Aloha

Hello and goodbye Forever in between For a soul’s eternity Having been seen

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Alexis Y.

Date: 2/4/2023 9:21:00 AM

Hi Maureen, I just found out about his passing today . I share the sentiments with the soupers below. He will truly be missed-Alexis

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2023 9:35:00 AM

Missed, very much indeed. Hugs you! xomo

Susan Woodrow

Date: 12/24/2022 10:56:00 AM

Just perfectly said beautifully!! Will miss his word play limericks :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/26/2022 5:57:00 AM

Thank you :) me too! xomo <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/22/2022 7:22:00 PM

Best tribute to Rico I've read, Mo. Short, true -- and forever haunting.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/22/2022 8:25:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, I am honoured my humble offering is so well received. xomo

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/22/2022 1:05:00 PM

Dear Maureen, Thank you for this poem. It captures our dear friend Rico so well. I'm so happy you are healing and have returned to the soup. You were so missed. God Bless you Nancy

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/22/2022 8:23:00 PM

Thank you Nancy, so much. And then some more. xomo

Lisa Ricci

Date: 12/21/2022 3:50:00 AM

Good Morning Maureen. Hello. As I reflect of loved ones who are in heaven I found your entry and words emotional and beautiful. To me their souls and being are never gone. Thank you for sharing such a piece. It was an honor turning to your page. May this day find you well. Happy Holidays. Keep enjoying poetry and poetrysoup (smile)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/22/2022 6:45:00 AM

Thank you Lisa! Happy Solstice to you and holidays too. I have always been enamoured by the word aloha, not having a proper translation to english, meaning more than any one word could encompass, a little like Rico himself. Warm hugs, xomo

Karen Jones

Date: 12/20/2022 5:48:00 PM

This is delightful.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/22/2022 6:38:00 AM

Thank you Karen! xomo

Susan Lawrence

Date: 12/20/2022 6:43:00 AM

Maureen , Beautiful words and tribute to my dear friend . He will always live here through his poems …. An unique amazing man filled with humor and wit and intelligence with a big heart . Susan :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/20/2022 10:03:00 AM

Thank you Susan, I hope I did he and the fab word aloha justice. In one line you have captured his essence for sure. xomo