All Hail King Kelly

All Hail King Kelly
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

A footle a day
Keeps melancholy away.
And I just must say.
Sean Kelly, today,
You are what I’ve been missin’
Your words have risen.
Life’s fun to new heights-
Hail now, oh king of footles.
Thy great wit brought forth.
Bestowed on the world.
Unhidden humor: thy pearl.
Those chitty short writes.
Great images sprout.
From your words, there is no doubt.
All hail to thee, friend.
The footle king speaks.
All ears listening say, “Wow!”
Yes, he is the king.

(Of footless and how-)

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Written as a Tribute Poem to Sean Kelly.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 11:10 AM
An awesome Choka being featured this week Dane. Congratulations, Sincerely, Moses
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February 4, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. wonderful write.. excellent choice.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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February 4, 2010 at 5:48 PM
That He is. Congrats on the feature. Vince
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February 2, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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February 2, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Hey, Dane Ann, my congratulations on your wonderful poem being featured this week on the Soup! Peace, Audrey
Austin Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 6:22 AM
Congrats on this selection, Dane Ann. What is a "footle"?
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February 1, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Dane Ann >> James
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February 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM
He's well deserving this tribute, as are you deserving a place among the featured works. Congratulations!! ~ Carrie
Rich Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 5:41 AM
Contrats to you on being featured by PoetrySoup this week. Keep pen and paper on hand & never say never! AR
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February 1, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Dane Ann. May you have many more. always a pleasure to read. Love, Carol
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February 1, 2010 at 3:30 AM
Nice tribute in true standing with this site , well done Daniel
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January 31, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Dane to a nice guy.Rgds Brian
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January 31, 2010 at 5:47 PM
nice feature poem, congrats.
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January 31, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Dane, just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. This is such a fitting tribute to Sean. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
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May 12, 2009 at 10:39 PM
;o) This made me smile! I agree with your assessment of our Mister Kelly! Blessings, Donna
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May 9, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Love this lighthearted poem. A fitting tribute to Sean and his gift of humor. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Blessings to you. Karen
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May 9, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Great tribute to Sean! He'll love it, Dane Ann, and the rest of us do too! Love, Carolyn
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May 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM
very well penned! Dane! and thanks for comments! Jim
Winter Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Ha ha! Superb!!! Well done! I bow down to Sir Kelly with you and miss him too! Wonderful, clever and sweet tribute! Love, Shar
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