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Gonna Live On Forever

Looks like this geezer
Will live on forever 
When I'm out for a stroll
Gait's light as a feather

Most folks mistake me
For a much younger dude
They think I'm bout forty
Don't want to be rude

So they guess around fifty
Some sixty or so
Certainly don't blame them
My age doesn't show

I'm proud as a peacock
This image I'm showing
For a man in my seventies
My pride's overflowing

Owe it to a life filled with joy
Singing happy songs
Shooing away nasty clouds
Sun shines all day long

© Jack Ellison 2013

Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2013

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Laura Breidenthal Date: 9/18/2013 3:07:00 AM Young at heart! Of course you are. So optimistic and confident. I'm eternally glad to read some uplifting work for a very well respectful, handsome and talented poet. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/18/2013 6:18:00 AM WOWSERS!!! Can I take you home??? Hmmm... not sure about the handsome thing! LOL Love you sweet Laura xoxoxoxox Laura Breidenthal Date: 9/18/2013 3:07:00 AM Always, Laura ;)

Lucilla Carrillo Date: 9/15/2013 8:13:00 PM I give you a seven on this one. It is beautiful. Stay always happy and look young. Your family must love you a lot and that is what counts. God bless you and yours...... Lucilla Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/15/2013 8:34:00 PM The good life is achievable for almost everyone... attitude is definitely the key! That may sound a bit altruistic but it goes a long way to a happy life! Thank you Lucilla for your very kind words. Hugs and happy thoughts, Jack xoxox

Shadow Hamilton Date: 9/14/2013 2:05:00 PM magical write Jack and you don't look your age love this Shadow x smiles xox Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/14/2013 2:17:00 PM You are oh so kind my dear Shadow! Thanks a bunch... big hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/14/2013 9:41:00 AM wow, Jack, LOL,,,I want to feel this sun shine... haha... Love the colors of your stare... thanks for sharing this youthful write...xox...Linda Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/14/2013 9:44:00 AM I'm still a young guy in an old body! LOL Hugs, Jack xoxoxoxoxox

Carol Eastman Date: 9/14/2013 7:44:00 AM They say Dragons and Trolls are the closest to FOREVER people you'll ever find. So you're in the right company... They're loyal, too. They say I looked worn around the edges when they got here... They think, they're the remedy for that! My foot kept me down... Now my little doggie's leg is bothering her... so the usual walks are down... So Grandpa Troll has Dragon doing walkies with my Lab Lizzie in his arms... They both seem to be enjoying it! Can't figure out why the neighbors hide, tho? Really! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/14/2013 8:00:00 AM We have a Golden! The sweetest doggie EVER! She's only 3 so we've got lotsa years to go! Her names Annie and she says hi to Lizzie! Muaaaaaaa! A smackeroonie for all youse guys! xoxox