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It Ain'T Easy You Know

It really ain't easy you know Keeping up with you talented poets You guys are totally amazing Your creative presentations show it Feel like an rank amateur at times When reviewing your wonderful stuff Truly eloquent compositions Keeping up with you guys is tough You've either got it or you ain't Can't fake it if your words don't sing Before long it'll be discovered You lack that rare intangible thing At times think I might have it Then review your poetic submissions Realize I'm still a rank amateur And don't fit the word 'poet' definition Guess I'll just keep bumbling along With my silliness and nonsensical fun As long as you guys keep cheering me on Sure hope I don't fall on my bum! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/23/2018 2:43:00 PM

You are a true and talented poet, Jack. We all love your work! You said it below - when you write from the heart, you are a true poet..you better believe it! Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/23/2018 4:10:00 PM

"like sitting in a room and having a conversation"... I guess if I had to describe my poetry, that would nail it!!! Thanks a bunch sweet Laura... love ya, Happy Jack XOX

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/6/2012 1:22:00 PM

There's nothing small potatoes and amateur about you, my friend. You're definately the bell of the ball.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2012 1:38:00 PM

"belle of the ball" I wish you wouldn't say that out loud Carol! LOL

Sherese Gooden

Date: 9/29/2012 1:50:00 PM

Hey Jack, keep right on writing. I'm sure we all enjoy your work.

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/29/2012 1:53:00 PM

Thank you muchly, Sherese for your kind words... they are much appreciated! Love and warm wishes, Jack

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/25/2012 4:14:00 AM

Hi Jack i know exactly where you are coming from, i myself feel the same, no education and all that stuff, but i have found if what you write, that from deep within you, (as you have with this wonderful poem, and the poem in itself is a worthy contribution to the poetry world,)then the sentiment comes through, to touch many. what you write Jack takes us on many journeys, there is room for all different aspects of poetry, and we learn from them all... good on you Jack, you're special mate....

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/25/2012 6:27:00 AM

I really appreciate your kind encouraging words Harry! It's true, if you write from the heart, no matter what label one puts on it, it's poetry! Anthony Nutter described my poetry as this... "like sitting in a room and having a conversation"! I guess that pretty well sums it up! Once again Harry, thanks a bunch for your kindness... have a great day, Jack

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/24/2012 2:43:00 PM

it may not be easy but i hope you know that your work is enjoyed and appreciated. it's tempting to compare ourselves to others, but we each have our own unique style and i like yours!

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2012 2:46:00 PM

You are very sweet, Ilene! Thanks you very much for your kind words! Love and hugs, Jack

Amanda Miller

Date: 9/24/2012 9:38:00 AM

beautiful read. amateur . i have it stamped on my back.. but i hope to learn though and this (Your poetry) is like fuel to my tiny fire . love Amanda

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2012 10:37:00 AM

Those are sweet words, my dear Amanda! I will check out some of yours too! Love and big hugs, Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/24/2012 8:27:00 AM

You are still at the top for me Jack. Wishing you a wonderful new week, with many smiles and a good laugh. I do not look at this poem page as any contest, I write my poems and you write your poems. :) - Big hug / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2012 10:35:00 AM

YOU ARE SWEET, dear Anne Lise!!! No, it's not a contest, but I see so much wonderful poetry here! The last site I was on for 3 years was much more competitive and was the reason I came over to the Soup! Love and sweet thoughts, Jack xox

Anthony Nutter

Date: 9/24/2012 5:16:00 AM

A lot of us so called authors could learn a lot from your writing. Your reading your style of writing is like sitting in a room and having a conversation. Loved it.

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2012 5:28:00 AM

I guess it's difficult to define the word "poetry"... there are so so many different types. If they had one entitled "silly nonsense", that would be mine! LOL But I have great fun! Thank you my friend for the encouraging words! (like sitting in a room and having a conversation)... very nice compliment! Cheers!