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Roger and Jen

In twenty-eleven, an Italy tour, We hung out with Roger and Jen, Exchanging addresses, though what were the odds That we might ever see them again? For with hundreds of miles and quite a few years In between us, the chances were slim, But an email popped up – they’d be here in New York So they reached out, perhaps on a whim. It was such a delight to connect once again As we showed them some favorite spots And at dinner we chatted some more as we filled In the blanks and connected the dots. But the biggest surprise, which just knocked off my socks, Was discovering that, every day, Roger goes to my site and reads all that I write – I’m more touched than I know how to say!

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Date: 3/29/2017 12:33:00 AM
This is great ilene, in fact a few years back we had the same experience meeting up with old friends, we went to UK and they came here to Oz, it is wonderful but now we are all getting too old to visit each other once again but like your friends they also read our poems etc. what a coincidence eh! this is a lovely read and it brought back memories, thank you, hope you are well, take care......Vera
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:29:00 PM
hey vera! great to hear from you! yes, it is a great feeling to reconnect with old friends (or young ones!) and it's always a delight to find someone who reads what we write. i appreciate the comment. regards to peter...
Date: 3/26/2017 5:13:00 PM
My sister just came back from Cuba on a tour trip. She made friends and plans to meet up some day too. Her trip reminded me of you and all your travels that we get to go along with in your poems. Do you miss the gelato? :)
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:32:00 PM
ah, the gelato! of course i miss it, robert, but i'm delighted that you remember all my gelato poems. that was a wonderful trip (and a delicious one!)...
Date: 3/24/2017 8:18:00 PM
This is cool. And I do like that your poems rhyme so nicely. Right up my alley.
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:33:00 PM
thank you, david! it's great to find someone who appreciates rhyme, 'cause that's totally my thing. i appreciate the comment...
Date: 3/24/2017 1:45:00 PM
- Nice to meet new friends ... and get the chance to meet again ... so much fun :) - A lovely poem, Ilene - I wish you a great weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:34:00 PM
thank you, anne-lise! it is always nice to connect with people and then to see them again is like the icing on the cake...
Date: 3/24/2017 1:27:00 PM
But you said it all; well done!
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:34:00 PM
thank you for your kind comment, rico...
Date: 3/23/2017 9:48:00 PM
It is indeed good to have a "faithful reader" and Roger seems to fit the bill. He, doubtless, gains much, also, from your interesting, well-written and always kind posts, as do all of the rest of us, Ilene.
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:35:00 PM
such a wonderful comment, leo larry! thank you for being so supportive - it means a lot!
Date: 3/23/2017 8:48:00 PM
oh how wonderful Ilene to meet up with old friends and to know Roger will soon be reading this lovely tribute:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:35:00 PM
ha! yes, i got a lovely comment from him when he saw it. thanks, jan...
Date: 3/23/2017 8:25:00 PM
That is so sweet Ilene...Hi Roger
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Date: 3/30/2017 3:36:00 PM
thanks, tim! (and roger says hello to you!)

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