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Sad and Happy

Usually feeling very upbeat and happy But even clowns have their days Probably brought on by the Christmas season For those old days we pine away Nostalgically recalling how it used to be A young family just starting out Sadly those happy days are gone forever Acknowledging what life's all about Really do wish I could live forever How sad to have to say goodbye To all our friend and the happy memories Remembering, it's hard not to cry So very sorry, didn't mean this to be sad The holiday season can do this to me As I remember all those great Christmas' Past With good friends and dear family © Jack Ellison 2013

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/19/2013 11:10:00 AM

the holidays often do that to people. you're not alone in this, by any means. you've expressed it well...

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2013 1:34:00 PM

Thank you my dear Ilene... Merry Christmas to you and family... Big warm hugs, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman

Date: 12/19/2013 7:35:00 AM

My Dad's in the hospital to unclog his arteries today... We need to never stop seeing the great things around us, as we dwell on the past. Remember, you are making someone else's memories NOW! They can be just as beautiful as your old memories... If you can't find things to do... go read Christmas stories... like 'The night before Christmas' in a childrens' hospital. That reminds us what blessings we do have. When we cross we'll have old times and family! Don't waste what you have here... now.

Carol Eastman
Date: 12/19/2013 3:11:00 PM

True

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2013 8:53:00 AM

If we didn't have some sad times, we wouldn't know what good times were! See! The old philosopher at work here! LOL XOXOXOXOX

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/19/2013 6:59:00 AM

I know exactly what you mean my friend! I sometimes get into that funk whenever I think of old friends and lost friends and family that have deceased, it saddens me! I really enjoyed reading this illustrious poem this morning! What a tremendous piece my friend, such a glorious remembrance of the past, Great Work!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2013 7:01:00 AM

YUP! Like I said, "Sad and Happy"! Oh well, it's still been a fantastic ride!!! Cheers my good friend!