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The King of Hearts (Tribute To An Ill Friend)

Arnie's been on my mind all week Our class valedictorian His cancer discovered too late Little time now lays before him He asked to see friends one more time This meek request heard nationwide From North, South and West all will fly So many flocking to his side Treating us all as his equals A genius graced our high school halls And when a tutor was needed Arnie always answered the calls His intellect was much admired But it was his humility Added to his warm, welcome smile That gave him popularity And as we gather together From lives that have drawn us apart We thank the Lord for knowing him He is our high school's King of Hearts Friends, I am flying to NJ this week to join at least 30 other classmates who can't wait to see our dear valedictorian again. He is a loving husband and father and I hope you will say prayers for him and his family.

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Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/17/2017 5:20:00 AM

Your friend is lucky to have you as friend. Congrats on this moving piece been featured. Keep it up. Prayer for your friend :)

Kash Poet

Date: 1/19/2011 7:02:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your friend.I have seen the disease from very close Carolyn--I know the things----kashinath

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 11/2/2009 7:58:00 PM

How is he doing? I will pray for him of course. Very nicely written. There are definitely pearls among us. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your uplifting comments on my poem. Love and blessings, Caroline.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/11/2009 12:16:00 PM

What a moving write this is...your friend Arnie is sure lucky to have been able to spend his life as he was able to, touching lives and being loved--his is a life well lived and he is so lucky to have faithful friends--will include him in my prayers--I like how your poems have such a personal touch to them...I'm sorry too that my email won't open--wrote there thanking you for leaving such wonderful comments on my poems :) Enjoy your weekend! God bless!

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 9/29/2009 2:10:00 PM

This was so beautiful.Canser is a terrible decease and your friend has a great friend in you.Thanks for your nice comment on my poem"HUSBAND".Teresa

Cecil Hickman

Date: 9/16/2009 10:01:00 PM

My dear friend this truly a beautiful tribute and a piece of your heart and soul and truly confirms my feelings and thoughts that you are truly an amazing friend forever, I am so sorry I missed this one earlier,but am truly glad and honored and touched to read it now,,,Blessings to you my dear friend and Thank you for your sweet words that you leave behind after reading my words,,,Blessings..Cecil

Robin L. Gass

Date: 9/13/2009 3:52:00 PM

Carolyn, what a beautiful way to honor your friend. Both the poem and the reunion should leave no doubt how much Arnie is loved and admired. I will keep him and his family in my prayers and you as well. You have a beautiful heart that shines through your words, dear lady. Love, Robin

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/3/2009 10:07:00 AM

What a beautiful thing to do for your class mate. It sounds like Arnie was one heck of a guy. I will say a prayer for him and his family today. God Bless Phyl

Cesar Cantu

Date: 9/2/2009 7:25:00 AM

Now, that's a nice thought; greetings to him, and I hope everyithing rolls better from now on =D thanks for sharing =D

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/31/2009 1:56:00 PM

heaven always takes the best. jhl

Elaine George

Date: 8/30/2009 6:18:00 AM

Dear Carolyn, What a beautiful poem you have written for your friend. I will pray for him and his family. Elaine (Lainie) ps Thank you for your kind comments on my writing - it means so much to me.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/28/2009 4:09:00 PM

Oh Carolyn....Prayers for your classmate, and his family, and how loving and kind your visit will be and I know it will bring him joy, ~ Have a safe trip. ~ Carrie

Daver Austin

Date: 8/28/2009 2:11:00 PM

I am holding the most positive thoughts for your friend, Arnie. Love, daver

Girish Gokul

Date: 8/27/2009 9:54:00 AM

God Bless Arnie and his family. Saying anything more would be worth little. Thanks for your poem and thank you for introducing me to Arnie. Regards, Girish

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/26/2009 11:50:00 AM

Touching poem, Carolyn. I am a cancer survivor myself and wish the best for your schoolmate. Yours Matthew Anish

Gert W. Knop

Date: 8/26/2009 4:16:00 AM

You said it is lovely words, Caroly, although it makes me sad to read. Gert

Brian Strand

Date: 8/26/2009 12:37:00 AM

A loving write Carolyn.Thanks for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/25/2009 3:07:00 PM

God Speed, Carolyn...I'll call my army in Heaven to help....jim

James Peranteau

Date: 8/25/2009 12:55:00 PM

Blessings Dear Carolyn for your Dear friend. Though I know him not,..I feel as though I do. You speak so highly of him and I pray for his grace and mercy from our Heavenly Father Jehovah God ! I'll without being verbose, pray for your Dear friend. May Jehovah be with you and the words which utter from your poetic self, easing his discomfort ! You are so kind, I'm certain the words you speak will comfort your friend ! love james

Diane Christian

Date: 8/25/2009 3:38:00 AM

a greaat tribute to your friend, the Lord will be with him and those who feel his pain, we will pray for him and his family, thanks for your kind comments God bless you from diane

James Fraser

Date: 8/24/2009 11:23:00 AM

True friends a better than riches, Arnie has them in abundance with you and his classmates travelling to see him. You will all be in my thoughts, especially Arnie and his family. Take care on your journey, safe passage and i shall catch up with you when your back. Love James,xx

Corinne Curcio

Date: 8/24/2009 7:20:00 AM

A wonderful and loving tribute to your friend.

Ronald Bingham

Date: 8/22/2009 8:58:00 PM

Carolyn lasting friendships are very rare these days and you are so lucky to know such a gem. Our prayers are with you as well as Arnie and his family, I pray peace over all. God Bless. Ron

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 8/22/2009 7:01:00 PM

Carolyn, This is a beautiful tribute to your high school friend. He and his family will be in my prayers. I am so glad that you will be able to go see him. Have you sent him a copy of your tribute? Call me please. Love you, Dane

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/22/2009 6:01:00 PM

Yes Arnie has our prayers Carolyn. Take care. Love, Carol