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Off the Scale

The older I get the more I think Of my very last day here on earth It's almost impossible not to think about it I'm not obsessed by it But when I hear of all these famous people That I've known for a lifetime Passing away at or around my age It makes me stop and wonder When my final day will arrive Will I be ready for it, will I face it With peace and contentment for a life well lived I can't imagine it any other way This life of mine on a scale of one to ten Has been off the scale!!! © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 11/2/2014 10:33:00 AM
I think our lives have been off the scale and around the bend... And you know the old saying... I'm going to have fun. fun. fun. fun. until the Greaat Dsddy in the Sky... Takes my Dragon away... PS. But then I'l really be able to meet him... Guess it's all in the perspective you have... LOL Besides I've been there and done that. Only thing frightening me is the trouble I may have in getting there! But I'm ready! I have a fire retardant suit, incase they're confused where I belong, for a while.
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Date: 11/1/2014 7:32:00 PM
It's great that you are still around and enjoy your life so much Jack. Keep up the great attitude.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/1/2014 8:53:00 PM
Dear Brenda... thanks for being a friend! Trust me, I'm here for a while yet! Loving hugs, Jack XXX
Date: 11/1/2014 5:42:00 PM
I am sure you live every day to the full dear brother Jack:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 11/1/2014 6:05:00 PM
I certainly do and will continue to do so as long as I'm able! Big huggeroonies Jan XOXOX
Date: 11/1/2014 3:21:00 PM
This happy day is yours. Tomorrow, who knows or cares, it never comes anyways.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/1/2014 3:25:00 PM
Right on my friend! Tomorrow never comes!!! YEEHAW... live for today!!! Thanks Dan!
Date: 11/1/2014 2:59:00 PM
Oh Kenny...I hate to think about it. This poem depresses me. PLEASE...don't think about it. DON'T. I need you around. Hugs
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/1/2014 3:19:00 PM
Worry not, Miss Boop... I'm here for another 20 years at least!!! LOL Love you sweet lady... XXX
Date: 11/1/2014 10:19:00 AM
Keep living my friend....Each day is a blessing and should be treated that way....cheers Tim
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/1/2014 11:03:00 AM
Still having a blast!!! Thanks Tim!

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