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(Entry for the Bio Poem Poetry Contest, submitted June 17, 2024 - First Place)

Jim Loyal, dependable, knowledgeable, big hockey fan, Brother of Craig and Jeff, Lover of democracy, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Newfoundland, Who feels love, empathy and pain, Who fears failure, loss and going insane, Who would like to see peace in Gaza, Ukraine and South Sudan, Resident of St. John's, Newfoundland, Healey. My wife and partner is Heather. She's the one who keeps me grounded; she is my center. We've been happily married for twenty-five years, and our love - the deepest kind of love - perseveres.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/13/2025 10:21:00 AM

Hello Jim, I enjoyed your bio. I have been to your province twice. A beautiful province. I enjoyed Signal Hill. Your friend, /Darlene/

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/18/2024 10:18:00 PM

Dear Jim, your bio poem is heartwarming and wonderful. I enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you through your beautiful and expressive verse. Congratulations for your win in Eve’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jim Healey
Date: 7/19/2024 2:10:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind words. Take care, Jim

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/13/2024 8:06:00 AM

Creative winner with this informative work about you and your family. Congratulations!! Way to go. Thanks for sharing this with us. Sara K

Jim Healey
Date: 7/13/2024 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, Sara, and congratulations to you on your winning placement. Your bio poem is beautiful and heartfelt. Take care. Cheers from Canada, Jim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2024 9:25:00 PM

I really enjoyed your bio. Congrats in The contest

Jim Healey
Date: 7/12/2024 9:29:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. And congratulations to you as well. Nice bio. You covered a lot of ground in that one.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 7/12/2024 2:01:00 AM

Honored to know you dear happy poet. 'Peace in Gaza' is a good dream. Happy writing.

Jim Healey
Date: 7/12/2024 5:48:00 AM

And how I wish that dream would be reality! Thank you for your kind words. Take care.

Martin Challender

Date: 7/11/2024 11:15:00 PM

Great Bio poem Jim, enjoyed it, well done.

Jim Healey
Date: 7/12/2024 5:46:00 AM

Thanks, Martin. Appreciate it. Take care.

Deb M

Date: 6/17/2024 9:05:00 AM

Hi Jim... l enjoyed reading your Bio....you sound like a lovely man! Debx

Jim Healey
Date: 6/17/2024 9:39:00 AM

Thank you very much, Deb. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Cheers from Canada, Jim.