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My Evil Demon

There's an evil demon lurking On the edges of my soul I try my best to push him off He's stubborn and very bold He tries to sway my thinking And how I look at things I tell him, “Take a hike! Get lost, you ding-a-ling!” He never seems to listen He insists on causing trouble Insists it's his only role in life I'm about to burst his bubble Demons don't tell me what to do Don't need these guys to coach My standards are extremely high My actions beyond reproach There's an evil demon lurking On the edges of my soul But this here dude's not worried I'm the one in total control! © Jack Ellison 2014

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Olivia Struthers

Date: 10/27/2014 9:50:00 AM

I like how you added humor to an otherwise tough subject. I really like this poem!WE8

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/27/2014 7:54:00 PM

Again, I thank you for your kindness, Olivia! Much appreciated... huggsies XXXX

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/17/2014 1:58:00 AM

What better way to fend off those demons with humor and Ellison-esque optimism... ha ha. Speaking of "taking a hike" my grandpa used to pretend to aim for hitchhikers (always of course narrowly avoiding them... all in good fun). I'll tell him if he sees your Demon walking around not to pretend anymore ;)

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/17/2014 8:54:00 AM

"Ellison-esque"!!! So I do have a style! YEEHAW! Thanks my friend... much appreciated!

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/16/2014 10:49:00 AM

Now Jack! That's what we ALL say. We're in control! I tell everyone that Dragon's under control... Then keep fishing him out of more trouble. Tho I think a few people put him up to things, so that THEY can have THEIR 5 minutes of fame... They do love their names and faces in the papers! Thank goodness for the papparazzi. Everyone rushes to tell me when he's in trouble, in exchange for a few quotes in the paper. Yep! This is my kind of town! A friendly group who know how to point and smile! LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/16/2014 3:23:00 PM

How are things there... have they settled down again? Huggsies XXXX

Carol Eastman
Date: 10/16/2014 10:52:00 AM

PS. Dragon liked this poem... Now he's claiming that a little demon made him do every thing... Yeah!... And I know what the Demon's name is... it's FUN!Silly Dragon will have to get up earlier that that to fool me!... LOL

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/16/2014 8:24:00 AM

Ahha you are always fun to read, take control of your demons! Enjoyed this :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/16/2014 8:42:00 AM

Dear Casarah (have I told you lately I love your name? LOL) You are a real sweetie pie! Loving hugs XXX