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R I P Rico

As I write this, I must confess Rico Lafanta's was one of the best. The limericks he thought of He said more than he aught of With a style of his own, he possessed He had a swift mind, His brain was hard to confine, It went to places Without any traces Of malice of any kind He was an intelligent bloke, I like the truth he spoke He was a good teacher Without being a preacher He made up intimate Jokes He did not do this to offend, Although some were hard to comprehend, It gave us a chuckle Although near the knuckle A message to all they send It upsets me greatly to say This dear man passed away, I'll never forget him It was a privilege to have met him His comments and limericks made my day. R.I.P. Rico. Missed by Old Duck

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Date: 3/13/2023 11:22:00 PM
Please accept my sincere apologies, Andrea. I have Whooping cough at the moment of writing and I have felt quite unwell the last few days. I am sure this limerick will be too late but I have sent it to you anyway for you to look at. I shall look at the contest rules more carefully in future. I am going more senile every day. Thank you for your kind comment. It was much appreciated. Take care. Shirley
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Date: 3/13/2023 9:30:00 PM
This is a great tribute to Rico, Shirley. Hope you got my Soupmail. Anyway, you covered many aspects of a very good man with your poem here.
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Date: 2/23/2023 7:23:00 PM
A great tribute, Shirley! May Rico R.I.P.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/23/2023 8:12:00 PM
Thank you, Gershon. I feel like I have lost a friend; I did not know that he was ill, which made his death a surprise. Take care, Shirley
Date: 2/23/2023 11:35:00 AM
I knew of him here, I got some comments in The past from him I think.? And would have Reciprocated.' My condolances at the loss you Feel Shirley.'
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/23/2023 12:45:00 PM
Thank you, Joe For taking the time to comment; I appreciate it. I did not know he was unwell, so his death was unexpected. Take care, Shirley
Date: 2/23/2023 1:45:00 AM
Hi Shirley a nice tribute to Rico…l know how much you like him and enjoyed his poems/limericks….Debx
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Date: 2/23/2023 1:31:00 AM
Great Limericks Shirley in honour of Rico, a great Limerist indeed… Belle
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/23/2023 12:49:00 PM
Thank you, Belle. Take care, Shirley
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/23/2023 2:14:00 AM
Thank you, Belle He sure was; I miss his limericks and his helpful comments. Have a lovely day, Belle...Shirley
Date: 2/22/2023 10:59:00 PM
It is always a pity when a great poet leaves us.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 2/23/2023 2:16:00 AM
He was a very knowledgeable, man. I miss him.

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