Michael Tor Poet Rhyme

Our Beloved Jack Ellison Bids Farewell

I got the bad news today, we were loosing a friend.
One of our best Limerick writers Jack Ellison.
 Ailments are no surprise when growing older in age.
A new Chapter in Jacks life as he leaves, and turns the page.
 His Writings came from his heart, that were written by him.
Witty and silly Jack always left us with a grin.
 Many Poet's will be so sad to hear this sad news.
His departure breaks our hearts, and sadly brings the blues.
 Jack we all wish you well as you journey on your way.
We'll miss you Jack, but in our hearts you'll forever stay.


Poetry Soup was so gifted
to have Jack Ellison as one
of their Greatest Writers.
We were so fortunate to
have him. He shared in his
last Poem he was leaving.
Please in your comments
tell Jack what he meant to
you. Goodbye my Dear friend,
Happy Trails.

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Becca Teagan January 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM Aw I remember Jack, he was always so nice to everyone, and brought a lot of smiles. Nice tribute to a good man.

Darlene De Beaulieu September 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM Hello jack, I just found out today that you left. This is sadness for me. I valued our frie4ndeship. i will miss you. enjoy your the rest of your life. i will be thinking of you. now you are gone doing other things. love hyou. /Darlene/ i hope you get my message. xxxx-ooo.

FJ Thomas July 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM Jack has always been a bright spot. Choosing humor over drama, regardless of the shenanigans on site. Lovely goodbye Michael.

Panagiota Romios February 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM Hi Michael. God bless you for alwars lauding another. Shining the light on Jacknot yuu. Pangie xx Michael Tor February 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM Thank you Pangie sorry for late response I have been away just got back will stop and see your latest Poetry. Blessings my Dear... Panagiota Romios February 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM Oopd, I am sorry I didn’t realize this was aPOTD. I can’t think of another person more deserving Congratulations!.

Terrell Martin February 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM I wasn't familiar with Jack Ellison or his poetry until now. But thanks to this tribute to him I soon will be able to read his poetry and come to know him better. RIP Jack and thank you Michael for sharing your thoughts and feelings about him. All the best to you (Michael) and Jack's family. Michael Tor February 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM Terrell my friend Jack from what I heard from Tom Cunningham is posting again. You can go to his poetry and enjoy his writings he is a character we all love for his sense of humor. Jack did not die my friend he said he was retiring from poetry but he is back again. Thanks Terrell for reading his poetry. Will be over soon to read your latest Poetry thank you so much for your support my Dear friend...

Joseph P. DiMino February 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM Your get a FAV Michael. Jack will be sorely missed. Jack was a wonderful, witty cheerful member of Soup. Always a joy to read, and a writer very supportive of other poets and poetess. Best of luck and blessings my friend! Michael Tor February 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM Thank you Joe so much for the favor. I really appreciate it. Blessings back to you my friend and thank you for your kind comments...

John Read February 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM Love your tribute poem Michael congratulations on your POTD. Michael Tor February 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM Thank you John. I appreciate your support and participation in Jacks Tribute. I am sure he appreciates it also. Jack decided to retire from the Soup. He will turn 90 in August and his ailments are catching up to him. We wish him a speedy recovery and good health...

Christuraj Alex February 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM It's a very touching tribute, dear Michael Tor. I am very sad to hear about Jack's demise. You have said it, yet, in a very optimistic manner with a very grand poetical touch. "A new Chapter in Jacks life as he leaves, and turns the page". Amidst the sad news, Congratulations on your POTD. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM Hello my friend. Christuraj Jack is still alive, he left the Soup because of his aliments. He thank God is still with us. He is approaching his 90th birthday. If you haven't seen his poetry yet I encourage you to do so. Jack has a great sense of humor and I know he will lift your spirits up with his style of humor. I am sorry you never got a chance to interact with him he would always return with a funny response. Thank you for your kind words my friend and I appreciate you stopping by. God bless you and all you love...

Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM Thanks Poetry Soup for the POTD Sharing this Tribute of Jack with all his followers. Much Appreciated by me and all who knew and loved Jack... God bless you all...

Brandy Nicole February 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM Dear Michael, your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. It's sad when a member of our community is done with poetry. Such a lovely tribute to a well known friend to many here. He will be missed. Congratulations on receiving Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM Hi Dear Brandy I can always appreciate your smile and kind support. You always know the right words to say and they are always so uplifting. I am sorry I haven't stopped by to read in a while. You are one writer I think highly of. Thank you for your support of Jack and being part of the many who love him and enjoy his witty silly humor. He will be greatly missed and I am so glad we have all the treasure trove of poems he wrote for us to go back to and enjoy. Thank you again Dear Mandy and may the good Lord richly bless you... Hugs...

Oliver Mckeithan February 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM Wonderful tribute Michael. I only caught his work at the tail end. What a loss to the Soup community with his retirement but his work will still be available for use to savor. Congrats on POTD Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM Yes Oliver it is like you say a Loss. Your so right in saying we have all his Poetry to read and enjoy and savor. If you get a chance please read Jack's limericks they will leave you with a smile. Thank you Oliver for your support of Jacks Tribute I appreciate it and I am sure Jack does also. God bless you my friend...

Benjamin Bartley February 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM Thanks for the tribute. Well-deserved POTD!!! Wow, being a Newby it is really sad to find out one of my favorite poets has moved on so soon. Thanks for sharing. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM Benjamin yes it was shocking news to all of Jacks supporters. I got the news from another favorite Poet of mine Tom Cunningham. Tom is such a great friend he keeps track of all of us especially Jack one of his favorites. I have to give credit to Tom without knowing he was leaving I would have not been able to write this Tribute so soon. Thanks Benjamin for your support for Jack, I am sure he appreciates it.

Connie Pachecho February 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM Jack stirred the soup, Jack made us a bowl (10014 poems), and Jack left us with a full tummy. Thank You and Best Wishes, Jack. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM Hi Connie your welcome. Yes he did WOW!!! 10014 Poems!! Such a dedicated writer he was and his Legacy will be the 10014 poems he wrote for us. I encourage anyone who has not read Jacks poems to please read, you will be smiling and grinning. Jack as you know Connie had a great sense of humor and that is what I will miss most about him... Thank you Connie for participating in Jacks tribute I am sure he appreciates it. Thank you again... Connie Pachecho February 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM Michael thank you for the tribute.

Ann Peck February 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM A lovely tribute. I'm so sorry about his passing. Congrats on POTD Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM Hi Ann. Jack is still with us. Because of his ailments he decided to retire from the Soup. I appreciate your kind words and support for Jack. Your words show your kind and caring heart Ann. Thank you again and God bless you...

Paula Goldsmith February 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I did not know Jack Ellison. I will need to go check him out. What a wonderful tribute/write for him. One day we will have Soup in heaven where we can get to know each other better. Have a blessed day writing away.............. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM Thank you Paula. I promise you that when you start reading Jacks Poetry you will be a supporter of his work. He had a wonderful sense of humor that was contagious to the reader. His comment responses were even funnier. Tom Cunningham informed me he was retiring from the Soup, I have to give Tom credit for letting me know. Tom is such a caring gentleman. Sadly Jack is retiring but he leaves behind many Poems for us to enjoy and remember him by. Thank you Paula for your comment and caring thoughts regarding Jack. He will be missed...

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM Such a lovely tribute, Michael. Congratulations on POTD. May God bless Jack. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM Thank you Evelyn. Yes may God bless Jack. He is approaching 90 and he is dealing with ailments. What a wonderful writer he is and he has a great sense of humor. I have followed him for many years and have written two Poems about him "Old Jack The Halloween Scrooge" and "Jack Ellison Tribute Revised" and this current Tribute. He is one of my favorite writers. Thanks again Evelyn for your support of Jack. God bless you...

