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Nothing But Steam

A look at the world through children's eyes Opens a bright new scene Some things that reach a boiling point Turn out to be nothing but steam! Kids have this way of looking at things We can learn from these little guys Don't take life too seriously You won't get out of it alive! Laugh at the world, it's just a game One with the most marbles wins What can you buy with a bunch of marbles? Maybe a bottle of grins! A look at the world through children's eyes And all of a sudden you're free Free to go round talking to birds To climb a big old oak tree Life was so much simpler then In the morning you went out to play Winter or summer made no difference That's how you spent your day! A look at the world through children's eyes Opens a bright new scene Some things that reach a boiling point Turn out to be nothing but steam!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 5/18/2015 11:14:00 PM
A most touching piece with an effective refrain that flows freely. I think I mentioned this before, but I really like how your poetry reads like a lighthearted conversation. Nothing sounds forced or strained - it's all just natural. I also love the message of this one. You're quite an amazing poet! Hope I'm not too mushy or repetitive! Haha. I just love your stuff. Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/19/2015 7:38:00 AM
TOO MUSHY??? I do tend to get quite mushy myself you may have noticed!!! LOL I can handle anything you can send my way and more... please keep the mushy's coming!!! Love, Jack xxx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/19/2015 7:24:00 AM
You say such sweet things to me my dearest friend!!! You make me feel like I'm actually a poet which became my passion only 5 or 6 years ago! You are my friend, my love, my biggest supporter! I will NEVER forget you, my dearest Laura! You have inspired me to get back to my story poems! I love you... Jack xxxxxx
Date: 8/8/2012 8:51:00 AM
Dear Jack, thanks for sharing this great poem, enjoy reading it ...:)SK
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/8/2012 8:56:00 AM
Thank you dear friend for your kind comments! Hugs, Jack xxxxxx
Date: 8/8/2012 8:40:00 AM
Hi Jack, just browsing new poems, really like this, can relate to your sentiment, extremely well written, enjoyed.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/8/2012 8:49:00 AM
Many thanks my friend! You're welcome back anytime, Harry... cheers, Jack

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