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A tribute to our friend and poet, Jack Ellison, who has retired from Poetry Soup, due to health reasons.

We could have written hundreds of lines to honour him, but decided to keep it short and sweet, just like his little daily bundles of smiles and laughter.

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. In collaboration with Maureen McGreavy 19 September 2018 In honour to a great poet and friend, Jack Ellison, who has retired from Poetry Soup..

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/15/2019 6:59:00 AM

Wonderful combo tribute, MM & SO! Wish I had known his poetic work better while he was actively w/PSoup. Nevertheless, thanks for the memories of Dear Jack from the both of youse. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/26/2019 2:56:00 PM

Great tribute, from both of you

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/20/2018 1:14:00 PM

Hello Silent One, when did jack retire from poetry Soup? He did not tell anything. I will miss him. What health problems did he have? I am glad that i chose you to find out about Jack.Have a nice day my friend.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/23/2018 9:08:00 AM

Hi Silent, a wonderful collaborative tribute to Jack. He touched so many with his poetry. It is sad to read he is leaving, he will be missed. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Your friend always....Mike.

Kelli White

Date: 10/16/2018 10:30:00 PM

God bless you Jack and enjoy your retirement. You are indeed one of a kind. Kelli

Paul Callus

Date: 10/16/2018 9:59:00 AM

Well done both of you collaborators! Jack will be missed. I often read his poems, though rarely commented on them since I knew he would not have the time to answer. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/9/2018 9:06:00 AM

Silent One, your collaboration with Maureen, in this wonderful tribute to Jack, is beautiful and inspiring. Let’s hope that such positive energy and prayers, amassed here through your heartfelt poem, contributes to his return to good health. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 9/22/2018 8:17:00 AM

He did touch so many of us :) great tribute and prayers for good health.. Hugs eve

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 9/21/2018 3:40:00 PM

You have given a wonderful tribute to Jack Ellison, it is so sad to know that he is leaving poetrysoup, his limericks were always a fun to read and believe me they always make my day, every poem is unique and equally amusing and interesting, he sure will be missed,

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/20/2018 5:25:00 PM

Beautifully worded tribute.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/20/2018 3:26:00 PM

Jack will be missed very much. Your tribute to him is fitting. His poetry always brings a smile to my face and laughter. I will pray for his health to improve. Thank you Mo and Silent. God Bless Jack. xxoo

White Wolf

Date: 9/20/2018 3:07:00 PM

A nice succinct tribute. Well written

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/20/2018 12:06:00 AM

Good work, you 2! Yes! smiles when truly needed!

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/19/2018 5:38:00 PM

A great tribute S1 & Mo, to a wonderful soul and poet...we will miss you, my friend, Jackie Boy and fellow Canuck...thanks for the chuckles among other things lol...love & laughter...^WW^

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/19/2018 4:02:00 PM

GREAT tribute to a great poet, S.O.! Janice

Mark Peterson

Date: 9/19/2018 3:59:00 PM

Gone but never forgotten. An image or mere thought of him summons so many early memories of the soup for me.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/19/2018 3:45:00 PM

ohh no, i will miss our jack...he gave me daily doses of joy... such finely written homage, SO...huggs

Charles Messina

Date: 9/19/2018 2:57:00 PM

Very nice SO, so sorry to hear of Jack's retirement. I didn't know him all that long because I myself have only been here a short while. But what I have learned from him is that he was a genuine gentleman as well as a great poet. Blessings to Jack and I know I speak for others when I say we're going to miss him. Stay well my friend my thoughts are with you.

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 3:15:00 PM

So many will miss him..Thank you Charles..

Old Buck

Date: 9/19/2018 2:31:00 PM

Well written and well deserved. Thanks for sharing that with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Old Buck..

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/19/2018 10:26:00 AM

Very well done, Si! This is beautiful. I know Jack is pleased. Have a great day all!!

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:15:00 PM

Thank you Joe..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/19/2018 9:50:00 AM

Such a wonderful tribute to a dear friend and poet. Even though I don't know Jack, I wish him the best. He is in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by so many here. You and Maureen have written a beautiful poem together. ~ Brandy

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:15:00 PM

Thank you Brandy..

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/19/2018 9:45:00 AM

A lovely tribute to Jack and also to friendship!!!

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:23:00 PM

Thank you Mike..

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/19/2018 8:44:00 AM

Oh! So much pity for me for not having the honour to know a beautiful soul Jack Ellison as given such a heartfelt tribute by poets and souls of high value.. A pity I haven't read his beauties.. Thank you Silent One and Maureen for being so generous and beautiful to share such fine recognition.. Best regards. Be blessed always.

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:23:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderfil feedback Besma..

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/19/2018 7:52:00 AM

I'm so glad you got a picture of him up. Thank you for the chance to honor him with you my friend. xomo

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:29:00 PM

Was great to collab with you, especially for a great guy like Jack..

Maria Williams

Date: 9/19/2018 7:36:00 AM

To say that Jack will be missed seems like such an understatement. He is one of those rare people who instantly became a friend instead of "just" another poet in the Soup. There are no words to truly reflect what a joy his limericks were. A true inspiration to all.Si and Maureen you have both done an awesome job honoring this wonderful man. ...Maria

Silent One
Date: 9/19/2018 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Maria... Jack is a great guy and friend... Will miss his positivity around here..