Silent One's Gone Silent

Mr. Silent has gone silent if you haven't noticed Perhaps he's just vamoosed to the Ivory Coast Wherever he be Tween you and me Missed he is, a dear friend of mine I boast
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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April 25, 2018 at 4:07 PM
I'm back... Just passing through.. Thanks for the tribute my friend... Keep on making them laugh!
Ellison Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Do these old eyes deceive me???????? Holy crapola... just crapped my pantaloons!!! Missed you terribly dear froend!!! If I was there, I'd give you a big smacker right on your hooha !!! Just in time, dear wifey had to hide the knives! Sir Thomas is off celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary and sweet Maria is off to Hawaii on business for two weeks (tough eh) Welcome back and cheers to you good buddy!!!
Ibeh Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 1:57 PM
Wonderful tribute, Jack! I hope Silent One returns soon. He's one of my favorite poets. And he's so supportive of me, and I really appreciate it...
Ellison Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Me too, along with many many others! Thanks for dropping by my friend!!! Cheers, Jack
Thomas Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 5:42 AM
Yea ...going to give that one a serious ear tweak when he returns!!!
Ellison Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 5:49 AM
Dear dear Flo, I'm overFLOwed with joy to have to give him an ear tweak!!! Good day, my love, Happy Jack XOX
Smith Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Another feather in your beanie Mr. Jack, congratulations my friend. Where is the Lad???
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Heard from him, he will be returning soon!!!Thanks for your good words, my friend!!! Cheers!
Mishra Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 5:45 AM
congrats on POTD!!! nice one!
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 6:49 AM
Thank you, Ashok, my friend... very much appreciated!!! Cheers!!!
Andresen Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 5:16 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Jack - // Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 6:50 AM
Sweet of you dear Anne-Lise! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Cunningham Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:50 AM
Big congrats Jack. Hopefully he'll soon be back. Tom
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 6:54 AM
Have it on good authority, it won't be long... when have I ever lied to you before!!!
Duet Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 1:38 AM
Nice tribute to one of my favorite people and certainly one of my favorite poets. I hope he reads this. And, congrats on POTD, Jack. :D z
Roper Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 12:11 AM
Congratulations on POTD.. Jack.. Hugs Eve
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Thank you sweet Eve... love, Happy Jack XOX
Ashley Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:16 PM
A big congratulations, Jack, on your well deserved POTD honors -- and yes, I've noticed and I miss his presence here at the Soup. I hope he returns soon.. A sweet tribute from your talented pen for our wonderful friend. Warmest wishes..
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 7:06 AM
You are oh so kind, dear Susan!!! He is loved by many!!! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Malik Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 2:16 PM
You sweet man. The one who is Silent will love this <3. He is very busy at the moment and says he has little time to write. Congratulations on Poetry of the day. :)
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 2:32 PM
That is an extremely delightful comment on my poem for a very sweet friend of mine and so many others!!! Thank you, dear friend!!! Cheers, Happy Jack XOX
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April 15, 2018 at 11:19 AM
Maybe he's on vacation and he's enjoying it rather than reading poems?? I do hope that's the case. Anyways, Mr. Jack, congrats on POTD! I hope our Silent friend comes back soon. I miss him too!
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Thank you, sweet friend... I'm sure he'll return! Love, Happy Jack XOX
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April 15, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Many congrats on your poem being choosen as the poem of the day, yeah you re right, I have notice it too, I don t know many peoples here but he s someone I know and have good company too, I notive it because he s always the first one to comment on my past 4 to 5 poems but he hasn t commented on my latest poem which I posted 4 days ago,wish him a nice health, and soon to return
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Trust me, he'll return!!! Thanks for your good wishes, my friend!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!
Michael Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 7:40 AM
True to his name I guess...the master poet is probably having a rest...Congratulations and thank you for being kind...Happy Sunday Jack...hope you're feeling fine...
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Thank you, my good friend!!! Many people are hoping that's so!!!
Pandit Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Congrats Jack on POTD..yes--we've noticed....I'm sure he is getting new inspiration to write masterpieces!
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 7:46 AM
Let's hope so, eh!!! Thanks, Vijay my friend!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!
Messina Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 6:43 AM
Sorry to hear about the absence of your friend. I'm new here so I haven't noticed his work. Anyway, nice little triberick of your pal. Congrats on your POTD.All the best...Charlie
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 7:03 AM
Your comments are much appreciated, my new friend!!! WELCOME! I'm sure you will enjoy your stay!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 6:20 AM
Looky here! The soup sending up smoke signals, Silent One, come home :) Congrats my dear Jack xomo!
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 6:34 AM
Up an attim dear Mo!!! Another freakin' spring day!!! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOX
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April 15, 2018 at 4:11 AM
Congrats!!! on POTD! my friend...you can't keep The Silent One...silent too long...he'll be back...stay in the light...^WW^
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 5:55 AM
"Stay in the light" lovely phrase... should copyright it!!! Thank you, sweet friend! Love, Haooy Jack XOXOX
Williams Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 3:25 AM
Back again with a huge congratulations on POTD Jack. A sweet tribute for a lovely man and a very talented poet. Enjoy the honor....Maria xox
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 5:48 AM
Okay... just got up and I'm totally unaware of the honor!!! Thank you, my sweetie Aussie friendy!!! XOXOX
Williams Avatar
April 14, 2018 at 11:45 PM
I do hope he comes back, he will be missed so much. Though I also feel he's earned a well deserved break. A great tribute Jack, one I'm sure he'll appreciate....Maria xox
Ellison Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 5:45 AM
Yes, he's definitely missed!!! I have it on good authority, he'll be back soon! NOW if YOU disappear, I'll have to come over there and spank your ass!!! Come to think of it, might just do that anyway!!! Love to you Miss Maria!!! XOXOX
Devonshire Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Yes, I am a fan. Hope he returns soon. We all take breaks from time to time. Nice tribute to your friendship!
Ellison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 6:12 PM
A very close friend of mine... as he is to many!!! Fingers crossed! XOX
Cunningham Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM
Tis a mystery Jack, hopefully he'll be soon back, he is missed on here.
Ellison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 11:35 AM
You ain't just whistlin' Dixie my friend!!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 9:10 AM
Not enjoying the silence <3
Ellison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM
"Me neither"!!! Uncontrollable digits... je m'excuse! LOL
Ellison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 9:13 AM
MR NEITHER! ME NEITHER!!! Good MO, Miss Mo!!! XOX
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