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Started Out Life As a Child

Started out life as a child An amazing revelation for sure Became a teenager, make no excuses Those teenage years were a blur Not as wild as one might think More controlled than some of my peers My whole life with all its unknowns Still had a gazillion fears My oh my, how the time flies Seems I'm not going to live forever Look in the mirror each morning and think I once looked a whole lot better Such is life, shouldn't expect any more Don't deserve anything special Try as we might to delay life's journey For our destiny we must settle When the time comes, we take a look back Feel we did the best that we could Tried real hard to be a model citizen All in all it turned out damn good © Jack Ellison 2013

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Date: 7/26/2013 6:27:00 PM
Having been born at a very early age, I can really appreciate the meaning of you poem. Yes, I believe we sometimes write with the same ink.... Jake
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Date: 7/26/2013 7:42:00 PM
So you were born at a very early age too! What a coinkydink! Thank you Jake from Jake! LOL
Date: 7/26/2013 12:32:00 PM
Carol Cracks me up, ha ha ha! This poem is exquisite my friend, a perfect example of life's journeys! I loved reading this enlightening poem here this afternoon! What a brilliant piece Jack, Great Work!!
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Date: 7/26/2013 4:24:00 PM
Carol is the sweetest kook I've ever known! Haven't figured her out yet but she's adorable and like you, one of my dearest P-Souper friends!
Date: 7/26/2013 11:47:00 AM
Oh No! You're making Dragon cry again... He hasn't had a chance to visit or drive you crazy yet. No Dragon. He'll still be with us tomorrow. I promise... No Dragon you're not getting old. You're only going on 2... No, you won't get gray hairs... You have scales. How will you know? You're bones will pop and creak... I know mine do... but Jack and I aren't done yet... Trust me we have a few more pops and creaks left in us... Besides we won't leave you alone... How do I know?... Just Trust me.
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Date: 7/26/2013 4:21:00 PM
"You're bones will pop and creak" you sure got that right! LOL Dirty big hugs, Jake the Snake xoxox
Date: 7/26/2013 8:14:00 AM
Yes sir!!! Be proud of the mistakes that became lessons in wisdom. Another very enjoyable piece!
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Date: 7/26/2013 8:22:00 AM
LOL LOL! Obviously this was meant for Manel!!! (big chuckle here!) "Love" you too Drake!
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Date: 7/26/2013 8:17:00 AM
Wow! Whatta a sweet and heart warning review, dear friend! "trial and error"... so true, it's how we learn and believe me, we NEVER stop learning. Thank you for these uplifting comments... they made my day! Big hugs, Jack xoxox
Date: 7/26/2013 8:05:00 AM
Jack Ellison You are still handsome! In my life , I had lots of ups and downs. But when I look back those have contributed to what I am now. No regrets. Youth as I penned earlier is full of mistakes . It is a trial and error pace I love your writing Jack
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Date: 7/26/2013 8:22:00 AM
Wow! Whatta a sweet and heart warning review, dear friend! "trial and error"... so true, it's how we learn and believe me, we NEVER stop learning. Thank you for these uplifting comments... they made my day! Big hugs, Jack xoxox

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