, and that he will be sorely missed.)
Thank you for sharing your poem with us. I look forward to reading more of your great work.
Jan
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thank you Jan. You are correct about being part of the family. Welcome back!
