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Nine Sisters An Me, Ole

One and one doesn't always make two Not in our house anyway One and one made ten sweet offsprings Nine sisters and me, olé! Spoiled? You certainly can believe it But lovable just the same The makings of a girl's baseball team And a mascot with the same last name We were all very far apart in age Though fame awaited us guys But now there's only one sister left An opportunity has passed us by Very sad but perhaps way up yonder We'll earn great fortune and fame Known to all as the Felines Plus One A symbol of a wonderful game © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/31/2018 3:10:00 AM

A big family you grew with! I am the fourth out of five - one older sister, 2 older brothers and one younger brother. Great little poem! Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/31/2018 5:43:00 AM

Unique, you could say... the talk of the small town we grew up in!!! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/27/2012 1:53:00 AM

reall cool, jack.. i guess you are in touch with your tender side owing the influences of your sisters... i wonder what birth order you are... a most endearing piece..:) huggs

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/27/2012 4:10:00 AM

I was the last! My youngest sister was seven years older the me... she never forgave me! Until I came along, SHE was the spoiled brat! LOL Big hugs and much love, Jack

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 10/26/2012 8:05:00 PM

I can picture your sisters dressing you up, it's great having a big family....I'm from one of seven, thanks for sharing Jack this touching and sweet write. Hugs

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/27/2012 4:07:00 AM

Wore dresses until I was 16! LOL Big huggeroonies, Jack xox

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 10/26/2012 4:01:00 PM

Well, I think though the fans cheer and love their team; The fans adore the mascot. Keep up the good work.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 4:05:00 PM

Was I "spoiled"??? You better believe it! LOL Cheers, Jack

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 10/26/2012 1:09:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem. Big families are grand. I came from a family of nine. My twin and I right in the middle of the bunch. Thanks for sharing your poem.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 4:01:00 PM

They don't make families like they used to, eh! Mine was quite spread out in age! Can only remember 4 sisters living at home though! Hugs, Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/26/2012 11:53:00 AM

Hey, you could be the Tom Cat amongst the felines. this is really cool, Jack. So glad I saw this today. there were 8 kids in MY family and it was fun!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 4:03:00 PM

LOL "Tom Cat amongst the felines" You don't hear of large families so much anymore eh!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/26/2012 11:53:00 AM

sorry few remain now. I like how you ended this one.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 4:04:00 PM

Unfortunately, life marches relentlessly on! Hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/26/2012 11:30:00 AM

A very touching write and again brilliant! I'm fighting a battle to keep my father here on the ground... But he wants his independence till the end... Tho I can understand that...

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 3:58:00 PM

Best wishes to you and your dear Dad... been through a similar situation! Big hugs Carol... Jack xox

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/26/2012 10:25:00 AM

Great story, glad you had such a privledge to experience a big family. I am sure it has added to your unique perspectives on life. You are certainly adept at sharing.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 3:57:00 PM

A big family but quite spread out in age. I was the last born and seven years younger than my youngest sister! My Dad just never gave up until he got a son! LOL Cheers, Jack

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 10/26/2012 9:01:00 AM

Hi I bet it was fun in your house with the hand me downs...ole his hope you are feeling better and anothere very enjoyable poem Jake xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 3:52:00 PM

Hey, hey, hey, it's dear sweet Mandy! Finally stopped wearing those dresses at 12! LOL! Sure glad to have you back... hugs, Jack

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/26/2012 8:08:00 AM

Another weekend is here and I have not read as many poems as I would have liked to this week. I am happy I was able to read yours today. Have a wonderful weekend Jack. Hopefully I will be able to read more next week. Love, Carol

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/26/2012 3:49:00 PM

Right back at ya, Carol and Richard! Totally understandable... best wishes to you two also for a great weekend!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/26/2012 10:25:00 AM

I know the feeling!