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A Time of Good Cheer

Trying hard to keep my spirits up It's that Christmas time of the year When one's reminded of Christmas's past The joy and overflowing good cheer When friends and family all lived close by And the love literally flowed unabated Visits to each other's homes were common Those feelings can't be imitated Now friends and family are scattered wide Modern day caused this sad revelation Even with Skype and instant messaging I feel much more in isolation Friendly kisses and touches are missing Tender words of love and friendship Instead this unfeeling computerized way Just adds to all of life's hardships Trying hard to keep my spirits up It's that Christmas time of the year When one's reminded of Christmas's past The joy and overflowing good cheer © Jack Ellison 2013

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Carrie Richards

Date: 12/12/2013 7:55:00 PM

This makes me smile with the cheer of the holidays.....loved this!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 8:00:00 PM

Thank you dear friend... Merry Christmas to you and yours! Holiday hugs XOXOX

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/12/2013 11:55:00 AM

Yes we should plan to be online New Years EVE! Then we'd have someone to toast with! My my what a great winner you are! Light & Love

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 12:26:00 PM

Thank you dear Debbie for my high ranking and your suggestion to enter! Big hugs my dear friend! XOXOXOX

Mark Peterson

Date: 12/12/2013 10:35:00 AM

Jack, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. What you reveal matches the situation here exactly. I'd rather get a hand-written letter than an email in ascii text. I'd rather have a visit than Skype with video, but they're a thousand miles away. I'll raise a glass to you, Jack.

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 10:42:00 AM

Methinks there are many of us in the same boat! Probably happens with each generation as we get older! Thank you my good friend and I raise a glass to you!!!

Mark Peterson
Date: 12/12/2013 10:35:00 AM

Oh, and congratulations on the win!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 12/12/2013 6:29:00 AM

Congrats my good friend...Like you, Christmas is a rather sad, nostolgic time of the year for me with many memories of happier times with those near and dear who are no longer with us...

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 6:35:00 AM

Yes, sad, nostalgic, but still a warm, sweet time of the year filled with wonderful memories! Thank you my friend!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/12/2013 5:57:00 AM

Hi jack and congratulations on your win xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 6:06:00 AM

As you can see below, I hadn't heard until now! Thank you dear Mandy! XOXOXOX

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/11/2013 11:04:00 PM

Congrats on the win, Jack

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/12/2013 6:05:00 AM

Hey thanks my friend... this is the first I heard of it!

Sarai Virden

Date: 12/9/2013 3:16:00 AM

Oh Santa, I'm sorry your a tad bit blue I wished upon a star tonight though I couldn't really see it through the snow... Still I wished I could ride one of our Canadian geese straight away to you. I'd kiss your cheek and hug your neck and bring you a sweater for a gift, for your the grand p Souper man dear Santa with eggnog that bares a kick. You are loved and cherished by us all ! Chin up my friend!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/9/2013 7:04:00 AM

Oh dear Sarai! How lucky can someone be to have so many sweet people like you to love me and cheer me up! I am so blessed! You are such a kind sweet soul and to know you is to love you! Big big hugs and tons and tons of love from Santa XOXOXOXOXXOX

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 12/8/2013 8:03:00 PM

Last year I'd had to spend Xmas without my children, both of them having taken up positions in different countries. My daughter will be arriving a week before Xmas. I'm about to burst because time is dragging its feet. May this be your best ever Xmas, our Santa. Big hugs and kisses and a gentle tug of your beard. Licia XOXOXOXOX

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/8/2013 8:43:00 PM

Happy to hear you'll be seeing your daughter this year! WOO HOOO!!! Tug away my dear Licia, it's real! LOL I'd love to have you tug my beard in person... you are one sweet loveable hoot! This WILL be your best Xmas ever... Santa was the one who arranged for your daughter to be home!!! Hugs and kisses back atcha! Santa XOXOXOXOXXOX

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/8/2013 7:24:00 PM

I enjoyed your verse this evening. And I understand, I haven't seen my son in 2 years BUt he will be home this year. I'm usually here to chat if you like? [PS enter this in my contest please] Light & Love

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/8/2013 8:47:00 PM

You are very sweet Miss Debbie! I don't usually enter contests but thanks for the invite! I will check it out! And thank you again Debbie for your kind comments! Loving hugs, Jack XOXOX

Carol Eastman

Date: 12/8/2013 8:55:00 AM

We've Christmas cheer in mass numbers! The penguins can't wait for their first home Christmas with the family... Throw a party! Have some fun! Volunteer! But not like Dragon! Heaven forbid!... We finally got him to stop before the whole community fell apart! The live manger worked relatively well with Dragon's mouth tied shut... until people arrived... Then his tail started swishing around in excitement... It'll be rebuilt by tonight... by our Trolls... Dragon wants to be baby Jesus next... LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/8/2013 10:57:00 AM

You must have a huge celebration every Christmas, my dear Carol... do you exchange gifts! LOL XOXOX

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/8/2013 8:50:00 AM

Christmas is a time of wonderment and joy to be shared with friends and family, no matter how far away they are...at times you can arrange it to meet with these friends and family to get together and share the joys of Christmas again! It is possible because I've done it and still do it with my far away friends and family...there's no better time to meet up with them than Christmas! But I do know it's not always possible, then you must stay in communication with them, and give good cheer!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/8/2013 10:58:00 AM

It certainly is a SPECIAL time of the year! Best to you and your family for the upcoming season! Cheers!