Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Rhyme

Dear Jack

Everyone knows the limerick king, Jack,
penning funnies, spreading laughter galore.
His wit will give your funny bone a smack,
a legend who'll go down in 'soup' folklore.

Not just for limericks had he a knack,
for his charm one could not help but adore;
so many he touched and when he looks back,
bid he know he remains a cherished mentor.





A collaboration with Silent One 
For Jack Ellison, upon his retirement from the Soup

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Gershon Wolf September 27, 2018 at 11:48 AM What a wonderful and fitting tribute to a 'Soup Legend.' Kudos to you and Silent One! ~ Gershon Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 27, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thank you Wolfman. I'm missing him :( xomo

Charles Messina September 21, 2018 at 6:22 AM As I mentioned to SO, what a beautiful tribute to a great man. I will miss seeing him around. Wonderful collaboration Maureen. Thoughts and prayers to Jack Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2018 at 9:07 AM Thank you Charles, xomo

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2018 at 7:17 PM Great tribute to Jack and thank YOU for that fun contest. I've never done one of those before and was thrilled to be on the list. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2018 at 9:06 AM Thank you Andrea! <3

M. L. Kiser September 20, 2018 at 5:23 PM Well penned. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM Thank you ML, xomo

Roy Pett September 19, 2018 at 2:28 PM Oh this is so sad I thought he was just having a break from us, he will be surly missed and I wish him well in what ever he does, this is a lovely tribute which I am sure Jack will appreciate. :( Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 20, 2018 at 9:25 AM Thank you Roy. I did email it to him, but have not heard back as of yet. :( indeed <3 xomo!

Lewis Raynes September 18, 2018 at 9:00 PM a nice collaborative tribute by both of you guys for Jack, cheers :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 19, 2018 at 7:01 AM Thank you Lewis, xomo

Caren Krutsinger September 18, 2018 at 2:36 PM What do you mean he has retired? What? No! NO! NO! Really? I was really enjoying him too. He was the KING for sure! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 19, 2018 at 7:00 AM Yeah, I'm so sad. The King he will remain in our hearts. <3 xomo!

Tom Cunningham September 18, 2018 at 2:34 PM A lovely tribute Maureen and S.O to our good friend Jack. He is missed on soup. Hail Jack the limerick king. Tom Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 19, 2018 at 6:53 AM I miss him every morning. Thank you Tom <3 xomo

Ilene Bauer September 18, 2018 at 1:51 PM nicely done, you two! i didn't know that jack had retired - he will be missed on the soup... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 19, 2018 at 6:59 AM He will indeed <3 Thank you Ilene, xomo

Vijay Pandit September 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM Lovely tribute you wrote to a dear friend..well done, Mo and SO. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 18, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you Vijay :) xomo!

Silent One September 18, 2018 at 1:05 PM Was a pleasure to collab with you to honour our good friend and great poet Jack Ellison. He will be fondly remembered and missed by so many as he made so many people smile... You never know he may even come out of retirement... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 18, 2018 at 1:11 PM An absolute pleasure, thank You! My fingers are crossed <3 xomo