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Poems Happen

Poems happen all day long All you need do is observe No need to rack your li'l old brain Soon have a bunch in reserve Your brain will be on overload Fingers will pound the keys Illusive thoughts will pop right in You'll probably need to pee Won't believe how easy they'll come Poems will literally flow Body will start to shimmy and shake Tremble right down to your toes But one thing please be careful of Take a break every now and then Or your overtaxed brain'll get all mushy And drive you round the bend Just a bit of friendly advice How I see it for what it's worth Everything in moderation, my friends Your life will be filled with mirth © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 12/13/2022 12:36:00 PM

It’s all about observing—this is great inspiration! I’ve been enjoying reading through your amazing work. Today is my birthday, (age 29 now) and it is a nice gift for me simply to read through your poetry. It seems that your ideas never tire! Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/13/2022 2:24:00 PM

HAPPY B-Day sweet lady! Enjoy!!!!! 29? holy poop! you is a yung-un eh! I'm 58 years older LOL Love love love! XOX

Lillie Williams

Date: 1/13/2013 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Jack, so true. there are times when words come abundantly, and then there are times when they are few. I enjoyed reading this poem, another good read, and laugh. Thanks for sharing.

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/13/2013 4:35:00 PM

You are very kind my dear Lillie... happy to hear it made you chuckle! Love and big hugs, Jack xox

Joann Grisetti

Date: 1/6/2013 1:14:00 PM

This is so true, somedays they flow without stop, one and another. Thanks for you kind comments.

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/7/2013 6:05:00 PM

Thank goodness I've built up a reserve! Hugs, Jack xox

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2013 12:21:00 PM

What my friend Jack posted today ... (?) - Yes, poems just coming ....as you write happens ...- yours coming 2 times a day and is always pleasant to read. - Have a nice Sunday evening. - oxox / / big hug Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/7/2013 6:04:00 PM

Just call me the "two poems a day" man! LOL Love and big hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman

Date: 1/6/2013 10:41:00 AM

In moderation? Are you sure? Don't think I know how...LOL... Gotta go... Lilly and FunkunDilly are calling me to a Teddy Bear Picnic... I think cutsey this time... Yah... That'll do... See ya later alligator... After a while crockadile (SP?)....

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/7/2013 6:03:00 PM

"Lilly and FunkunDilly"... okay, now you've got me worried! LOL Love ya, girl! Hugs, Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 1/6/2013 8:16:00 AM

I agree with you and Richard. One time, I wrote 23 poems in one day :) That is a record for me. But you are right. Moderation is the key. But you know when it's in you, you have to get it out, lol. Enjoyed it, Jack. Have a beautiful, sunny day!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/7/2013 6:02:00 PM

YIKES! 23 in one day! You sure have me beat... YIKES again!!! Hugs, Jack

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/6/2013 8:05:00 AM

How true, it is amazing how at times it can seem almost effortless.

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/7/2013 6:01:00 PM

Thank goodness for that... cheers, Jack