Gershon Wolf February 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM Aw, glad you got POTD for this one, Michael. ~ Gershon Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM Hey Gershon. I have to thank Tom Cunningham for letting me know Jack was retiring from the Soup. Tom had read his last Poem and related that information to me that Jack was leaving. Tom is a thoughtful gentleman always caring of others. So glad for your support Gershon. Your wit and humor is what you and Jack share. He also has a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. Thank you for your support again Gershon. I sincerely appreciate it.

John Read February 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM A man with a great sense of humour God bless him, nice tribute Michael. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM John he does have a great sense of humor. He is loved by many here on the Soup. He is our own Santa Claus. He has written many, many Poems and they are always so up lifting. Jacks Legacy will be appreciated for those new writers who have not read him yet. Thank you John for your support of Jack and your kind words. I hope Jack sees this Tribute... Again John thank you... John Read February 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM Congratulations on your POTD Michael

Joseph May February 10, 2025 at 6:33 AM A heartfelt tribute to Jack, Congrats on POTD Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM Thank you Joseph for your support for Jack and kind words. God bless you. He surely will be missed...

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM Hello Michael, this one hits deep for I love reading Jack's poems. You captured Jack’s spirit, the humor, the heart, the way he left a mark on all of us. It’s strange how words can make someone feel close even as they’re slipping away. Beautifully done, my friend. Honored to read this today. Congrats on POTD!! Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM Thank you Daniel for your supportive kind thoughts of my Tribute and support for Jack. Yes my friend he will dearly be missed. I have followed Jack for a long time. Tom Cunningham related to me that he was leaving. Without Tom's advice I wouldn't have known. Tom deserves much credit for sharing his information with me. I would have not known without Toms help. Tom is a caring soul, I really appreciate him. Again Thank you Daniel your words meant a lot to me when I read them, thank you again and God bless you Daniel...

Zyrool Gifford February 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM Hello Michael, this is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your friend and poet. May his journey be a smooth one. Congratulations on your POTD win. Stay Blessed. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM Thank you Zyrool for your kind comments and support for Jack and the Tribute. I hope you take a little bit of your time and read Jacks work. He is so funny and will always leave you with a grin. He has written so many Limericks I can't count them all. Thank you for your support and again I appreciate you stopping by... God bless you...

Mike Gentile February 10, 2025 at 5:04 AM Michael, what a wonderful tribute you have penned! I had not the pleasure of knowing Jack but will visit his writings! Congratulations on POTD! Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM Mike you will be so amazed at his humor and writing abilities. He has written many, many Poems and has been here since 2013. I promise you will be laughing and grinning when reading his risque type of humor. He is also an amazing writer, every once in a while he will touch your soul. A Father figure he was too many of us and we also thought of him as Santa Claus. The Soup will not be the same upon his departure. Thank you Sir for your support for Jack and really appreciate your kind comments. God bless you Mike...

Karen Jones February 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM Sad news and he will be missed! Nice of you to share and congratulations on potd! Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM Thank you Dear Karen for your much appreciated words and supporting Jack on his Tribute. He will be missed and I thought I give him a going away party of all his supporters. I just hope he sees his Tribute. Thank you for the Congratulations and I will be over reading your latest writings... God bless you...

Tania Kitchin February 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM Michael, sad news to hear, a wonderful tribute to Jack. Congratulations on POTD. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM Thank you Dear Tania. Yes Jack will be missed and it is sad news. Thank you so much for your kind words they are always appreciated by me. God bless you...

Hilda Greenhough February 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM Congratulations on POTD. I don't know him, but I enjoy limericks. Michael Tor February 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM Oh Hilda please go read his Limericks you will be amazed and laughing. When ever I needed a laugh I just go over to Jacks Poems and be brought back with a smile and a grin. Jack has a great sense of Humor that we call all appreciate. His responses to comments were even funnier. He will be greatly missed, that is for sure. Thank you Hilda for your support Dear. I will be stopping by to read your latest writes and I appreciate your comments...

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