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Adieu, Adieu

Twenty-Twenty-Two Adieu, adieu Though you pass Deepest alas We see you through With losses true New Year Twenty-Twenty-Three Upon your heals Replaces thee We'll hold on tight Sweet Memory, Of those we lost; A mounting cost Time marches Speedily. We say adieu Remembering you And those we had While you were new Though old Time Square Drops Apple there We'll wipe our tears For bygone years And with the toll bell of Midnight.... Another year rolls into Sight Adieu Connie, Rico, Now, Milton too, The Soup lost Much In loss of you ~BJ~

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/1/2023 12:39:00 PM

love this. i also heard Winged Warrior died earlier in the year 22. I did not like the last year. It did a number on my husband too. and our best dog died. Uggg. I am hoping 23 will be much better.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 2:15:00 PM

Thank you :) Oh, I so know what you mean, horrible year. You know what I have decided? I miss the mid to late 1990s, just, give me a time machine and take me back! I keep hoping each year will be better, and I don't want to lose hope, but really pray 2023 breaks the spell of darkness, sadness, sickness and death. Well, we do have hope in God, and the eternal no matter what this world dishes out. I'm so sorry about your husband, I hope he is well soon. The loss of your fur baby :'(, that is so terrible, I'm so sorry. I didn't know Winged Warrior, so very sad. Prayers that 2023 are better for you, for everyone <3

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/1/2023 12:20:00 PM

BJ, your verse is beautiful. Many folks have passed away. Let us hope that 2023 is a year full of hope, joy, and peace for everybody. This a perfect tribute to three great writers who died in 2022, each of whom left an unforgettable mark on the world. Your assistance is much appreciated. Best wishes, happiness, and brilliance. Appreciate your uplifting comments on my page.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 2:05:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, it has been a sad year, and now that the holidays are nearly over, I hope so much to go back and read many of those poems of those we lost. Your visit and kind comment mean a lot to me. I loved reading your poems, I will be looking forward to reading more, they are very beautiful! Prayers that your New Year of 2022 will be very healthy and blessed, for you and all that you love.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/31/2022 7:48:00 PM

Yes, indeed. Let's hope for no more subtractions in 2023. :) gw

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:22:00 AM

:) Yes, amen <3 I am glad to see you are back on after your posts on your vacation, and turning back! My husband and I were praying for you and yours and hoping you were alright. Scary weather out there!! Stay warm and safe dear Gershon, and Happy 2023 to you and your family! :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/30/2022 3:21:00 AM

Great tribute to departed friends.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. I hope you are well and that your Christmas season was much blessed! Happy New Year, I pray it is filled with much health, love, peace and joy for you and your loved ones <3

Michelle Morris

Date: 12/29/2022 7:19:00 PM

Lovely poem. So many are lost to us. Let's hope 2023 brings hope and joy and peace to all. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, love and light. :-)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, Michelle, yes, too many losses, so very heartbreaking. I'm with you, in much hope that 2023 will be a wonderful one for all <3 Happy 2023 to you as well! :) <3

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/29/2022 7:57:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas and prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:14:00 AM

Thank you beautiful Beata :) Your words of faith always brighten my days :) Thank you for the precious Bible verse! That is a wonderful promise to cling to <3 Happy New Year, I pray it is filled with much peace, health and love for you, your loved ones, and all of the precious dear poets on this site <3

Deb M

Date: 12/29/2022 2:34:00 AM

Truly Beautiful BJ…..I will reply to your soupmail soon. Hope you are doing ok ….sending love and cuddles….Debx

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:10:00 AM

Thank you Deb, your comments and soupmail do feel like cuddles :) I am trying to focus on the positive, on heaven <3 It hits me and I fall apart, but then I feel that cloud of witnesses, those who have gone on over to the other side rootin for us here, If I didn't believe it, I would die of a broken heart. When I feel like I can't move for grief, and can't get the things done I must, in my heart, I hear her words, "You'll do it because you have to!!" She was my older sister ;) She always was an encourager, and positive go getter <3 I know this life is going to be lonely and much sadder without her here, and those others, our poets recently departed, all those gone before leave an emptiness, but their words of wisdom and hope live on with us here <3 Happy New Year Deb, hugs to you!

Skaidiv Morjin

Date: 12/29/2022 1:14:00 AM

Beautiful, Adieu!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Skaidiv, Happy New Year to you and yours! :)

Valsa George

Date: 12/28/2022 9:16:00 PM

An apt tribute to the three great poets who departed from us leaving their mark in their own own unique way and all the dear ones who left us in 2022. Also for the current year about to ring its death knell.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 8:51:00 AM

Thank you, my sweet friend, it has been a sad season. The losses just keep mounting up, and the Soup has really been hit hard with the deaths of some of the greats on here. It leaves us reeling. I hope 2023 will be much kinder, we can only pray it is. Happy New year to you and yours dear Valsa, I pray it is very blessed for you and your loved ones!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/28/2022 8:55:00 PM

This is so full of longing and also the memories of what was lost, very moving to include Connie, Rico and Milton, PS has lost too many this year~

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 8:45:00 AM

Yes, Michael, it has been a sad season of much loss here on the soup, and for so many of us who have lost relatives. It is so sad, anytime, but in this season of the holidays it hurts all the more, those who passed on years ago leave an ache in our hearts and so much longing for them. Thank you for your visit and comment Michael, I hope your New Year will be a wonderful one for you and yours, full of health and much joy!

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/28/2022 8:53:00 PM

Thank you for sharing BJ I wish you a happy New Year :)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/1/2023 8:39:00 AM

Thank you for coming over with your visit and sweet comment Heidi! Happy New Year to you as well! <3 :)