Begin Her Birthday Again
For Begin Again, Carol40 total reviews
Comment from JanPerry
Why begin again for Carol. I like the setting out and rhyming.
Its a good idea to shorten words to fit on the line. It sounds like Carol had a colour ful life. Thanks for the music.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Why begin again for Carol. I like the setting out and rhyming.
Its a good idea to shorten words to fit on the line. It sounds like Carol had a colour ful life. Thanks for the music.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hello Jan, in the poem it tells about all the tragedies in her life and that is why when she came back after dealing with those tragedies she called herself that. Thanks for the review and comments. Debi
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Hello Jan, in the poem it tells about all the tragedies in her life and that is why when she came back after dealing with those tragedies she called herself that. Thanks for the review and comments. Debi
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Hi Debi, This is such a heartfelt poem. It was so nice how you explained Carol's life in a lot of detail. It is well written. I enjoyed all the videos. Especially the last one from Ghost. I loved that movie. Great poem. Love, Brenda
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hi Debi, This is such a heartfelt poem. It was so nice how you explained Carol's life in a lot of detail. It is well written. I enjoyed all the videos. Especially the last one from Ghost. I loved that movie. Great poem. Love, Brenda
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hi Brenda, I thank you so much. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
Comment from gansach
Debi, you have worked your magic again with this beautiful Birthday Tribute poem for Carol. I've had the pleasure of interacting with her on FanStory and I wish her a very Happy Birthday. Wonderful job, my friend--you're poem brightens the day!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Debi, you have worked your magic again with this beautiful Birthday Tribute poem for Carol. I've had the pleasure of interacting with her on FanStory and I wish her a very Happy Birthday. Wonderful job, my friend--you're poem brightens the day!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hi there Gail, you are always so sweet to me and I appreciate it.
I also thank you so much. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Another of your lovely, thoughtful tributes, this time to dear Carol whose amazingly inventive and entertaining stories shine out on this site. Happy Birthday, Carol! A beautiful choice of music here to match an undaunted spirit so vividly highlighted in Debi's verse. Thanks for sharing. Love Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Another of your lovely, thoughtful tributes, this time to dear Carol whose amazingly inventive and entertaining stories shine out on this site. Happy Birthday, Carol! A beautiful choice of music here to match an undaunted spirit so vividly highlighted in Debi's verse. Thanks for sharing. Love Debbie
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hi Debbie, I thank you so much. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
I thought her birthday post today was a hoot and I loved her even more than I already did.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
Comment from Aussie
Happy Birthday to Carol; a beautiful poem Debbie. You have put Carol's life together in a poem of tribute to what we call a 'battler' one who never gives up and keeps going. Her saving grace is her wonderful stories and fanstory is a life-line to all the writers that have found friends and peace on the site. K xx
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Happy Birthday to Carol; a beautiful poem Debbie. You have put Carol's life together in a poem of tribute to what we call a 'battler' one who never gives up and keeps going. Her saving grace is her wonderful stories and fanstory is a life-line to all the writers that have found friends and peace on the site. K xx
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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I thank you so much, Kace. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
And yes, she is a battler like you and me. And I do agree with Carol and you that FS is a lifesaver. We have each other and I can't imagine my life without you in it. You and some others are the best friends in the whole world. LITERALLY!! Hahahaha! Thanks for the six stars too, my dear and I appreciate you so much.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
PS.. have you ever heard of the Mayo Clinic? I may be going there as my eye doesn't seem to be improving and there are so many layers of problems going on. The dr is getting a little scared. And now it seems to be spreading, but we will know more of Friday. I just wanted you to know what is going on.
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Yes, I have heard of the Mayo Clinic. I am concerned for you, you must be worried sick. In Nominae et Filae et Spiritus Sancti. Latin for in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I send my love to you. "Be still and know that I am God." Let go and let God my prayers for you dear friend.
please keep in touch. Love, Kace.
