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A Fond Farewell to the Soup You've all been "Souper". As I set down at the keyboard My eyes are filled with tears For I’ll be saying “ Good-bye” To folks I’ve “known” for years. I recently self-published my 4th book Silly rhymes now fill some 400 pages. Printed up “officially” in the hope They’ll last down through the ages. :o) No one will buy many, if past is judge But that wasn’t the original point. If all else fails and they fall apart I can use the pages to wrap a “joint”. :o) My 12 yr. elder-life phase of rhyming Has “respectfully” come to an end. This last rhyme will finish it out I’ll now send it to you, my friend. I joined your group some years ago But oft felt out of place, not good enough. When you’re doing something just for fun Not feeling “up to it” gets kind of rough. Someone once said: “I’m not so sure I’d want to be a part of any group That would accept me into membership. In desperation, to that level I stoop. :o) But I’ve written many sheets since then Least twice felt a need to be preserved A piece that went together so nicely I’ve felt “keeping” is what it deserved. But I’ve gotten off my track again To say: Adieu to this fine troop. It’s grown to be for me a family This wonderful “poets” group. Thanks a lot for the many times You’ve read my silly stuff Shared many supportive comments Not always, just thoughtless fluff. I know I’ll miss you but see no need To be a part, for I can still read. The wonderful gifts each often shares On this huge internet poetry feed. So in the weeks and months ahead I’ll be back. You won’t know I’ve read But know I’m enjoying each one Just don’t let it go to your head. Respectfully entered by oldbuck
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