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A Whisper from Winged Warrior

Blog Posted by Charles Messina: 2/1/2022 7:12:00 AM

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Sands Avatar
February 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Thank you Charlie. I miss Winged Warrior. A brilliant poet and so caring. I will read your poem :)
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February 8, 2022 at 12:37 PM
Hi Charlie! WW was truly a gift to so many of us with his generous heart and the model of his amazing poetry! He is missed but not forgotten! Thank you for reminding us of him with your generous spirit! Sending you hugs and many blessings my friend!
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February 6, 2022 at 6:20 PM
Thanks for this post ~
Daniel Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 4:11 AM
Off to read it now, Charles, he truly was a genuine poet with loads of love to share with everyone here, miss him...
Chiri Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 2:02 PM
I will definitely go read it now! :)
Ricci Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 2:46 AM
Good Morning - I am very sorry to hear this news. WW (John) was a beautiful writer and truly added to the poetry community and poetry in general. Thank you for informing us of this sad news. Blessings to all. Thank you
Ibeh Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 4:53 PM
Awesome tribute, Charlie. One of the greatest poets to ever grace Poetrysoup, for sure. Winged Warrior was a true master of many poetry forms, especially the alliteration! I miss him replying to my poems, entering my contests. He's missed. RIP, Wingster.
Nicole Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Charlie, those that have gone on before us, will forever remain in our hearts. I have read and commented on your tribute to our "Warrior with Wings". He is missed, but not forgotten. Thank you for keeping his memory alive. Hugs and love, Brandy
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 12:30 PM
Admirable of you, Charles, I've always enjoyed his poems ~ you are missed, John, Aloha!
Seeker Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:57 AM
Thanks for sharing, Charles! I’ve read a few of his poems after you’ve mentioned this, deep write indeed. Will go through bit by bit, very thoughtful of you
Logan Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Charlie, you are honoring a loved one that PS lost. John Watt, your idea of posting poetry dedicated to Winged Warrior shines his love and light among us again. Thanks, both of you. Here is my contribution to a kind and gifted poet. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/winged_warrior_1323925
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:05 AM
Hello Charlie, I did comment on that poem of W.W, He is very well missed. Enjoy your day my friend.
Pandit Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 4:31 AM
You are a dear friend, Charlie. I remember him well, fondly. RIP WW!
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 2:18 PM
Gosh this is so nice of you to do. I want to read your poem and also what John Watt showed down here. Thank you.
Watt Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 12:05 PM
If anybody has posted a poem or memorial for Winged Warrior, please post it here so we can all visit and remember our friend. I'll start the ball rolling: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/john_gone_1320580
Kauffman Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 12:37 PM
Great idea John! Blessings dear friend!
Nicole Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 1:48 PM
(You) .. are another brilliant *John* that is so to wonderful to know. So kind of you to remember our friend in this way. I have commented on your post. Hugs, Brandy
Messina Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 5:06 AM
Thanks John, what a wonderful idea. You're the best!
Watt Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 12:01 PM
^WW^ lives forever in his poetry and in the hearts of all he touched with his compassion and enthusiastic encouragement. Thank you, Charlie, for highlighting his word artistry and rekindling sweet memories of his generous spirit. RIP Wingman, we miss you.
La France Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Charlie, I miss WW so much, RIP dear friend. yes , I will go read your tribute ~Constance

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