Gert's farewell
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a lovely tribute. I also am saddened. Gert & I shared Vermont. We were born in the same old hospital which is now part nursing home. The other part houses restless spirits...creepy. She lived a town up from me. She will be well remembered. Have you seen any Obits for her?
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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This is a lovely tribute. I also am saddened. Gert & I shared Vermont. We were born in the same old hospital which is now part nursing home. The other part houses restless spirits...creepy. She lived a town up from me. She will be well remembered. Have you seen any Obits for her?
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review and personal comments. I miss Gert already. I wrote a birthday poem for her last year and Im glad for it. She loved it so much and thanked and that led me. Sending you my best today as always, dear Vermonter,
Sal XOs
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***Hugs***
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a beautiful poem dedicated to Gert. She was always so straight forward with her assessments, both honest and encouraging. The thought of a rose, with its delicate beauty and memorable thorns, is a nice comparison.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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This is a beautiful poem dedicated to Gert. She was always so straight forward with her assessments, both honest and encouraging. The thought of a rose, with its delicate beauty and memorable thorns, is a nice comparison.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review, Bill. I'm so very honored. I miss Gert so much, her sense of humor, wisdom, and love for Stan. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a beautiful poem, a lovely tribute to Gert and her love for Stan. Prayers of peace and comfort for all who mourn her passing. I love the metaphor of the rose -- complete with thorns, yet unnoticed. Blessings.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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This is a beautiful poem, a lovely tribute to Gert and her love for Stan. Prayers of peace and comfort for all who mourn her passing. I love the metaphor of the rose -- complete with thorns, yet unnoticed. Blessings.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2022
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Wow, thank you so much for this honor and blessing you are to me, Carol! I extend the same comfort to you as you knew her and read her fine works of poetry. She was very special and is keenly missed by so many. I penned this in tears. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs!
Comment from Theodore McDowell
A wonderful tribute to Gert and this couples undying love. I thought the description of the thorns and how you handled that metaphor was brilliant. Well done.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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A wonderful tribute to Gert and this couples undying love. I thought the description of the thorns and how you handled that metaphor was brilliant. Well done.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much for the llureview and compliments. I wrote this in five minutes. I guess you can say I was inspired by their ,over story. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from l.raven
OMG Sally, this is just beautiful sweet girl...
tears...I miss her...
I remember when she said she was going
to take some time off...she said she didn't
know if she was coming back...I told her even if
she didn't write anything...just to please come back
and visit...I was sooooo excited to see her in my pm...
I knew she was sick...but when she came back I was praying she was better...
your poem is amazing Sally...so touched my heart...and your picture is stunning...I know Gert is smiling...I love your poem...I love the colors...and I love the videos...
God Bless You...Love much...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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OMG Sally, this is just beautiful sweet girl...
tears...I miss her...
I remember when she said she was going
to take some time off...she said she didn't
know if she was coming back...I told her even if
she didn't write anything...just to please come back
and visit...I was sooooo excited to see her in my pm...
I knew she was sick...but when she came back I was praying she was better...
your poem is amazing Sally...so touched my heart...and your picture is stunning...I know Gert is smiling...I love your poem...I love the colors...and I love the videos...
God Bless You...Love much...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 13-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, dearest girl! I am overwhelmed at now nice it turned out. God gave it to me for Gert and Stan. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo's..xo...
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He did give you a special pen to
write this beautiful girl...
I know Gert is smiling big...truly
Sally...it's hard to know she is gone...
sending you much love...and my best as well...and your so very welcome...love xxoo
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Love ya! Thank you again for the beautiful review and equally beautiful birthday card. I have it on my dresser!
Blessings dear,
Sal XOs
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Love you too...I'm so glad you like the card...and honored you have it on your dresser...Blessings to you Sally...
sending much love...xxoo
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Sally,
A nice presentation in remembrance of Gert. I've noticed that rose blooms only pop if the bush has had lots of water. Otherwise, there's just leaves and thorns. No beauty.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Hi Sally,
A nice presentation in remembrance of Gert. I've noticed that rose blooms only pop if the bush has had lots of water. Otherwise, there's just leaves and thorns. No beauty.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Kim. Blessings, Sal XOs
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a beautiful free verse in remembrance of your friend and fellow writer, Gert Sherwood. I love the use of the rose in your poem, and your end line reminds us she will always remain a rose in the heart of her Stan. Beautifully presented Sally. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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This is a beautiful free verse in remembrance of your friend and fellow writer, Gert Sherwood. I love the use of the rose in your poem, and your end line reminds us she will always remain a rose in the heart of her Stan. Beautifully presented Sally. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review of my poem, dear Valda. You interpreted this correctly. Miss her so much already. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo's
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
You can even say good things about the thorns on a rose stem. It is simply THE flower. Same as Neil Diamond is THE classic mix of rock and mood singer.
I am gathering, after reviewing several posts from several different authors here on FS, that I missed something truly great in not being able to read Gert. My loss.
Very nice tribute to a dear friend.
FYI: Forever in Blue Jeans is listed as the #2 best song by Neil, the #1 listed is Sweet Caroline; or so go the polls and tp ten lists.
Your recordings bring back nostalgic memories of a better time.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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You can even say good things about the thorns on a rose stem. It is simply THE flower. Same as Neil Diamond is THE classic mix of rock and mood singer.
I am gathering, after reviewing several posts from several different authors here on FS, that I missed something truly great in not being able to read Gert. My loss.
Very nice tribute to a dear friend.
FYI: Forever in Blue Jeans is listed as the #2 best song by Neil, the #1 listed is Sweet Caroline; or so go the polls and tp ten lists.
Your recordings bring back nostalgic memories of a better time.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and kind compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed it all. Gert was very special and loved my Jukebox Hits countdown and crime fiction. I wrote her a birthday poem last year and featured Neil Diamond. Forever in Blue Jeans is one of my favorites.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, Gert has always been a sweetheart over the years. I would get a message after reading of her posts asking if there was anything of mine that I would like for her to read. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Yes, Gert has always been a sweetheart over the years. I would get a message after reading of her posts asking if there was anything of mine that I would like for her to read. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous comments for Gert. I. Is Jed already! Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :))
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Roses have long been thought romantic tools of love and you praise this bloom here Sally and I enjoyed the journey through this romantic offering, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Roses have long been thought romantic tools of love and you praise this bloom here Sally and I enjoyed the journey through this romantic offering, love Dolly x
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous comments. Both mean so much to me and add greatly to the book. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
