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Open Our Hearts

At my advanced age, there should be no surprises Assuming I've seen it all and done it all But life always seems to come up with the unexpected Things that keep happening to make life really interesting It's these little surprises that keep us on our toes Discovering all the little things that fill life with true happiness Such an amazing feeling to experience The absolute treasure that a loving relationship can provide Why anyone would want to exchange this For a life of destruction and mayhem It is just so beyond my comprehension, I'm at a loss Please help me to understand! Life has so much to offer if we would only open our hearts Invite those souls that need help To understand what this precious life is all about © Jack Ellison 2015

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Lei Strauss

Date: 1/3/2015 7:12:00 AM

this gives me a lot of realizations...Thank you for making this poem...Had so much reading it Jack!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/3/2015 7:42:00 AM

I see that you are VERY new to P-Soup! A great big WELCOME from me! May your stay here be one of love and friendship! It is the GREATEST! Cheers for 2015, Jack

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/3/2015 5:10:00 AM

Life being not of a symmetrical geometric form, at every instance up to the last, has something new to show us! You my inspiring friend, Jack, that has seen life from many optical angles, seems to have a better understanding. May this magnificent composition of yours shows the younger people, the way to understand the meaning of life! HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend! God bless you!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/3/2015 7:39:00 AM

Are you sure you won't come back to this fair land... love to meet you in person! We could be bosom buddies!!!! Happy New Year wishes back to you and yours, Demetrios! I raise a glass...

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 1/3/2015 5:08:00 AM

Hello Jack! Just awesome! Excellent pen Jack ! Bravo! Yes, it makes so sad for years that most people take so much for granted like the most important diamond in our lives: "Love" Most people I encounter they don't open their hearts to love like they're petrified in fear of showing it even to the ones they should. So sad! Enjoyed your beautiful piece my dearest friend. A 7 from me!.I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year! Have a great day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.""

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/3/2015 7:34:00 AM

You and I speak the same language... the language of love! It would be so amazing to meet you in person, my ladylove!!! I'd give you the biggest super duper squeezie hug you've ever known!!!! I like your definition of love, "the most important diamond in our lives" So so very true! Big loving hugs from your forever friend, Jack XOX

Carol Eastman

Date: 1/2/2015 6:46:00 PM

My son Joey left to go home yesterday. Tomorrow Casey goes back to Fort Benning... Kids make you realize how precious life is... And of course, a crazy Dragon does too... They can get into so much trouble that you begin to take it for granted... Then they disappear (Dragon taking his nap) and you are reminded how lucky you are to have them...

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:06:00 PM

You really realize how precious everyone is in your life when they are apart from you! Huggsies, Jack XOXOX

Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2015 12:30:00 PM

you have such a loving heart Jack many could learn a lesson from you my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/2/2015 2:21:00 PM

You are always there for me dear sis! Let's do it all again in 2015! Love and big big hugs, Jack XXX

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 1/2/2015 11:35:00 AM

It seems more and more hearts are closing. It's so sad because the secret of happiness is only found if you open your heart. Well written Jack. Happy New Year.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 1/2/2015 3:19:00 PM

I'm hardly ever sad Jack and you almost always make me smile. My heart is open wide, I just wish others could experience the happiness we have by opening their hearts. XOXO

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/2/2015 2:19:00 PM

Don't be sad! I will try my best in 2015 to make you smile! Great big hugs and much love! XXX

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/2/2015 10:14:00 AM

Life has so much to offer if we would only open our hearts. That says it all. We can enjoy even death.Love and Regards Jack> HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/2/2015 2:14:00 PM

Love your sentiments... totally agree! Happy New Year my friend! A toast...