Ric S. Bastasa

I looked back at graph And could not stop laugh It had rising waves of success I had dreamed once to have an access I do certain type reverse swing Praise poet and favorably sing Bring his missing points to notice With good suggestion and promises Many learned friends do exist And sometimes in friendly way insist I keep them in good spirit and applaud That gives me insight to speak loud Mr. Ric Bastasa is long time friend I had no chance to talk with him from this end I got golden chance to talk over his one word in poem He brilliantly maneuvered and corrected them He is one of the finest poets of modern times Simple and elegant with style in poems I feel like praising him for selfless word I fail to find and appreciate with words He may never criticize But come out with new trend to oblige It is his way of writing and dealing Almost new way of thinking and healing I was trader, farmer and soldier Later on turned as union leader I have worked for welfare of people So I know what is called struggle I shall not pay tribute But would love and like to contribute To a friend who is afar away But near too by his poetical way