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The Tallest Woman I Ever Met ...
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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For TSgt. Hallie A. Vardell, blue rope T.I., BMTS 1980-1994, Lackland AFB.


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The Tallest Woman I Ever Met ...

... stood maybe five foot one.  Her
eyes, ice blue and piercing, could
scythe through steel:  my soul was
nothing.  Her voice was that of
God's, demanding instant and total
obedience, surrounding me like
thunder.  Who was I to question?
Did not dare. ...  Twenty four years
later, I remember my USAF T.I., who
had a part in making me the woman
I am today.  God bless you, Ma'am ...

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman (5/29)


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 Reviews of "The Tallest Woman I Ever Met ..."
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on June 15, 2009
Your respect for her comes through strongly, Karla. Great job sharing:)
Sheila

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on June 3, 2009
stature and physical presence are not congruent, are they Karla? -- the ability to lead and positively impact others requires dedication to a principle -- your T.I. obviously had that dedication to purpose -- this is an inspiring story worthy of sharing with all Americans -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on May 31, 2009
Wow! Nicely said. I admire women who can take charge without being cruel. Bless you, Love J'nia

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Wonderful tribute, Karla!

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Very nice writing sweet lady..keep smiling..Hugss

Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Oh yes! I remember my TI. I can hear his voice as if it were yesterday. This brought back some pleasant (?) memories. ;-)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
I remember my T.I., too - but he didn't look anything like yours!!

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Remembering them is the best way to no let them to fade away.
Soldier, I am sure she are proud to have had your kind of soldier.

Georg


Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 30, 2009
Great to read you shorty..
With love and a Smoooch!
Ron

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Hmnnn I remember a woman like this once too but sadly she was a teaching Nun in a catholic school and I still have nightmares about her sometimes...lol

fee

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Sounds like she is someone had an impact on you. Well written Karla.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed on May 29, 2009
A wonderful tribute thank you for your service
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Nicely penned tribute
Thank you for sharing it
Have a great day
Ray { Not a Poet }

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
great tribute!!! hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
In gratitude. we praise the five foot one TI who contributed
so much to shaping the Karla we know today. -gene.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
a wonderful tribute!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Excellent tribute to your TI, bet she'd love this!
She would be proud of you,too!Well done, Karla!

Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Great tribute to your T.I.; very well penned, Karla! BRAVA!

I like the line, "...her eyes, ice-blue and piercing, could scythe through steel". Vivid, imaginative, and unique!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Some people come into your life for a purpose. I'm happy that you're made into a much stronger person.

Thank God for that!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 29, 2009
Funny you just reminded me of my company commander in the Navy, first time I thought of him in a long time...[Thanks for all the prayers but it wasn't meant to be, I'm afraid]...Ed & Rufuz


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