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The Time Has Come

Think it's about time to call it a day
Brain doesn't function in the same old way
Effect of my seizures
Good wishes my readers
It's been a magical ten years, so farewell I say

Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2021

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Sara Kendrick Date: 6/13/2021 4:01:00 AM Whoa!! Does this mean you are leaving? I get that way at the end of the day and a good night's sleep helps everything. Sara Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/13/2021 4:31:00 AM Not totally... I will return occasionally but no more posting three a day! Can no longer keep up the pace! Happy to hear from you dear Sara... love and joy, Happy Jack! XOX

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2021 2:12:00 PM I am saddened at the thought of you leaving us Jack. I have always admired your poetic talent. Please go knowing how much you will be missed by all of us here at Poetry Soup. You have my understanding and prayers for healing. Take good care of yourself and please return to visit us when you can. Congratulations on your fond adieu being honored with POTD! A very deserving farewell. Blessings always, Connie xxoo Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 2:48:00 PM What a sweet farewell my dear friend, Miss Connie! It's not forever... I will still drop by now and then! I love your loving words! Happy Jack XOXOX

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/9/2021 10:51:00 AM Hello Happy Jack, I am sorry to see you go. I will miss you. Take care. love, Darlene xx-oo Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/9/2021 4:28:00 PM Hello Happy Jack, oh I am glad to hear this news. Love, Darlene. xxxx-oooo. Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 12:38:00 PM I will return now and then sweet friend Love, Happy Jack XOX

Unseeking Seeker Date: 6/8/2021 11:49:00 PM May the light within heal you. Gods bless. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:34:00 AM Blessings my friend!

Sam Kauffman Date: 6/8/2021 8:15:00 PM Jack, congratulations on your POTD. Go with prayers and grace Jack. You will be missed. All the best. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:39:00 AM Precious! Thank you and love! XOX

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/8/2021 8:04:00 PM It is evident that you have many supporters here. You and your limericks will be missed. Congratulations Jack, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:37:00 AM Yes indeed! Love XOX

Tania Kitchin Date: 6/8/2021 2:33:00 PM Jack, congratulations on POTD. sorry to see you are leaving! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:44:00 AM Will drop by now and then! XOX

Jennifer Fenn Date: 6/8/2021 1:51:00 PM Congrats Jack! I’m sorry you’re leaving! New Soupers like me will be cheated! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:45:00 AM Enjoy your stay as I did! Love!!!

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/8/2021 1:34:00 PM Best wishes to you Jack. Congrats on your poem of the day. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:42:00 AM Thank you!!!

Edward Ibeh Date: 6/8/2021 12:47:00 PM Wonderful Limerick, Jack! It feels like the end of an era with you leaving. I hope you'll drop by every now and then. You'll be greatly missed here. How awesome that your parting poem gets POTD kudos! Heartiest congratulations! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:50:00 AM Yes... now and then! Thanks for the kindness!

L Milton Hankins Date: 6/8/2021 11:46:00 AM Jack, I have been reading your limericks for a good while now, and I am really going to miss you. Congratulations on your POTD, and keep writing those limericks and come back and share them with us from time to time. I will truly miss you! Incidentally, you inspired me to write a few of those five-liners myself. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:53:00 AM Yes, from time to time! Thanks for your kindness my friend! Keep writing those limericks!

Ken Rone Date: 6/8/2021 11:06:00 AM We will continue to look to the "Great White North" for artistic inspiration. thank you so much and congratulations. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:55:00 AM I'll still be here for at least a while! Thanks Ken!

Warren Doll Date: 6/8/2021 10:45:00 AM Congratulations on POTD, Jack. Wishing you all the best~ Warren Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:56:00 AM Thank you Warren!!!

Kim Merryman Date: 6/8/2021 10:32:00 AM Jack, how fitting that this would be POTD. Congrats on this honor. You will be missed. Hope you will check in once in a while to let us know how you are doing. Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 7:59:00 AM I certainly will drop by!!! Love to you Kim, Happy Jack xox

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/8/2021 9:25:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD honor, my old Montrealer! Yes, it has been ten years since I know you! Times passes but you never fade away. You remain young and vigorous in our hearts. Blessings. Stay healthy! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:03:00 AM Memories! Beautiful words Demetrios! Thanks for the memories!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/8/2021 9:08:00 AM Congratulations on POTD win. A "Wonderful" write. Sad to see you go. Please check back in with us from time to time. Have a blessed day............... Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:04:00 AM Yes... I certainly will!

Eve Roper Date: 6/8/2021 7:57:00 AM Dear Jack, sometimes the brain will play tricks on us as it does for me, but Soup family has encouraged me to keep going as I love my calling. Even if it is just once in a while. Life is slower , but that is ok. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:08:00 AM Tricks... mine certainly does! Will try to write occasionally! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/8/2021 7:04:00 AM Aw, let's hope that you're 'seizing the day' will mark the beginning of a great recovery and ascent upward, Jack. Best wishes. Happiness and Good Health, Gershon Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:10:00 AM Aw the mind! Who know where it will take us! Cheers!

Daniel Turner Date: 6/8/2021 6:56:00 AM Well old friend, I am deeply saddened and will truly miss you. I do hope you will drop in every now and then just to say "hi". Unfortunately, time is a friend of no one and each day is a blessing. My prayer is that you will have many many more. God bless you, Jack. Thank you so much for all of the smiles:) Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:13:00 AM Much friendship Dan! Will try to come by occasionally... stay safe!

Heidi Sands Date: 6/8/2021 6:00:00 AM Congratulations Jack for POTD. I wish you well and as with anyone who leaves, my hope remains for a return. Take care. Bless you :) Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:14:00 AM Will try dear Heidi! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/8/2021 5:47:00 AM Oh, a little more than a Poem of The Day, congratulations and a heart swelling teary eyed hug coming your way. Despite my age I know the pain of a failing brain, it is sad and frustrating. You mean a lot to a lot of people here, I know that too. Sunshine morning hugs my dear sweet Jack. xomo <3 Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:19:00 AM My extra special Ottawa friend! Don't know how else to describe our friendship except to say, SPECIAL LOVE, your T.O. friend! XOXOXOXOX

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/8/2021 4:36:00 AM Congrats on POTD. God bless you always and prayers for you. Love, Gina Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:20:00 AM Special love and friendship dear Regina XOX

Constance La France Date: 6/8/2021 3:03:00 AM Jack, it is always sad when a member of the PS family leaves, sorry you have not been well and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY on your way out, peace _Constance Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:25:00 AM Aw the brain! Such a complicated piece of machinery!!! Thanks Constance! Love, Happy Jack XOXOX

Alexis Y. Date: 6/8/2021 2:53:00 AM Hi Jack, I've enjoyed your Limericks here on Soupville Lane. Thank you so much for bringing us laughter. I will miss you. You're going out with a bang! Congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:28:00 AM Ten years counting... hope to return now and then. Alexis! Love, Jack XOXOX

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 6/8/2021 1:06:00 AM Though I haven't read Jack's poetry yet, reading such a heartfelt poem with its flow of Love, respect and other fine sentiments.. gives a genuine portrait of a beautiful soul and a great poet worthy of all the honour and recognition.. A poet with such a legacy is ever present in heart and mind.. Congratulations on your POTD honour, Jack Ellison! The honour and great delight are all mine to share a genuine acknowledgement.. My warmest wishes for God's grace and blessings. My deepest regards. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 6/9/2021 8:32:00 AM This is absolutely beautiful my dear Besma! I thank you for your kindness! Love... XOX

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