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On 12/17/22
The Ambassador of Aloha,
Rico told me one day: 30 days will go by
and I’ll be forgotten after I die
 "Rico I" 4/9/2022

Rico II

R.I.P. RICO 4/8/41—12/15/22
Spirit guide O spirit guide begin his journey Take him through the colors Amber, presence of God, fiery passion, wisdom, and God’s anointing Pink new life, Father’s heavenly care, and Rose of Sharon Silver, salvation and the Word of the Lord Spirit close to home for these days Soul will be freed to make its way To the "Land of Ever Summer" Fire is lit meanwhile to help guide his spirit Dear Rico, may you rest in peace I’ll miss your presence, your signature Aloha I’ll make sure you won’t be forgotten A limerick I’ll write about you, a bawdy one And when I crumble who shall remember That you ever were here But there will be many have no fear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Wolf Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 6:55 PM
Thank you. Very simply, Thank you, Anaya. Loss is a devastating four-letter word.
Anaya Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 8:02 AM
Gershon, I will miss the ambassador of Aloha. He mastered the daily news and events in his favorite poet form [the limerick]. Clever and unusual! Thank you for your kind visit. ~Anaya
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December 21, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Thank You for this wonderful tribute. So sad to loss another Soup member. A wonderful writer that I enjoyed reading. He will be missed but the many writings will live on. Peace/Blessings.............
Anaya Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Paula, thank you for your thoughts, and kind comments, I always appreciate your visits. Writings live on! Warm blessings to you. ~Anaya
Lawrence Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 6:40 AM
Thank you dear Anaya for this moving tribute to dear Rico. He is riding the colors now … his spirit so rich and full . His spirit will never die and he will live on through his photos, limericks and his amazing sense of humor and wit . He will always be close to my heart forever . Rest in a peace my friend . Susan :)
Anaya Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Susan, the friendship you and Rico shared; so generous, affectionate and adventurous. Rico enriched our lives. The ambassador of Aloha and was truly endearing and an original. His wit, humanity, and candor will long be cherished. Thank you for your visit. Blessings and warm hugs XOxox ~Anaya
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December 19, 2022 at 12:14 PM
I will sorely miss you Rico as a much-loved elder statesman of Poetry Soup and a one-of-a-kind limerick maven. Your playful bawdiness and great sense of humanity will be long remembered in this world so filled with ignorance and divisiveness. Rest Well Rico! A deserving tribute, Anaya. Robert
Anaya Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 5:32 PM
I am thrilled by your visit and your expression of grief concerning our friend Rico's passing. You worded his legacy aptly. Thank you, you are another fine poet Robert!
Bauer Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 4:02 PM
a beautiful tribute, anaya! i'm so glad that there are others who are honoring rico with a poem. he was also the first name i looked for on the "new poems" list and i feel so sad each time i realize that he'll never be on that list again. no matter what he thought, he will not be forgotten...
Anaya Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 8:34 AM
Ilene I sent a soupmail
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December 19, 2022 at 8:08 AM
Like you Ilene, he was my go-to first thing, part of a routine I enjoyed so much, you were always there for him. Very true! Thank you for your visit Ilene and your wonderful comment. ~Anaya
Cunningham Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Beautiful elegy to a fine poet and gentleman here on soup, from comments I've read he was a brilliant photographer Anaya. Tom
Anaya Avatar
December 19, 2022 at 8:01 AM
Flicker, you can look at his pictures there, and was very proud of the Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Zap” by Rico Leffanta and alot of Hawaii shots of people! Thank you for your kind comment, Tom.
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December 18, 2022 at 6:30 AM
I second that emotion. Beautiful <3 xomo! (teary eyed hugs to you!)
Anaya Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Maureen, Rico was one of a kind. I know how much he had Aloha Nui Loa for you! ~ Hugs to you ~
Deo Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Rico, REE KI, and limericks, I will seek to honor those too. Thanx for your HEART DEAR ANAYA. Note: no one has been rude to me in the last 2 years in PSoup. I just clarified in my poem, because Joe didn't agree with my critique of Trump
Anaya Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 8:10 AM
Anil, thank you for clearing it up about Joe with me. I am so glad you are okay. And thank you for, the lesson on the false prophet William Banham-S Africa, there are a few here! Thank you for your visits! We will miss Rico; he was one of us! ~Anaya
Deo Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Shalom shalom Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi AUM. Sorry for/our loss
Anaya Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 8:28 AM
A loss to many here...as Rico would say Aloha Nui Loa! [much love] Anil. Shalom~ Anaya
Boles Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 6:27 PM
It seems to me that he has warmed your heart with his poetry and his spirit with yours. I think that even in absence, he will feel your sincere farewell thoughts as he journeys on. A truly fine tribute Anaya!...ab
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December 18, 2022 at 8:40 AM
Thank you Anselmo, for your heartfelt comment and your kind visits, it's very sad and many here will miss Rico's spirited presence and his bawdy limericks! Happy cruising ab :)
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