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A Happiness Sermon

Gloomy old Gus sure ain't my claim to fame Upbeat and happy, they're my middle names There sure ain't no future in promoting ill will Every morning the sun still peeks over the hill There's enough negativity in the world to go round So let's not encourage this scourge with a frown You've only got one life to live then it's done So let's be remembered for promoting good fun It may seem quite difficult for us to achieve But it's never too late if we all still believe Things will be better for our kids and their kids If we just put our trust in the joy in our midst In this happiness sermon I'm trying my best Some say you'll never succeed in your quest But I say to these nay sayers, listen my friends No one's invincible so laugh till the end © Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 3/23/2018 2:46:00 PM
I appreciate this here sermon Jack. Hope more people take it to heart. I really loved the lines, "There sure ain't no future in promoting ill will Every morning the sun still peeks over the hill" That's a sweet little picture. Always, Laura
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Date: 10/6/2012 1:20:00 PM
One of my favorites.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2012 1:35:00 PM
Thank you dear sweet Carol! xox
Date: 9/25/2012 10:20:00 PM
I love the ending. The perfect remedy. Great write.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2012 6:18:00 AM
Happy you liked my happy poem, Doreen! Hugs, Jack xox
Date: 9/25/2012 3:20:00 PM
I enjoyed so much,love positivity with a passion,think its the cure,great write Jack
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2012 4:28:00 PM
As I said to Richard... keep smiling! Life's a blast... happy thoughts, Jack
Date: 9/25/2012 7:30:00 AM
I'm smiling :) have a great day, Ralph
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2012 7:31:00 AM
Keep smiling and pass it on! LOL Cheers, Jack

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