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Forget-Me-Not For Rico Leffanta

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^{Photography & Comments by Rico Leffanta}

^{Rico comments:

February 13, 2012

Hula hands should tell the story, but who is watching her hands?

February 7, 2012

Finally finished processing Punahou School Carnival photos and think this one

is outstanding when one considers the photographer is pre-WWII vintage, not George Clooney!

June 21, 2011

Tasty Susan may hide from the sun, but she is still hot!

— with Susan Lawrence.}

Forget-Me-Not For Rico Leffanta Poets love defines as does your photography Screening feme fatal like it's a mammography Blissful images erected Virility unaffected Observing what nature offers in demography Hang loose Rico! Mahalo

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Michael Tor

Date: 2/3/2023 2:02:00 PM

Excellent tribute Anaya Rico will be missed...

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/3/2023 2:16:00 PM

I miss him every time I play Isreal's "Over the Rainbow" :D

Robert Gorelick

Date: 1/31/2023 5:53:00 PM

A wonderful tribute to a man of wit, intelligence, depth, and compassion. A substantial tribute for a substantial man! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/3/2023 2:17:00 PM

Thank you, Robert, you always know just what to say!

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/30/2023 8:57:00 PM

Love this dedication, Anaya, and the form you chose. I may be wrong, did i read that Israel had passed on.

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:39:00 PM

Israel May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997 Respitory failure. Those are his ashes in the video. Thank you, Harry for your sweet compliments, I'm honored! Hugs~Anaya

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/26/2023 1:52:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your tribute to Rico. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page with congratulations. Sara

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Sara for your kind thoughts. He is missed!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/14/2023 8:50:00 PM

I love your wonderful tribute to Rico, with the beautiful music and pictures, Anaya. Israel's version of Over the Rainbow, is also a favorite of mine. Rico will be missed! Evelyn

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:42:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn, it's nice to see you hear, thanks for the visit ,I used to play it over and over and now it's here with Rico and his awesome photographs. I can come and visit always!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/13/2023 8:28:00 PM

Rico was so clever and warm hearted, I know I will not forget him, this is such a touching tribute to one of the shining lights of poetry soup~

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:44:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle, glad for your visit and kind words. He will not be forgotten!

Valsa George

Date: 1/13/2023 7:57:00 PM

Definitely Rico must be telling us- 'Forget me not'. We cannot forget him. His funny limericks will live on. I miss him so much....his comments and daily posts. A great tribute to him, Anaya!

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:46:00 PM

I am so happy you came to visit, I know you were there just about every day commenting on Rico's limericks, it was fun times! Thank you, Valsa for your kind words.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/11/2023 6:44:00 PM

I love Israel’s rendition of Over the Rainbow …. One of my favorites. His voice so haunting so and sweet . I miss IZ too ! An addition to my first comment :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/12/2023 8:20:00 AM

I'm happy for your approval Susan, Rico's photography just blew me away, your photo is gorgeous!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/11/2023 2:19:00 AM

A great limerick which is also a lovely limerick.

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Victor for your kind words and visit. Good to see you, I am honored!

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/11/2023 2:10:00 AM

Heya Anaya, A brilliant tribute Limerick that even the great Rico would be proud of, you have captured the essence of the man superbly here, Hang loose indeed, cheers David

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/12/2023 8:43:00 AM

Those flicker pics of Rico's are amazing, I feel like I'm in Hawaii. The Facebook pics he wrote comments too, he is so Rico!!!! They locked him out a couple of times! T & A ;)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/10/2023 10:52:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to Rico Anaya, I heard he was a brilliant photographer. Now he's gone over the rainbow, that's where we'll find him. RIP Rico. Tom

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/12/2023 8:29:00 AM

Facebook kept blocking him, gee I wonder why, hee hee!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2023 10:57:00 PM

Below is a link to his amazing pictures

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2023 10:56:00 PM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricoleffanta/

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/10/2023 10:26:00 PM

Anaya , From the memories and archives of my dear friend …. You have unearthed a bit of his essence ! Thank you . Love all of the amazing tributes you have posted recently for our dearly loved and departed poets . Gifts from the heart for sure . Also your free Jenna Poster ! Keep the love flowing . Hugs and all the best for 2023 . Susan :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:48:00 PM

Thank you, Susan you are always welcome here, I am honored to have known you all year through! Hugs~Anaya

Deb M

Date: 1/10/2023 4:14:00 PM

Lovely Anaya…Rico was a character and very cheeky Ha! Debx Soupmail!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:53:00 PM

Hi Deb, ;D --thank you for your visit and the soupmail dear Deb!

Jeff Kyser

Date: 1/10/2023 4:08:00 PM

Wow, late to the party - did not know Rico had passed. December was rough on our bunch, nice tribute and sorry for the loss of a friend!

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:51:00 PM

It has been quite a year for the soup, especially with three of the most special poets I had a chance to get to know and am so grateful. They won't be forgotten, Jeff! Thank you~Anaya

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/10/2023 3:43:00 PM

The hands tell the story. Otherwise you're just a stalker! Tribute to your buddy Rico. Nice. ;~]

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/31/2023 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Arlo for your fun comments! I am honored!