~A Nod to Gungalo~
Dedicated to a dear friend who I terribly miss...110 total reviews
Comment from Just2Write
y'know Dean - I was just looking at the ratings this morning and saw that Gungalo was #5. I thought at first - how sad, that her ranking is starting to fall, her star is fading, and she will continue to slide down the list as time moves on. It doesn't diminish her calibre as a poet one bit. How great a poet one is cannot be measured in the rankings.
You captured some wonderful feelings perfectly in your tribute Ode to this exceptional poet.
She was not only an excellent poet, but a wonderful teacher as well - and we, her students learned much from her.
Your poem is quite beautiful with many, many poetic devices such as alliteration, internal rhyme, poignancy and flow.
You done her proud, Dean.
Rose.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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y'know Dean - I was just looking at the ratings this morning and saw that Gungalo was #5. I thought at first - how sad, that her ranking is starting to fall, her star is fading, and she will continue to slide down the list as time moves on. It doesn't diminish her calibre as a poet one bit. How great a poet one is cannot be measured in the rankings.
You captured some wonderful feelings perfectly in your tribute Ode to this exceptional poet.
She was not only an excellent poet, but a wonderful teacher as well - and we, her students learned much from her.
Your poem is quite beautiful with many, many poetic devices such as alliteration, internal rhyme, poignancy and flow.
You done her proud, Dean.
Rose.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Thanks, Rose. I didn't feel right simply passing her by on the list without nodding to her in deep appreciation as I did so.
Her light will never fade.
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It says a lot about her skill as a poet to still be #5 after so much time has elapsed.
I just know she's up there smilin' and laying on some cloud and watching over us.
Rose.
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Yes, Rose, it does indeed say a great deal about her poetic prowess. And, I'm sure you are right. :}
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Pam was a 'real' person. By that I say she told it like it is and she is smiling down on you Dean. She knows she needs to post to stay on top so she will willingly pass the torch to someone she admired. Good job. We will say good by one by one as she descends, leaving a space for another poet! xsx Nancy
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Pam was a 'real' person. By that I say she told it like it is and she is smiling down on you Dean. She knows she needs to post to stay on top so she will willingly pass the torch to someone she admired. Good job. We will say good by one by one as she descends, leaving a space for another poet! xsx Nancy
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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I know, Nancy, and for as long as I can remember, Pam was always #2, or 3, with Brooke taking up the lead, ever since I have been a member. But, you're absolutely right, the things she taught us all, and her loving memory, will never fade away.
Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful review. :)
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is a beautiful ode to a wonderful spirit of pam's writings, dean, she was always so giving with her words and I miss her sweet "sighs" she always gave with her reviews.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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this is a beautiful ode to a wonderful spirit of pam's writings, dean, she was always so giving with her words and I miss her sweet "sighs" she always gave with her reviews.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Sorry for this 'cut-and-paste' response, sweetwoodjax. It's my fault I have fallen so far behind. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support and your readership, very much!
Thank you!
Comment from country ranch writer
Yes a nod as you go by my friend she will see you from above and be pleased you have fond memories of her and she will never ever be forgotten by her fans story family. I for one will miss her also. Our dear Maureen needs our loving care and well wish as she goes through her ordeal we all send her well wishes from us all
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Yes a nod as you go by my friend she will see you from above and be pleased you have fond memories of her and she will never ever be forgotten by her fans story family. I for one will miss her also. Our dear Maureen needs our loving care and well wish as she goes through her ordeal we all send her well wishes from us all
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Sorry for this 'cut-and-paste' response, country. It's my fault I have fallen so far behind. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support and your readership, very much!
Thank you!
Comment from Eric1
Hi Dean, This is a well written and worthy tribute to dear Pam, I never had the honour of knowing this poet, but from your poem and others I have read on here she must have been an exceptional lady, I just wish I had known her.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Hi Dean, This is a well written and worthy tribute to dear Pam, I never had the honour of knowing this poet, but from your poem and others I have read on here she must have been an exceptional lady, I just wish I had known her.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Sorry for this 'cut-and-paste' response, Eric. It's my fault I have fallen so far behind, and I apologize.. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support and your readership, very much!
Thank you!
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No probs Dean my friend.
Comment from Green Lake Girl
Loved this poem, Dean. Visually, it's very beautiful and very much in the style of Gungalo. She would smile at this wonderful tribute. I came across her name the other day on an old post of mine. Her reviews always made me smile, calling many of us, "girl". What a sweet soul.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Loved this poem, Dean. Visually, it's very beautiful and very much in the style of Gungalo. She would smile at this wonderful tribute. I came across her name the other day on an old post of mine. Her reviews always made me smile, calling many of us, "girl". What a sweet soul.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Sorry for this 'cut-and-paste' response, Green Lake Girl. It's my fault I have fallen so far behind, and I apologize.. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support and your readership, very much!
Thank you!
Comment from adewpearl
solid use of rhyming couplets
surrounds me everyday - every day
excellent examples of alliteration
a most thoughtful tribute to your friend and mentor
I was also touched by your author notes. Brooke
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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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solid use of rhyming couplets
surrounds me everyday - every day
excellent examples of alliteration
a most thoughtful tribute to your friend and mentor
I was also touched by your author notes. Brooke
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Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2014
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Sorry for this 'cut-and-paste' response, Brooke. It's my fault I have fallen so far behind, and I apologize.. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your support and your readership, very much!
Thank you!
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just sent you a PM
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I got 'cha, Brooke :)
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
"I dedicate each, and pray I reach the greatness she achieved." - ** SIGH ** This is just an amazing tribute to her and I think that every single person who she touched here will be deeply moved by your beautiful words of tribute. I am honored to have been able to share this and will always be thankful for having had the opportunity to know her.
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"I dedicate each, and pray I reach the greatness she achieved." - ** SIGH ** This is just an amazing tribute to her and I think that every single person who she touched here will be deeply moved by your beautiful words of tribute. I am honored to have been able to share this and will always be thankful for having had the opportunity to know her.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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As will I, Monica. I wrote this last night, very late this morning, to be truthful, at about 2:00 am. It was then that I'd realized i had passed her name in the poetry rankings, and it just didn't seem right to do so without giving her all the credit for what she so painstakingly taught me. Then, this morning, I learn another dear, cherished member, Maureen Napier, is very ill, and her own situation is very touch and go now. So, I went ahead and posted it. I felt it was appropriate for each beautiful lady.
Thanks for your kind and thoughtful review, as well as the six stars. I greatly appreciate it.
~Dean
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I miss Pam immensely also. Her poems always spoke to me. Her kind and wonderful spirit will live forever. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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I miss Pam immensely also. Her poems always spoke to me. Her kind and wonderful spirit will live forever. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
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Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Thank you for reading and reviewing it, Barbara. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me about the poem. :)
Comment from Tomes Johnston
I am so glad that I had six stars to give this beautiful tribute to Gungalo. She was a fine poet and this is a fine tribute to her.
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I am so glad that I had six stars to give this beautiful tribute to Gungalo. She was a fine poet and this is a fine tribute to her.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2014
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Yes, she truly was, Tomes. Thanks so much for acknowledging her with your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
Dean
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We will remember her.