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In the Land of Memory

The bright flame, extinguished before it was time Getting summons from above, Connie departed, To a land silent and blissful to join her folks. Though it was an unexpected call, she didn’t tarry. Relinquishing all earthly pursuits, she gracefully bowed. What drew me close to her was her attitude and wisdom Was mature enough to forgo and forget what was gone Appreciate and be joyful in what yet remained And willing to brace for what was to come! October.15.2022 Short Connie Tributes Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2022 1:31:00 PM

Superb tribute, dear Valsa

Valsa George
Date: 11/1/2022 11:21:00 PM

Thanks a lot Andrea .....

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/31/2022 5:47:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your contest win with this lovely tribute. Blessings dear friend

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/30/2022 7:06:00 PM

A beautiful tribute. Congratulations!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/18/2022 3:54:00 PM

Lovely and respectful tribute to Connie, Valsa. Thank you for sharing. Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/16/2022 10:04:00 PM

Valsa, this is so beautiful and embracing of a dear precious poet friend. Her courage was amazing, and such a sweet, gentle light of encouragement. Lovely. and heartfelt <3

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/16/2022 5:06:00 PM

It is a heart-wrenching tribute, Dear Valsa. She was a real fighter...also someone who loved life, Nature, and poetry. I will always miss her beautiful inspiring words! Love ~ Mala

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/15/2022 8:15:00 PM

Those last four lines are truly memorable, Valse. As well, they truly summon up who Connie was and what she was all about. It takes a gracious woman to recognize another one, I believe. Hats off to both of you, Gershon

Valsa George
Date: 10/15/2022 9:17:00 PM

Initially when I joined poetry soup, I hardly knew anyone and that's quite natural. Later through poems and comments, I have learnt so much about my fellow poets. Knowing more details about the sad experiences of Connie and relating her poems that breathed in a lot positive vibes, I felt deep appreciation for her. Another great one I respect here perhaps a little more is Constance. She has withstood all tragedies of her life that came one after another. With a vehemence she has defeated fate and continues to be at the top of poet's rank scroll. Thank you so much Gershon for the nice compliment you have given me. In recognizing another woman who truly has merit, I haven't felt any jealousy so far, be it my colleagues or students or equals

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/15/2022 10:05:00 AM

It is a sad life for any mother whose child dies first, and husband, yet Connie continued to encourage others. Well said, Valsa! Aloha!

Valsa George
Date: 10/15/2022 9:00:00 PM

You are absolutely right Rico ! That's one quality, I admired most in her ! Thanks dear friend.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/15/2022 5:48:00 AM

She will live on in our memories forever. The very fact that she visited both my page and soup was motivating and encouraging. You penned a moving eulogy for the deceased.

Valsa George
Date: 10/15/2022 8:58:00 PM

Thank you very much sweet friend.....

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/15/2022 5:07:00 AM

Yes--I agree. Her presence on my page and on Soup was inspiring, uplifting. You wrote a heartfelt tribute.

Valsa George
Date: 10/15/2022 8:53:00 PM

She was ever inspiring. Despite all the blows fate had dealt her, she could maintain an equipoise. Thanks a lot Vijay.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/14/2022 10:13:00 PM

She will always be remembered. A lovely tribute. God bless.

Valsa George
Date: 10/15/2022 8:51:00 PM

Yes, that's why we keep writing on her ! Thanks a lot Victor.