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I'm Sorry and Thank You - FJ Thomas's Blog

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Bloggers PhotoPoetry will always be a matter of perception, perspective, and personal taste. No amount of education or fame will ever change that. ~FJ Thomas...sometimes I write poetry

I'm Sorry and Thank You

Blog Posted:7/20/2025 6:29:00 PM

Those who know me know it is important to me to respond to comments left on my writings. However, the last two years I have missed more comments than I have replied to.

I am sincerely sorry. I will be trying to catch up.

Though I've had migraines for as long as I can remember, they have incresed dramatically over the last two years; so I do not spend much time on electronics. While I don't generally share personal information, I didn't want anyone to feel I was intentionally passing over his/her comment.

Please know how much I appreciate the time each person gives to reading and commenting on a poem. It really does make a writer feel good to see someone has read, and taken the time to comment on, something they have written.

So please accept my apology, and my gratitude.

PS: This isn't a blog about how someone does/does not respond to comments. You may not see replies on a poem only to learn later that the poet 'responds' by trying to comment on a poem from each person who has commented on 'theirs.' Please do not speak negatively about someone else :)

~FJ

 



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Sara
Baker
Date: 7/21/2025 3:11:00 AM
migraines are terrible -- a challenge to live with on a daily basis...prayers
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Richard D
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Date: 7/21/2025 2:54:00 AM
No need for sorry FJ, you just take care of yourself, it's not like like you'll be forgotten. Richard
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 7/20/2025 10:40:00 PM
Like Deb says, no need to apologize. It must be horrible living with migraines. Good luck catching up. It's so hard just "keeping up" here
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Deb
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Date: 7/20/2025 9:59:00 PM
No need to apologise FJ…..most poets are not expectant of replies l do believe and are understanding that we all have our own lives outside of P.S and that takes precedence and above all your health is most important! It must be terrible having such bad migraines….l hope you find some relief. Take good care of yourself FJ…..Cuddles….Debx
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Brandy
Nicole
Date: 7/20/2025 7:46:00 PM
FJ, Your health is important. I hope you find a way to ease the pain that those migraines are causing. My best to you, dear friend. Hugs, Brandy
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FJ Thomas
Date: 7/20/2025 9:16:00 PM
Thank you Brandy, I'm hoping an appointment next month may shine light on something that may be addressed :)
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Frederic
Parker
Date: 7/20/2025 7:33:00 PM
Take care, dear poet, migraines can be brutal, whether you respond or not, is not as important as your health...
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FJ Thomas
Date: 7/20/2025 9:15:00 PM
Frederic, it seems I've known you forever, thank you.
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Craig
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Date: 7/20/2025 7:25:00 PM
Be at peace - you're awesome - hugs!!
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FJ Thomas
Date: 7/20/2025 9:14:00 PM
Thank you Craig :)

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