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Thank you, Fia. Please let me know when you do, I’d like to read it.
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FYI, I made some subtle changes that satisfy my need to give Renee a little more.
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I’m sure Renee would approve of any kind word through verse from another poet. Nice tribute.
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Thank you, Tim, I appreciate your kind words. I wish I had made it better. I may come back to make revisions.
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As I just added to my post to Fia: ‘FYI, I made some subtle changes that satisfy my need to give Renee a little more.”
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I’ve done the same.
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I think I see the changes. It’s a beautiful, yet powerful poem.
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Thank you, Tim. I must say, with all that’s happening, I am exhausted. That’s not a complaint, just the effect of all this on my mind as much as my body; I’m getting too old to be even a word warrior, especially when I must be concerned for the safety of my family. I’ve been to several protests here in Austin, though it’s hard to get around even with a battery powered wheelchair. I don’t relish doing that when ice (water ice) comes to cover streets and sidewalks. And yes, that does happen here — snow sometimes, too. But ice of any kind is not welcome here. With Texas having a very large border that is NOT fenced off, and our very large migrant community, it’s a bit odd we’ve not been swamped by ICE or Border Control. But then, we’ve got a Republican governor. However, that may change soon, I think. And then what?
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Getting old is no fun. I’m sorry to hear you’re confined to a wheel chair. That can’t be easy. As I’m getting older my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and these aches and pains in my feet are no fun either. I have this weird feeling like Trump is not going to finish his term. We’ll see if I’m right.
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You are not the first to suggest Trump may not finish his lterm. . Not only have I heard that by some one else, I’ve said it, too. He’s one year older than me, and surely under much more stress., so it wouldn’t surprise me if he doesn’t finish the job.
And I’m not confined to a wheelchair, But I can’t be on my feet for more than about three minutes, max, so I have the wheelchair. It helps a lot.
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Great tribute dude, as we said this is just starting here in America. There is more than two more years of of rights lost, invasions, and lies. Prepare
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Bad vibes all around. Thanks.
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I felt the need to honor her myself this morning. I’m glad to see you arrived first. When they’ve silenced a poet, we must step up and carry on. I am…overwhelmed by the atrocity. And bracing myself for what’s to come from the hit squad next. Beautiful memorial
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Thank you, Willow.
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Cold, stark, and unforgiving—this grips the chest and won’t let go. You feel the frost, the loss, the helplessness. A bleak landscape carved from grief. Raw, precise, and brutal.
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Thank you, Thomas. I didn’t even know you were here. I’m just now preparing to do an audio version and will ost it in the Spoken Word category when I’m finished.
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Powerfully penned, Brenda. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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thank you graciously dearest Damian ❤️
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Nicely done Crim…
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hello dearest Cipher so nice to see you thank you graciously ❤️
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Chère C.,
‘Where my metal is tested’….
Painting with words!
And then/than (what do I know) the striking art work.
Marvellous work!
Warm regards, Gus-
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thank you graciously dearest Gus I deeply appreciate you ❤️
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Strongly done, Crims. The strength over fear is always encouraging to read, and to see. To overcome is a human goal always.
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hello dearest Styxian so good to see you thank you graciously ❤️
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Powerfully penned, Brenda. Very heartfelt write my friend. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreI made it a whole 365 daysNo one promised me todayor yesterdayI'm sitting here contemplatingas we all do when our day comes back aroundI think we all have forgottenThat our true New Year is not when the ball dropsIt's...
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this is beautiful lovely Fia Happy birthday wishing you all the best on this special day you entered here changing so many lives ❤️
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Thank you, crimsin❤️
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Happy Birthday, dear Fia! 💐♥️
Thank you for reminding us to undertake the journey through life mindfully, with your beauti- and meaningful poem! I think we all have signed up for the positive and for the hard experiences, too. Especially the hardships, when we have to leave our comfort zone, teach us the most important lessons. May you master the learning tasks the new year of your life presents you, with ease, and welcome the good times gratefully, full of joy and happiness!
Blessings of love and light! 💕🕯️-
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Thank you Elke.
Life was never promised to be easy
But I am grateful to be here and meet all of you
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Happy Birthday Fia. Many more xox
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Thank you Vision xoxo
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Happy birthday, Fia. May you have at least 90 more. 🙂
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Thank you, Tim 😊
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Bappy Hirthday Fia from the heart of my bottom… LoL 💋
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Hahaha. Thanks you 😊
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Happy Birthday Lady, and always remember tomorrow isn’t promise live for today
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Aww thank you 😊
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You mean you get older??? You don’t age! LOL.
Happy Bday Fia. Thanks for sharing your joy and wisdom with us! I wish you the best of health and well being throughout this year. And keep kicking butt!-
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Thank you so much Styxian. Yes, I get older, but not without a fight. lol
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Be like me, just stay immature as hell! LOL
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Beautifully penned, Fia. Happy Birthday cuz. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you, Damian ;))
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A furiously uplifting read.
Regards James-
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Thank you, Knight:))
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Happy belated birthday, Fia. 🎂🍨
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Thank you, Willow;))
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Chère F.,
Too late to be fashionably late, this must come across as downright lazy. It’s not intended this way. If still OK: congratulations to you! In the Netherlands we kiss three times on the cheek. Be prepared for this. 50% more at no extra cost!!!I used to be in the category of ignoring my birthday, but a beautiful friend on Hawaii taught me to celebrate the day of ‘another time around the sun‘ as they call it there. ANd since then I do, celebrate it in a small way.
So I’ll try and be present in time next year!
Warm regards, Gus-
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I agree with the person in Hawaii 1 more time around the sun. Oh 50% more? Here for that. lol Thank you Gus
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✨”HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LADY FIA!”✨
Happy Birthday to ya, Dear One,
may you celebrate in style
and on this day of honor, too,
here’s a warming birthday smile.May your day be very joyous,
one you soon will not forget,
filled with loving camaraderie,
not one misfortune to regret.May the sun rise bright today
to shine across your lovely face,
may all life surround you gaily
in friendship’s warm embrace.Here’s a cheerful toast to you 🥂
the lady held in high esteem;
may your heart be ever-warmed,
and your birthday ~ like a dream.“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR FIA!”
With much poetic love! ⁓ Richard 💕So beautiful, your sentiments ⁓ just like You … unselfish, giving, and warmly gracious!
Thank you, Fia 🌺🐝
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Thank you so much Richard. this is sweet. Much appreciated🙏❤️
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This is beautiful, simply beautiful, dear Fia – your words and your voice!
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Thank you for saying that;))
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Perfection here. This was executed really well.
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Thank you 😊 🙏 💓
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Beautifully penned & narrated, Fia. Excellent work my friend per usual. Appreciate you.
Damian
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This is a beautiful tribute, and I will follow your lead and write one in honor of her.