Jan Allison Poet Limerick

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

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03/22/22

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Line Gauthier December 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM Lovely tribute. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones, Jan ~

Paula Goldsmith April 20, 2022 at 8:19 AM Congratulations on your win. Have a great/blessed day...................

Joanna Daniel April 19, 2022 at 3:59 AM A great tribute to a wonderful poet, Jan, congratulations:)

Beata Agustin April 18, 2022 at 3:02 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this tribute poem to Ilene Bauer. God bless you.

Christuraj Alex April 17, 2022 at 9:37 PM "Her witty words I just devour" - Great limerick on Ilene Bauer. Congratulations!

Caren Krutsinger April 6, 2022 at 8:51 AM I love her poems too! They are a joy to read!

Eve Roper March 31, 2022 at 9:38 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 March 23, 2022 at 11:25 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 March 24, 2022 at 2:57 PM thanks Rico I know you are a fan of Ilene's:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham March 23, 2022 at 4:43 AM A lovely tribute to Ilene Jan, her poems about everyday life can't be beaten. Tom Jan Allison March 24, 2022 at 2:55 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 March 23, 2022 at 3:46 AM She is a great poet. Pity we never corresponded. Hugs. Jan Allison March 24, 2022 at 2:47 PM thanks Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer March 23, 2022 at 2:30 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 March 24, 2022 at 2:47 PM You have always been a favourite since I joined the site:-) hugs Jan xx

James Marshall Goff March 23, 2022 at 1:15 AM This is fun tribute Jan! Jan Allison March 24, 2022 at 2:46 PM Thanks James xx

Harry Horsman March 22, 2022 at 10:19 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 March 24, 2022 at 2:46 PM Thanks Harry, hubby and son are now out of isolation and life is back to normal again:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2022 at 5:28 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 March 22, 2022 at 5:32 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 March 22, 2022 at 3:36 PM Hello Jan, a nice tribute to Ilene. She will be pleased. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu March 23, 2022 at 8:37 AM Hello Jan, I am certain she will like it. Sheis your fav. poetess. Hugs xx Jan Allison March 22, 2022 at 3:39 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