My Time Is Up

Think it's time to turn in my keyboard Seems my lims are no longer adored Twas only a matter of time That these sillies of mine Would become boring and yummy no more
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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Hello Jack, a question: Are giving up poetry? If so ...why are you doing it? You can always write another type of poetry. Have a nice evening my friend.xxx-oo
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 11:31 AM
I don't want you to leave P.S. xxx-ooo
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:42 AM
Check out my site today, I'm going to post a compromise!!! Love you, dear lady!!! XOX
Wanter Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 6:27 PM
Please read what I posted on Tim's blog. The readership of my poems has drizzled steadily. It isn't your poems, or I should quit, too.
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:46 AM
Very interesting to hear dear friend!!! I shall check out Tim's blog!!!
Horn Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Jack, C'mon now. Nonsense. I am going to be 77 on June 26th. You are my soul and inspiration that could not bare the separation; You entice my concentration. The best way to beckon is with Canadian bacon. Jim Horn
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:49 AM
Can smell it all the way up here!!! LOL
Horn Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 3:47 PM
It is up to you when time expires; Then is up to those who admires, Have the ability; Enjoy tranquility; Be an angel in heaven God hires.
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:47 AM
You are correct my friend!!! Read my post the morning!
Manassian Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 12:48 PM
KENNY!!! Don't you dare! Betty Boop won't allow it. I'm sorry I haven't been round. It's only lately that I've started posting again. I didn't feel like being on here and I'm not getting that many views either. Come now....You stay put. You know I love ya! Hugs
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:53 AM
Betty!!!!! Kenny has missed you! No need to apologize sweetie! Didn't realize the readership decline was so widespread... I am compromising! Read my post for later today!!! Still love you sweet lady, hugs, Kenny XOXOX
Wigley Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 12:30 PM
In the poetry soup we're all swimming// I do rhyme,Craig Sonnets, Jack does Limming // please don't stop what you do// coz we all will miss you// carry on and just keep us all grinning x
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 4:57 AM
Very kind of you Viv... much appreciated!!! Cheers!!!
Y. Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Hi Jack, I think I can speak for most here at the soup, we adore you and your limericks. I apologize for not visiting you much, but I must say that I haven't that active on the soup like I was in the past. I also know that when people don't make comment on our writes it's doesn't feel good. However I don't let it bother me any more. I hope this not farewell my friend. I hope to see more of you:-) Alexis
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:04 AM
Now that was SO SWEET, dear Alexis!!! Absolutely no need to apologize, my friend, I totally understand. Being retired means I have a lot of time on my hands and when my readership dwindles, I feel it! I appreciate your kind words dear friend... love, Happy Jack XOX
La France Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Jack, I think you are excellent at limerick, and as for readers visiting and commenting, we all have noticed there is less these days, poetry soup is not the same as it was, perhaps too many members and those of us who have been here a long time just get lost in the mix, or time, time is everything because there is not enough of it. I have poems with no comments that end up winning in contests, so what is that about ?? Anyways perhaps reconsider if that is the only reason.
La France Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 9:38 PM
Read it! And that is great news, a compromise is wonderful . . .
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:09 AM
"just get lost in the mix" well said, my friend! Being retired with much time on my hands, P-Soup is my lifeline! Read my post today, "A Compromise" Thanks a bunch! XO
Williams Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 6:39 AM
Oh really, this is simply not true. Your stuff is never boring my dear friend. Please reconsider Jack.....Maria xox
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:17 AM
My dearest Maria, I would miss terribly!!! After your call and talking with you and Ron, it boosted my spirits beyond words! Thank you, sweet lady! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOXOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 5:49 AM
No. Say it isn't so. Jack. Jack? I'll be sad. I have not had my coffee yet, so maybe I'm dreaming this. I'll try again when more awake...
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:19 AM
Dearest Mo... read my post for today! Love, love, love. your T.O. friend!!! XOXOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 6:22 AM
I'm going to miss you Jack. Some tears here with your name on them. Sending you some post dated squishy hugs. I wish you well my friend. xomo <3
Ellison Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 5:56 AM
I will miss you my loyal Ottawa friend!!! But as I told Tom, I feel my stuff is getting stale as evidenced by my reduced readership! I have enjoyed my years on the site and may return in the future but for now, I say adieu!!! Tons of love, Happy Jack XOXOX
Cunningham Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 5:30 AM
I hope that's just a limerick, I enjoy them and the banter, you cant give up,what about your lady admirers'?. Hang in there, Good morning Jack.
Ellison Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:21 AM
Now seeing that they've decided to up my salary...
Cunningham Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Have spoken to the board and sadly we will not accept your resignation. We'll even up your salary.how's that.
Ellison Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 5:41 AM
Been at it since 2012! Have enjoyed the banter, especially ours but this old guy's stuff is getting stale and refreshing no more It has been a hoot all these years but methinks it's time to say adieu! Thank you and all my good friends, for all the fun times we've had together!!! Cheers, Jack
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