To my friends
The ones who write
Always bringing smiles
Both day and night
Each one of you
Is so very dear
I’ve grown to love you all
Over the years
So here’s my tribute
Meant for you
All these words
Sincere and true
First there’s Carl
My best friend ever
No longer writing on blogs
But I’ll love him forever
Second is Dorinda
In whom I can always depend
Think she’ll be a kindred spirit
Until the very end
Third there’s Walt
Who’s like a father to me
Always sharing his love
For all to see
Forth is Ivor
So sweet and caring
Very thoughtful
And always sharing
Fifth is Michael
Full of frivolity and fun
He’ll keep you laughing
Until the day is done
Sixth there’s Tessa
I’ve known her from the start
She spends her days
Sharing her heart
Seventh is Anthony
Who is very creative
His thoughts on life
Are often relative
Eighth is Chantel
My newest friend
Someone who anyone
Can truly depend
Ninth is Diana
Always willing to assist
Full of knowledge
None can resist
Tenth is Devereaux
Who is like a son
Think he can inspire
Just about anyone
And to all the rest
Who I haven’t mentioned here
Hope you know who you are
Because I hold you all dear
Much love to you
On this tenth day of December
Your continued love and support
I’ll always remember
© 2017 Michelle Cook
Sadly missed is Walt,
the Tennessee Poet
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Oh I know…. 😢😔
I find myself rereading his comments from time to time. He lives on through his wonderful poems and all of the things he said to everyone here on WordPress.
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Yes, he left us a bit richer
with his prolific writing ✒️
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Indeed he did.
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Tremendous poem and beautiful dedication to the writers appreciation
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Thank you 🙂
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That’s so nice, Michelle. 🙂
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❤️
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Thank you Michelle. I’ve loved getting to know you and your family. You’ve been an amazing inspiration for me as a writer and on a personal level. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Likewise D… 😉 Hope you’re doing ok these days. 🙂
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i’ve been doing well
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I’m glad for that 🙂
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Reblogged this on Creative Writing Reblogged and commented:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for all the reblogs! 😉
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We treasure you too!
♥
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Aww… thank you 💛
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Thanks so much, Michelle! Kindred spirits we are!! ❤
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My pleasure Dorinda. Indeed we are! 💕
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Wow, I wish I can write like you, I always cherish your reading. Unfortunately, I am not writing that much as I used too. Life have it’s own twist and turns.
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Thank you… aren’t you? Busy with work and family?
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Yes, and unfortunately I can’t able to juggle 3 – 4 things at the same time. Like I used too. Somehow, the time are short at my end. I don’t know where my time is eaten up. I just got 2 – 3 hours max when I come back. In which I have to do couple of other things. Wanted to write, but my mind becomes completely blank.
It’s so cherishing to read post like yours. Atleast someone is living a life unlike people like us, who are spending 😦
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Aww… well I hope things settle down for you soon. Sounds like you need a break.
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Well I have annual Financial Year End closing in process going on. So have to go to office 7 days a week from December till whole of January I believe.
So no relaxing or break time at my end, unfortunately. I am just wishing that in the end, I will be given a thumbs up for the job well done. And that no new guest comes up at our end till March.
The political climate at our end, is cooking up, I pray no wars starts, else everyone will be engulfed. That’s the last thing is coming in my mind.
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Gosh that sounds hectic. Guess you’re looking forward to April? By then maybe things will have settled down? And yes, nobody wants a war. That’s the last thing this world needs is another one of those.
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I will be dead if its April, I am looking till end of February to finish everything off. We have close to 15+ companies, big and small.
And than we I hope we are not laid off, since our management have started reorganisation process. So everyone is afraid.
I am just closing my mind, what will come will come. Just do what you are supposed to do, and move on. If that is what ordained for me. I can’t change.
Sorry for making your post boring 😛
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Not boring at all… 😉. Oh, that is so hard not knowing what will happen. Sending prayers that all will turn out and that you will find peace in the midst of this storm. 🙂
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Aw, Michelle. So sweet. What a wonderful idea and poem. This is a wonderful community of writers. My best to you and enjoy the holiday season. 🙂
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Thanks D. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.🎄
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Whoops I meant to send you this link, a that best describes my feelings. Thank you ~M~https://wp.me/p6B6QE-9
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This is beautiful! And you found the perfect picture to go with it. 😉
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😆💙
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A ‘beautiful’ tribute to your writing friends. 🙂
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Thank you and you’re one of them! 💛
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So kind of you Michelle, you’re such a darling, and the pleasure is all mine, I absolutely adore your work, and you 😊😚
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Aww…. thanks so much. 💛
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Beautifully written! ❤
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Thank you 💛
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Lovely xx
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Thank you Soiba 💛 Hope your weekend is going well. 🙂
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Lovely
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Thank you Adnama 💛
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You are Welcome 💛💛
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This is so touching Michelle. Thank you for your kind words. Please know that if I had a daughter, I would want her to be like you. Hugs and Love 😊💛
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My pleasure Walt, and I would love that for sure. ☺️ Have a very blessed Sunday. 💛 xo
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😊💛
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Thanks for the mention Michelle. It’s really sweet of you to share this poem. I will certainly check out the poets on your list as obviously, you have fine taste! 😉 Love your site too.
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My pleasure Grumpy, and thank you. 🙂
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