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The soul is a complicated thing It can be filled with joy and laughter one moment And filled with a feeling of utter despair the next It's the most mysterious of human traits It can take the smallest thing to make the pendulum swing Some happenings can effect our moods more than others But we are strong enough to overcome them I'm afraid I don't fall into the that category My ups and downs can be quite extreme at times Very extreme highs and very extreme lows I try my hardest not to be too sensitive But for people like me, it's nearly impossible It's inherent in who I am Perhaps this is what allows me to write To express my feelings I often disguise the true inner me with humour It's my way of coping But my life would be missing a major part Without my friends to share my poetry Thank you all! © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 5/21/2014 6:03:00 PM
Why hide? Don't you want us to know? Now come on, Jack. We want to know :)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 7:13:00 PM
Not sure if it's apparent but I'm quite a complicated person! Humour helps me... love from me to you! XOXOX
Date: 5/21/2014 5:19:00 PM
I enjoy your writing and glad you are here, we all go through the ups and downs, that sets us poets seperate from the crowd, pleased as punch you can share them with us :) u rock
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:34:00 PM
Oh my dearest sweet Casarah! You are one reason that I can't say goodbye! I'm slowing down but I'm sticking around... no choice! Love ya! Big hugs... Jack XOXOX
Date: 5/21/2014 5:15:00 PM
Fine. Good creation. A poem with a flow. Very rare. Truly good.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 5:32:00 PM
Your kind words are very much appreciated my dear friend, Ivo! Thanks a bunch!
Date: 5/21/2014 11:54:00 AM
cool tribute
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 3:47:00 PM
Thank you my friend!
Date: 5/21/2014 11:08:00 AM
Dragon and I say you are welcome... Look... I got him his own chair. Better than sitting on my lap! Really better! After all he's no small fry! Dragon's having me read him your poem... Isn't that sweet, But had to put a glass screen between him and the computer... Melted parts wouldn't be cool... And he does need to breathe... Every time he got excited we were losing another key or two or three... LOL... Well that's Dragon for you... and we love him... Just like we love you and Cathie...
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 11:19:00 AM
Awww! You guys are the best... my our friendship continue to flourish! Big hugs and mucho love... XOXOX
Date: 5/21/2014 10:17:00 AM
You are very welcome my friend. I look forward to reading your take on life as it brightens my day....much love Tim
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 11:18:00 AM
You are way too kind my dear friend Tim!!! Thanks bunches!!!
Date: 5/21/2014 9:41:00 AM
Oh my dear granddaddy... you are one brave-soul I'd love to know... your heart is pure, your pen is gold!!! .. I know it's hard to hide the pain over smiles... but you made this world a meaningful one... You're an inspiration and forever your love will stay alive... :O)) here's a bunch of hugs and kisses sending from your little 'hon... ^_^
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Aiyah Torres
Date: 5/21/2014 3:47:00 PM
enjoy your grand vacation, grandaddy!! ..I love you a lot!!!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 11:17:00 AM
So sorry my sweet Alyah! Obviously the message below was meant for Eileen! Now for you my sweet sweet loving friend, you bring my spirits up every time you write! What a sweetie you are... I am over the moon reading your beautiful words my dearest sweet soul! Your granddaddy love you! XOXOXOXOX
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 11:12:00 AM
Thank you my dear sweet Eileen... been in a funk lately but gradually pulling out of it! Hope you enjoyed you trip to Germany! Will be away on a one week holiday to the Caribbean from May 25 to June 1! Great big huggeroonies to you sweet lady! XOXOXOX
Date: 5/21/2014 9:07:00 AM
Oh, Kenny..... I'm like you. Extreme in everything. You are loved, my dear. Keep writing. I've been on a trip to Germany, so I haven't been on much. Sending you hugs.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/21/2014 11:15:00 AM
Enjoy it to the max....You deserve it!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/21/2014 11:12:00 AM
Thank you my dear sweet Eileen... been in a funk lately but gradually pulling out of it! Hope you enjoyed you trip to Germany! Will be away on a one week holiday to the Caribbean from May 25 to June 1! Great big huggeroonies to you sweet lady! XOXOXOX

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