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Quite A Short Journey

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Quite A Short Journey




Should be more laughter
It'd be so much better
Smile at your neighbours
An attention getter

Stand up and holler
We're all human beings
Why treat our brethren
With actions so mean

 Just call me a dreamer
And maybe I am
Better than moaning
To beat the band

Don't have any secrets
I'm known to possess
Just like youse guys
Trying hard to impress

It's quite a short journey
Time has sure flown
Before you know it
It's time to go home

A journey too short
Time to pass the baton
Make room for the young'uns
And just mosey on

© Jack Ellison 2013

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  1. Jones Avatar
    Donna Jones
    Date: 9/12/2013 9:43:00 PM
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    No you need to stick around and teach these younguns a thing or two!!!!.....for a long time!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/13/2013 5:39:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    This guy ain't goin' nowhere! Got too many great friends in my life... can't leave 'em! Thank you "great friend" xoxoxox
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    Laura Breidenthal
    Date: 9/12/2013 5:55:00 PM
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    A selfless message you know. But I'm sure if more people went by it they would be more happy. Lovely piece once again. Always, Laura

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 6:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    SWEET! Your reply sure made me feel good, Laura! Thanks a big bunch... love, Jack xoxox
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    Lucilla Carrillo
    Date: 9/12/2013 11:14:00 AM
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    I do believe that life is shorter than we think, Before we know it it's over. I want Thank you for your compliments on my Avatar. That's how I look after I came back to life from being sick. I'm still not all that well, but I'm getting better. Thanks for sharing this poem... Lucilla

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 11:36:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    You SURE look good to me sweet lady! Wasn't aware you weren't well but happy to hear you're coming along! Continue to get better dear Lucilla! xoxoxxox
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    Carol Eastman
    Date: 9/12/2013 9:07:00 AM
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    You better stay around... after all DRAGON is part of the next generation... And he needs ALL the help he can get! Really! You're teaching him a whole lot!... if he'll stop to listen... LOL... You know Dragon! When you get done with you're life up there... Dragon says you can come here... He still doesn't get it, does he?... Oh well... what's a ghost ans shade among friends... You can haunt us any time... If Cathie says it's OK.

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 11:41:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    Having way too much fun down here... they'd have to drag me kicking and screaming! LOL xoxoxoxox
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    Drake Eszes
    Date: 9/12/2013 8:13:00 AM
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    You make an interesting statement. "Just like youse guys, trying hard to impress". First off, "youse", hilarious. Secondly, the key to "impressing" somebody, is to not try at all. Stay true to you and others who are true, in return, will treat you as such. I used to try that many years ago. But, today, I am me. Whoever doesn't like it, the door is right over there. I'll make sure it doesn't hit them as they leave. You friggin rock, Jack!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 11:39:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    Ya know, you are sooo right! It's not rocket science... just let it flow! Thanks Drake my friend... I value what you have say on any subject! Cheers, my friend!
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 9/12/2013 5:30:00 AM
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    I love the advice you have about life, although I have to say, it's not time for you to mosey on just yet my friend! You still have much wisdom to spread to all us "young'uns" Jack! Although I don't feel I'm that young, time has deteriorated some of my life and time has surely passed on by quickly. just like you mentioned! This is a tremendous write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this morning! What a fantastic piece, Great Work!!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 5:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    We can't stop the clock nor turn back time so it's better to just go with the flow! Thank you once more, my friend, for your always kind words... cheers!
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    Eileen Manassian
    Date: 9/12/2013 2:44:00 AM
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    Don't you dare mosey on just yet, my dear. We need you here to cheer us on and share the light. Wonderful write, my dear....wonderful...Hugs!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison
    Date: 9/12/2013 5:18:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry


    It's a long term "mosey" LOL You are so so sweet my Betty Boop from Beirut! Happy day! Love and huggsies, Kenny xoxoxox