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A Tribute To Ilene Bauer

The new poems list I must scour For poetry by Ilene Bauer The flow of each line Is simply divine Her witty words I just devour N B To the British ear the Name Ilene Bauer uses 4 syllables I-Lene Bau-er Paean On Poets Poetry Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico 03/22/22

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Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2022 4:17:00 PM

Lovely tribute. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones, Jan ~

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/20/2022 8:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Have a great/blessed day...................

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/19/2022 3:59:00 AM

A great tribute to a wonderful poet, Jan, congratulations:)

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/18/2022 3:02:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this tribute poem to Ilene Bauer. God bless you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/17/2022 9:37:00 PM

"Her witty words I just devour" - Great limerick on Ilene Bauer. Congratulations!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/6/2022 8:51:00 AM

I love her poems too! They are a joy to read!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/31/2022 9:38:00 PM

Nicely done, Jan, good luck in the contest. .. The one I did will not win :).. Blessings with lots of inspiration my friend.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/23/2022 11:25:00 AM

"Bauer" is a German two-syllable word meaning "farmer" unless playing chess when it means, "pawn". I always check Ilene's daily posting for her wit as well as her command of the English language, so thank you for this tribute! Aloha!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:57:00 PM

thanks Rico I know you are a fan of Ilene's:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/23/2022 4:43:00 AM

A lovely tribute to Ilene Jan, her poems about everyday life can't be beaten. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:55:00 PM

You nailed it Tom she is an amazing poet and I love her out look on life through her pen :-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/23/2022 3:46:00 AM

She is a great poet. Pity we never corresponded. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:47:00 PM

thanks Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/23/2022 2:30:00 AM

Jan - I am honored, touched and delighted! This is a tribute to treasure, for sure. Thank you so much for your kind words. You know I feel the same way about your poems and always look forward to reading more of them…

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:47:00 PM

You have always been a favourite since I joined the site:-) hugs Jan xx

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/23/2022 1:15:00 AM

This is fun tribute Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:46:00 PM

Thanks James xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/22/2022 10:19:00 PM

Love the dedication, Jan, Yes Ilene, is truly a wonderful poet. Hope Your husband and son are on the mend. Hope you also are keeping well.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2022 2:46:00 PM

Thanks Harry, hubby and son are now out of isolation and life is back to normal again:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2022 5:28:00 PM

i love her poetry too. Always have. So witty and humorous she is. GREAT tribute, jan. I hope your family is well.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/22/2022 5:32:00 PM

Thanks Andrea , she quickly became a fave poet when I joined I just love her witty style and fabulous rhyme, hubby and son have covid, but are on the mend xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/22/2022 3:36:00 PM

Hello Jan, a nice tribute to Ilene. She will be pleased. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/23/2022 8:37:00 AM

Hello Jan, I am certain she will like it. Sheis your fav. poetess. Hugs xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/22/2022 3:39:00 PM

I hope she likes it , Ilene has been a massive favourite of mine since I joined soup, I adore her witty words and beautiful flowing rhymes:-) hugs Jan xx