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Just Twenty More Years

Eighty years old and I'm still going strong Like I'll live forever, now I know that's wrong Just twenty more years Would allay all my fears Hope P-Soup will remember me after I'm gone © Jack Ellison 2015

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Carol Eastman

Date: 11/10/2015 10:46:00 AM

We'll immortalize you, you crazy thing... But agree you've still got 20 years in which to sing... So continue on your fling... Like a bird on the wing... for I can definitely tell you you're still on the upswing...

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/10/2015 12:29:00 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence my sweet!!! Slowing down a bit physically... mentally?... sharp as a tack!!! LOL

Michael Tor

Date: 11/10/2015 1:02:00 AM

Jack legends never leave, They live on. God bless you my friend. If you get there before me wave to me from a big white Cirrus cloud. I will know it's you...

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/10/2015 8:26:00 AM

"LEGEND"!!! WOW! You are too kind, my friend! Your words will stay with me even when I'm up there looking down at all youse guys... BUT NOT YET!!!

Theresa Cw

Date: 11/9/2015 5:39:00 PM

I so totally agree with what Tim has said, your words will live on forever, You'll never leave my thoughts, my heart and especially your great wisdom so wise and joyous limericks will also live on like clowns floating on puffy white clouds forever..... Many hugs and love dear Jack.... Theresa

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/10/2015 8:23:00 AM

YOU ARE TOO TOO SWEET MY DEAR THERESA!!!! You have totally captured my heart, sweet lady... I love you, Santa xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/9/2015 3:57:00 PM

Your words will echo long after you're through....next to Wadsworth, Keats and Longfellow too....classes they'll teach...of the words you preach...just remember my friend we all love you

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/10/2015 8:21:00 AM

REALLY!!!!! Wow, you've brought tears to my eyes and a little wetness in my jockeys!!! LOL