Jeannie Cronin Poet Limerick

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A poem of thanks and gratitude for the positive and encouraging support we receive from one another. A special thanks to Silent One and Daniel Turner for setting the example of what a special place we have in the "Soup".

Far Away Friends

I have a new far away friend
I wish could live just round the bend
who's poems I find
so pleasant and kind 
there aren't enough flowers to send

With the pen of a poet you write
as a message of hope in our plight 
with beauty and grace 
a gently left trace
to challenge a deeper insight 

I imagine the way you would look
see you happiest writing a book 
poetic rhymes 
of places and times
and all of life's lessons you took

Our souls have been fed by a fire 
and we share in a common desire
to have a true friend
for the ride to the end
of our goals as they raise ever higher

Though all I can see is your name
I still hear your voice just the same 
it speaks to me dearly 
and calls to me clearly 
through poetry destined for fame

I'm blessed for my far away friend
who will never live just round the bend
for I see a smile 
with poetic style
in each posted poem you send

In the world of the mountains you climb
thank you for taking the time
to lift up my soul
with renewed sense of whole
from your words that so cleverly rhyme

Thank you my friends.

                       -Jeannie Minor

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Gordon Mcconnell March 3, 2016 at 2:18 PM Super write Jeannie, real lovely tribute indeed. Such a pleasure to read independent! Jeannie Cronin March 3, 2016 at 2:34 PM Thank you, Gordon. So glad you stopped by, always a pleasure.

Eileen Manassian March 1, 2016 at 9:57 PM What a lovely tribute, Jeanne. It is so nice to read of the impact soupers can have on our lives. Thank you for sharing your appreciation for these poets Jeannie Cronin March 2, 2016 at 12:39 AM Thank you, Eileen. So glad you could stop by and visit.

Franklin Price February 29, 2016 at 10:42 PM How very nice for all the poets who read this. I only hope a few of my poems deserve what you have written. Thank you Jeannie Cronin March 1, 2016 at 10:54 AM Thank you, Franklin. For myself as well as many others, I'm sure your numbers will count more than a few.

Daniel Turner February 29, 2016 at 6:03 PM It is I who should be thanking you dear Jeannie. With the support and encouragement you offer and for seeing the deeper meaning than just some rhyming words. You are a candle of hope in a distant window and I appreciate your heartfelt kindness. You are entirely too modest. You write beautifully. Peace my dear:) ( Ps. ) My ADHD won't let me sit still long enough to write a book, My mind tends to drift in the breeze. LOL Daniel Turner February 29, 2016 at 6:27 PM Now your just making an old man blush! Peace my friend:) Jeannie Cronin February 29, 2016 at 6:19 PM Well, if that's the case, my friend, I pray I will always be downwind and breathe in every beautiful thought you are willing to put out into the universe.

Tim Smith February 29, 2016 at 5:00 PM Oh what a fabulous tribute to two fine poets and gentlemen. Jeannie Cronin February 29, 2016 at 6:11 PM Thank you, Tim. I appreciated the visit and the comment.