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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

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Silent One

Date: 4/25/2018 4:07:00 PM

I'm back... Just passing through.. Thanks for the tribute my friend... Keep on making them laugh!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/25/2018 5:12:00 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!!!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/19/2018 1:57:00 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...

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/19/2018 2:00:00 PM

Me too, along with many many others! Thanks for dropping by my friend!!! Cheers, Jack

FJ Thomas

Date: 4/19/2018 5:42:00 AM

Yea ...going to give that one a serious ear tweak when he returns!!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/19/2018 5:49:00 AM

Dear dear Flo, I'm overFLOwed with joy to have to give him an ear tweak!!! Good day, my love, Happy Jack XOX

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/16/2018 2:18:00 PM

Another feather in your beanie Mr. Jack, congratulations my friend. Where is the Lad???

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 3:33:00 PM

Heard from him, he will be returning soon!!!Thanks for your good words, my friend!!! Cheers!

Ashok Kumar Mishra

Date: 4/16/2018 5:45:00 AM

congrats on POTD!!! nice one!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 6:49:00 AM

Thank you, Ashok, my friend... very much appreciated!!! Cheers!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/16/2018 5:16:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Jack - // Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 6:50:00 AM

Sweet of you dear Anne-Lise! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/16/2018 3:50:00 AM

Big congrats Jack. Hopefully he'll soon be back. Tom

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 6:54:00 AM

Have it on good authority, it won't be long... when have I ever lied to you before!!!

Carole Duet

Date: 4/16/2018 1:38:00 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

Eve Roper

Date: 4/16/2018 12:11:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD.. Jack.. Hugs Eve

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 7:02:00 AM

Thank you sweet Eve... love, Happy Jack XOX

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/15/2018 11:16:00 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..

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/16/2018 7:06:00 AM

You are oh so kind, dear Susan!!! He is loved by many!!! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Yazmin Malik

Date: 4/15/2018 2:16:00 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. :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 2:32:00 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

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/15/2018 11:19:00 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!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 11:32:00 AM

Thank you, sweet friend... I'm sure he'll return! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 4/15/2018 10:43:00 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

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 11:02:00 AM

Trust me, he'll return!!! Thanks for your good wishes, my friend!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/15/2018 7:40:00 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...

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thank you, my good friend!!! Many people are hoping that's so!!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/15/2018 7:26:00 AM

Congrats Jack on POTD..yes--we've noticed....I'm sure he is getting new inspiration to write masterpieces!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 7:46:00 AM

Let's hope so, eh!!! Thanks, Vijay my friend!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!

Charles Messina

Date: 4/15/2018 6:43:00 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

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 7:03:00 AM

Your comments are much appreciated, my new friend!!! WELCOME! I'm sure you will enjoy your stay!!! Cheers, Happy Jack!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 4/15/2018 6:20:00 AM

Looky here! The soup sending up smoke signals, Silent One, come home :) Congrats my dear Jack xomo!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 6:34:00 AM

Up an attim dear Mo!!! Another freakin' spring day!!! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOX

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/15/2018 4:11:00 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^

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 5:55:00 AM

"Stay in the light" lovely phrase... should copyright it!!! Thank you, sweet friend! Love, Haooy Jack XOXOX

Maria Williams

Date: 4/15/2018 3:25:00 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

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 5:48:00 AM

Okay... just got up and I'm totally unaware of the honor!!! Thank you, my sweetie Aussie friendy!!! XOXOX

Maria Williams

Date: 4/14/2018 11:45:00 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

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/15/2018 5:45:00 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