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I looked up Covid side effects, it can affect your eyes. What about your Lupus? Thinking of you. Love, Kace.
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I just came from the doctor and saw a surgeon too. My lupus is want more or less caused it because of my immune system, even tho the covid started it.
So next week if it isn't any better, they will schedule a stem cell transplant on me and that is the last try until next will be a corneal transplant.
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You poor darling. I hope you have private insurance to cover this. Do you know, I thought about when you were on vacation, swimming? Did you get your eyes wet? Lots of bugs in water. :-(
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No, I have gotten so crippled I didn't even try to swim this year. It could always be worse but thank you for being such a great friend. Love you to pieces!
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I wish we could sit down together and chat over a coffee! Sending you love. K.
Comment from Douglas Goff
I am quite happy that Carol began again because she has certainly proved herself to be a talented Fanstory treasure.
Glad you pulled this one together Debi. It turned out really great! You are a treasure yourself!
Douglas.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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I am quite happy that Carol began again because she has certainly proved herself to be a talented Fanstory treasure.
Glad you pulled this one together Debi. It turned out really great! You are a treasure yourself!
Douglas.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hahaha, Douglas, you are so darn cute. I love your opening line. That is one we can't say to just anyone. LOL...
I thank you so much. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hello Debi!
What an awesome idea to write a tribute poem like this! I assume you do a short interview or ask the recipient to send over an autobiography? Any way you do it, it's a wonderful thing. Do you always use couplets or do you experiment with triplets or quatrains on other poems?
I really got a sense of Carol with this poem. It was very sad to read that she had lost so many people orbiting so close to her. The poem is also wonderfully presented in a handwriting font that makes it more personal, and I really like the image at the top. This is my first day at FanStory. Literally. I have been on this site for exactly twelve hours now, and because of you and your talent, I already know Carol very well.
I have no critique of your poem ... I mean, who would dare? This is pure generosity of spirit, and it transcends any discussion of craft. Well done!
Patrick
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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hello Debi!
What an awesome idea to write a tribute poem like this! I assume you do a short interview or ask the recipient to send over an autobiography? Any way you do it, it's a wonderful thing. Do you always use couplets or do you experiment with triplets or quatrains on other poems?
I really got a sense of Carol with this poem. It was very sad to read that she had lost so many people orbiting so close to her. The poem is also wonderfully presented in a handwriting font that makes it more personal, and I really like the image at the top. This is my first day at FanStory. Literally. I have been on this site for exactly twelve hours now, and because of you and your talent, I already know Carol very well.
I have no critique of your poem ... I mean, who would dare? This is pure generosity of spirit, and it transcends any discussion of craft. Well done!
Patrick
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Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Hello Patrick, and first let me say, welcome. I hope you love it here on this awesome site that most of us call our second home.
I started doing these as a way to give back to my reviewers and friends because of eye problems couldn't get enough screen time to write, review and thank my reviewers too. But after doing a couple hundred I am now known as the rhyming biographical tribute writer. It is the greatest feeling in the world to know I am making someone's day.
I do many styles, depending on the information that I am given. Some are eight syllable lines with four line stanza's or other specialty poems. But most are the fourteen syllables and either two or four lines.
I do other poetry and prose too, but nothing is as rewarding as these biographical poems. People frame them and my work becomes special to someone besides me. That is special to me. I believe that God led me here for that reason.
So thank you for all the kind comments, and I welcome you again and hope we can be good friends. Love, Debi
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Thanks for the insight, Debi! I look forward to reading more!
Comment from karenina
One of your best, Debi! Which is perfect as you've written this for one of the most beloved authors on site!
Mike was the love of her life...no doubt!
Johnny has been so well loved and cared for.
She adores her family and is always going the extra mile -- even when the "thank-yous" are slow in echoing back.
And her writing! Oh my gosh! How she wasn't nominated this month is a puzzle to me!
I'm positive she will adore your six star birthday poem.
