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Jack Ellison is a retired graphic designer whose interests and hobbies have varied greatly over the years.

At different times in his life...
• he has designed and marketed board games
• played banjo in a successful folk group
• drawn approximately 1,200 portraits of famous people including 5 U.S. Presidents and had them autographed through the mail
• has played chess worldwide over the internet (usually 30 to 40 games simultaneously)
• is currently the layout artist and publisher of a quarterly 40-page community magazine
• now an enthusiastic and aspiring poet

https://www.discogs.com/Canadiana-Folksingers-This-Land-Is-Your-Land/release/7312371

Jack is a great man, poet and friend.  He always brings cheer to all on the soup.

Even at 82 he is so active and brings humour to Poetry Soup.

Would be great is more people read his limericks and poems.

Guaranteed to make you smile.

 

 

Jack Ellison Tribute

Eighty two years young, but still a trooper,
pen writes daily, he's an evergreen souper.
Behold the limerick king and his wisdom,
providing laughs from his humorous kingdom.

Five posts a day, one is bound to make you smile,
some a little naughty, but that's his cheeky style.
Long before his Benny Hill transformation,
he was rocking this poetry soup nation.
First post a two thousand and twelve quatrain
about soaring in clouds, free like an air-plane.
Master of many forms, posting poems galore.
Eternal legend within poetry soup folklore.

Yet his talents do not end there, oh no no!
Perfect Santa clone bringing cheer, ho ho ho!
A chess ace whose trapped many kings in checkmate,
but what he really wants is a pretty playmate!

Skilled graphic designer and portrait artist,
but now he claims he's a talented fartist! 
Did you know he once played the five string banjo,
with his sweet wife Linda, many moons ago.
The Canadiana Folksingers were his group,
toured the world, but now he's happy with just soup.

This limmerjack, maybe a cheeky chappie,
but he will go out his way to make ya happy.
When you need a laugh to brighten up your day,
go read Jack Ellison, he has so much to say!

The Silent One
29 January 2018

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Alexis Y. January 31, 2018 at 2:10 PM WoW! Silent, This is a good tribute to Jack. I agree, he does bring humour to the soup with his amazing limericks. I like his style. He has accomplished many things over the years. Thanks for letting us know:-) Alexis Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:23 PM He is a great man and I know you love his poems... Thank you for your support to him..

Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2018 at 1:05 AM this is REALLY great rhyme you created in our tribute to Jack. I love the word you made: limmerjack, so cute. truly one of your best rhyming poems, Silent One. Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:24 PM Thank you Andrea, fitting for a great man..

Akkina Downing January 30, 2018 at 6:53 PM A truly beautiful tribute to Jack. And he sure look a bit like Santa. Could he be Santa's brother? ;) beautiful Silent One! Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:29 PM I believe he is a long lost relative.. Thank you..

Becca Teagan January 30, 2018 at 4:43 PM Jack is a sweetie, for sure... a little bit naughty ;) but harmless, and always brings a smile! Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:33 PM He is a naughty boy, but it is just an act! lol... Thank you..

Nette Onclaud January 30, 2018 at 1:09 PM such a lithesome accolade for jack, S.O... your vivid portrait of our dear souper makes me want to write past 82... huggs Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:33 PM Yes a great inspiration.. Thank you..

Jean Murray January 30, 2018 at 11:51 AM JACK!! You're still alive!! Thank God. Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:36 PM He is alive and well.. go check out his poems.. Thank you..

Connie Marcum Wong January 30, 2018 at 10:15 AM A very lovely tribute to a talented poet who has worn many hats over the years. You describe well his love of life through his many endeavors. What a handsome portrait you have shared as well. Jack is so generous with his wonderful comments on member's poetry as well. Bravo Silent, for a fitting tribute to an awesome man! Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you for your wonderful feedback Connie, he is a great man and a great asset to the soup..

Janice Canerdy January 30, 2018 at 9:27 AM This is a great tribute! I WILL read his poems! Janice Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:37 PM Thank you..

Kim Rodrigues January 30, 2018 at 8:56 AM What a wonderful tribute! Thanks for sharing this bio! All the more reason to adore! :):) Kim Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:37 PM Thank you..

