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A Tribute to Bart Hersey

A special friendship

49 total reviews 
Comment from Mary Nichols
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I love this so much. You give the reader a wonderful picture of a friendship that will forever live in your heart. Memories are so precious and you did an awesome job of putting yours into words.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
    Thank you, Mary. Bart was a special person. Everything in the poem is true.
Comment from Janet Foor
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What a wonderful story and a beautiful memory of your friend and the bond that you made.
The poem seemed to flow seamlessly down the page and was a joy to read. Bravo!

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks, Janet. From being a customer to being a close friend.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Excellent entry for the Write a Friendship Poem! contest. A good friendship is a precious something to behold. Yours sound like a very especial one.

I wish you the best in the contest.

Gypsy

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks, Gypsy. He was a very special man.
Comment from Elviss
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Narrative poetry that possesses rhythm, my favorite combination. The cover art also does a good job of foreshadowing what the poem might be about, before one gets to reading it. Good work!!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks, Elviss. Thank God, you haven't left the building. You've probably heard that one before.
Comment from dmt1967
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This did give me a warm feeling inside and I really loved the beat and flow of the poem. He sounded like an amazing person and friend. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great week.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks for the review. Bart was one of a kind. I visit his widow when I get a chance.
Comment from Sugarray77
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Paul, what a lovely and heartwarming story in a poem. Your words really touch your reader with a sense of warmth for your friend. I enjoyed reading this immensely. Your talented writing make this piece shine. Well done and good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks, Melissa. Bart was going through a simple procedure for treatment of early detected bladder cancer. He got an infection, and things went downhill from there.
Comment from Melbelles
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What a beautiful poem. Put tears to my eyes. Very romantic and touching. You really captured those memories well with your choice words. I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounded like an amazing person. May your pen continue to be blessed.
-Melbelles

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2022
    Thanks for the review, Melbelles, and thanks for the tears. Sometimes get teared up when I write these poems.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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I wish Bart could have read this beautiful tribute to him memory. He would have been pleased. A friendship like you've described comes only a few times in a lifetime and should be cherished. It's great you still have some of his shoes. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
    Thanks, LJ. I gave a framed copy of this poem to his widow.
Comment from godlucifer
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true friendship filled with memories. those memories will be with you even though you don't hear his voices anymore. your poem was written with a special gift of talent. thanks for the read.

truly
godlucifer

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
    Thanks for the review. Because his shoes are so comfortable, I wear them everyday.
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
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Very nice poem, Paul, thanks for sharing it with us on FanStory! You tell the story well, without forcing the words to fit the rhyme scheme. And you have taken me to Northern Maine where I spent many days visiting from Canada in my youth. Your friendship with Bart sounds like a deep and lasting one, and I'm sure he lives on in your memories! I enjoyed the read, thank you!

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2022


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
    Thanks, Donna. Northern Maine is a great place. I go up there whenever I get a chance.