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Winged Warrior

On 7/4/2020, John wrote, "Who Mourns For The Poet." https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/who_mourns_for_the_poet_1266152 Warrior is an adjective used for a hero or a knight I knew one, briefly, whose wings have taken flight Not just a fine poet was John, but also very kind Generous and caring, is how he would be defined Endearing was his 'love and light' message to all Departed now, but his memory I will always recall With words of tribute, I honor his humorous wit Always a positive attitude, he was a candle ~ lit Rest peacefully, ^WW^ ~ You're missed, my friend Reflecting Ripples is a poem John sadly penned In it he wrote about "shadows" and "silent sorrows" Oh, If from fate, I could be the one who borrows Respite from death, you'd have more tomorrows January 26, 2021 Capture the Essence Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico

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Date: 2/3/2022 3:02:00 AM
Hi Jenna, so glad to have read this. Such a wonderful tribute to John. You have described him to a T. Thanks so much for sharing. Sending love & light...Charlie R.I.P. W.W.
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Date: 2/2/2022 9:58:00 AM
This is a wonderful acrostic tribute to WW, Jenna, and brings mixed emotions of joy that we were able to know him and melancholy that he is gone. I love how you formed your last four lines with the ending wish that he had had more tomorrows. Your beautiful writing again brings a tear to my eye and a sigh to my heart. Thank you for sharing this at Charlie's blog. It is good to remember our friends this way. Blessings ~ John
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Date: 2/2/2022 6:50:00 AM
This is wonderful, jenna. I saw what you said at the blog. it's great that you wrote this poem for him.
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Date: 2/23/2021 3:53:00 PM
I'm so glad your poem was on the winner's list Jenna, ^WW^ is so sorely missed on the site:-( hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/22/2021 7:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. You did a wonderful tribute/write. I miss Winged Warrior, he was a wonderful writer. One day we can all be writing together. Have a blessed day/week with your win..................
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Date: 2/21/2021 7:06:00 PM
Great tribute to a great poet on this site, Jenna, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/21/2021 6:35:00 PM
Jenna, a perfectly rendered tribute to our dearly departed Wingman. You have captured his wit, his talent, his positive attitude, and most importantly, his generous and caring nature. Congratulations as I wipe a tear in memory of those wings taking flight. Hugs ~ John
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Date: 2/21/2021 3:04:00 PM
Thanks for participating Jenna. I got to know the Warrior thanks to you! Well elaborated, well expressed, well executed! Cheers! Margarita
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Date: 2/21/2021 1:23:00 PM
Jenna, oh this is a wonderful acrostic, I miss Winged Warrior so much, he was such a gentle and kind soul, congratulations on your win _Constance
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Date: 1/29/2021 12:47:00 PM
Marvelous, Jenna! A brilliant tribute to poet's poet, Winged Warrior. The ultimate king of alliteration is terribly missed here, for sure. GL in the contest!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 8:21:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Edward.
Date: 1/26/2021 3:02:00 PM
A wonderful tribute Jenna, very well said, I do miss him too. I got a lump in my throat just reading this. Best wishes for the contest!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 4:16:00 PM
I'm touched by your reaction, John, and thank you.
Date: 1/26/2021 11:11:00 AM
Hello Jenna logan, I do miss him. I do sense that he is looking down at us reading his comments felling happy he is not forgotten. enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/27/2021 9:57:00 AM
Hello Jenna, I agree. .Enjoy your day my friend.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 4:15:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. Someone as thoughtful and witty as John was, should never be forgotten.
Date: 1/26/2021 7:30:00 AM
- "Rest peacefully, ^WW^ ~ You're missed, my friend " ... amen :) - Beautiful tribute, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 8:25:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. hugs to you, too.
Date: 1/26/2021 5:49:00 AM
Like Jan, this tribute put a lump in my throat and made my eyes misty. What a beautifully written tribute to our friend, Jenna, he is truly missed but his thoughts still live in our hearts. Hugs.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 5:55:00 AM
I am sorry that he's lost to us, but his pages of wonderful poetry remains for all to read and enjoy. Thank you so much, John.
Date: 1/26/2021 5:45:00 AM
WoW! Jenna, What a well written and heartfelt tribute to the WW. He was a great personand poet. Many at the soup have similar stories about him, because he had a way of making one feel like a dear friend or a family member. He sure did that for me. And I miss him very much. This a winner in my book. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 5:54:00 AM
Thank you, Alexis. He made me feel welcome when I joined the soup, and I regret that he left us so soon. I've been reading his poetry, and getting a better sense of why he was so loved.
Date: 1/26/2021 5:23:00 AM
I can never forget him. We were such friends. We made each other laugh. Pity he's gone ~~
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 5:26:00 AM
I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better, but I'm enjoying reading his poetry. Thanks for the acknowledgement, Victor.
Date: 1/26/2021 4:52:00 AM
what a wonderful tribute to ^WW^ this poem brought a lump to my throat Jenna John is gone and is sadly missed by soupers but his poems will live on forever on the site. I hope this places well it is superb poetry:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2021 4:54:00 AM
Thank you so much for commenting, Jan. Your remarks pay honor to him, too. I didn't get to know him long enough before he left us, but his treasured poems remain on the site for us to enjoy.

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