Twas the Night

Twas the night Barbara tagged me, Carolyn tagged her
My mind had gone blank, my pen did not stir
The paper  was bare as it lay on the table Can I continue the tag or am I unable
The Poets all huddled by the computer, HG having problems tagging a tutor 
When what to my wandering mind should appear A great POET to tag
Someone that  I hold dear, My Brother Ruben Ortellao YOU are Tagged
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM
ok, you're it! I forgot to mention Salty and of course you are invited for dinner :-). I like writing about food and eating it. I also like the word liege. I had to look it up :-) Likewise, Ellen, a kindred soul
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February 10, 2010 at 9:07 AM
you have a kind way of writing your tributes to poeple. that so kind. you deserve a lot, i sense that you have a very sweethearted soul within you.(: -Always Lynette
Sweetheart Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM
SOUP MAIL REPLY... "Sweetie"...luv...
Bono Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 7:31 PM
soup mail.most of my poems are written as if it is my last.
Bono Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Soup mail back at you.
Bono Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 8:34 PM
I have a new poem posted.
Devonshire Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Great write, HG! I hope Ruben responds; haven't seen him on here in a while. Why don't you send him an email? Merry Christmas, my friend. Much love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Great tag HG .. this game is so fun... BG had priority tag before me so I tagged the Highlander .. but u are still my beau... u know... blessings... luv... your poem is as cute as u... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup...
Pickett Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 5:21 AM
The game of tag was fun when I was younger...Nicely penned here. I enjoyed the flow of this piece...Taz
Yamin Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I am charmed by your poem, HG. What an amazing write has flowed from your pen. This is the product of a fertile mind. Thanks for your admirable comments on my poem 'Do not Knock'. Compliments of the season. -Mohammad
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December 11, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Great write for tonight. Keep the lamplight burning and the pen going. Sara
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM
The Christmas season seems to bring out such brilliant poetry from all the poets here at PoetrySoup making you all ~~~Poet Extraordinaires~~~. I thank you for sharing your poetry with us all through the year HG my forever friend. Love, Carol
Bono Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Just wanted to say hi and hope all is well.
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December 9, 2009 at 4:52 AM
Tnks for this beauty my friend,I ask myself who doesnt miss Ruben,He is funny ,loving and caring,He said he ll b back ,But its been so long now,Maybe you should write his name near the title of the poem,just a suggestion my friend,who knows,maybe He ll pop in see his name posted,and i know him,He is curious:),He will read it and see how much his friends care,Here is Our home ,Here is his Home,and i think its time for him to come back.We need some RastaRubenesque poems:)and You are a darling,tnku
Gorelick Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 11:43 PM
HG, this is terrific. You have the "rhyme" going on! I miss Ruben as well..was just thinking of him. BG
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December 8, 2009 at 11:42 PM
HG, this is terrific. You have the "rhyme" going on! I miss Ruben as well..was just thinking of him. BG
Owens Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Very nice poem...Have been missing his poems...Will look forward to a response...Marty
Lopez Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 6:51 PM
a great tag HG I hope this will call for his return. i miss his rubenator comments!
Freeman Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Yes Carrie, goes double for me, where is Ruben, HG and Carrie? Sincerely, Love, Moses
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December 8, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Sure hope to hear from Ruben. We've missed dear Ruben lately on the soup....one of our dear poet friends! Maybe this will encourage his return, H.G. :) Love, Carrie
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