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Smile Damn It, Smile

Don't look now but I think our long awaited spring Has finally decided to honour us with her presence YUP! The earth is yawning and waking up From a very long winter's nap She's still a bit groggy but the signs are there Snow is all gone, temps are rising The birdies are singing their happy refrains Us humans seem to have an extra skip in our step It's the sweetest time of the year hands down Our outlook has become sunny once again After another tough Canadian winter But hey! That's all behind us now Let's all sing happy songs and smile Damn it... SMILE! © Jack Ellison 2015

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Carol Eastman

Date: 4/30/2015 10:45:00 AM

Our trees here are blooming and leaved out. Grandpa Troll has already found his favorite outside spot under his favorite tree for his daily naps... Dragon has joined him...

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/30/2015 11:05:00 AM

FINALLY! Thought it would never get here! xxx

Tim Ryerson

Date: 4/29/2015 2:39:00 AM

I'm smiling, I'm smiling okay?? (Geez) Line #3 is my favorite among many...Spring doesn't last long down here in South Louisianne but we DO have 4 seasons: Hot, hotter and DAMN this heat! (with a few cold snaps thrown in)

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/29/2015 6:54:00 AM

LOL! Visited there a while back... know exactly what you mean! Thanks for your visit my friend! Cheers, Jack

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/28/2015 10:06:00 PM

Wonderful verse Jack! Heartwarming and cheery! Always needed!! <3 Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/29/2015 6:52:00 AM

See your name makes me cheery!!! Love and hugs, Jack xxx

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/28/2015 9:43:00 PM

You can take some of our sun here in California, and give us some winter...which we entirely skipped out here, but are in desperate need of water! Fun poem :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/29/2015 6:50:00 AM

Hello dear Laura! Everyone envies you guys in California!!! Just a note: I live in southern Ontario which they say is on the same parallel as northern California!!! Hugs, Jack xxx

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/28/2015 7:47:00 PM

How can we not smile after reading this happy poem !! Today in my neck of the woods, we even got a taste of summer! Doors and windows are open, and quite a warm afternoon it was !! Happy Spring!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/28/2015 8:03:00 PM

We're getting there too... FINALLY! Thanks for your kind words and sweet smile... hugs, Jack xxx

Rochelle Harris

Date: 4/28/2015 5:28:00 PM

Hi Jack, It's already hot and sunny here--- except on the rainy days - then it's hot and muggy (: either way we're smiling!! ...walkin' on sunshine...Rochelle

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/28/2015 5:44:00 PM

Hi Rochelle, we're slowly getting there too here in Toronto! Where are you... the sunny south I presume??? Hugs, Jack xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 4/28/2015 5:23:00 PM

I already have my tan going Jack after two weeks of baseball. smiles

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/28/2015 5:26:00 PM

When I was a youngster, I was obsessed with baseball! It wasn't as organized as it is today but I lived for it! Glad to see you smiling!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/28/2015 5:04:00 PM

am smiling jack - love this time of year - i got to bed at night and wake in the morning ... it is good to be alive!:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/28/2015 5:12:00 PM

But don't walk down the street smiling to yourself... people will wonder!!! LOL Hugs, Jacko xxx