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Perfect 10

Nadia Comaneci Gymnastic Queen Olympic starlet Romania's dream Montreal summer As this young girl bloomed Three Gold Medals Young boys swooned Moscow 1980 Another two Golds won For this Romanian girl The darling one America bound via Montreal This young gymnast stool so tall Her dance routines, amazing and hip From her somersaults, to her back flips She was one of my idols When i was in my teens Her Perfect 10 Has to be seen " Dedicated to Nadia Comaneci "

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Stefania Carmen Misaila

Date: 6/1/2009 11:31:00 AM

omg!! this is so cool!! nadia comaneci is one of the women i am most proud of, an icon. i could say that she is one of the positive representatives of our country. thank you for this national dedication, james, it's absolutely brilliant. a perfect 10 for you!!! stephanie, >:D<

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/26/2009 1:16:00 PM

Nadia had amazing talent, James. She was also quite beautiful and deserving of this wonderful tribute. A "Perfect 10" for her and you! Love, Carolyn

Charlene Bird

Date: 5/25/2009 9:04:00 PM

A well written tribute to your idol. Lovely work.

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 5/25/2009 8:39:00 PM

Lovely tribute. Gives me nostalgia for the days when I still had heroes, truly clean ones completely free of all cynicism. This carries that innocence and charm splendidly.

Ed Coet

Date: 5/25/2009 5:39:00 PM

A splendid poetry tribute. Congrats.

Brandy Megens

Date: 5/25/2009 2:14:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A TALENTED LADY YOU ARE SO DELICATE WITH YOUR WORDS I ADMIRE THAT ANOTHER GREAT PIECE