Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

We all miss her. This is a good mix of her poetry and yours to show how she inspired us.

I will add my prayers to yours for her family

Keep writing, Have a good rest of the week.

Joan

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thanks for the review, Joan. I appreciate your comments, and am glad you liked the mix of Brooke's poetry and mine. You have a good rest of the week, too.

reply by dragonpoet on 27-Mar-2019

You're welcome, Pam
~Joan

reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019

Thanks, Joan.

Comment from nomi338

Exceptional

The six stars are as much for the quality of the work presented as it is for the welcome reminder of one who will always be missed. Brooke Baldwin taught me most of what has made me successful on FanStory. She looked at my feeble attempts at poetry writing, took pity and awarded me a scholarship to some of her classes. I went from poorly received efforts to consistent All Time Best rankings. I could never hope to repay her, but I can try by trying to be the kind of person that she was. Kind, helpful, supportive and above all honest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, nomi338. I really appreciate all of your heartfelt comments. I am glad that you were inspired to share about Brooke and all she did to help you on FS. I know she would appreciate all that you have said and be honored by it. I am glad you got to know her well.

Comment from Judy Swanson

Excellent

What a lovely tribute to Brooke! Well penned and thoughtful - her reviews and advice no doubt enlightened many of us; and her own stunning words enriched our souls.

Judy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thanks for the review, Judy. I am glad you liked the tribute, and I appreciate your comments about how her words "enriched our souls." That they did, for sure.

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Pam,
Brooke must be smiling as she reads your wonderful tribute.
You integrated Robyn's words, beautifully, into your own wonderful poem.
Brooke's talent shines in the Whitney poem you chose
and your own inspiration shows in the Heron poem.
Brooke's flame will forever inspire on fanstory.
Perfect picture choice and author notes.
Beautiful
Robert

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Robert. I am glad you liked the poem, picture, and the Whitney poems, as well as integrating Robyn's words. Your comment about Brooke smiling means a lot; I think she is looking down and enjoying each piece of writing and the reviews and smiling.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Adieu, Dear Brooke, is a delightful remembrance of the author with both your poetic tribute and her included examples. Nice.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019

Thanks for the review, Bill. I am glad you liked the tribute and the examples I included. It is appreciated.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

This is such a wonderful tribute,Pam, I don't know where to begin -- your poem is so touching, as are the Whitney poems you included, but it is your notes I found even more moving. Bless you.She was special, and you make that so very plain.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Dawn. I am glad you liked the tribute, poem, and Whitney poems. I appreciate your comment about the notes; a few others mentioned the same thing. She was very special.

reply by Dawn Munro on 26-Mar-2019

You're very welcome. Very much my pleasure.

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019

Thanks.

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

This is a gorgeous tribute to Brooke. I do believe I have taken even more inspiration by the lovely Whitney for.

Beautiful addition to the book of tribute with a serene poem. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Gloria. I am glad you liked this tribute to Brooke and were inspired by the lovely Whitney, and found my poem serene. It is appreciated.

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Your tribute to someone her will always be appreciated. She was very helpful to me years ago when I first cam to Fan Story. Thank you for a great poem. I find no fault. .

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2019

Thank you for the exceptional rating and review, Ben. I appreciate your comments about Brooke being remembered and always being helpful, and am glad you liked my poem. It means a lot.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Pam, this is just beautiful....she loved the beauty of nature....and she was teaching it to Sawyer....I love your poem sweet girl....and love this beautiful picture...I have read some of the poems she wrote...I miss her so much...like so many on FanStory....Very nicely written my sweet friend....love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2019

Thanks for the review, Linda. I am glad you liked the poem and picture. I appreciate you sharing about Brooke's love of nature and teaching that to Sawyer. She is missed, for sure.

reply by l.raven on 25-Mar-2019

your soooooo very welcome Pam...she sure is missed...sigh...love you...xxoo

reply by the author on 25-Mar-2019

Thanks, Linda. She is missed, but still with us in spirit.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a sweet, heart-felt tribute, Pam. I enjoyed reading although the reason for it is very sad. You did a great job expressing your thoughts and feelings. I love the picture choice. Your notes were informative, too. I enjoyed them as much as the actual poem. Thanks for sharing and caring. Jan

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2019

Thanks for the review, Jan. I am glad you liked my tribute and thought I expressed my thoughts and feelings well. That means a lot. I am glad you liked the picture and notes, too. A number of people have said the same thing about the notes. I thought it gave a sense of understanding what Brooke was about-a special, kind, and talented person.