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In Lieu of a Tail

Every seen a cat chase its own tail Know some guys that have a similar trait In lieu of a tail, they mumble all day Incoherent looking for a mate They walk around bumping into things Oblivious to what's in their way Mumbling, drooling, giggling like a girl Walking around in a daze One thing only that can help these guys A tussle in the hay for an hour A sure cure for everything that ails them All they'll see is pretty flowers Take it from me, had lotsa experience Not claiming to be a professional Been down that road on many occasions Can help with all things emotional Every seen a cat chase its own tail Know some guys that have a similar trait © Jack Ellison 2013

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Carol Eastman

Date: 10/8/2013 7:56:00 AM

Have you ever seen a Dragon chase it's tail? It's not aleviated by a romp in the hay... Tho a race to the lake and back does do a great job of getting rid of the unwanted energy... The penguins always line up at the finish line to cheer Dragon on... Thank goodness Dragon is slow because at my age so am I... LOL... Don't tell him... But I let him win... If I didn't he'd pout all day... Tho he's getting faster and harder to beat... Or I'm getting slower... Not sure which... LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/8/2013 7:59:00 AM

I see you haven't lost it in your days away from the Soup! LOL Love ya bunches... xoxox

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/7/2013 9:44:00 AM

I condone the message in this piece. =D Assertiveness & initiative for the win!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/8/2013 8:01:00 AM

Once again, my good friend, I thank you for dropping by! Cheers, Jack

Robin Davis

Date: 10/6/2013 7:21:00 PM

Jack, this is creative and fun. Unique and humorous. Gives the reader a smile and chuckle. Nice job.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2013 7:29:00 PM

Thanks Robin... just a silly little tussle in the hay! LOL Big hugs, Jack xoxox

David Fisher

Date: 10/6/2013 2:55:00 PM

This story is a lot of fun. Makes no sense chasing your own tail when, like you said, should be chasing someone else's!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2013 3:01:00 PM

LOL Gotcha! Glad it provided some levity... cheers!

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/6/2013 8:06:00 AM

This is awesome, this is a lovely write my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this delightfully wondrous poem this morning! What a tremendous piece, you have delighted me yet again Jack, Great Work!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2013 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Russell as usual. How are you coming along, my friend?