Tom Cunningham January 29, 2018 at 1:54 PM Wow, Jack has lead a fast paced life and still no signs of him slowing down. A brilliant tribute S.O. Well done. Regards Tom. Silent One January 29, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you Tom, he is a great man..

Jack Ellison January 29, 2018 at 10:23 AM I am truly at a loss for words and for me that's unheard of!!! I am truly blessed to have such truly loving friends and to have such a dear friend in SO!!! A brilliantly poet but more than that the most charming man I have ever known in my long life!!! There is a tear in my heart hearing all your kind and loving words! Sorry, my eyes are filling up... love to all, Happy Jack xx Jack Ellison January 29, 2018 at 1:24 PM I am dumbfounded!!!!!!!Whatta a TRUE friend I have in thee!!! Silent One January 29, 2018 at 12:29 PM Glad you liked it Jack, just highlighting some of your great talents my friend... You are a great man and a great asset to this poetry site and long may you continue my friend...

Kumkazi Mhlongo January 29, 2018 at 10:12 AM Glorious tribute Silent one, I will certainly check out his poems Silent One January 29, 2018 at 12:29 PM Thank you

Judith S January 29, 2018 at 9:33 AM What an absolutely beautiful and fitting tribute to an AMAZING man, Silent One!! I have missed days at a time of visiting Jack .. but he never misses a day with 5 limericks!! He has brought so many smiles to my face in the short time I've known him. I consider myself completely blessed to be one of his followers :) Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:37 AM Thank you Judy, he is a great guy, I hope more people read his poems..

Mike Gentile January 29, 2018 at 9:12 AM Tributes are important, Silent One as is recognition and I thing this is a wonderful one.!! Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:38 AM Thank you Mike...

Probir Gupta January 29, 2018 at 9:10 AM Great write ... Lovely tribute ... The last two lines are very beautiful ... Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:38 AM Thank you Probir...

Arturo Michael January 29, 2018 at 8:59 AM And he really does...A lovely dedication to a poet I've come to appreciate for his wake up calls... Good one Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:38 AM Thank you Arturo, he has a lot of wake up calls...

Richard Lamoureux January 29, 2018 at 8:44 AM A great tribute to jack. I also liked the Bio. I too have enjoyed Jacks poetry over the years. Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM Thanks Richard...

Demetrios Trifiatis January 29, 2018 at 7:41 AM Jack was one of the first poets that I came in contact with back in 2012 when I joined PoetrySoup and since then i have been enjoying his Limericks ! I have called him the Mozart of Limeriks! One thing that brought us together was Montreal the city I lived for 20 years and Jack was born! Jack is young for he always dreams and keeps writing delightful Limericks that bring Joy to everyone!May you live forever my friend, Jack! Thank you S.O, for writing about this great man! Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM Thank you for your wonderful words Demetrios...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 29, 2018 at 6:54 AM Lovely tribute Silent One! Truly, improving the lives of others introducing them to our sweet Jack E. xomo Yay :) Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you Mo...

Cynthia Buhain-Baello January 29, 2018 at 6:27 AM A very prolific tribute to a great artist (fartist) and graphic designer/chess player/ writer. Enjoyed reading it. Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you Cynthia...

Vijay Pandit January 29, 2018 at 6:25 AM Awesome to read such sincere words of tribute..you depicted well his many attributes..Kudos to you Silent One and Jack for such treasured moments shared on poetry soup. Silent One January 29, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you Vijay..

Eileen Manassian January 29, 2018 at 6:07 AM Lovely tribute to a lovely guy. I call him Kenny and he calls me Betty Boop. :) This is a great write, SO. Good job. You've made us learn a lot about Jack. He's sweetie pie. Silent One January 29, 2018 at 6:08 AM I don't think he comments on many poems, hardly any... Thank you for appreciating this dedication...

Maria Williams January 29, 2018 at 5:52 AM A very humorous poem and so aptly described for a very skilled all round artist, a man of many talents and master of all it seems.A loving tribute and much enjoyed poem. Bravo for acknowledging his talents...Maria Silent One January 29, 2018 at 6:09 AM Thank you Maria... He is a great man..