Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

This is a fun birthday tribute to Karenina. I've always wondered about her cute name, so thanks for explaining that. Yes, she is sweet, strong, and has been through so much recently. Thanks for helping to make her birthday special. Blessings.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022

Hi Carol, I thank you so much your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtful words.
Thanks again my dear friend!

reply by Carol Clark2 on 11-Dec-2022

You're welcome. I'm glad we've become friends. Have a blessed Christmas season.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

What a sweet compliment of love and caring for a friend.
Expressed with honest friendship and caring and shared with genuine kindness.
Blessings
Shirley

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022

Hi Shirley, I thank you so much your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtful words.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from karenina

Exceptional

Hey younger sis! I'm super stoked about this wonderful poem! Wish I could live up to all you say about me!

Ah, so true....I am o!der, but not wiser, I assure you!

I still have a bit of Thelma & Louise in me...if you're game, I am!

Woohoo!

I hear it's warmer down south this time of year.

Let's go smash some peaches!

SERIOUSLY NOW...

I realize what a blessing you have been in my life, Debi.

I've said it before, because it's true...

You exude sunshine and warmth and love!

AND you are fiercely loyal!

All that and brains and beauty too?

Life ain't fair!

(Giggle)

I am BLOATED with glee!

Thank you a million times!

(My daughter called me this morning and told me how many DAYS old I am!)

Is 42 to old to put in "time out?"

Geeesh!

I'm honored...

Love you!

Karenina

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022

Hahaha! Have you been talking to Terry because it wasn't too long ago I just told him that you and I could get into a little trouble because.... ooooh I get it, you were reading reviews!?!? As you should be! Happy Birthday my love!
You are so loved and I am just tickled that you liked your poem.

But you are not the type that needs all sugar and spice, as we do have a little bit of naughty in us. Well I know I sure do! How many times have you seen me get political? Not good! Lol, when those kids of ours turned 40, they seemed to really do know it all. 42 is the exact age of my baby girl, Bridget. Anyway sometimes mine even talk to me like I was the kid. JK about yours. She sounds lovely. I should probably go. I stayed up all night to get both poems posted and had lots of trouble with formatting again because all of Terrys contests are for stories or poems. So have to start all over again. So should get some sleep. Happy birthday again my Sweetheart! And thanks for the lovely comments about you! (Big Smile and a hug!)

I hope you all did something great together today. At first I wasn't sure if Helen would care for this poem because I called her a punk, but I really was trying to be funny. Trying, only trying!

Thanks my sweet birthday girl and I do love you so much, so Thelma & Louise, move over. Thanks for giving you six stars! If you weren't so fascinating, then what would there be to write about.

reply by karenina on 05-Dec-2022

Can I give six stars for your reply to my review? I loved the teasing! I'm certain Helen was also laughing along...

You so spoil me!

Get some sleep (says me, at 3:46 in the morning!)

Did Thelma and Louise sleep!?

Hah!

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Wonderful birthday poem and tribute to a truly lovely lady. I sent her a message already as I'm not so great at birthday poems, but I love yours and echo all the sentiments about her personal strength, integrity, faith and cheerful loving, caring nature. Well done.
Wendy

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022

Thank you so much Wendy, for your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtfulness!.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a beautiful, beautiful poem and birthday tribute to our Karenina. I'm glad there are creative poets like you, on this site who can write captivating words about people we care about. I wish both you and Karenina the best.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022

Thank you so much Lorraine, for your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtfulness!.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this birthday tribute to Karenina with us. Yes, she is a wonderful person who I have been able to call a friend. She shows us Christianity at it's finest. Alway uplifting. I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022

Thank you so much Barb, for your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtfulness!.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

This is a lovely tribute to Karenina on her birthday. I hope she has a wonderful day, and that her computer troubles are over. She is a blessing to us all on FS

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022

Thank you so much Anne, for your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtfulness!.
Thanks again my dear friend!

reply by Anne Johnston on 06-Dec-2022

You are welcome, Debi

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Loved this! Thank you so much, Debi for this wonderful post for Karenina! I am so blessed that you spread your kindness to us all. I especially liked you sharing about her real name and how her dad called her Karenina. You know I never thought to ask her about that!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022

Hi Helen, I thank you so much your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtful words.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Excellent

This is an endearing verse with humor peppered throughout.

Karenina has supported and guided my novice attempts at poetry since I joined.

I feel lucky to have her in my life, even if only virtually.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022

Hi Kitty, I thank you so much your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtful words.
Thanks again my dear friend!

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Aw, this is a wonderful birthday greetings to our very own Karenina. Such wonderful things you have to say about this dear friend. I loved your poem. She must be over the moon. Ullaxx

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022

Hi Ulla, I thank you so much your very kind words for Karenina's poem, and I know she too will appreciate all your thoughtful words. And I have been meaning to tell you that I am praying for you and yours right now! Please take care!

Thanks again my dear friend!