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Lollipop, Lollipop, Lollipop

Lollipop, Lollipop, Lollipop Remember way back when? Gummy bears and peppermint sticks Such treats when we were ten Teenage years weren't far behind Raging hormones and pimply skin And puppy love so intense It sent our heads in a spin Soon we made it to almost twenty Really couldn't imagine how Our first job is a cashier at Walmart Making real money, holy cow We meet that sweet special someone Our world is twirling around Before we can say Jackie Robinson We two are parenthood bound We're blessed with a couple of kiddies Relieved when they finally mature They grow up to be a doctor and lawyer We're peacock proud for sure Never thought I'd see the day When someone would call me Gramps It all started with ice cream and lollipops When we were a couple of scamps © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/23/2018 10:26:00 PM

I love how you take us through life with this poem. So sweet, all this reminiscing. You best be "peacock proud " Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/24/2018 6:37:00 AM

The more I read this older stuff, I ALMOST become detached and it feels like someone else wrote it... STRANGE!!! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOXOX

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 10/11/2012 1:28:00 AM

Whoa jack! This is lovely. I love lollipops(they are my guilty pleasure). It's clever how you've used such a subject to show the growth and changes in life. Very nice!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/11/2012 5:54:00 AM

Sweet words from a sweet lady... thanks oodles! Hugs, happy thoughts, and much love, Jack

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/10/2012 1:38:00 PM

I've decided this is my favorite of yours. Sorry about so many comments... It wasn't nice of me to do, but I was having fun, and it tickles me to think some one is listening on the other end. I rarely leave the house except to grocery shop... Perhaps I need an extra hobby......Naw... reading and talking to you is one of my prize things to do... Your reading friend. You write them, I'll read em... Unless you want me to leave off the comments... I would if you wanted... Don't want to be annoying.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/10/2012 1:48:00 PM

YIKES! Are you serious??? I check my inbox every day and throughout the day for Carol Eastman's name in my comments box! YOU MAKE MY DAY SO MUCH BRIGHTER! Don't you dare stop! Hugs, happy warm thoughts and mucho love, Jacko!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/9/2012 7:24:00 AM

Much candy at once Jack - remember to brush your teeth. :)No one study to the dentist (?) Pleasant memories. Sweet poem Jack. - oxox love and big hug Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/9/2012 11:50:00 AM

If I had a choice ...... I'd been a child from 1950 to 1960 - not a child born from 2000 to 2012. But all was of course not super good at that time either. ....me :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/9/2012 7:34:00 AM

Fun to reminisce eh! But the good old days weren't always good old days were they? LOL I'm happy I made it through... love and hugs, Jack xox