American Friends Service Committee

This was written a while ago as a member of a another poetry site. It was about a South African lady who I loved and admired greatly! I miss her wit, her charm and most of all her great creative talent! She challenged me to write a poem describing her official job title which turned out to be no mean task... She's our leading lady, you know who I mean All she does is write great poetry She's a marvellous gal with a heart of gold Now here's a bit about her psychometry She asked me to describe her job in rhyme This marvellous and talented lady She's the Assistant Program Director of the South African Program of the Peace Education Division of the American Friends Service Committee Some say it's a cover for something shady Can't write much more, I'm all out of breath I should store as much as I can One never knows when I'll need that reserve For a reprieve, well at least that's my plan She didn't think I was up to the task But her occupation is included herewith Don't ask me how I managed to accomplish it Sheer genius I suppose, it's a gift! LOL © Jack Ellison 2012
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Date: 12/13/2022 12:08:00 PM
Sheer genius! Haha Good one, Jack. Cool ode. Anything is worth a try! Always, Laura
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Date: 1/1/2013 11:25:00 AM
wow! Her title was a mouth full. Sounds like you respected her greatly. May ou find more like her in the years to come...
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Date: 1/2/2013 7:56:00 AM
I did find a friend like her... her name is Carol Eastman! I miss her terribly but souls like you have helped a bunch! Love ya! Jake xoxox
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