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 Karen thanks for all your inspiration over the years. Please keep in touch. love phyl

K-A-R-E-N

K-aren you are a sweet gentle loving person
A--true friend for all the years we shared on the soup
R--emember we love you and will truly miss your presence 
E--ven when you are gone remember we still want to hear from you
N-o matter where life's road leads may we always share a special  bond

O--f  love and friendship established over time
L--ife takes us on a journey of discovery
E--very day we live is a true blessing
A--s we travel life's rewarding path
R--emember  these words
Y--ou are  a fantastic poetess and I am blessed to have meet you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pettit Avatar
February 14, 2012 at 8:58 AM
Nice acrostic poetic tribute to someone who has decided to leave us for some reason.
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February 12, 2012 at 3:19 AM
PHYLLIS,, stopping by to wish you a SWEET VALENTINE.. AND A WONDERFUL , congratulations... ON your wonderful win In this awesome contest. Enjoyed ;-) . have yourself a wonderful valentines. @lways & @lways *xox~PD
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations to you on your win in Cyndi 's "Missing Souper, We Love You" contest Phyllis. I wish you many more wins in your writing career. Love, Carol
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February 5, 2012 at 6:34 AM
congrats Phyl on a first place win for these lovely tribute lines honoring a premier poetess in Karen.. we all miss her luv...
Babcock Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 8:24 AM
thank you-- Karen is a special lady-thanks for your wishes. love phyl
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 7:23 PM
I am sure Karen is crying some happy tears over all of these accolades. Congratualtions. Love, Joyce
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February 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM
thank you Joyce
Situation Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 3:35 PM
wonderful tribute. T. S.
Babcock Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 8:26 AM
thank you T.S.
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January 9, 2012 at 12:49 AM
Wow Phyllis! I am so touched by this poem. Thank you so much for your kind words and your friendship. I will treasure this one. What a great gift! We will keep in touch. Thank you for your friendship and support. Karen
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January 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM
a special poem for someone who is special to me. Your help and encouragement has meant a great deal to me. I am blessed to have you as a poetry friend.
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January 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Such a sweet tribute to a fellow here on the 'Soup' dear poet ! Have a fantastic week Phyllis....much love, james
Babcock Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Thank you James and you and Noah have a fantastic week too.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM
wonderful tribute Phyl.. Karen is a special soul indeed.. loving words for a loving lady.. thankxx for sweet kind comments on my blogs and prayerful wishes too.. slow recovery.. hubby is typing for now but I will overcome this and return on my own again..with loving friends like u to encourage me.. luv..HNY
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January 9, 2012 at 2:55 PM
I know you will overcome this for we have the same birthday and if you are as stubborn and determined as I am --I have no doubt we will recovery and bounce back. Karen is a gem and so blessed to know her.
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January 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM
A most wonderful tribute to Karen this is. I never knew she was leaving the Soup. Have a lovely weekend Phyllis :)
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Yes James she has decided to write for different venues and I will miss her
Squyres Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 6:27 AM
Simply loving comments of a friend. A refreshing read. Enjoyed !!
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Debra for reading the poem.
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January 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Such a nice good-bye to Karen..I know that everyone that has been on here awhile will miss her works and comments..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM
yes we will miss her immensely
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January 5, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Boy, you did a great job with this one and not the first tribute i have read of this kind and wonderful lady. Good luck in the contest and thanks so much for seeing my poems tonight. LUv, Andrea
Babcock Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM
thanks Andrea and yes Karen is a wonderful lady and I am sorry she is leaving the soup.
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