I often feel that you are still here,
bringing laughter and so much cheer.
Your Limericks like a news reel.
You are still here, I often feel.
A dose of fun every day.
Some had current affairs at play.
All had humor, many a pun.
Every day a dose of fun.
Rico so many miss your rhyme.
I was the subject of your last time
That's why I offer a tribute like this.
Your rhyme Rico, so many miss.
Okeechobee Hurricane back in 1928 was a Category Five
She was also called the San Felipe II Hurricane
No idea why she deserved two names
Her winds were between 160 and 200 miles per hour
She hit Puerto Rico
In 2017 Hurricane Irma took the same path
She was also a Category Five
She did one billion dollars’ worth of damage
1.5 million customers lost power
the warning system was better
There were only four deaths related to Irma
Purerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico,
Adored by the fiercest hurricanes of all
Why do they keep picking on you?
It is curious is it not?
sunny seaside stroll
gentle waves lapping the shore
~ red ankles on fire
I will love you until you can feel, hear
And fully comprehend my intentions.
It's not puppy love. It's about dedications.
I love you with an incredible passion, dear.
I'm serious and dedicated to our relationship.
I'll stop loving you until the rooster stops singing.
Is this clear? I will never quit loving you, darling.
Hence, you shall remain the captain of my ship.
The roo, the cock will never stop singing coco-rico,
Therefore, I will never stop loving you dear coucou.
Love must always be a two-way street with a rainbow
Where each angel plays a lute, a flute or a bamboo.
Copyright © April 2020, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.
Gladys woke with you beside the sea,
The dawn was whispering silently,
The mountains glowed with a golden flame,
And called the morning by your name.
The tide was breathing soft and slow,
Its silver secrets each only know,
The palms bent low as if they heard
The hush between each tender word.
The light unwrapped the sky in gold,
More precious than the pearls of old,
No jewel could match this moment’s grace,
Nor treasure shine like your dear face.
The sunrise burned, the world grew wide,
But all its splendor stayed inside,
Where love was brighter than the swirls,
Of sea and dawn, beyond the pearls.
Rico Leffanta
limerick savant, a
wit barbed and sharp;
went trolling for carp.
I miss souper Rico’s jokes
Of limericks he was the G.O.A.T.
I’m sure he’s free
To write plenty
In heaven aloha dear Rico
I will love you until you can hear
And fully understand my intentions.
It's not puppy love. It's about dedications.
I love you with an incredible passion, dear.
I'm serious and dedicated to our relationship.
I'll stop loving you until the rooster stops singing.
This is clear; I will never stop loving you, darling.
Hence, you are the woman's captain of my ship.
The rooster will never stop singing coco-rico,
Therefore, I will never stop loving you coucou.
Love should be a two-way street with a rainbow
Where each angel plays a lute, a flute and a bamboo.
Copyright © April 2019, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.
Rico the Brazilian porcupine is an inspiration to us all.
He now has his own representative, a Rico doll.
The doll is sold in our gift shop, also sent worldwide.
Children are thrilled to see the warm stuffy inside.
Rico the Brazilian porcupine has made our day.
We hope that he lives a long time; this we all do say.
He is a sweetheart and seems happy in our little zoo.
We try to keep him fed, warm and happy. Wouldn’t you?
RICO
I’m sitting here going quite frantic
For although it might seem sycophantic
If it takes me all night
I’m determined to write
A Limerick Rico Leffantic
24th February 2023
Put Your Best (ONE) Limerick poetry contest
Sponsor - Andrea Dietrich
Goodbye
We'll surely miss having Rico around
For his Limerick's distinctly profound
He cheered us all up
At times made us blush
As Limerick King Rico earned his crown.
Rico you’re the Monarch of poet hearts
Loved for your talented creative art
We miss you so much
For your Midas touch
Always on top of the charts for a laugh.
Rico now that you are on Heavens floor
Surrounded by hallowed angels galore
Keep each one amused
And their souls enthused
Writing witty Limericks by the score.
Rico as over the rainbow you fly
Enjoy yourself above the sky on high
Goodnight and God bless
To one of the best
We’ll meet again, Goodbye Rico Goodby.
*+*+*
23rd February 2023
Writing Challenge - G Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Word choice - No. 5 ~ Goodbye
As I write this, I must confess
Rico Lafanta's was one of the best.
The limericks he thought of
He said more than he aught of
With a style of his own, he possessed
He had a swift mind,
His brain was hard to confine,
It went to places
Without any traces
Of malice of any kind
He was an intelligent bloke,
I like the truth he spoke
He was a good teacher
Without being a preacher
He made up intimate Jokes
He did not do this to offend,
Although some were hard to comprehend,
It gave us a chuckle
Although near the knuckle
A message to all they send
It upsets me greatly to say
This dear man passed away,
I'll never forget him
It was a privilege to have met him
His comments and limericks made my day.
R.I.P. Rico. Missed by Old Duck
He’s the master of limerick quirks!
He has charmed PS with witty smirks!
His wit, quite dry,
Hits a bullseye,
That is how Rico's wry mindset works!
2022
I feel deep sorrow and grief, my dear pal,
Craving comments from a distant island,
I shall savour your poems and I shall
Miss your heartwarming presence, now silent.
January 4, 2023
Dear Rico your Lim’s were one of a kind
In them you definitely spoke your mind
Your passing has me in tears
You brought us a-lot of cheers
Meeting you here was a treasured find
* I haven’t been that active on the Soup. I just found out “ our” dear friend and poet Rico has passed. We never met in person, but I truly feel like I lost a friend. I’m heartbroken and in tears. This my tribute to him in the form he excelled in.
02/04/23
Forget-Me-Not For Rico Leffanta
Poets love defines as does your photography
Screening feme fatal like it's a mammography
Blissful images erected
Virility unaffected
Observing what nature offers in demography
Hang loose Rico!
Mahalo
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