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Have you heard the term “man of many hats” Well you sure haven't heard this version! When I wear a cowboy hat and saddle up I'm Jesse James, what an amazing conversion! At times I feel brave and put on a fireman's hat The wee kiddies all wanna be my friend! Tell them I was once knighted by the queen Probably lying's not a good message to send! The hard steel hat of a construction worker Turns me into a this macho type man! The only problem is, I'm scared silly of heights And I make lots of trips to the can! Once put on the hat of a big strong viking Sure scared all the people around me! Pulled out my sword to impress them all Ended up cutting myself quite badly! The ultimate though is when I wear a fedora I look handsome and quite debonair! Till I speak and I sound like a Donald Duck My image needs a lot of repair! Guess I'm most comfortable in my jester hat Tried others but this fits me the best! My goal is to put a smile on everyone's face All my friends with whom I've been blessed! ©Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 12/24/2017 5:32:00 AM
All this talk of hats reminded me of a book my dad read to me as a child. A man who sold hats. Cute little story. Hi Jack! Sorry ive been away so long! Ive been working on a number of projects lately. Your immense amount of poetry has inspired me in pursuit of writing a couple of series. Still in progress. I think the jester hat suits you well. Smiles! Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/24/2017 11:55:00 AM
Sweet memories eh!!! Got some of them too!!! Dearest Laura, I have missed your bright shiny words!!! No need to explain... we all have other projects, even this man of advanced years!!! Love always, Jack xxx
Date: 9/14/2012 11:50:00 AM
I think we've been blesed by you.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/14/2012 3:13:00 PM
S-W-E-E-T!!! Methinks I've just been blessed by you... love and hugs, Jack xox
Date: 9/10/2012 9:37:00 PM
love it...pd
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/11/2012 4:55:00 AM
Thank you friend! Love and hugs, Jack

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