Your big heart is showing!
Karenina
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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One of your best, Debi! Which is perfect as you've written this for one of the most beloved authors on site!
Mike was the love of her life...no doubt!
Johnny has been so well loved and cared for.
She adores her family and is always going the extra mile -- even when the "thank-yous" are slow in echoing back.
And her writing! Oh my gosh! How she wasn't nominated this month is a puzzle to me!
I'm positive she will adore your six star birthday poem.
Your big heart is showing!
Karenina
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Dearest K, I thank you so much for the sweet words and the six stars for Carol. She has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories. She told me all the stories and listed all the names and there was so much info that I wish we could have used but poems are only so long. But it gave me some more understanding about her life. And you were right, as she seemed to be happy. And I adore your six stars, my awesome friend.
So thanks for your kind words for Carol and her poem. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
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She LOVED your poem! Just enough info... You're right. I know a bit about her life and if you'd tried to include it all it would have had lots of facts but the sweetness and charm would not have been so evident. Great job, Debi!
Comment from Begin Again
Debi, what a wonderful birthday gift! Thank you so much for writing your special poem for me. Writing and sharing with You and all my FanStory friends will always be the bright light of my day. It's put a smile on my face and a song in my heart. Thank you so much.
Smiles, hugs, and love,
Carol
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Debi, what a wonderful birthday gift! Thank you so much for writing your special poem for me. Writing and sharing with You and all my FanStory friends will always be the bright light of my day. It's put a smile on my face and a song in my heart. Thank you so much.
Smiles, hugs, and love,
Carol
Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Oh Carol, I am so happy that you loved your poem. That means a lot to me. Make sure to read all the reviews and birthday wishes for yourself.
Karenina said you were looking to save it, so I will copy it and send it to you as a picture. I take a screenshot and that way you get the art too.
Let me know if the link I gave you works for you. I tried it and it did me, but could be different for you. Happy Birthday again, dear friend. Love, Debi
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The poem was beyond awesome, Debi and I haven't stopped smiling yet. Thanks for adding such a wonderful note to my otherwise lonely celebration. I hope you get a chance to read my spoof on my birthday as well. Thank you again!
Love you, Carol
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I already read most of it but last night both eyes went dim because I over used them I think. The good one is ok again so I will finish reading.
Also I just sent you screenshots of your poem, but the picture does not proportion to it. Also I do a canvas board that I would make for you and send it to you if you'd like. However, no picture as they just don't fit outside of FS. I sent you a sample of what it looks like.
I can do some decoration in any color tho. Let me know what you think. Also, how did the link work for you?
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Please take care of yourself and do not fuss with me. I appreciate everything but you must put you first.
Hugs, Carol
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I'm happiest when I am doing for others. Especially good friends. I look forward to reading the rest of your story. It was really fun so far.
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Did you see that we are in second place yet in the ranking with your poem? So the party is still going and the reviews are slower but still coming in. We have another six today in fact!! Party on, Sweetie!!
Hahaha. Debi
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I wouldn't even know where to look for that information, but it sounds like we are having fun...
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I have to go back and read all the kind reviews once again...I got exceptional ones on mine as well. It's been a blast!
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Hahaha, we are having fun.
I have fun with all of them, but have to admit you are special. To find the ranks you go to where it says READ, pull it down all the way to the bottom where it says ranked writing and choose poems. And that is it.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for doing this, Debi! I'm sure Carol will be thrilled with this biographical birthday tribute. She is a talented and prolific writer and we're glad that she's back!
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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Thank you for doing this, Debi! I'm sure Carol will be thrilled with this biographical birthday tribute. She is a talented and prolific writer and we're glad that she's back!
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Comment Written 04-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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I thank you so much. Carol has had a very interesting life and I wish there had been room to share more, but I am sure she does in her stories.
Thanks for your kind words for Carol. She will be reading all of them and will truly enjoy all the birthday wishes.
Love, Debi
