Goodbye To the Gallaghers

When you watch a show for many years,
The characters you’re viewing
Become like friends; you care about
Their lives and what they’re doing.

So when the final season wraps,
It’s sad to know they’re leaving
And part of you might even do
A tiny bit of grieving.

Of course, the actors will disperse,
Their fictional creations
Abandoned as they seek some other
Brand-new adaptations.

But we, the audience, will miss
The Gallaghers of “Shameless,”
Who felt so real that their portrayers
Surely aren’t blameless.

Farewell to Frank, Fiona, Lip,
To Debbie, Carl and Ian;
To Kevin, V and all the rest
I never tired of seein’.

I thank you for 11 years
Of TV time enjoyment
And hope each actor finds, real soon,
Fulfilling new employment.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 5/10/2021 5:29:00 PM
The title just didn't entice me, so the old adage of judging the book by the cover come's into play for me. Your connection with the characters makes me regret not giving it even a first look. :/
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Date: 5/4/2021 8:18:00 AM
I never saw this show but now I am hankering to watch it, wondering what I have missed!
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Date: 5/3/2021 7:21:00 PM
Not familiar with the show Ilene but I always read your entertaining rhymes. Have a great evening.
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Date: 5/3/2021 4:01:00 PM
Never knew the Gallaghers, but 11 years is an exceptional run in TV, or so they say. :) gw
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Date: 5/3/2021 1:32:00 PM
Truly we do miss the characters but oft they are replaced by a new favorite. :)
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Date: 5/3/2021 12:58:00 PM
I've never heard of the show but can relate its like they become part of your family. I am mid watching the US version of 'the office' thoroughly enjoy all the character much better than the Uk show too:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/3/2021 12:42:00 PM
Never heard of them, but your review is a treat! Aloha! Rico
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