KATE


Kudos to my life-long friend, who
Accomplished all of her major goals,
Though she faced severe challenges.  
Education and experience did not fail Kate.

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Danny Derden

September 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM

Your tribute to Kate is heartfelt and dignified. In just a few lines, you’ve honored her perseverance and achievements with grace. It’s a quiet celebration of strength through adversity—simple, sincere, and beautifully respectful. She’d be proud.

Andrea Dietrich

September 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Wonderful tribute to this smart gal

Janice Canerdy

September 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

Sara Kendrick

September 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM

Great tribute to your friend in poetic form. If for the contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Janice Canerdy

September 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Thanks so much, Sara. Janice

Tom Cunningham

September 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM

Lovely tribute to your friend kate, she's an achiever, never giving up even when the odds are against her. Hope you're keeping well Janice. Tom

Janice Canerdy

September 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM

I do have friends LIKE Kate, one in particular. Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

CayCay Godwin

September 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Sturdy, strong description mirrors a steadfast, strong woman who strove to maintain those attributes whether a joyous or joy-threatening time. Since youth, I've thought of the name Kate as belonging to strong, independent women so I really enjoyed this - glad I found it. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Janice Canerdy

September 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM

CayCay, thanks SO much for this response to my poem. Janice